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FULBRIGHT GRANTS FOR 2009-10 (from Bionews)
The competition is now open for Fulbright U. S. Student Grants for 2009-10. This federally supported program enables approximately 1500 American college graduates per year to study, conduct research, pursue creative work, or assist in English language classrooms abroad in more than 140 countries worldwide. The grants support round-trip travel, living expenses, health and accident insurance, and in some cases full or partial tuition. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, must hold a ...
DROP-IN ADVISING (from Bionews)
STUDENT SERVICES WILL NOT HAVE DROP-IN ADVISING OVER THE SUMMER- BEGINNING TUESDAY MAY 27 THROUGH AUGUST (date to be determined) Please check back later for an update on when Drop-in Advising will resume. Have a great summer!!! ... ...
Carson's Crepe Beard Design (from Bremer's 2008 Stage Make-up Class)
Result Original Design ... ...
Welcome (from University of MN 4-H Summer Interns)
Welcome to the University of MN 4-H Summer Internship blog. This is the first time that we will host a blog for the 4--H summer interns. We are in the process of developing blog guidelines. This blog is intended to be a place to share ideas regarding your internship experience. We are looking forward to an exciting summer working with you! ... ...
Effects of the Bathroom (from If I Were The Wind)
Graham and I have two cats, Dobie and Emerson. Graham adopted Dobie when we first started dating, and he's really been both of ours since then. He is such a great cat, he's huge (18 lbs), orange, nice, aloof, pretty, etc. He's had a rough life, kind of. He was abandoned by his original owners and brought to my vet, where we picked him up. We've had him for almost three ...
last volunteer journal (from theLtrainofthought)
May 7th. Today was my last day volunteering at the Augsburg Fairview Academy highschool. I usually help the students with their math homework for the whole 2 hours, but this time I was sent to science for the last half. I was with a new group today and met kids I hadn't before. One of the girls asked if I'd be back next week to help with a project, and I'm ...
GLBTA Advisory Group Forming on St. Paul Campus (from GLBTA Programs Office Announcements)
Dear Colleagues, With the support of the Director of Diversity Programs, the College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Sciences (CFANS) is interested in convening a group of interested GLBTA faculty, staff and students who would like to see concerns important to the GLBT community on the St. Paul Campus addressed. Last week eleven individuals responded to an earlier request to meet indicating an interest in meeting. We are planning to ...
Dear Dad, (from GWSS Spring 2008 Section A)
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CSPP Announcements (from Educational Psychology - CSPP)
Congratulations to all CSPP MA and PhD grads! Hope you enjoyed the reception and ceremony today. You have worked so hard to get to this point, the program is proud of you all! ***************************************************************************************************************************************** Congratulations to CSPP MA student Sarah Chambers, the 2008-2009 Melissa Sullivan Endowed Internship/Practicum with Families and Children recipient. Way to go Sarah! ****************************************************************************************************************************************** A newly admitted CSPP MA student is looking for leads regarding a housemate and/or ...
Student Rep Minutes (from Educational Psychology - CSPP)
Here are the minutes from the April meeting. Thanks to the student and faculty reps for all your great work this year! Complete minutes: Download file ... ...

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Final Entry (from GWSS Spring 2008 Section A)
Like much of the rest of the class, I have to say that I didn't find Leaving Normal wasn't particularly good or interesting. The two characters of Marianne and Darleen didn't seem particularly developed or interesting to me; infact, i downright disliked the childish mannerisms of Marianne, so much so that it made it tough for me to get into the film. My two favorite films of this semester were ...
Modern Marvels: Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Novel: <i>A Contract with God</i> (from Libraries Events)
What: A Contract with God by Will Eisner, part of the free five-part reading and discussion series Letâ€™s Talk About It: Jewish Literature â€“ Modern Marvels Where: Highland Park Branch Library When: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 andbull; 7 p.m. Facilitator: Judith Katz, University of Minnesota Center for Jewish Studies Free and open to the public. More information: http://wilson.lib.umn.edu/outreach/marvels.html Set among 1930s Bronx tenements, these four ...
From Alvin, To Danny Riordan (from GWSS Spring 2008 Section A)
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Modern Marvels: Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Novel: <i>The Quitter</i> (from Libraries Events)
What: The Quitter by Harvey Pekar, part of the free five-part reading and discussion series Letâ€™s Talk About It: Jewish Literature â€“ Modern Marvels Where: Highland Park Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 andbull; 7 p.m. Facilitator: Judith Katz, University of Minnesota Center for Jewish Studies Free and open to the public. More information: http://wilson.lib.umn.edu/outreach/marvels.html Ostensibly covering Pekar's early years, this dark graphic novel ...
Facebook - How to delete your account (from UMD Library Learning 2.0)
Dan sent this info out via email. It works best if you are logged in when you click the link to delete. If you've forgotten your password you can still delete by clicking the same link and following the instructions on the screen. Mary All, I've heard some concern regarding the deletion of a Facebook account. In the past, it's been very difficult to completely delete your account. If you ...
The Evolution of Long Distance Communication: (from Technical Communcation: the Good, the Bad, and the Really Bad)
From your colleague Jamie: ... ...
Last Blog!!! (from GWSS Spring 2008 Section B)
So "Leaving Normal" was a horrid movie. Horrid. The character that was really pale with black hair has got to be one of the least convincing actresses I've ever seen. The characters in general, with the exception of the wild child, were totally cheesy and easy to predict. The wild child woman, though, made me laugh and made me cry and made me feel what she felt. She did an ...
Logic - Friday May 9 (from The Exploding Philosopher)
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Frank Ginsberg- Little Miss Sunshine (from GWSS Spring 2008 Section B)
I wish I pushed down harder, longer, again ... ...
From the GMR: GMR Year 3 Funding Announcement (from HSLM - Health Science Libraries of Minnesota)
GMR began a new year on May 1, 2008. We are delighted to announce that we again have multiple funding opportunities for Network members for Year 3 of our contract with the National Library of Medicine (NLM). For a summary, go to: http://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/current.html We offer two types of funding; Awards are for under $5000, and Subcontracts are over $5000. The Requests for Proposals (RFPs) have some minor revisions, so ...
