Daily Archives: September 2, 2003

Facing the Truth about Iraq

THE WAR IS LOST. By most measures of what the Bush administration forecast for its adventure in Iraq, it is already a failure. The war was going to make the Middle East a more peaceful place. It was going to … Continue reading

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Bioluminescent Jellyfish Revealed

          The deep sea makes up about 78% of the planet’s inhabitable volume, but little is known about most of its inhabitants, more than half of which are capable of making their own light, or bioluminescence. … Continue reading

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Obesity Problem Spreads to Pets

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100 Death Sentences Overturned

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court threw out more than 100 death sentences in Arizona, Montana and Idaho on Tuesday because the inmates were sent to death row by judges instead of juries. The case stems from a … Continue reading

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People Get Ready

Get ready for the biggest boondoggle of our lifetimes. The recent collapse of the Eastern power grid has set the stage for a naked power grab on the part of the Federal government, and a possible future source of funding … Continue reading

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The Mother of Invention

          Undeterred by the prickly reception to the original design of the Manila logo, Dave decides that he needs a BIGGER cactus….

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All Information Will Eventually Migrate to the Net

Forrester Research on Tuesday predicted a steep fall in CD sales, as audio and video file sharing over the Internet continues to emerge as a preferred option among consumers. “The shift from physical media will halt the music industry’s slide … Continue reading

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Fun With Fonts

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Handicapped Indian Athlete Wins Hands Down

NEW YORK – USTA officials today ruled that teenaged Indian tennis star Kali Idol will be allowed to play in the US Open with up to 10 tennis raquets simultaneously. Kali has suffered since birth with eight extra, fully-functional arms … Continue reading

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Pumped Up Capriati Moves Blimp

NEW YORK – Jennifer Capriati’s finickiness reached new heights Saturday: She wanted the blimp hanging over Arthur Ashe Stadium moved. And that was simply one of her concerns during a tight match at the U.S. Open. She also was bothered … Continue reading

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Jesse Jackson Needs Yale Jail Bail

Its been a while since he was in the news. Jesse jackson must be suffering from media withdrawal, not being a candidate for President OR Governor of California. So on this Labor Day, he decided to get arrested at YALE, … Continue reading

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