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Nanny hit baby caught on tape

On Staten Island. Perhaps it is crucial to install a hidden camera when nannies are around. If I object, it is the notion of hiring a nanny. Child care is provided by the mother, not some stranger. This is the … Continue reading

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15 year old Malala Yousufzai

Pakistani girl who promotes education for girls in her home country sparks controversy in her land. Despite physical attacks, she remains strong on her will. This is an interesting bit. There is even a Malala foundation of $10 million from … Continue reading

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Women-only Transport

In view of the recent rape case in India, it is interesting to learn that there have already been women-only transportation in countries including India, to avoid harassment, groping, or fulfill certain religious requirement (Israel).

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Waitress fired for posting customer's childish tip

Childish, because it was from a supposedly "pastor". Janet Mefferd called her "pastrix" in a scoffing tone, since Mefferd is likely of the Southern Baptist. "I give God 10%, why do you get 18%". Perhaps the pastor was drunk? Otherwise, … Continue reading

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Keeping the Hebrew Language Alive

I did not know that Hebrew was only used for Holy Text until late 19th century. "Eliezer Ben Yehuda is said to be the father of modern Hebrew. Born in Lithuania in 1858, he immigrated to Israel in 1881 and … Continue reading

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Astronomy Beetles

The dung beetles use the Milky Way Galaxy as a sense of direction when rolling their dung. Interesting fact, proven by use of planetarium. So I wonder how fake would the stars have to be to fail at fooling these … Continue reading

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WTO Approves Susp verension of US Copyright in Antigua

This is remarkable, even the Americans support such piracy. They have to call it "not" piracy, of course. This is due to the U.S. banning foreign countries like Antigua in setting up online gambling business in America. The World Trade … Continue reading

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UAV FOR $59

The government will have a heck of a time coming up with regulations when this gets out in the market. And it's only $59. I am intrigued by the design of propellers of these types. But I do not have … Continue reading

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The Hispanic Votes and Immigration Reform

Obama's 71 votes from the Hispanic community while only 27 votes for Mitt Romney have caused the Republicans to "compromise" a lot recently. While some conservative Republicans go even as far as condemning the whole idea of citizenship, many in … Continue reading

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The American Adoption Scandal

To have the right heart to adopt, one cannot pick and choose the type of child. I can excuse the adopters for choice of age and maybe even race, but types of possible emotions, cultural background? This just shows that … Continue reading

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