Leaving Normal (from GWSS Spring 2008 Section A)
â€œLove doesnâ€™t exist, people just settle,â€ (Darleen, Leaving Normal). I thought this film was alright but definitely not one of my favorites. Both women, Darleen and Marianne, seemed so unaware and detached from reality. This is especially true of Marianneâ€™s character who acts as though she is still a child and incapable of making positive decisions in her life. I was impressed however, when Marianne leaves her abusive ...
ASAP - Director of Operations - National Progressive Advocacy and Political Campaign (from Job Opportunities)
Director of Operations National Progressive Advocacy and Political Campaign Campaign-paced progressive organization seeks Director of Operations for aggressive earned and paid media campaigns. The campaign is looking for a detailed orientated, energetic, team player with campaign/non- profit experience with a background of meeting deadlines and being flexible. Director of Operations will oversee office management and systems, maintain vendor contracts/insurance s, manage in-house compliance needs, lead human resource team ...
Digital Studio FINAL PROJECTS (from RockBlog)
Students were offered several choices for final projects in Digital Studio Class... Some selected to continue working with an image bank to generate a series of Digital Remix images. Others wanted to investigate new materials and processes using tactile media. A few students crafted their own limitations with the goal of creating a fresh body of work. Jaclyn Halla from new body of work ... ...
Day 71 (from Jujutsu)
Yoga and Lifting My yoga has really smoothed out and the breathing is pretty automatic. I still need to add hip opening forms, but what I am doing is excellent. I lifted legs and core today. Excellent workout. I was able to increase weights in most categories. Jujutsu I finished GUTT and started reviewing some concepts. It has been very interesting for me to see the dissection of throws down ...
ASAP - Research Analyst - National Progressive Advocacy and Political Campaign (from Job Opportunities)
Research Analyst National Progressive Advocacy and Political Campaign Campaign-paced progressive organization seeks top-notch Research Analyst for aggressive earned and paid media campaigns. The campaign is looking for creative, quick, detailead orientated, energetic, team players with campaign experience to join the research team. This organization will work across a variety of media, from paid advertising on broadcast and cable television, to radio and internet, as well as earned media â€“ all with ...
Digital Narrative Projects (from RockBlog)
Fairy tales provide a rich starting point for a digital media project. Passed down from oral storytellers through literary traditions to new media, they are always altered by retelling to reflect the needs of the storyteller and the aesthetics of the time. Because the story is so well known, it can be altered significantly and still remain resonant and recognizable to the contemporary audience. Spring 2008 Digital Studio 1 students worked in ...
Last Service Learning Blog (from A Palimpsestic World)
5/7/08 Well, today was either my last or second-last day at PYC for the year. I still want to go one last time during finals week if I can, but if not, I hope to return next year. Anyway, today I helped a few different kids-one with logic problems, one with pre-algebra, and one with attempting to find her backpack (which I suspect is lost for good...). The kids are still ...
No more Dewey After Dark for me.... (from I am Matthew Williams and You are Not)
Last night I dreamt that I was at a conference in colorado and was sitting in a large auditorium... Suddenly, the man next to me turned to me and began to tell me that I was on the right track with Dewey and that a lot of important stuff is yet to come. He told me to keep on doing what I am doing no matter what the cost. OK, ...
Leaving Normal and Returning to a Favorite Film (from GWSS Spring 2008 Section B)
Although I found the story line of Leaving Normal to not be as strong as many of the other films we have watched in class, I like the message I received from it. I have noticed from my own experiences traveling that the journey often begins because of a feeling of needing to leave the everyday routine and doing something different, but then it ends with a feeling of wanting ...
Choir Rehearsal Observation: Armstrong HS Concert Choir, 4/21 (from Undergraduate Choral Conducting Blog)
On 21 April, I observed the Armstrong High School Concert Choir in a rehearsal with their director, Stephanie Trump. Ms Trump started the rehearsal with warmups, which were more extensive than other high school choirs I have observed in the past. She devoted the first 15 minutes of class to warming up and sight-reading. She projected the sight-reading material on an overhead in the front of the class and had the students ...

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Minnesota Daily [Campus] What it Takes to Make an Award-Winning Movie Filmed over a three-month period, this short documentary follows the student creators of "The Squirrel Factor" trilogy from opening scenes to the closing credits. Go behind the scenes with cast and crew ... ... [Campus] Faculty salaries rank middle-of-the-road While the University works to become one of the top-three public research universities in the world, current data show its average faculty salaries might not be high enough to achieve that goal. Data presented Thursday at the Board of Regents ... ... [Campus] Regents approve faculty tenure The Board of Regents Faculty, Staff and Student affairs committee voted unanimously to approve the tenure and promotion of 93 assistant professors on Thursday. Tenure, considered to be the most important decision and ... ... [Metro and State] Bridge victims' fund signed Gov. Tim Pawlenty approved the bridge collapse victims' compensation fund Thursday. The $38 million package is broken into two separate funds; one $24 million fund will provide up to $400,000 for most of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse victims... ... [Metro and State] Student writes new music for local church Church hymns can often seem ancient - and many are - but University music graduate student Eric Brook has added some new pieces to the repertoire at Grace University Lutheran Church. Brook just finished an eight-month residency at the church ... ... [Campus] Regents discuss tuition increases With 10 days left in the state legislative session, many at the University are wondering: Will it be 7.5 percent or 9.5 percent? The Board of Regents discussed tuition hike scenarios for 2008-09 on Thursday at its Finance and Operations Committee meeting... ... [Campus] Students unveil solar-powered car Thursday morning was appropriately sunny for a group of University students. The Solar Vehicle Project team unveiled its solar car Thursday morning, almost two months before the 2008 North American Solar Challenge - a race that will take the ... ... [Campus] Researchers aim to end injections for Type 1 diabetes patients University researchers are launching a clinical trial that may aid a widespread attempt to end insulin injections for some Type 1 diabetes patients. The University's Diabetes Institute for Immunology and Transplantation's trial involves transplantations ... [World and Nation] Myanmar cyclone victim takes solace in new baby KAW HMU, Myanmar (AP) - As the waters rose around her house, Ohn Tay grabbed her 8-year-old son and scrambled to safety. Hours later, she gave birth to a baby girl. Her husband is missing, but the young mother and her children are safe... ... [World and Nation] Students gather to celebrate Israel's 60th While conflict in Israel continues to resonate around the world, the University served as a place for celebration Thursday for roughly 500 Israel advocates. Gopher Israel and Hillel, the University's Jewish student center, observed the 60th anniversary ... ... Show more/less [World and Nation] Scientists report the genetic makeup of the platypus SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - With a bill like a duck, a tail like a beaver and snake-like venom hidden in heel spurs, the platypus could be the result of some strange genetic experiment. And it is, scientists say: evolution. A scientific team ... ... [World and Nation] Underground basketball: Saudi women shed veils JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - The players bounded into the gym, shedding their long black cloaks and veils to take to the basketball court. Up this night: Jeddah United against the Jaguars, as 30 women spectators hooted and hollered from... ... [Opinion] Failing U? Seeing as the end of the school year is fast approaching, I thought it would be an opportune