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Death by Regulation 2.0
A firefighter in the UK is facing suspension for breaking fire service regulations. His breach? Saving a drowning woman’s life: The brigade’s rules state: “Personnel…
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Give Us Some Decent Games
Last week, Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.)introduced H. R. 1531, the “Video Game Decency Act.” This bill is in response to the Hot Coffee…
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Fortune smiled on these companies
Fortune magazine has come out with its list of “America’s Most Admired Companies.” Here are the top ten: 1. General Electric 6.
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Boutique Poverty
I love The New York Times. Not the news and editorial departments of course – the true object of my desire is the food, style,…
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Ethanol ain’t no magic bullet (2)
Citizen groups in many small Midwestern towns are trying to stop ethanol plants from being built in their communities, according to today’s front-page article…
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After Gore: Observations on Bjorn Lomborg’s Testimony
For those of you who missed Bjorn Lomborg’s testimony after Gore’s “triumphant return” (Katie Couric’s words, not mine) to Capitol Hill, he did a…