This week more than 100 people died in Nigeria, mostly from machete wounds. Six Christians were killed in Pakistan because of a rumor. And India now has more starving people than all of sub-Saharan Africa. Read more...
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August 2, 9:50 pm
US media need global focus
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July 26, 9:03 pm
Rekindling the debate on digital ownership
The Kindle, Amazon.com's electronic reading device, promises a seemingly endless selection of files from more than "300,000 books, newspapers, magazines and blogs." Read more...
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July 26, 9:01 pm
Educational funding should be the last to be cut
In this economy, students are placed in a precarious position. Some say it is best that we are in school since we have an opportunity to ride out the recession before we are actually pressured with the worries of finding a job, paying a mortgage and supporting a family. Read more...
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July 19, 9:03 pm
City funds memorial as mayor ignores crisis
Michael Jackson's memorial service was not only a disconcerting demonstration of Los Angeles' celebrity fanaticism and largesse, but a clear indication of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's inability to get a handle on Los Angeles' budget problem. Read more...
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July 19, 9:01 pm
“˜Harry Potter’ had a magical influence over our real-world, mundane lives
I am not ashamed to say that when the final Harry Potter book came out, I immediately barricaded myself in my room, leaving only for necessary meals. Read more...
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July 19, 9:00 pm
New habits formed during the school year can be transferred home for the summer
I blame my newfound jitters and occasional grumpiness on the crippling addiction to caffeine I developed in my first year at UCLA. Read more...
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July 13, 11:26 am
There are many ways to right a sinking budget
It's time to make a $40-million baby. Read more...