moment to share my personal thoughts on education as it exists now, here at the University. I realize that what I'm about to say is in no way ... ... [Opinion] Letters to the editor Smoking ban on Crookston campus ridiculous - College questions - More refusable/refundable issues ... [Opinion] Thank you and good luck If there's one thing your trusted editorial board understands above all else it's the joys and pains of life here at the University. Like you, we procrastinate, study hard, try to say smart things in class and enjoy getting lost in the possibilities ... ... [Opinion] Bad news for democracy In 1923, 502 cities across the country had at least two newspapers. By 1930, that number dropped to 288. Today, there are fewer than two dozen cities with more than one newspaper. It is with grave concern that we learned last week ... ... [Sports] After long and controversial journey, Olympic flame summits Mount Everest BEIJING (AP) - Cheering mountaineers raised the Olympic torch at the summit of the world's highest peak Thursday, producing the triumphant image that China has longed for in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics. The final ascent along Mount Everest's... ... [Sports] A look at the Minnesota fishing report Look to the harbors and channel areas for a few crappies, though the bite has slowed since last week. A few days of warm weather should get these fish active again. The entire lake is now free of ice, which is encouraging for opening weekend... ... [Sports] Uribe homer lifts White Sox to 6-2 win over Twins CHICAGO (AP) - Jermaine Dye homered for the third-straight game and Juan Uribe added a go-ahead two-run drive in the fifth to help the struggling Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Thursday. John Danks (3-3) made it through ... ... [Sports] Garcia builds lead at Player's Championship PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Sergio Garcia put together his third-straight impressive round at The Players Championship. The first two gave him a runner-up finish last year. The 6-under 66 on Thursday was only a great start. With growing confidence in his ... ... [Sports] Minn. to rest good portion of roster at only home event The Gophers men's track team has reached the last stop on the road to the Big Ten championship meet: home. Minnesota will host the Minnesota Open at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Bierman Track. Many of the Gophers' biggest stars will be taking ... ... [Sports] 'Walleye' Dan sits down with the Daily with Sunday's fishing opener quickly approaching The 2008 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener kicks off today, signifying the start of this year's fishing season. The three-day event on Pelican Lake near Breezy Point, Minn., will include a golfing outing, clay shooting event and a shore lunch... ... [Sports] Despite a tough spring, Rask and Almstrom qualify for regionals The Minnesota men's golf team will miss the NCAA championships for only the third time in the last 11 seasons, but two Gophers players still have a chance to represent their school in West Lafayette, Ind., as individual competitors... ... [Sports] Gophers entering unfamiliar territory When the Minnesota softball team suits up to play in its first Big Ten tournament game since 2004, it will be facing an unknown. Thanks to a rainout earlier in the season, the Gophers will face Purdue in the quarterfinals Friday at 11:30 a.m.... ... [Sports] Mich.-Minn. series now a heated rivalry Because Wisconsin doesn't have a varsity team, Michigan has become Minnesota's top baseball rival in recent years. The two teams have dominated the Big Ten this decade, winning a combined six of eight conference championships ... ... [Dr. Date] Dr. Date [Network] Network	StarTribune Headlines More aid is headed for isolated Myanmar after cyclone, but so is the heavy rain 3 suspended for not standing for Pledge of Allegiance Gas jumps above $3.67; oil passes $126 on Venezuela concerns Weisman unearths a rarely seen cache of New Deal art To mark the 75th anniversary of Franklin Roosevelt's "New Deal," the Weisman is throwing a party: More than 100 art works are coming out of storage for the exhibit "By the People, for the People." ... Coldplay coming to Xcel Center July 8 Chris Martin and Co. will be promoting their heavily anticipated new album "Viva La Vida," due out June 17. ... Wheeler tells U he's leaving Wanted: Information about collector cars stolen in Edina Police have found one of two collector cars that were stolen from an Edina garage, but they're still looking for the other vehicle and the crook who took them. ... Anglers beware: Saber can sniff out illegal activity The 5-year-old German shepherd has a nose for sniffing out illegal activity and is called a big addition to the DNR enforcement division. ... Students will decide colors for new high school The principal of South Washington County's new high school will take the controversy of choosing school colors to the voters -- 1,000 seventh, eighth and ninth graders who will attend East Ridge High School when it opens in the fall of 2009. ... Improve the soil in your garden beds now Improving the soil in your garden beds now will make for beautiful flowers and productive vegetable plants. Home and Garden Editor Connie Nelson demonstrates how easy it is. Related Content DIrt on Gardening podcast: 2 key plant sales this weekend ...	Minnesota Public Radio Minnesota among worst in nation for drinking and driving A new national report estimates more than 30 million adults in the U.S. drove under the influence of alcohol at least once in the past year. The study shows the highest rates of drinking and driving are in the upper Midwest. ... Symbolizing the state What do a morel mushroom, a Lake Superior agate and a blueberry muffin have in common? They're all official state symbols for Minnesota, of course. ... 3 students in western Minn. suspended over Pledge Three eighth graders in western Minnesota were suspended this week for sitting down during the Pledge of Allegiance. ... Budget talks on hold Budget talks between Gov. Tim Pawlenty and the Legislature are on hold, because the governor is in Pequot Lakes for the annual fishing opener. ... For Mayo Clinic, $1 billion within reach The Mayo Clinic is announcing today that it has raised nearly $1 billion over the past three years. ... Family donates $10 million to St. Thomas A $10 million donation from Eugene and Mary Frey will fund scholarships for students at the University of St. Thomas. The award will favor students with barriers to college. ... House rejects measure to upgrade seat belt offense The Minnesota House has rejected a measure that would allow police to pull over and ticket unbelted motorists. The seat belt provision would have made violations a primary offense. ... Hockey clears House hurdle The Minnesota House passed a wide ranging K-12 education policy bill Thursday night that would make ice hockey the official state sport. ... Rochester schools have plan to close achievement gap Rochester schools superintendent Romaine Dallemand says the district will start a new program next year to close the academic gap. The five year plan will train parents, teachers and administrators on ways to motivate students ... Icy fishing opener poses challenges A million anglers are expected to head out for Saturday's fishing opener, but catching a walleye may be more challenging this year. The cold spring has delayed walleye spawning, and some northern Minnesota lakes are still frozen solid. ... Show more/less Wolves and Lynx owner donates $7 million to MSU Mankato Mankato businessman Glen Taylor and his wife Becky are donating $7 million to Minnesota State University Mankato. The money will establish an institute, a faculty position and a scholarship, all centered around nursing. ... Career advice for younger workers, and their parents It's a rough world for job seekers this summer, particularly younger ones. Author Daniel Pink offers hope in a new book that is aimed not just at new entrants into the career world, but also their parents. He says parents need to know you don't need a big plan to find a good job. ... Chiwetel Ejiofor is a name to be reckoned with Ejiofor is a British actor, who's drawn broad praise for his stage and film work. Now he is trying something very different. He's starring in a martial arts movie called "Redbelt," written and directed by David Mamet. ... Ag. Secretary: President will veto farm bill It now appears the only way there will be a new farm bill this year is if Congress overrides a presidential veto. ... Clinton vows to stay in race during S.D. stop Clinton, speaking in an airport hangar in Sioux Falls, said the Democratic Party will be stronger as the process continues. ...
