| The Case of the Dredged Bowling Ball |
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"This happened many years ago. Steve always suspected foul play by his wife, but without the physical ball itself as evidence, he knew he'd never get a jury to convict her."
Friday, August 27, 2010 |
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| Why the Phelps Case Matter to All of Us |
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"The media group says 'this case tests the mettle of even the most ardent free speech advocate because the underlying speech is so repugnant.' But they point out that 'the safeguards of liberty have often been forged in controversies involving not very nice people.'"
Saturday, July 24, 2010 |
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| The Associated Press Rules: Lecture 2 |
"[Bra] is not, however, an acceptable reference for a brasserie, a French restaurant. So don't write 'The altercation between the mayor and Mademoiselle Loiseau took place inside her bra.'"
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 |
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| Jenkins, Pyle Choose UFC Rules |
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"The newsworthy story at this point, we feel, is that the bare knuckles brawl has begun."
Friday, June 11, 2010 |
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| The Nativity of Dan:
Kilroy Was Where? |
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 |
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| Having Some Fun with Homophones |
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"My other daughter likes to tell jokes about her favorite hobby. She's a knit wit."
Monday, May 17, 2010 |
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| How to Change a Light Bulb |
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"Hold the bulb to your ear and shake it (the bulb). You should not hear anything rattling around inside."
Monday, April 26, 2010 |
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| How About Some Whiskey in Your Tea? |
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"If you want to protest and stir up trouble and challenge the mighty force of the federal government, you want to do it with strong American-made alcohol, not some insipid brown-tinted water with a few grains of caffeine in it."
Thursday, April 15, 2010 |
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| The Associated Press Rules: Lecture 1 |
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"In the AP Stylebook, there is this cryptic message: 'alley' Do not abbreviate."
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 |
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| A Chigger's Journey |
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"But most will succumb to hunger or fatigue before then and will settle for the plains of the crotch or waistline, both abundant with succulent fare for a once in a lifetime dining experience."
Friday, August 07, 2009 |
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