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Column: Dangerous satire
We believe in free speech. We believe this even when a video as offensive as it was poorly done causes riots throughout the world. It is important that we remember that. However, it is also important that we remember the purpose of free speech. Free speech exists to defend a minority position.
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Column: New iPhone not for everyone
Apple has been up to a lot recently. In addition to releasing the iOS 6 update with a revamped map and a “do not disturb” option, Apple has people clawing to get the new iPhone 5, so much so that pre-orders for the iPhone 5 sold out in less than an hour of its public unveiling.
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Column: Morons and Sam Baciles
Although it seems unlikely that “The Innocence of Muslims” will be nearly as impactful as Mohamed Bouazizi’s fateful self-immolation in 2010, the wave of violence across the Islamic world since its dissemination has thrown Western observers for a loop. In the wake of Ambassador J.
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Column: Even without reaching 54.5 mpg, fuel economy improvements a good thing
Depending on what news you were reading, Aug. 27 might be a strong indicator as to whom you will vote for come November. The opening day of the Republican National Convention, President Barack Obama announced he finalized his plan to raise Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency to 54.5 mpg by 2025.
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Column: Google made right decision with restricted video
As violence continues to spread throughout the Arab and Muslim world over an inflammatory YouTube video, Google Inc., the site’s parent company, has been scrambling to try and determine its role in advancing the violence or subduing it.
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Column: Last legs of campaign can decide race
“It’s over for Mitt Romney.” If you paid any attention to the news this past week, that was the refrain bandied across cable channels and the front pages of newspapers.
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Column: Why words are just words and Muslims don’t have the right to not be offended
Do we have the right not to be offended? In today’s world of hyper-political correctness and nearly instantaneous communication, it’s hard to miss an offensive statement made publicly.
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Column: Don’t get creeped out easily if you want to meet people
Someone I barely know contacted me the other day, and it creeped me out a little bit. I had just met her a few days earlier, and she said “Hi” to me on Facebook. Immediately I thought she was crazy.
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Column: U.S. on road to divided government
This upcoming presidential election will not be defined by the victory of Obama or Romney. Rather, the congressional elections are what matter most.