City Pages Free Will Astrology (Free Will Astrology) University of Minnesota's Campus Con Man (News) Drinking buddies and ex-girlfriends were surprised to discover that the U of M student was 39 years old ... The best way to help animals may be to eat them (Dish) Why compassionate carnivorism just might work better than going vegetarian ... Follow the Money: Star Tribune's debt selling at less than 60 cents on the dollar (News) The newspaper's lien value has plummeted over the past year, showing flagging investor confidence ... The American Pilot examines the soul of a superpower (Theater) The story of a downed airman reflects the U.S.'s place in the world ... It's craptastic! (Blotter) When the economy is in the toilet, there's no such thing as dirty money ... Savage Love (Savage Love) Letters to the Editor (Letters to the Editor) Readers respond to Best of the Twin Cities ... There's more of the same in Mario Kart Wii, and that just might be plenty. (Game On) Going Underground (Gimme Noise) Sweaty bodies, PBR, and cigarettes: My first underground punk show was everything I'd hoped ... Show more/less Buried Treasure (Features) On the Iron Range, the surging commodities market may bring prosperity. But it might also threaten one of the state's greatest natural resources. ... Return of the Weirdos (Music) On Polara's new record, Ed Ackerson wrangles a swarm of bees into submission ... Hit or Miss (A la carte) Señor Wong is not quite right ... The Plastic Constellations (CD Review) We Appreciate You ... Speed Racer: On the fast track to nowhere (Movies) The souped-up, tricked out film puts anime in overdrive ... Frugalis McSpiteful (CD Review) Sunday School EP ... Film Highlight: Chop Shop (Highlight) 5ingles (5ingles) The Songs We Can't Escape ... The Replacements' first four albums top this week's pop culture picks (Culture Jamming) Critics' Picks: Mac Lethal and more (Critics' Picks) Theater Spotlight: Once on This Island (Spotlight)	KARE 11 Many anglers staying close to home for the opener Click here for higher gas prices affecting daily life decisions Click here for the lowest gasoline prices Many anglers intend to fish the opener this weekend, but they'll do it a lot closer to home. ... Students suspended for sitting during Pledge of Allegiance, allowed back to class Fourteen-year-old Bishop Edens was suspended from school Friday because he wouldn't stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, but he was quickly invited back once his principal learned that rule might be unconstitutional. ... Blake Wheeler leaving Gopher men's hockey program Junior forward Blake Wheeler is going pro, the University of Minnesota announced Friday afternoon. ... Roadwork on 35E canceled due to weather A forecast of rain for Saturday has led MnDOT to postpone roadwork on I-35E ... Rybak calls driver's license suspension embarrassing, pays ticket by phone Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak says he's taken care of an overdue speeding ticket that cost him his driver's license. ... Try something new for Mom<br> on Mother's Day Click here for more events info on MetroMix/Twin Cities With Mother's Day approaching this Sunday, many people are looking for just the right gift or activity to share ... Statewide push to increase recycling Minnesotans recycle about 41 percent of their trash, but a pair of state agencies say that needs to increase to keep up with the increasing volume of waste. ... DNR officials questioned over spending The heads of a joint House-Senate panel say they still have more questions than answers after a two-hour hearing ... Legislators OK greenhouse gas report A bill requiring regular progress reports on Minnesota's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is on its way to Governor ... House approves bill to raise dropout age It's a law that's been on the books in Minnesota for more than one hundred years. ...	MNSpeak Political Spew 05.09.08 The Blotter: Obama + Amy = fluffy kittens KARE 11: It's like, totally for my glaucoma. Totally. MPR: Wrestling says, "It's because I'm too fat, isn't it? ISN'T IT!?" Defenestrator: GOP BDSM ... Local Blogging 05.09.08 Perfect Duluth Day: Armory graffiti Afterglide: Shopping and discount babies Bill Roehl: Best garage sale ever ... Uh oh, Rybak "I was running from one meeting to another, and somebody said 'Your drivers license might be suspended." (Wcco video); more from the Strib. ... Pledge allegiance, or else Three eighth-graders in western Minnesota didn't want to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. The recently-noticed act had been taking place all year but earned the kids in-school suspension. Is this a case of schools going too far or were the students disrespecting America? ... Local News 05.09.08 KARE11: Apparently, there are prostitutes on Craigslist. WCCO: Will climate change affect fishing? Minnpost: St. Paul Saints ham it up in political year ... Open freaking thread You won the Internet! ... Eclipse Records rocks again Finally! After a yearlong buildup, Eclipse Records is finally getting back into the live music business at its new location, 1922 University Av. W., St. Paul (but almost Minneapolis; click here for a map). Store owner Joe Furth essentially had to build a new venue inside his new store, hence the time it took. ... Local Blogging 05.08.08 JACC: Fox 9 does not comment to bloggers DeBlog: Everything's coming up DeRusha! l'etoile: Lutefisk Sushi Girl Friday: The NE Mexican restaurant shuffle ... ARENA Caroline Palmer writes about the latest dance by ARENA, inspired by painter Gustav Klimt: The work begins with water, naturally -- droplets captured close-up on film and projected onto a white background. The dancers, bathed in Jeff Bartlett's morning-golden light, slowly engage the space, scouting their territory, hugging the walls, flexing their limbs and melting into one another's bodies. Janczewski is well known for his inventive partnering and the evidence of ... Political Spew 05.08.08 Star Tribune: Farmers feeling a bit bloated and gassy Scholar's Notebook: MN House offers Margaret Spellings a shocker Dolan Media: "Honey, don't you think our taxes are too high?" "Yes dear, lets move to Arkansas." MPR: It's Newt Gingrich's fault. ... Show more/less Comcast Issues For quite some time our digital cable has been cutting in and out and getting garbled off and on, it seems to be especially bad lately. I could barely watch a show I'd recorded