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Photo: E.L. James on "Fifty Shades of Grey" book tour AP
From "Fifty Shades of Grey" to "Three Stooges," America still baffles the world
The Three Stooges are reborn, Americans design fashion for concealed weapons, and readers line up for “Fifty Shades of Grey.” The world scratches its head. Published 11:41 a.m. May 17, 2012 - Comments
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Photo: Maurice Sendak autographing illustrations from Mother Goose AP
Goodnight, Mr. Sendak. Go where the forest is wild
Sendak's was a world of imagination, of monsters with big teeth and long claws, where little boys played in their beds and then escaped to worlds afar. Published 2:08 p.m. May 9, 2012 - Comments
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Photo: CNN Newsroom, just how golden?
CNN's falling ratings: Blame the "anchors" from Anderson Cooper to Piers Morgan
CNN is no longer the news network that Ted Turner valiantly brought to TV. Published 10:21 a.m. May 8, 2012 - Comments
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Photo: GabrielaP93
The Government’s Backward Approach on Student Loan Disbursement (Part 1)
The Federal Government is indiscriminately distributing student loans in spite of the fact that the economy is fragile and tuition costs are rocketing. Published 12:39 p.m. April 28, 2012 - Comments
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Photo: Francois Hollande is the front runner in the French elections AP
France's presidential race is no more civilized than in America
Hollande scored a slight edge with about 28 percent to Sarkozy’s 26. Now the jostling begins for the real election May 6. Published 12:14 p.m. April 23, 2012 - Comments
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Waco, TX and Oklahoma City: Two tragedies, a shared anniversary and heartbreak
The events of April 19 in two different years, 1993 and 1995, are familiar to almost everyone WACO and OKC. One was provoked into action and the other allowed to happen through lack of awareness. Published 9:11 p.m. April 19, 2012 - Comments
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Photo: Congressional candidate Nathan Kleinman talks to the press
OWS: Congressional candidate Nathan Kleinman moves from street action to the campaign trail
A long time liberal activist, Nathan Kleinman decided to move his action to the halls of Congress in Pennsylvania’s 13 District. Published 2:05 p.m. April 19, 2012 - Comments
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Photo: The Indian bridegroom arrives at the wedding Photo: aacreation.com
The big fat Indian wedding, complete with an elephant (VIDEO)
You think you have seen over the top weddings? Not until you see a glorious Indian wedding celebration. Published 3:33 p.m. April 18, 2012 - Comments
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Photo: Mitt Romney waving to NRA convention crowd AP
Satire: Mitt Romney stands his ground at the NRA
Romney had words of comfort for NRA members at their weekend convention: of course, you need your guns. Published 2:11 p.m. April 18, 2012 - Comments
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Photo: Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas) exhorting his supporters AP
Satire: Ron Paul waits for Mitt Romney to stumble while Gingrich bides his time
Satirist Gerald Nachman says the GOP primary is far from over, not with Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich ready to pounce if Mitt Romney makes one false step. Published 12:53 p.m. April 16, 2012 - Comments
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