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Daily Archives: 09 June 9, 2011
Tenn. law bans posting images that “cause emotional distress”
A new Tennessee law makes it a crime to “transmit or display an image” online that is likely to “frighten, intimidate or cause emotional distress” to someone who sees it. Violations can get you almost a year in jail time … Continue reading
CNN’s Belief Blog Turns 1
A year ago CNN started a belief blog, here are ten things they have learned in the past year. Read the details here. 1. Every big news story has a faith angle. 2. Atheists are the most fervent commenters on … Continue reading
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Jilted ex-boyfriend puts up abortion billboard
A New Mexico man’s decision to lash out with a billboard ad saying his ex-girlfriend had an abortion against his wishes has touched off a legal debate over free speech and privacy rights. The sign on Alamogordo’s main thoroughfare shows … Continue reading
Biggest Military Spenders
America’s defence spending, at nearly $700 billion a year, is bigger than that of the next 17 countries combined. via The Economist Sometimes I think the military is just a big jobs program, but a very patriotic jobs program.
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Bag of Randomness
I think Mavericks’ Rick Carlisle keeps Kidd on the bench too much. Yeah, he’s old, but you aren’t trying to rest him for retirement. I also think he rests Dirk too much and at odd times, when he’s not running … Continue reading