on DVR. I was at my friends house across town a few weeks ago and periodically his cable would do the same thing. Is anyone else with Comcast having this problem? If so, do you know ... Let's go synagoguing! Ranty points out the the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest is cosponsoring a walking tour of northside Synagogues (scroll down for info) on May 31. ... Local News 05.08.08 KARE11: Die off of song birds Minn Monitor: Marketing the MPD PiPress: Wisconsin hate crimes double PiPress: Kill a dog, sue the owner ... The Curious Incident of the Silent Prius I had not seen this story until I stumbled across it on Autoblog Green, one of my fav greenie sites. Looks like KARE-11's story has gone national, being picked up by CNN and the like. Briefly, the story is this -- eight-year-old Minnesotan Owen Erickson runs his bike right into a Toyota Prius, which he could not hear coming because the car was running on its electric motor. Are silent, ... Twins Trivia OK, who was the last Twin to hit for the cycle? If you think the answer is Kirby Puckett in 1986, you didn't hear that Carlos Gómez did it late Wednesday night in a rain-delayed game against the White Sox. ...
WCCO 3 Students In Western Minn. Suspended Over Pledge Three eighth graders in western Minnesota have been suspended for sitting down during the Pledge of Allegiance. ... Minnesotans Prepare For Fishing Opener Anglers across Minnesota are getting ready for the big fishing opener. Gov. Tim Pawlenty will have his annual opener at Pelican Lake. ... Groups Have Statewide Push To Increase Recycling Minnesotans recycle about 41 percent of their trash, but a pair of state agencies say that needs to increase to keep up with the increasing volume of waste. ... Legislators Question DNR Officials Over Conference The heads of a joint House-Senate panel say they still have more questions than answers after a two-hour hearing into a national conference that got Minnesota Department of Natural Resources funds. ... Minnesota Wild Raise Ticket Prices For 2008-09 Going to watch the Minnesota Wild is going to get a little more expensive for many Minnesota Wild fans next season. ... Minneapolis Mayor's Driver's License Suspended The Minnesota driver's license for Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak was suspended three months ago for only paying part of a speeding ticket fine. ... Canada Blocks Sale Of Space Tech Co. Canada confirmed Friday its decision to block a foreign takeover of the space and satellite division of MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates, the country's leading space technology firm. ... Bill Calls For Study Of MN Lakefront Home Rentals Assistant House Majority Leader Frank Moe says people who rent out their lakefront homes may be hurting the state's resort industry. ... Should Voters Pick Where Outdoor Funds Go? Minnesota lawmakers are considering whether to establish a citizens council to spend money that would be generated if voters agree to raise the sales tax for heritage programs. ... House Sends Bill To Track Greenhouse Gases To Gov. A bill requiring regular progress reports on Minnesota's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is on its way to Governor Tim Pawlenty. ...	Star Tribune Sports Owner, trainer say necropsy results on filly Eight Belles 2 weeks away Wheeler tells U he's leaving Twins Insider: To trade or not to trade The Twins picked up Carlos Gomez. The Red Sox kept Jacoby Ellsbury. And both teams are happy about it. If the Red Sox had decided to trade for Johan Santana, it could have been him starting tonight against his former team and the game would be drenched in intrigue. ... Garcia has two-shot lead going into second round of TPC Trial set for troubled former U hockey standout Anglers beware: Saber can sniff out illegal activity The 5-year-old German shepherd has a nose for sniffing out illegal activity and is called a big addition to the DNR enforcement division. ... Karlsson shoots course-record 61 at Italian Open For 2 weeks, Flyers and Penguins series makes Pa. a heated state of hockey Roger Federer loses again, falling to Radek Stepanek at Rome Masters Paul Pierce, Ray Allen lead Celtics over slumping LeBron James, Cavs in 89-73 Game 2 win	vita.mn The Ballad of Josef K - Illusion Theater (thru 05/18) The Trial is the show that took Franz Kafka from a noun to an adjective: Kafka-esque. In it, a bank clerk is accused of unspecified crimes and must defend himself against unknown charges and accusers. The Milwaukee Mask and Puppet Theatre has given a musical treatment to The Trial in The Ballad of Josef K. John Schneider, a founding member of Milwaukees Theatre X, wrote this Ballad, and it is ... Blues in the Night - Ordway Center for the Arts (thru 05/18) Hot, torchy blues songs from three women singing about the snake of a man who done them wrong. 5th and Washington Sts. St. Paul, MN 651-224-4222 http://www.ordway.org $35 - $45 ... The Butanes - McMahon's (thru 07/25) This is an old Irish tune. Thats how the Cities venerable Memphis-style R&B/soul band the Butanes introduced Green Onions during one of their regular Friday gigs at the Irish bar that used to be the Poodle Club. In other words, Curt Obeda & Co. -- whose weekly Cabooze gigs from 15 to 20 years ago are still fondly remembered -- havent altered their act to suit the green surroundings. Chris Riemenschneider 3001 ... Chicago Afrobeat Project - Cedar Cultural Center (05/9) Fans of the legendary Fela Kuti, his son Femi Kuti,and the band Antibalas should check out the Chicago Afrobeat Project. They offer driving polyrhrythms by the truckload, a phalanx of soulful horns and an often intense energy level. The bands website ChicagoAfrobeatProject.com has some incendiary MP3s of the CAP jamming with jazz heavyweights Paul Wertico and Fareed Haque. Tom Surowicz 416 Cedar Av. S. Minneapolis, ... Dinner with Judy Chicago - Flanders (thru 06/14) An installation by the artist. Also showing charcoal drawings by Cheryn Prentice-Holstead. 3012 Lyndale Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 612-344-1700 http://www.flanders-art.com ... Fashioned - Minnesota Center for Photography (thru 07/13) Photography by artists examining how fashion and identity interrelate. 165 13th Av. NE. Minneapolis, MN 612-824-5500 http://www.mncp.org ... Glenn Grafelman - Thomas Barry Fine Arts (thru 05/17) New paintings. 