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us military is shipping sand to iraq.

http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com

us military ships sand to Iraq, apparently Iraq doesn't have the right kind of sand for the military.

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George's Famous Baklava: civil disobedience never tasted so good!

http://www.examiner.com

Who doesn't love baklava? That decadent Mediterranean morsel historically beloved by Byzantine and Ottoman alike. Made with paper-thin leaves of fillo dough, hearty walnuts, and golden honey, now this succulent homemade treat is available on the internet for home delivery.

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Woman convicted of selling fish to minor

http://www.upi.com

A 66-year-old British woman was fined and ordered to wear an ankle monitor as punishment for selling a goldfish to a 14-year-old.

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Obama to lift longtime ban on oil drilling

http://news.yahoo.com

In a reversal of a long-standing ban on most offshore drilling, President Barack Obama is allowing oil drilling off Virginia's shorelines and considering it for a large chunk of the Atlantic seaboard.

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Humans "Not Clever Enough" to Prevent Climate Change

http://www.guardian.co.uk

Respected British scientist James Lovelock claims that we need "a more authoritative world" in order to head off climate change, instead of an "egalitarian world where everyone can have their say." He cites war as an example of an instance where people's freedoms of choice are suspended, for the benefit of the greater population. Of course, governments don't start wars, do they?

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Felony For Barking at a Dog

http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com

Illegal taunting of a police animal is a third-degree felony. Apparently police animals are extra sensitive and need special protection, not to mention extra protective rights that neither you nor your dog have or deserve.

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Virginia's Voluntary Tax Scheme a Big Flop

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com

Since 2002, the fund has collected a grand total of just $12,887.04, which doesn’t even pay the salary of one part-time state employee.

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Is Social Security doomed?

http://theweek.com

Social Security will pay out more than it takes in this year — a tipping point that wasn't expected for six years. What does this mean for retirees, and the federal government?

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New Hampshire tops charts as state with the largest penis sizes

http://secure.condomania.com

Condomania announces the largest database of penis sizes on the planet: 27,000 men, 76 penis sizes

As for the "biggest" state in the Union? While New Hampshire may be one of the smallest states, it's not so small when it comes to penis size, topping Condomania’s state by state comparison.

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Anti-Government Anger Backfires in Texas Census

http://www.newser.com

Anti-government sentiment could be dampening the census response in Texas, which has been counting on picking up four congressional seats and millions of dollars in federal funding.

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Created by Arsenic 3 years 7 weeks ago – Made popular 3 years 7 weeks ago
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I Love Those Gigantic Tits

http://www.thesun.co.uk

Jo Margetson, 29, reported John Laker, 25, after he took her picture with the X-ray gadget and made a lewd comment.

The pervy guard leered and told her: "I love those gigantic t**s."

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Libertarian Heckler Roughed Up At McCain-Palin Rally

http://belowthebeltway.com

Ron Paul supporter was beaten up and arrested at a Sarah Palin rally for John McCain for speaking against Palin/McCain

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Calling B.S. on the Idea of 'Marijuana Addiction'

http://ad.vu

It's laughable that the Feds are pushing the concept of pot addiction when science shows that withdrawal symptoms from caffeine are far worse.

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Police "Sometimes the Worst Drivers": AAA

http://www.nbcwashington.com

An article detailing how cops regularly break the most basic traffic rules, according to AAA.

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Senior Citizens' Poker Game Broken Up

http://ad.vu

It seemed too absurd to be true. And after the public ridicule and outcry that followed, Idaho legislators decided it was too absurd to continue.

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Video Surveillance deployed inside London Public Bathrooms

http://www.networkworld.com

You can imagine my surprise after I paid my 50pence to use the public bathroom, walked in and found myself staring at not just one but 3 ceiling mounted video surveillance cameras.

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Woman Raided by SWAT Team and Miscarriages Because of Dogs

http://www.ajc.com

A pregnant woman suffered a miscarriage due to rough treatment by Clayton County authorities who were enforcing a local dog ordinance, the woman's attorney said Tuesday. Police said at the time of her March 3 arrest that Youhoing-Nanan, 43, had violated a Clayton ordinance prohibiting anyone from keeping more than five dogs over four months of age.

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Video Cameras in police cars making some cops nervous

http://www.suntimes.com

"Privately, some cops told the Chicago Sun-Times they were ignoring the rule to turn on camera systems because they're worried their words and actions will come back to haunt them."

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The Fed's come after Militia's

http://www.heritage.com

The Fed's, with the help of local law enforcement, raided the homes of at least 2 militia members Saturday evening about 6pm local time.
Another story http://www.sanduskyregister.com/articles/2010/03/28/front/doc4bae9ec40d7...

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DE House Bill 350 "Parental Responsibilities"

http://www.examiner.com

They actually want to make parents in DE sign a contract stating they will send a certain amount of time each night working on their children's homework.

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Created by Sussex County Angel 3 years 8 weeks ago – Made popular 3 years 7 weeks ago
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