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Michigan Bar Owners Ban Lawmakers for Banning Smoking! (Nanny of the Month, Aug 2011)

They’re banning pet pigs in St, Charles, Missouri (even small, hypoallergenic ones like Pepper!) and Nice Cream in Illinois (even though it’s packed with natural ingredients and the owner says its bacterial levels are well below state-approved levels!), but neither can claim the top slot because, well, this time Nanny of the Month is Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Big Government Discovery Date : 01/09/2011 17:40 Number of articles : 4

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Reading While Eating for September 2: Something for Everyone

Friday’s links give you a sprinkling of just about everything, to send the week off in style. Define Diversity: Cord Jefferson argues that one way colleges boost their “diversity” numbers is by accepting international students, not racially diverse Americans. (GOOD) Be a Part of It: As news coverage begins about the tenth anniversary of September

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Roger Clemens’ Bid to Avoid Retrial Rejected

A federal judge rejected ex-baseball star Roger Clemens request to throw out perjury charges against him and says he must face another trial. (Sept. 2)

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The past couple of years have not been great for Kevin Smith: He has been in the news more for his rants (see here and here ) than for his film successes (see here and here ). Plus, he recently floated the idea of retirement. What’s to blame? Perhaps marijuana,…

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PIGORASS quadruped robot baby steps past AIBO’s grave (video)

Does the Uncanny Valley extend to re-creations of our four-legged friends? We’ll find out soon enough if Yasunori Yamada and his University of Tokyo engineering team manage to get their PIGORASS quadruped bot beyond its first unsteady hops, and into a full-on gallop. Developed as a means of analyzing animals’ musculoskeletal system for use in biologically-inspired robots, the team’s cyborg critter gets its locomotion on via a combo of CPU-controlled pressure sensors and potentiometers. It may move like a bunny (for now), but each limb’s been designed to function independently in an attempt to simulate a simplified neural system. Given a bit more time and tweaking (not to mention a fine, faux fur coating), we’re pretty sure this wee bitty beastie’ll scamper its way into the homes of tomorrow. Check out the lil’ fella in the video after the break. Continue reading PIGORASS quadruped robot baby steps past AIBO’s grave (video) PIGORASS quadruped robot baby steps past AIBO’s grave (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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The “bunga bunga” fallout continues: Police nabbed an Italian businessman for allegedly blackmailing Silvio Berlusconi in the sex scandal that’s clouded his tenure as prime minister. Giampaolo Tarantini has acknowledged recruiting women for Berlusconi’s alleged sex parties, but he’s maintained that the PM didn’t know that some were escorts. Police…

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Decongestant Nasal Spray: Are You Overusing It?

Nasal sprays may ease nasal congestion, but overusing them can backfire into a condition called rhinitis medicamentosa.

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(CNN) – The leader of a large grassroots organization instrumental to the tea party movement isn’t happy with Mitt Romney,…

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