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Today’s Shared Items – August 14, 2010

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Basement cat forcloses August 12, 2010 Senator Plans Coolest Fundraiser of The Election Cycle August 13, 2010 – Every political fat cat who goes to this thing without his/her kids or grandkids is gonna be in so much trouble… Why supermodel Naomi Campbell won't be charged with perjury. August 13, 2010 – I have an idea: in the military, if you commit a crime, one punishment option is that you get to stay in, but…

Today’s Shared Items – August 13, 2010

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Krauthammer: Government regulates liquor stores, so why can't it block the "Ground Zero mosque"? August 13, 2010 – I really haven’t taken an interest in this story. but here, I’m moved to point out that opposition to the Islamic center completely takes leave of the vaunted “conservative principles” so many on the right expect us all to live by. Zoning regulations are enacted and enforced by local governments. Regulation of liquor sales, should that specious…

Today’s Shared Items – August 8, 2010

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Consumers Find Ways to Spend Less and Find Happiness August 8, 2010 Obama Promises to Keep Fighting to Pass the EFCA — Right on Cue Forbes Panel Bashes Unions in Response August 8, 2010 – Offered as media criticism: This post caught my eye because of the TV screen grab with seven-SEVEN- talking heads. No meaningful discussion, presented in the context of the cable news metaphor, can occur when that many little postage stamp people…

Today’s Shared Items – August 7, 2010

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Las Vegas Airport to get Liquor Store August 6, 2010 Airports Push Alcohol on Passengers, Night and Day August 6, 2010 – When I first read this story, it mentioned only O’Hare Airport, the source of many many flight delays. I hadn’t thought of the revenue angle. What kind of orientation will Elena Kagan get as a new justice? And does she have to wear that frilly neck thing? August 6, 2010

Today’s Shared Items – August 6, 2010

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Why Does the President Do All These Dang Economic Events, Anyway? August 6, 2010 I’ll Find Ya: Woody Strode in THE PROFESSIONALS August 6, 2010 A Fine Whine: An invective against birthday dinners. – By John Swansburg – Slate Magazine August 6, 2010 – I am fascinated by stories like this in which the author assumes the universality of his or her tale. Interesting, yes, bu not familiar. Cah Skrash August 4, 2010 Click the…