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For the poet Bao Phi, a violent past is never far away

For the poet Bao Phi, a violent past is never far away

The birth of his daughter helped Phi understand the turbulent legacy that had passed down to him.
by Marianne Combs

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IQ2 debate: Will video games make us smarter?

IQ2 debate: Will video games make us smarter?

Some people say video games teach valuable skills and improve problem-solving ability. Others say the multi-billion dollar gaming industry desensitizes its users to violence and encourages anti-social behavior. The Intelligence Squared debate motion is: "Video games will make us smarter."
by MPR News Staff

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Grocery stores: 'The best of America and the worst of America'

Grocery stores: 'The best of America and the worst of America'

In his new book, Michael Ruhlman explores how and why Americans have changed from corner-store customers to insatiable consumers of every edible product at our fingertips.
by Laurel Dalrymple

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