530 N. 3rd St. Minneapolis, MN 612-338-3656 http://www.thomasbarry.com ... The Insurgents - Franklin Art Works (thru 05/24) A large painting on canvas by Maximilian Toth. Also showing paintings by Shana Kaplow and video work by Judit Kurtag. 1021 E. Franklin Av. Minneapolis, MN 612-872-7494 http://www.franklinartworks.org ... Mark Hummel - Famous Dave's (05/9) The producer/ringleader of well-documented Blues Harmonica Blowouts in the Bay Area for some 17 years now, swingin harp blaster Mark Hummel also has a fine recent CD, Aint Easy No More. And his band this tour includes old friend Rusty Zinn, the red-headed guitar firebrand whos recorded for Black Top, Alligator and other labels, is normally a bar headliner in his own right, and whos known these days for playing ... Megadeth-SOLD OUT - Myth (05/9) Megadeth leader Dave Mustaines thrashy answer to Ozzfest, the third annual Gigantour features Mustaines venerable band with a host of other dark and deadly favorites. Megadeth just added a new guitarist, Nevermores Chris Broderick, and put a new topical CD, United Abonimations. Rounding out the bill are two of Europes biggest death-metal bands, In Flames and Children of Bodom, plus U.S. newcomers Job for a Cowboy and High on ... Show more/less A Midsummer Night's Dream - Guthrie Theater (thru 06/22) Shakespeare's comical romp through the woods with run-away lovers, mischievous sprites and fairies, potions, spells and happy endings. 818 S. 2nd St. Minneapolis, MN 612-377-2224 http://www.guthrietheater.org/ $24 - $69 ... Old Enough to Know Better - Brave New Workshop (thru 06/21) The BNW's 50th anniversary "best-of" show, presenting some of the best and most popular sketches and songs of the Workshop's history, along with backstage stories and "mockumentary"-style tidbits. 2605 Hennepin Av. Minneapolis, MN 612-332-6620 http://www.bravenewworkshop.com $23 - $25 ... Out to Lunch Quintet - Artists' Quarter (thru 05/10) Making their annual two-night-stand in St. Paul, the Out to Lunch Quintet reprises with love and enthusiasm the landmark music of jazz legend Eric Dolphy, who broke new ground on alto sax and flute, and pretty much single-handedly put bass clarinet on the modern jazz map, along with leaving behind a sheaf of terrific, timeless compositions. Vibraphonist Dave Hagedorn does a fine job of emceeing, putting the Dolphy gems in ... Talib Kweli - Epic (05/9) While major label hip-hop continues to bomb on the pop charts, its been a relatively good couple of years for Talib Kweli, who was once the face of the late-90s underground movement. Last summer, Kweli had his biggest success to date when his latest album, Eardrum, debuted at No. 2 on the pop charts. The album was also an artistic success with Kweli nabbing a whos who of superproducers, including ... Why You Belong - Chambers Burnet Art Gallery (thru 07/6) Photographs by students and faculty at the University of Minnesota Art Department and Beijing Film Academy in Beijing, China. 901 Hennepin Av. Minneapolis, MN 612-767-6900 http://www.chambersminneapolis.com ... View all events on 05/09/2008 Click here to view all events on 05/09/2008. ...
digg.com Sen. Clinton and the Campaign We believe it is her right to stay in the fight as long as she has the desire and the means to do so. But we believe just as strongly that Mrs. Clinton will be making a terrible mistake â€” for herself, her party and for the nation â€” if she continues to press her candidacy through negative campaigning with disturbing racial undertones. ... Cindy McCain's Business Relationship With Charles Keating Cindy McCain went on the Today Show and said she'd never release her tax returns, even if she became First Lady, because she's "not the candidate" and citing "a privacy issue." Yet, it was her fortune that launched McCain's first campaign and this long forgotten business relationship between her and Charles Keating -- of The Keating Five! ... Triplets Born to Family That Lost Three Children a Year Ago Lori and Chris Coble of Ladera Ranch, who lost three children in a freeway accident almost one year ago, announced the birth of triplets Wednesday night. The babies -- two girls and a boy -- are listed in good condition at Children's Hospital at Mission. They were born each one minute apart. ... Peel & stick solar panels installed in 35 minutes A new solar panel designed for commercial roofs can be installed in just a few minutes. ... A Not-So Subtle Message About Waste (PICS) 1/3 of what you buy ends up in the garbage. An important message about how much goes to waste. ... Clinton Supporters Send Obama Attack Emails To Supers As the Democratic primary nears its long-awaited conclusion, undecided superdelegates have been drowned under a sudden deluge of angry, sometimes vicious emails from Hillary Clinton supporters urging them to not fall in line behind Barack Obama. ... Massive Marijuana Research Compilation Quite possibly the most comprehensive website covering research on marijuana that's ever existed. ... The 5 Most Needlessly Complex Terror Plots in Film History Real terrorist plots tend to have two steps: blow stuff up, take credit. Maybe if they're feeling creative they'll blow themselves up or light their shoe on fire first. ... US Soldier Speaks Out Against Iraq War and 9/11 Processing visualization library implemented in JavaScript John Resig has released his JavaScript port of the Processing visualization library today. This is an excellent addition to the world of JavaScript graphics programming, I can't wait to make some visuals with it. ... Show more/less Hidden OS X feature: Twitter integration Nice one. ... Obama Takes The Lead in Superdelegates Too For the first time this campaign season, Barack Obama has surpassed Hillary Clinton's support among superdelegates, according to the ABC News delegate estimate. ... Hillary is destroying us - Finance Dir. of Dem. Candidate "I got home tonight from my job as finance director for a top-tier Democratic Congressional challenger and read your post regarding the negative impact of Hillary's staying in the race upon our Congressional candidates' fundraising. I can say definitively that what you wrote is absolutely true." ... Microsoft tax evasion: Get gNewSense preinstalled Los Alamos Computers is now selling laptops, desktops and servers preinstalled with gNewSense, the fully free GNU/Linux distribution. This is even better than what larger companies like Dell and Lenovo have been offering -- and they are also donating a portion