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What scares incumbents? A hard question.

Why are the people who hold office so afraid of being questioned?
by Bob Collins

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Vikings: No time (yet) to think about racism

The University of Minnesota reportedly is joining an attempt to prevent the Vikings from using the word Redskins in promotional advertising for its Nov. 2 game at TCF Bank Stadium.
by Bob Collins

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Who gets ahead? The ones who are predetermined to

NPR reports today on a study in Baltimore that appears to destroy the notion that education is the great equalizer. Instead, the study says, it's family and money. You either have it or you don't. End of story. Sort of.
by Bob Collins

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When politicians show passion

When politicians show passion

When's the last time you watched a floor speech with any passion in the U.S. Congress on any subject?
by Bob Collins

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The beauty of algae

The beauty of algae

Algae doesn't have a lot of friends, but it's still pretty.
by Bob Collins

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A year of living carlessly in Minneapolis

A year of living carlessly in Minneapolis

He and his wife having paid off student loans in the last year, Daniel Sarles wasn’t looking forward to the idea of going right back into debt. But the 20-year old Camry with more than 200,000 miles wasn’t getting any younger. The Minneapolis man, 28, a financial analyst for UCare, has been driving it since…
by Bob Collins

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‘Speak no ill?’ That’s so yesterday

‘Speak no ill?’ That’s so yesterday

Political victory speeches are usually tame and boring things. Even if you hate your opponent, graciousness is the order of the day. Ronald Reagan declared it so when he created the 11th Commandment. Not in Michigan last night, and not for Rep. Justin Amash, the Republican who won his primary battle. One can hardly blame…
by Bob Collins

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When people pitch in

When people pitch in

A man was getting on a train in Perth this morning when he stepped back and into the gap between the train and the platform. He couldn’t get out. No problem, though. Because people saved him by moving the train. “Everyone sort of pitched in,” a spokesman for the transit authority said. “It was people…
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Pigs that surf

Pigs that surf

Why? Why does everything have to have a reason? Sometimes the world just needs a little video of a surfing pig, that’s why.
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Back to school in Gaza

Back to school in Gaza

Israeli troops have left Gaza and it appears the 72-hour truce will hold. The troops left messages for the girls at the Beit Hanun High school which was reportedly used as an advanced base during Israel’s military offensive. Caution: Obscenities included in the images.
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