Monthly Archives: September 2010

Flunking the God Quiz

Posted on September 30, 2010 by

The news that the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life conducted a survey and found that Americans are woefully uninformed about religion is not really news. Not to me, anyway. Whenever I want to find out what Americans know … Continue reading →

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These Veggies Bite Back

Posted on September 29, 2010 by

It has been a while since we’ve heard from him, but yesterday’s discussion about vegetables led to this response from the produce manager at Genway, the supermarket for genetically engineered foods. Hello! I’m delighted with the conversations I read on … Continue reading →

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Bubby Carrots

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

Just as I was finishing up a nice, nutritious article about how we Americans do not listen when we are told to eat our vegetables, a note arrived from perennial sophomore Bubby Spamden. Hi Mr. C., You know I wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Don’t Look Down

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

Even on the worst days of my broadcasting career I sat in an ergonomic chair in a climate controlled, soundproof room, pushing buttons and playing records. This cushy deal gave me a skewed notion of what it means to work … Continue reading →

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High Water Mark

Posted on September 25, 2010 by

Enjoy the end of September, Babooners. Northern Minnesota will see the peak of fall color over the next few days. The DNR has a nifty website that can keep you up to date on the progress of autumnal glory. Southern … Continue reading →

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Full Body Scam

Posted on September 24, 2010 by

The introduction of a full body scanner at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has drawn interest from travelers concerned about check-in delays and privacy advocates worried about a new level of unwelcome scrutiny, but to dealmaker and idea man Spin … Continue reading →

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Hornheads!

Posted on September 23, 2010 by

Just in time for your unique Halloween costume planning needs, two brand new dinosaurs have been introduced, and though they’ve been dead for millions of years, they’re just right for our times. Want to dress as one? Get a hat … Continue reading →

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Equal Knocks for All!

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

Today is the day of the Autumnal Equinox, one of two points in Earth’s year-long trip around the sun when the planet’s and the star’s middles line up and we have equal daytime and nighttime hours. The official moment is … Continue reading →

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The Hard Part Is Over

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

Good news, Jane and John Q. Public. The recession is finished! The data sifters announced it yesterday. Their analysis reveals that the recession has been over for more than a year. You may not have noticed it due to all … Continue reading →

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Party Pooper

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

A statement from Congressman Loomis Beechly regarding the November election and the Tea Party: Greetings Constituents, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for not coming up with a Tea Party candidate to challenge me this year. Minnesota’s … Continue reading →

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