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Talk radio civics lesson

We should all listen to more talk radio. It’s just amazing the things you learn. Like the other day, as I was driving through Nashville, and some AM-dial harpy was explaining how things were and ought to be to her listeners. She didn’t actually use the words “Democrats are the minions of Satan” (at least not while I was listening),

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Hillary “accepts responsibility”

You know, the old “hindsight is 20/20” play doesn’t work so well when all kinds of people got it right beforehand. Clinton concedes role in OK’ing war But N.Y. senator says Bush misused authority and misled Congress on how he would act in Iraq Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton blamed President Bush on

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The last of a very fine breed

A thread on one of my music lists is currently flogging the subject I posted on earlier – to wit, what the fuck is up with the top-grossing artists list? It has been noted that Green Day is doing pretty well financially, selling discs by the crateload. True dat, but let’s not confuse “exception” and “rule,” mmkay? Green Day may

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Top-grossing artists of 2006: a couple obvious questions for the music industry

Who were the top-earning acts in music in 2006? USA Today‘s list probably has some surprises for you unless you’re an industry insider who sees the numbers every day. These results ought to scare the pants off the music industry. You have The Stones, three country acts, Madonna/Celine/Streisand, Bon Jovi, Nickelback and Dave Matthews. Notice anything missing? Yeah – where

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Get a dog, already

Nothing here that Ronan didn’t already know: How a dog’s life can make you happier By Martin Hodgson Published: 22 January 2007 If you are looking for a healthier life, get a dog. Scientists have long believed that the companionship of a pet can be good for you, but new research suggests that dog owners are physically healthier than cat

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Contest: write the best “elevator pitch” answer for this woman’s children

Anybody own a piece of Entercom Sacramento? You really – and I mean really – need to sell. I’m thinking if a wardrobe malfunction gets you a brazilian-dollar fine from the FCC, actually killing somebody has to merit at least a sternly worded warning not to do it again. Woman Dies After Water-Drinking Radio Contest January 15, 2007 A 28-year-old

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Harris vs. The Unitarians: an end of faith or merely a new self-deception?

Thanks to angliss for calling my attention to a sermon entitled “The End of Faith”, delivered by Peter Morales, Senior Minister at Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden, Colorado, on January 7. Brian and I have been talking lately about Sam Harris’ book, The End of Faith. Brian hasn’t read it yet, and I’m doing a sub-par job of effectively summarizing

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