of their sales to the Free Software Foundation. ... Banned! Musical Instrument "causes insanity" The crystallophone or glass harmonica was known to cause madness, depression, and self-annihilation in its musicians and listeners. Ghostly and amazing sounds =) ... Hillary's "white Americans" comment causing quick firestorm In another bad sign for Hillary Clinton's sinking campaign, the blogosphere is all over her racially divisive comments to USA Today about her white support, & the verdict is not good. The broad consensus is that Hillary's comments are clearly deepening rifts in the Democratic party & hurting the party's chances in the fall. Are ya listening supers? ... Kid Icarus Wii Concept Artwork Revealed The Kid grows up. First-ever artwork for Factor 5's rumored project, starring adult Pit, revealed. ... Bryant, Garnett, Paul, Howard, James Make First Team All-NBA Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team. Chris Paul Paul Kobe Bryant Bryant The Lakers star was voted to the first team for the third straight season and fifth time in his career. He led Los Angeles to the best record in the Western Conference and was presented wit ... Obamamania! takes Capitol Hill by Storm [some children touring the House] noticed the presidential hopeful and screamed, â€œItâ€™s Barack Obama!â€ in unison. The congresswoman then led the students across the aisle and over to Obama, who chatted briefly with the three students. â€œThe kids were very excited,â€ said Ros-Lehtinen. â€œLike rock star excited.â€ ... John Mayer wears a bear suit and screws with fans This is sort of old but i didn't find any other copies of it on digg. On John Mayer's first and only episode of his tv show, the first skit he does is wear a bear suit and interacts with fans outside in a parking lot before his show. ... Teacher Fired After Wearing a Bikini on Howard Stern Show A Southington teacher who appeared on the Howard Stern Show no longer has a job at Thalberg Elementary School. Second-grade teacher Marie Jarry took part in an Ugliest Guy and Hottest Wife contest on Stern's show. She and her husband won $5,000. "I can't believe she would go on TV and do that when she is a second-grade teacher." ... Amazing Young Guitar Player Following in the footsteps of other Asian musical prodigies this kid is pretty awesome at guitar. I am jealous. ... Jack Thompson is a big meanie MEGATONik editor asks for an interview with the legendary asshole Jack Thompson and is hilariously shot down. ... American Psycho: Dick Version A shot-for-shot remake of the business card scene from "American Psycho." With one thick, throbbing difference. ... APOD: Moon Meets Mercury On Tuesday, May 6, while standing on planet Earth and sweeping your binoculars along the western horizon just after sunset, you might have encountered this arresting skyscape. The view features a slender crescent Moon and bright planet Mercury separated on the sky by only about 2 degrees. ... â€˜Donâ€™t Even Know What to Test Forâ€™ 7-Year-Old Plagued by Mystery Illness ... The Weather Channel's $5 billion dollar sexual blunder The Weather Channel is facing a hurricane of it's own. A lawsuit was filed by ex-anchorwoman Hillary Andrews after repeated sexual harassment from co-anchor Bob Stokes. As TWC tries to sell it's Weather.com website & Weather channel for $5 billion dollars executives aim to keep this lawsuit a secret. The forecast? A sprinkle, possibly a hurricane. ... Lightsaber Gymnastic battle Watch these dynamic gymnasts duel with their Star Wars-inspired lightsabers ... Women Who Love Porn Guys aren't the only ones watching porn. Female fans discuss their interest while posing with their favorite porn stars. ... The Films of Woody Allen: The 1970's A tribute to the seven features directed by Woody Allen from 1970 - 1979. ...	reddit.com How to catch script kiddies [pic] I always wondered what would happen if marijuana were legalized for anyone over 18. It seems it already has been, and nothing happened. YOU ARE BEING LIED TO: Glenn Greenwald reviews the "military analyst" story that the news media are brushing over as if nothing happened Virtual Reality Could Explain the Fermi Paradox: "thereâ€™s a possibility that any advanced enough civilization discovers that physical reality canâ€™t hold a candle to virtual reality" click to visually comprehend the realtime speed of each of these sorting algorithms compared to quicksort Clubbing in Sweden VS England... Take my bees, Please House passes hr 4279 "Pro-IP Act" Gives government right to seize your computer if suspected of illegal downloading What the HELL Nokia? Nokia Music does not support Firefox Look What we Found!! [Pics] Show more/less If You Arenâ€™t Using Firefox Smart Keywords, You Arenâ€™t Smart (Or A Keyword) [Must Read For Firefox Geeks] Windows XP SP3 Sows Havoc, Users Complain The 'creaking' US airline industry: "Like much of America these days, the airline industry feels tired, worn down, and old." Canadian Police Taser 82 year old man in a hospital bed [video] Why Are All Of McCain's Assets In His Wife's Name? And Why Won't She Disclose Her Tax Returns? Congress's 1999 Repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act Passed in 1933 Could Cause the Next Great Depression Ethiopian occupiers rape a Somali woman and gouge out her brothers' eyes when they intervene. How do they justify it? "Hunting Al Qaeda." Colbert Dissects Oil Companies 'Gas Dollar' Ads [Video] Washington's Great "No Inflation" Hoax The United States needs a clean break from eight catastrophic years of George W. Bush. And so far, Senator John McCain is shaping up as Bush the Sequel. Anteaters Wearing Sweaters! Where Is Your God Now? [Pic] Got a band but can't afford to shoot a video? Use public CCTV cameras and then demand the footage! Victorian Pornography Tornado caught on tape flipping cars around The woman who can remember everything	del.icio.us How I Built a Working Poker Bot, Part 1 - Coding the Wheel Facebook Responds To MySpace With Facebook Connect TG Daily - Hidden OS X feature: Twitter integration When Obama wins Sorting Algorithms Demo If You Aren’t Using Firefox Smart Keywords, You Aren’t Smart (Or A Keyword) [Must Read For Firefox Geeks] TapeDeck Ultra Awesome: NES coffee table FINAL POST!! RAH!!!! » 8 fonts you probably don’t use in css, but should - Web Design Marketing Podcast & Blog BUILT : Laptop Backpacks Show more/less Peel & stick solar fulfills the need ... for speed! ( solar, panel, roof, commercial, energy,) TimeTube Science of Pot mytvrss - air dates of your favorite TV shows Bruce Lee’s Top 7 Fundamentals for Getting Your Life in Shape
