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My brother in law just "liked" Glenn Beck on facebook. WTF? I've instantly lost a measure of respect for him.

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Originally Posted by Betty (Post 342055)

My brother in law just "liked" Glenn Beck on facebook. WTF? I've instantly lost a measure of respect for him.

Perhaps it's a keep your friends close keep your enemies closer type of thing?

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Originally Posted by Moonliner (Post 342095)

Perhaps it's a keep your friends close keep your enemies closer type of thing?

No - he seems to think there's some truth in what all the talking heads say (or at least those that don't like Obama?) and he can figure out what's what. I knew we had different political views - I just didn't think he was into all that fear, FEAR! and whargarble.

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Originally Posted by News

A cruise passenger's trip came to an abrupt end when authorities allegedly found narcotics and about $51,000 in cash in his cabin.

I wonder how common this is. According to the article a passenger was caught carrying drugs while re-boarding and ratted out his dealer who was selling drugs from his cabin.

I guess the moral of the story is, if you are going to deal drugs on a cruise book two cabins, one for dealing and one as a safe house.

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby (Post 340929)

Major UConn donor demands return of $3 million

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Robert G. Burton wants UConn to give him his $3 million back.

Burton gave the money to the University of Connecticut to build the Burton Family Football Complex in Storrs. Now, citing disagreements with the school's athletic director and a desire to be consulted about the new football coach, he wants that donation returned and his family's name taken off the facility altogether.

The whole story.

I know about Mr. Burton as he runs Cenveo, the fifth largest printing company in the country (at about $2.1 billion). He has a similar take-no-prisoners reputation in the industry as well (as well as a reputation for being a bit of a jerk).

It appears his temper tantrum is over and the University kissed his ass enough to appease he ego.

Burton, UConn Make Amends

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There's good news for UConn football. Bob dropped me a note the other day, indicating that both his family and the university have mended their fences. He will continue to back the university and the gridiron program.

The whole story

Paranoid granola crunchers plan to use GPS to track their students.

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Two Anaheim schools have become the first in California to adopt GPS tracking to prevent students from cutting class.

In related news, "Faraday cages" became a local trending topic on Google.

Probably because of a recent Mythbusters episode.

edit: oh, haha, and because of its relevance to the topic, lol

GOOD news WTF!

Caltech basketball snaps 310-game conference losing streak

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Caltech posted its first conference victory in more than 26 years Tuesday, defeating Occidental in its season finale, 46-45, bringing its run of 310 consecutive conference losses to an end. It was the longest conference losing streak in the nation.

Caltech ends the season at 5-20, its best season in decades. The streak began on Jan. 23, 1985, with a 48-47 loss to La Verne. In 2007, the Beavers broke a record 207-game NCAA losing streak with an 81-52 victory over Bard College of New York.

Congrats to the Beavers!

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile (Post 342620)

Woman Assaults Roommate Over Missing Thin Mints

Over Tagalongs or Samoas that would be bat-S crazy, but we're taking thin mints here. I think she showed excellent self control.