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VIDEO: Olbermann’s “Beck U” Summer School Adventures

He couldn’t resist. Keith Olbermann had to fork over the $79 to enroll in Glenn Beck University, the fright wing media misinforminator’s latest attempt to “re-educate” the American public. The Beckster and his astute on-line faculty offer their creative re-interpretations on American history, coloring every facet through a right wing Christian lens. In a segment [...]

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July 11th, 2010 | Posted in Videos | Read More »

A Ban On World Cup Vuvuzelas: Finally, A Fatwa That Makes Sense

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On July 9, 2010, the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, in the United Arab Emirates, issued Fatwa against Vuvuzelas. Unlike other fatwas, this one seems to have an almost reasonable character to it. I would prefer to see a fatwa that recommended ear protection for anyone attending World Cup fixtures, but let’s celebrate the baby steps.

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July 11th, 2010 | Posted in Headlines,Photo Gallery,World News | Read More »

DEA Flouts Medical Marijuana Ordinance By Raiding First Applicant

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The Drug Enforcement Administration flouted Mendocino County, California’s newly enacted medical marijuana ordinance by raiding the first collective that had applied to the sheriff’s cultivation permit program.

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July 10th, 2010 | Posted in California,Headlines,Justice,Politics | Read More »

Emmy Nominations: Full Of Glee And Dramatic Snubs

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Not that they need a reason to break into song, but the cast of Fox’s musical juggernaut “Glee” got 19 new reasons to celebrate as the 2010 Emmy nominations were announced Thursday morning. Leading the show’s largess are nods in the Outstanding Comedy, Lead Actress (Lea Michele) and Lead Actor (Matthew Morrison) categories. “Glee” faces [...]

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July 8th, 2010 | Posted in Entertainment,Headlines | Read More »

Dump Your Big Bank Says Huffington

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Arianna Huffington has an advice for you: dump your big bank for a small, community bank. Speaking with the host of CNN’s John King USA on Wednesday, Huffington had a soap box to tell the American people that they can take action for themselves and their communities during these times of financial stresses by moving [...]

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July 7th, 2010 | Posted in Business,Headlines,US News | Read More »

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