Yahoo! News Obama picks up 9 superdelegates, union endorsement (AP) AP - Barack Obama all but erased Hillary Rodham Clinton's once-imposing lead among national convention superdelegates on Friday and won fresh labor backing as elements of the Democratic Party began coalescing around the Illinois senator for the fall campaign. ... Happy Mother's Day: Woman pregnant with 18th child (AP) AP - It's a happy Mother's Day for an Arkansas woman Â— she's pregnant with her 18th child. Michelle Duggar, 41, is due on New Year's Day, and the latest addition will join seven sisters and 10 brothers. There are two sets of twins. ... Aid on the way to devastated Myanmar but so is heavy rain (AP) AP - More aid is on the way to cyclone-ravaged Myanmar Â— but so is the heavy rain. A week after Cyclone Nargis flattened low-lying villages and killed whole families at a time, the military junta finally agreed Friday to allow a U.S. cargo plane to bring in food and other supplies to the isolated country. Myanmar gave the green light after confiscating other shipments, prompting the U.N. to order ... Gas jumps above $3.67, oil passes $126 on Venezuela concerns (AP) AP - Oil rose above $126 a barrel for the first time Friday, bringing its advance this week to nearly $10, as investors questioned whether a possible confrontation between the U.S. and Venezuela could cut exports from the OPEC member. Gas prices, meanwhile, rose above an average $3.67 a gallon at the pump, following oil's recent path higher. ... Data from Columbia disk drives survived the shuttle accident (AP) AP - Jon Edwards often manages what appears impossible. He has recovered precious data from computers wrecked in floods and fires and dumped in lakes. Now Edwards may have set a new standard: He found information on a melted disk drive that fell from the sky when space shuttle Columbia disintegrated in 2003. ... NC officials: Fatal twister could have been worse (AP) AP - Amber Parker watched on television as the storm near her home grew into a tornado threat. Then, when the roaring wind outside suddenly fell silent, she grabbed her two toddlers and rushed to get under the stairwell. ... Feds: Teen use of pot can lead to dependency, mental illness (AP) AP - Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday. ... Jury selection begins in R. Kelly child pornography case (AP) AP - Jury selection began Friday in R. Kelly's long-delayed child pornography trial. ... One dead and 280 quarantined on Canadian train (Reuters) Reuters - One person died and about 280 were placed in quarantine aboard a cross-Canada train on Friday after a mystery illness caused violent flu-like symptoms. ... Chile volcanic eruption at critical stage: Expert (Reuters) Reuters - A towering plume of ash from an erupting volcano in Chile's remote Patagonia could collapse back down to devastate the surrounding area, a leading expert warned on Friday. ... Show more/less Hezbollah gunmen seize control of Beirut neighborhoods (AP) AP - Shiite Hezbollah gunmen seized control of key parts of Beirut from Sunnis loyal to the U.S.-backed government Friday, a dramatic show-of-force certain to strengthen the Iranian-allied group's hand as it fights for dominance in Lebanon's political deadlock. ... Men charged after skull dug up, used as bong (Reuters) Reuters - Authorities in Texas have filed corpse-abuse charges against two men who allegedly removed a skull from a grave and used it as a bong. ... Obama Unlikely to Pick Clinton as Running Mate, Kennedy Says (Bloomberg) Bloomberg - May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama isn't likely to pick rival Hillary Clinton as a running mate, according to one of his most prominent supporters. ... Obama Needs a History Lesson (RealClearPolitics.com) RealClearPolitics.com - In his victory speech after the North Carolina primary, Sen. Barack Obama said something that is all the more remarkable for how little it has been remarked upon. ... Speedy new character debuts on new season of NBC's `Heroes' (AP) AP - She's not just fast. She's very fast. ... Man who lost homes in Katrina claims $97M Powerball prize (AP) AP - A construction company owner who lost two homes in Hurricane Katrina claimed a $97 million Powerball prize, a jackpot won off a ticket he bought at a convenience store where he stopped to buy his wife a gallon of milk. ... Texas teens tell police they converted skull into bong (AP) AP - Three teenagers were arrested after two of them told police they dug up a secluded grave north of Houston, removed the skull from the coffin and converted it into a marijuana bong. ... New idea in mortuary science: Dissolving bodies with lye (AP) AP - Since they first walked the planet, humans have either buried or burned their dead. Now a new option is generating interest Â— dissolving bodies in lye and flushing the brownish, syrupy residue down the drain. ... Scientists map the genetic makeup of the platypus (AP) AP - With a bill like a duck, a tail like a beaver and snake-like venom hidden in heel spurs, the platypus could be the result of some strange genetic experiment. ... Kick the oil habit and make your own ethanol (Reuters) Reuters - A new company hopes drivers will kick the oil habit by brewing ethanol at home that won't spike food prices. ...	Google News DMX Slapped With Dogfighting, Drug Charges - ABC News AZFamilyDMX Slapped With Dogfighting, Drug ChargesABC News - 46 minutes agoBy BOB CHRISTIE Rapper DMX was arrested for the second time in a week Friday, this time after he was indicted on felony drug possession and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.Stop Us If You Heard This Before -- DMX Arrested! TMZ.comDMX arrested on drug, animal cruelty charges USA TodayFOXNews - Bizjournals.com - WYFF - KOLD-TVall 243 news articles ... Circuit City agrees to open books for Blockbuster - MarketWatch CNNMoney.comCircuit City agrees to open books for BlockbusterMarketWatch - 47 minutes agoBy Andria Cheng, MarketWatch NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Circuit City Stores Inc. said Friday that it has hired Goldman Sachs & Co.Wattles 'Quite Confident' Circuit City Will See More Bids CNNMoney.comCircuit City Puts Itself Up for Sale, Hires Goldman (Update5) BloombergBizjournals.com - Forbes -