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Daily Links — del.icio.us on February 20, 2008 at 7:50 pm

Who is Raul Castro, Cuba’s new leader? - Brother of Fidel may choose to adopt the “Chinese model” - less economic restraints, but with political control
Lindsay Lohan Recreates Last Nude Photo Shoot of Marilyn Monroe — New York Magazine - “The Last Sitting”
Ending Tradition, NBC Dismisses Fall Debuts - NBC Universal?s move to a year-round schedule of staggered program debuts could alter an American cultural cycle that dates to the days of radio.

Daily Links — del.icio.us on February 14, 2008 at 7:43 pm

Hearts of Darkness - Trendy paternalism is keeping Africa in chains.
Ten things that won’t change (no matter who gets elected) - A list of things you can be sure won’t be too different in 2009
Senior benefit costs up 24% - The cost of government benefits for seniors soared to a record $27,289 per senior in 2007

Daily Links — del.icio.us on February 12, 2008 at 7:33 pm

Obama Unplugged - Lost without a Teleprompter
Should conservatives back Mac? - The anger that greets the Arizona senator might be more justly directed somewhere else: at President Bush
Lent fast re-branded as ‘Christian Ramadan’ - “The image of the Catholic Lent must be polished. The fact that we use a Muslim term is related to the fact that Ramadan is a better-known concept among young people than Lent”
Al-Qaeda leaders admit: ‘We are in crisis. There is panic and fear’ - Last year’s mass defection of ordinary Sunnis from al-Qaeda to the US military ?created panic, fear and the unwillingness to fight?. The terrorist group’s security structure suffered ?total collapse?.

Daily Links — del.icio.us on February 8, 2008 at 7:32 pm

Majority of Hill Stands Against D.C. Gun Ban - Members to File Friend-of-the-Court Brief in 2nd Amendment Case Before Justices
More Fun Than Root Canals? It?s the Dental Vacation - “Even with travel expenses, she paid $6,000 less than the $21,000 price a local dentist had quoted for the work.” Amazing how a market lowers prices…
Muslims claiming cash for numerous wives - Canada is recognizing Islamic polygamous unions, and giving out welfare checks accordingly.
Inspiration vs. Substance - The Obama campaign all too often is about how wonderful the Obama campaign is.
Study: Ethanol may add to global warming - Studies showing the benefits of ethanol in combating climate change have not taken into account almost certain changes in land use worldwide if ethanol from corn become a prized commodity.
The Sun Also Sets - Not every scientist is part of Al Gore’s mythical “consensus.” Scientists worried about a new ice age seek funding to better observe something bigger than your SUV ? the sun.
Clinton’s ‘35 years of change’ omits most of her career - The overall portrait is of a lifelong, selfless do-gooder. The whole story is more complicated ? and less flattering.

Daily Links — del.icio.us on February 3, 2008 at 7:52 pm

Crackup? Not So Fast. - Calm down. The GOP’s demise isn’t as imminent as some would have it.
Dip Once or Dip Twice? - A scientific report, inspired by an episode of ?Seinfeld,? may cause football fans to take a second look at that communal bowl of dip.
Mysterious Traveler Entrances Town With Utopian Vision Of The Future - An enigmatic man appeared in Hastings, NY, beckoning people to join his quest for a world free of despair as he shook hands and kissed newborns.

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