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Guts and Small Ball

The Twins appear to be a team with all sorts of concerns.
by Brad Zellar
Obamania

Just Passing Through

Obamania

The State of the Union Addressed
by Glen Ross
GOP BDSM

Defenestrator

GOP BDSM

Handcuffed by their lack of political savvy, the DFL leadership needs a safe word.
by Rich Goldsmith
Leave me alone... I am trying to sleep

I'm My Own Girl

Leave me alone... I am trying to sleep

When expressions of love become nothing more than annoyances
by Melinda Jacobs
NBA Second Round Update Thread

On the Ball

NBA Second Round Update Thread

Except for a clueless Orlando Magic team, home sweet home is the name of the game in the second round.
by Britt Robson

THE NET RAKER »

GOP adopts slogan "The change you deserve" - already trademarked by a drug to treat depression/anxiety!

- (via Twitter - Chuckumentary) 05/13/2008

Things Younger than McCain

- (via Twitter - oobeez) 05/13/2008

Facebook users warned about ads

- Credit companies are using Facebook to lure young people (who have poor credit ratings) with promises of cheap loans. 05/12/2008

Vatican gives Latin online boost

- The Roman Catholic church, for centuries a bastion of Latin usage, has given the ancient tongue a 21st Century boost by launching a website in Latin. 05/10/2008

The Rise of Alter Egos In Everybody's Space

- 05/09/2008

MULTIMEDIA »

The Great Commuter Challenge Click to View Slideshow

The Great Commuter Challenge

Minneapolis Mayor, Ramsey County Commissioner, and Roadguy blogger take to the streets for Bike Walk Week.
by Denis Jeong
Minnesota RollerGirls Championship Game

Minnesota RollerGirls Championship Game

Saturday, April 12th, at Roy Wilkins Auditorium
by Denis Jeong
Burlesque Wars, Episode III: A New Hope

Burlesque Wars, Episode III: A New Hope

Warning: This video contains nudity!
by Christopher Kelleher

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