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February 26, 2013 5:53 AM

Benefits of a bad economy

When the economy is bad, fewer teens die in car crashes.

by Bob Collins

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February 26, 2013 5:08 AM

The Hummer Helmet man passes on

By way of the Star Tribune today, we learned of the death earlier this month of David Leslie, 84, a Twin Cities stockbroker who was probably better known for his love and knowledge of birds.

by Bob Collins

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February 26, 2013 1:03 AM

Hockey parents scorned (5×8 – 2/26/13)

Don't mess with the hockey team, the frac sand debate: Take the money? And: Nick Anderson's reward, the homeless man and the engagement ring, and the winter bike ride.

by Bob Collins

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February 25, 2013 9:45 AM

The truth behind the aircraft carriers photo

Here's a picture that's picking up steam around the Internet today. A picture of five aircraft carriers in port in Norfolk, Virginia. The chances are pretty good it's going to show up in your Facebook feed soon.

by Bob Collins

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February 25, 2013 7:55 AM

Apps in space

There are no molecules in space, being a vacuum and all, so sound can't travel. Now scientists have created a satellite out of a smartphone to see if that's really true.

by Bob Collins

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February 25, 2013 7:05 AM

Giving up baby

An Iowa woman documents her decision to put her baby up for adoption.

by Bob Collins

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February 25, 2013 5:58 AM

Why don’t Americans eat horses?

When any food scandal breaks, the real story isn't so much what's in the food, but why a system of inspection and monitoring wasn't able to prevent it from reaching the dinner plate.

by Bob Collins

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February 25, 2013 5:02 AM

The Onion crosses the line

If a website known for biting satire issues an apology, should it be taken seriously? Or is it satire too?

by Bob Collins

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February 25, 2013 4:07 AM

Appeals Court overturns unemployment benefits ban on personal care attendants

To deny unemployment benefits to everyone caring for a family member in the belief that they're more likely to commit fraud is unconstitutional, the judge said.

by Bob Collins

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February 25, 2013 1:13 AM

A failure of history class (5×8 – 2/25/13)

Is racism or ignorance behind recent school incidents, PTSD and the padre from Canada, who owns the news, should there be a military draft, and the ice musician.

by Bob Collins

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