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A powerful story unfolds, again.

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9-11

After several years, the New York Times has won its legal battle against the city of New York, compelling the government to release hours of audio tapes and oral histories detailing the events of September 11, as they happened. Details of the mountain of data they’ve acquired so far are trumpeted all over their website, including a special section on September 11, where you can actually access the dispatch tapes, hearing everything that was said over fire dpeartment radios as the events unfolded. Chilling.

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Activist/Hippies, in trances

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dred-kinetic

Name: “Dred Kinetics”

Subject: Activist/Hippie dude

Medium: Nikon N60, Nikkor 35-80mm Ai Zoom Lens
– Exposure program: Manual
– Kodak MAX 400 color 35mm film
– Unknown shutter or f/stop settings
– Flash: Off

Date: May, 1999

This was taken in downtown Philadelphia, during one of the “Free Mumia” rallies that were all the rage back then. Since that time, Mumia has changed his story significantly and all but a few diehards have withdrawn support. But the photos of the crowds and happenings of these events are still a sight to behold.

A pet product recall to remember

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I don’t even know what to say about this recall. There are just SOOO many questions about the existence of this product, much less the “duh?” factor involving why it was recalled.

I mean, it’s not like the alpha male is gonna take the responsibility of uhm, implementing this device, so, that means someone has to “intervene” for it to work. And much as I enjoy my pet, I just don’t think I want to get that up-close and personal. But then again, I’m a cat person, and that could make all the difference.

Oh, and it’s a choking hazard. I mean, what did they expect? They made it meat-flavored! I’m surprised there weren’t any reported “personal injuries” related to this thing.

Sellouts!

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Why is it that people’s morals and scruples come out only when convenient to them, like when major book deals are being signed? Two jurors of the Michael Jackson trial – which unanimously voted not guilty, mind you – have book deals pending, and a sudden change of heart…

“They can be as angry as they want to. They ought to be ashamed. They’re the ones that let a pedophile go,” responded [Eleanor] Cook, 79.

Uhh, did she forget that she also voted not guilty?