A sad day: Merv Griffin died. Quite frankly, I barely remember his talk show, though I remember seeing it growing up. My most vivid memory: Kramer buying the old Merv Griffin set.
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The ham-handed security measures of American airlines continue: An Australian woman has reportedly sparked a security scare aboard a US flight after her use of a common Australian phrase was apparently misinterpreted as an act of aggression.
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An oil stain on a garage floor that vaguely resembles the face of Jesus has fetched more than $1,500 on eBay. The link has a picture. The image isn't bad, but certainly not worth $1,500. In fact, I don't think I'd even be willing to pay the postage or take up space in my garage with it.
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Just a small slice of the problems that arise from the public schools' monopoly in each district: "Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools' redistricting process - finalized last year - calls for Allen's 15-year-old daughter, Julia, to attend Lafayette High School next month for her sophomore year. Her 17-year-old daughter, Jacey, will finish her senior year at Jamestown High." The girls live at the same address.
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Beer is in their blood: Two archaeologists have put forward a theory that one of the most common ancient monuments seen around Ireland may have been used for brewing ale.
