Daily Archives: November 12, 2011

Work is Hard

Posted on November 12, 2011 by 1539days

There’s a romantic notion that a bunch of people standing around and yelling can change the world. Some governments fear such a thing. In this country, we regard it as a fundamental right. Whatever the case, protesting works more as … Continue reading →

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Something fishy

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Myiq2xu

Reuters: Ex-Marine hurt in Oakland protests out of hospital Former U.S. Marine Scott Olsen, whose injury during clashes between Oakland police and protesters last month galvanized the Anti-Wall Street movement, has been released from the hospital, friends said on Friday. … Continue reading →

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How did they know she was a porn star?

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Myiq2xu - BA, JD, FJB

Here’s a candidate for strangest story of the year: Sasha Grey: I Will NOT Quit Reading to Schoolchildren Porn legend Sasha Grey says she will NOT back out of a national elementary school reading program — despite pressure from parents … Continue reading →

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75 years ago today

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Myiq2xu

Bay Bridge marks 75 years as engineering wonder Today is the 75th anniversary of one of the greatest days in Bay Area history – the day the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opened for business. When it opened, it was the … Continue reading →

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More thoughts on Penn State

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Myiq2xu

Dave Zirin at SFGate: Penn State scandal symptomatic of football economic monster […] This isn’t about Sandusky. This is about a culture that says the football team must be defended at all costs: a culture where the sexual assault of … Continue reading →

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