Since I don't have time to cover everything in depth, here are some samplings from the blogosphere and
beyond. Enjoy. 
I've set up a movie review journal called Quid Putet? at Rotten Tomatoes. I put my review of Star Wars Episode III there. I've also set up a journal group called Projectile Produce. If you're a friend of mine and you'd like be part of my group, let me know.
Here's a story about what happens when a priest is falsely accused of molesting children. Ain't witch hunts grand?
Contrary to popular belief, abortions have not risen during the Bush administration.
The new Doctor Who
series seems to be doing well in the UK. I'm really enjoying it so far. Now if we could just get
it broadcast in the US, I wouldn't have to download episodes. 
Check out this trippy site. It's an "infinitely" zooming image.
People are doing so pretty cool things with Google Maps these days.
Amnesty International has named the US as a top human rights offender. God bless America. *sigh*
I'm pale turquise. What color are you?
Fast food taxes may be coming soon to your city. Amen.
Ya gotta love nutjobs in tin foil hats.
Blogs are playing a role in exposing corruption in the Chinese government. Now that's power, Mr. Hewitt.
Do the Illuminati Really Exist? Yes, but not in the way Dan Brown says.
I really hope the Texas GOP platform isn't indicative of a trend in the national party.
Never mess with a car full of old ladies.
Is childhood becoming oversexed? Yup.
So long and thanks for all the fish.
Ever wonder how lightsabers work?. Wonder no longer.
Funky Dung
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As with Jimmy Akin, I think the fast food tax is a bit humorous. But we live in a Puritanical country where it's either feast or famine…nary a bit of moderation.
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Posted 28 May 2005 at 10:39 pm ¶As for the United States and Amnesty International, maybe you ought to consider removing that little tidbit, or you'll wind up in a cell next to me at Gitmo!
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Posted 28 May 2005 at 11:41 pm ¶I see a fat food tax as a stupidity tax.
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Posted 29 May 2005 at 2:31 am ¶Well, I don't know about you, but I've indulged in fatty foods from time to time, and don't want Gov. Rendell or anyone else being my nanny.
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Posted 29 May 2005 at 9:27 pm ¶Given how infrequently I wander into Wendy's, Burger King, McDonald's, et al, I don't mind paying a little extra for it. People that eat fast food frequently and are consequently unhealthy (heart disease, obesity, etc) are a drain on health systems and drive up insurance rates.
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Posted 29 May 2005 at 10:33 pm ¶Perhaps.
But regarding that article about the Texas GOP, I think before hyperventilating, one consider that a website which parades a glowing review from Bill Clinton should be corroborated with other source. The summaries of Texas GOP thought (e.g., a frickin' gold standard?! Who's every mentioned that in the past century, save perhaps Pat Buchanan or LaRouche?) seem a little too pat, and a little too much like the oversimplifications of the media that I've grown to know and love.
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Posted 30 May 2005 at 1:16 am ¶Why this pickin' on Wendy's, McD's, etc.? I read recently that some of these yummy coffee drinks from Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts have more fat and calories than a Whopper.
Instead of working the demand side, which cannot possibly be implemented fairly (McD's is child's play compared to most meals at Applebees), why not work the supply side and either a) get rid of farm subsidies for the big (i.e., rich) farms that produce fatty meat or hi-carb, lo-nutrient grains; or b) give subsidies to the smaller farmers that need them more, who tend to produce the more neglected (and more healthy) parts of our diet (e.g., fruits and vegetables). Why is wheat flour, corn, bread, and beef, so much cheaper (per unit volume) than fresh tomatoes, peppers, most lettuces? Asparagus?!?!! You need a cosigner to get that stuff, unless it's all wilty and brown.
Cheers!
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