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• Supreme Court rules: Warrant needed for GPS tracking

  Mon Jan 23, 2012
  • Isn't this Constitution 101? How did this even get by the trial judge? Why did the judge allow the evidence? There are serious constitutional issues for the appeals and supreme courts to consider, but this was a big waste of money.

• America's lunch hour on the endangered list

  Wed Jan 18, 2012
  • More than 50% eat at their desk; I take 30-40 minutes and eat in the cafe. Clears my head for a productive afternoon.

• Huntsman capitalizes on Romney attack

  Sun Jan 8, 2012
  • You're right about 1973, but Gov. Romney was born in 1947 and was draft eligible during the Viet Nam War. Like many, he took advantage of the deferment system by attending college and serving his church.

• Economy is gaining strength, index shows

  Thu Dec 22, 2011
  • "The Conference Board says its index of leading economic indicators rose 0.5 percent in November following a 0.9 percent gain in November which had been the strongest showing in eight months." Where are the editors these days. Which November did it rise 0.5% versus 0.9%?

• Why does running make my nose run?

  Thu Dec 22, 2011
  • I have the opposite experience. My nose runs and clears while running. I figure it is elevation in hystamin levels. Who knows.

• Congress' brinksmanship isn't winning over the public

  Wed Dec 21, 2011
  • We may not approve of congress's performance, but most of us will reelect our current representatives and senators in the next election. Although I can't find a recent one, surveys have shown that despite our general disapproval, we like our own representative/senator.

• Storm beaches cargo ship on French sands

  Fri Dec 16, 2011
  • It would be nice to have more information. Was the ship at anchor when it broke free during the storm, or did the crew deploy the anchors to slow/stop the drift toward shore. Properly anchored, I can still imagine 80mph winds breaking a ship lose.

• What does it take to be rich? About $150k, apparently

  Tue Dec 13, 2011
  • 50% to taxes & retirement savings, 50% to live on

• We are the median: Living on $50,000 a year

  Mon Dec 5, 2011
  • but with significant sacrifices

• Employment growth picked up speed in November; jobless rate fell to 8.6 percent

  Fri Dec 2, 2011
  • The consumer is in control. Spending will lead to growth; nothing else will.