CNN.com: Study links sexual content on TV to teen pregnancyHm. Sexual content comes on the screen and hormone levels surge to a paralyzing level, thus incapacitating teens from changing the channel or turning the thing off?! I would have never thought of that ( Read more... )

1. Date Night Buffalo chili, courtesy of Mr. ericbodwell
2. Everything in the world that man does for us to make this thing we've got work
3. BBC News: Legal case against God dismissed
4. Rachel Maddow
5. David Alan Grier's Chocolate News
6. Writing in the latest little notebook (it's got a Breakfast Club theme!)
7. Learning more about Jane Jacobs8. Vacation ( Read more... )

RI schools required to teach about dating violence

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Your head may be buzzing with activity. Suddenly, it seems like the spotlight has been turned on. Your mind is on stage and your brainpower is being tested. Are you prepared to stand up to the challenge? Whether you are ready or not, it is here ( Read more... )

Toronto Star: Canada votes on October 14; Governor-General Michaelle Jean agrees to dissolve 39th parliament
BBC News: Canadian PM calls snap election
CNN.com: Canadian PM employs loophole in potential power grab

If any of my friends up in the Great North have some insight, it would be much appreciated.

I hate, loathe and despise the term "veggies." I always have. It sounds so gelatinous, so chirpy. Every time I hear someone say that, no matter HOW they say it, I hear it as though it's being uttered by a former high school cheerleader-turned elementary school teacher - that is, saccharine, phony, and a little oppressive ( Read more... )

Today is Russia Day. It was on this day in 1990 that the Russian parliament declared sovereignty from the Soviet Union.

1. The Desert Sessions Vols. 9 & 10 (with Josh Homme, PJ Harvey, etc.) for $3.99 in the Hastings Used bin
2. Finding new ways to increase workplace productivity
3. My "Nibbles" Lunch Review about Monte Vista Fire Station's steak salad in the 13 June 08 issue of the VENUE
4. Completing my first book review for the Sunday Journal Books Page ( Read more... )

You will likely move through the various spheres of your life with an attitude of sophistication today, taking pride in the richness of your life experience so far. Yet while you may feel expansive and worldly, there is no doubt much you have not yet seen, heard, or experienced ( Read more... )

Malcolm X: 5.19.25-2.21.65


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