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We just missed out on Hannah Montana because we were 2,000 seats short. "I'm saying in five to 10 years we need to be moving on it. We have to be moving down the road." To comment on this story, call Kareem Copeland at (601) 961-7190. .
Affirmative Action for Men
Kevin, What is wrong with being an “elite." It serves many people well. If you are an “elite" you get to do things without working. For instance, a friend of mine got into law school despite having LSATs under 160 because his parents donated a lot of money. Indeed, I asked a pool of people (randomly selected from outside a coffee shop) who scored under 160, if they would refuse an offer of admission to an “elite" law school if they knew that they were getting in because they were “elite" and none of them said no! Amazing. Likewise, “elites" run our government, schools, hospitals, and just about everything. Quite well, I might add. Or, Kevin, are “elites" like “trial lawyers" the new bogeyman that you blame everything on? Larry, at 11:35 am EST on March 27, 2006 .
Nick Robinson's Newslog
As your blog post suggests, all this leads to a further question; is this sort of ready access to our information mirrored in other Government agencies? After all, in an age of increasing job cuts in the Civil Service, we now know the price that those savings are costing us. .
Polaroid Says Goodbye to Instant Photo Technology
Polaroid, the company famous for their instant cameras and photos, has decided to shut down factories within the United States and abroad as they abandon the technology that made instant photos possible. Polaroid will cease all production of its film by next year. It seems that the instantly gratifying Polaroid images have finally been done in by digital cameras and the endless Flickr pages full of digital images. Polaroid's instant camera was first introduced in 1948. When it was first unveiled, it was large and bulky with a stainless steel body and black bellows, and the film came on a roll. The next incarnation of the Polaroid instant camera came in 1963, when they introduced cartridge film with their 100-series camera. It became an instant hit with pro photographers, who would use the Polaroid to take test photos, and instantly use it to check lighting and composition.
Sleevefacing can make you a rock star
LONDON — Carl Morris said he was just horsing around when he held the cover of an old vinyl copy of "McCartney II" in front of his face while deejaying one night last year at a nightclub in Cardiff, Wales. The gag, which made it look as though Paul McCartney's head had replaced his mug, sparked a few laughs. .
Got a great photo of a fuzzy, furry or feathered friend?
The Oregon Humane Society is looking for great pictures of cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, horses and other pets for its 17th annual Fuzzy, Furry and Feathered Friends Photo Contest. The contest is open until May 31, 2008. Winners will see photos of their pets published in the full-color OHS Magazine and will also receive great prizes from Pro Photo Supply and Canon. Prizes will be awarded for the best photos in the following categories: Top Dog, Top Cat, Top Other Animal (rabbit, bird, etc.), Funniest photo, Child with Pet, Me & My Pet, Editor’s Choice, and Grand Prize. "Me & My Pet" is a new category for 2008, and focuses on adults posing with their favorite furry or feathered friend. The Grand Prize winner will receive a Canon Rebel XSi Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm lens.
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