Daily Archives: August 29, 2003

Sometimes a Cigar is More than a Cigar

Man rolls world’s biggest cigar A veteran Cuban cigar maker has broken his second world record for rolling the longest stogie in the world. The Guinness Book of World Records has recognised Jose Castelar Cairo’s 45ft cigar as the biggest … Continue reading

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Bagdad Burning

Bagdad Burning is a “Girl Blog from Iraq… let’s talk war, politics and occupation.” It seems to be the real thing, is well written and insightful, and is an interesting counterpoint to Chief Wiggles….. Bagdad Burning Chief Wiggles

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Freshman Orientation Covers Intellectual Property

Across the country as students show up on college campuses, an increasingly common component of orientation is a lesson on copyrights, possible infringements using technology, and the potential repercussions. It isn’t always successful. “This isn’t going to stop me from … Continue reading

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East Coast Blackout As Seen From Space?

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As if you don’t have enough to remember….

Don’t Forget to Call "Do Not Call" Midnight tomorrow is the deadline for signing up for the first national "Do Not Call" list. Even I, the Great Procrastinator, just signed up, a full 30 hours before the clock runs out.  … Continue reading

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Arnold’s Oui, Oui Interview

Arnold’s OTHER Positions Here it is! The article everyone is talking about. Arnold Schwartznegger’s thought on life, love and lust, as published in the August 1977 issue of OUI magazine. Remember, he was just 29 at the time….. Asked if he … Continue reading

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U Mich Tries Again on Affirative Action

Yesterday the University of Michigan unveiled their new undergraduate admissions policy, attempting to conform to this summer’s Supreme Court decision that their previous policy, which gave "points" to minority applicants, was unconstitutional. The ruling was somewhat confusing, in that it … Continue reading

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O’Reilly: Vast, Left-wing Conspiracy

In the world according to Al Franken, Rupert Murdoch is "evil," Bill O’Reilly is "a right-wing blowhard of the schoolyard bully variety," Sean Hannity is "incredibly obnoxious," Paul Gigot defends Wall Street Journal editorials that are "mind-blowingly asinine," and mainstream … Continue reading

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