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Democratic Debate Open Thread

debatepocalypse-16-D-1Behold, the poorly-timed Saturday night Democratic candidate debate! See The Butcher of Benghazi and the old man who yells at clouds! Struggle to remember the name of Governor Whatshisname, The Other Guy! Join us and weep/laugh!  Stream it here or watch on CBS, the network Grandpa watched Matlock on! Starts at 9:00 PM. Continue reading

Buzz Kill – Stupid Liquor Laws

Jenna’s request for marketing ideas for a wine shop job led to some cool ideas, but sadly most were illegal under the strict liquor laws of NYC. Liquor laws protect a variety of entities, but generally NOT the consumer.  Most laws do not give consumers greater choice or lower prices. Some laws appear to offer some protection for over indulging, like Blue Laws, but often the real reason behind their continuation has little to do with preventing over consumption. Below are some of the dumbest liquor laws: Continue reading

Cecil’s Revenge: Lion Hunter Faces Public Wrath

[Updated] Walter J. Palmer, a Bloomington dentist, has been identified as the man responsible for killing Cecil, beloved lion, resident of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, Oxford study subject, and the most recent focus in ongoing furor against trophy hunters. Continue reading

The Day I Stopped Defending the Greek System

I spent three and a half years as a member of a fraternity in college; a semester as an associate, and three years as a brother. I’ve attended the weddings of three of my fellow brothers, lived with another one for three years, made numerous friendships that continue to this day, and count my time as a member of a fraternity as one of the most positive and defining experiences of my life.

With all that being said, I can no longer defend the Greek System. Continue reading