Feb 09, 2007 -
Big brothers are the best. They might bully you every now and again, but they've always got your back. They help wise you up and make a good shoulder to cry on.
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Aug 18, 2008 -
The Justice Department wants to make it easier for state and local police to spy on Americans, and retain the information they find for at least 10 years. The Feds want to streamline how the country's 18,000 state and local agencies share sensitive information with them, and simplify data collection for these organizations, which receive $1.6 billion from the federal government annually.
Critics worry that the plan does not adequately safeguard who has access to sensitive information.
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Jan 27, 2009 -
When it comes to letting the government watch out for public safety, some things are off-limits for Americans. A new survey shows that while 62 percent of US adults think there should be a national ban on smoking in public locations, only 38 percent support a ban on cell-phone use while driving, and 70 percent oppose a tax on nondiet soda.
Despite the fact that smoking, driving distractions, and soda all pose health risks, Americans seem to single out smoking as a vice not protected from government control.
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Jul 15, 2009 -
Young and in love (or lust?) with no place to knock boots? If you have extra cash and live in Japan, there are a multitude of love hotels available for trysting — even a Titanic themed hotel for those who believe their love will go on.
There are about 25,000 love hotels in Japan and even in a bad economy, business is booming.
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Jun 24, 2009 -
How do you say "sexist" in Italian? Berlusconi. At least that's what a group of female academics in Italy think.
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Jun 17, 2009 -
- President Obama plans to extend benefits to unmarried partners of federal workers, including same-sex partners. The move is a big win for gay rights advocates frustrated with Obama's inaction. — Washington Post
- Iran's government has cracked down on opposition, arresting dozen of leading critics and issuing harsh warnings against protesting.
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Apr 08, 2009 -
Politico knows! And I approve, so let's discuss. Believe it or not, the president watches more than Hillary Clinton speeches.
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