Colloquialism slams language


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Cheney slams Obama. Jon slams Kate. Chavez slams Israel. Karzai slams NATO. Amazon slams Google. Sony slams Apple. If we were to take this spate of recent headlines at face value, boy, what a barbarous culture we would look like — what with people slamming people slamming organizations slamming countries slamming people. It seems we’re […]

Ethanol’s potential far outweighed by drawbacks


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Far away from the abundance of sloppy food that is EVK and the diner’s delight that is Parkside, the world is experiencing a hunger crisis. According to the World Bank, although food prices have fallen from their peak in 2008, major grain prices remain high. Maize is 50 percent more expensive than its average price […]

Court of law doles out wrist slaps to celebs


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It’s a strange place, that Hollyweird. Whatever name you prefer — Tinseltown, Lala Land, the Thirty-Mile-Zone — there’s no denying the uniqueness of this one California city. It is a place where fantasy fights reality and, more often than not, wins. The fantasy can vary, but make no mistake about it, only an elite inner […]

Naysayers overlook CARS’ value


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Although cynics will point out that the $3-billion bill is just another example of the wasteful government spending, the reality is that CARS has generated tremendous profit.

Gullible fans hop on hoax video of MJ’s resurrection


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Fact: Michael Jackson was pronounced dead at 2:26 pm on June 25, 2009. Fact: The Los Angeles County coroner’s office has come out and declared that the cause of death is likely homicide, caused by a lethal cocktail of drugs administered by Jackson’s personal doctor, Conrad Murray. Fact: The deceased have a history of staying […]

Why, I do have a uterus. You’re welcome.


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This column is not for all readers. If you’ve ever purchased tampons that were designed to look like pieces of candy to save yourself from embarrassment, you might consider turning the page. Similarly, if you insist on referring to your own menstruation or the menstruation of someone you know as “a visit from Aunt Flo,” […]