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at May 18, 2013 2:12:50 PM

Inhaling the Blues: How Southern Black Musicians Transformed the Harmonica
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A conversation with the producer of Classic Harmonica Blues, an album that captures a harmonica revolution

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at May 18, 2013 1:45:15 PM

Harry Reid eyeing July for the `nuclear option’
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The Senate Majority Leader is increasingly looking at revisiting filibuster reform if GOP obstructionism continues at its current pace.

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at May 18, 2013 1:44:48 PM
Harry Reid blew it in not changing the rules for filibusters on the 'first day' of the current Congress (which actually lasts, for technical reasons, for much more than one day).

And this modest partial step won't address all the abuses of the filibuster.

And it's merely a threat to change the rules.

But it's long overdue. I hope he does this, at least for nominations.

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at May 18, 2013 1:36:23 PM
Cuteness overload for this morning.

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at May 18, 2013 1:33:55 PM
I've got one of these - Burma. I spent the maximum allowed back in the 1970s, one week.

Top 10 Brag-Worthy Passport Stamps | Fodor's
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For intrepid travelers, passport stamps aren't mere bureaucratic formalities—they're badges of honor. We collect passport stamps like some people collect shot glasses, and the more unusual the location the better. Here are the top 10 brag-worthy passport stamps to put on your bucket list.

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at May 18, 2013 12:13:58 PM
Resist Republican lies.

New Audit Allegations Show Flawed Statistical Thinking
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Some conservatives are alleging that the I.R.S. targeted not just conservative groups, but also individual conservative taxpayers. But a handful of anecdotal data points are not worth very much in a country of 300 million people.

Douglas L. Saunders
at May 18, 2013 11:40:36 AM
I have only been to Glacier Bay.

Seeking Solitude (With a Guide)
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From an Arizona town where supplies are delivered by “pony express” to the quiet island of Lanai, Hawaii, outfitters can help you get far away.

Douglas L. Saunders
at May 18, 2013 11:39:11 AM
Resist Republican lies. And hysteria.

Resonance Resistant
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Republicans miss another chance to honestly engage the public as they race off the cliff in the supercharged outrage machine.

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at May 18, 2013 11:37:25 AM
Amen

Hard of Hearings
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Don’t worry, people. If you missed the heated hearing on the I.R.S. held by the House Ways and Means Committee on Friday, we have a complete rundown.

Maggie MacKenzie commented at May 18, 2013 11:46:00 AM
We are all fooked...
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at May 18, 2013 11:26:05 AM
I gave - you can too still, I think.

Manufacture of Biology
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The new Ben Vita & The Renaissance Committee is totally finished. I need your help to pay for manufacture!

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at May 18, 2013 11:15:55 AM
"We will stand in the well of the Senate and chant 'scandal' until Obama quits," said Sen. Graham. "Rand Paul has offered to do this for eleven hours."

Republicans Agree to Stop Using Word Scandal in Every Sentence If Obama Resigns
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Arguing that the American people are sick and tired of hearing the word scandal, a growing chorus of Republican lawmakers said they would stop using the word scandal in every sentence...

Neva Shaw commented at May 18, 2013 11:22:08 AM
DOUGLAS DEAR .I8 TRULY DESPISE THIS MAN AND ILK ................................... SINCE DAY ONE ... BLACK MEN ARE OUR SERVANTS IN THE WHITE HOUSE .NOT LIVING THERE ............................ XXX ARRRGGGHHHHHHHH....

Douglas L. Saunders commented at May 18, 2013 11:24:35 AM
He is pretty despicable, but this is Borowitz, and, thus, satire.

Neva Shaw commented at May 18, 2013 11:28:04 AM
BUT THIS IS IN THEIR MINDS ...................I HEAR GRAHAM RAND .. NOT SATIRE .ABOVE .THE REAL TRUTH ...XXXX

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at May 18, 2013 11:14:38 AM
Boehner: "We Republicans have voted to repeal Obamacare 37 times. You can't put a price tag on an effort like that."

Actually, you can: it cost taxpayers $50 million.

A Letter from John Boehner
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Yesterday, your hardworking House Republicans tried, once again, and failed, once again, to repeal Obamacare. And I really thought we had a good chance this time.

Douglas L. Saunders commented at May 18, 2013 11:15:04 AM
Boehner tells GOP freshmen repealing Obamacare: "You'll never forget your first time."

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Neva Shaw commented at May 18, 2013 3:54:33 AM
MARINE BEATS IT ALL ............XX

Kate Woods commented at May 18, 2013 4:29:31 AM
the hypocrisy is mind-bending.

Tim Gray commented at May 18, 2013 4:59:54 AM
Seriously… do they not understand that recording devices have been around for years? Or are they so wrapped up in their own prevarications … oh never mind.
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at May 18, 2013 1:49:48 AM

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at May 18, 2013 1:11:58 AM
Of course.

The Neurobiology of Individuality | The Scientist Magazine®
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Mice that explore more have higher levels of neurogenesis, suggesting a link between experience, brain plasticity, and the emergence of distinct personalities.

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at May 17, 2013 11:08:29 PM

FOCUS | Pyromaniacs on the Potomac
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'Six months into a second term and the Obama White House is on the defensive and floundering.' Robert Reich's Blog

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at May 17, 2013 11:07:53 PM
Resist Republican lies.

FOCUS | Pyromaniacs on the Potomac
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'Six months into a second term and the Obama White House is on the defensive and floundering.' Robert Reich's Blog

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at May 17, 2013 9:12:30 PM

Standing Out From the Crowd
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Young writers show an appetite for risk in college application essays about money, class and the economy, submitted at a columnist’s invitation.

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at May 17, 2013 8:53:59 PM

Meade Lux Lewis - Boogie Woogie
Boogie Woogie with sexy girls dancing

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at May 17, 2013 8:50:32 PM
Cool.

ScienceCasts: Bright Explosion on the Moon
Visit http://science.nasa.gov/ for breaking science news. NASA researchers who monitor the Moon for meteoroid impacts have detected the brightest explosion i...

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Paul Lubniewski commented at May 17, 2013 8:52:34 PM
Alice Kramden.
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Kaanii Powell Cleaver commented at May 17, 2013 10:20:51 PM
Paul! LOL

Douglas L. Saunders commented at May 17, 2013 10:21:51 PM
I wonder who the last person alive will be who gets that joke.

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at May 17, 2013 8:39:40 PM
The destruction of The Fillmore and Japantown (the original, not the shopping mall fake one that replaced it) were two of the worst things to ever happen to San Francisco, oin my opinion. That we named a plaza to honor the man who did it, is beyond me.

S.F. building escaped rampant demolition
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[...] the 1906 earthquake and fire - the first of three cataclysmic events to hit the neighborhood - changed its character for good. Poor and working-class people from the burned-out South of Market and downtown neighborhoods flooded into the Western Addition. The expulsion of San Francisco's Japane...

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Douglas L. Saunders commented at May 17, 2013 10:02:34 PM
Japantown was torn down largely after the war, the Fillmore during the 'urban renewal' craze of the 1960s and 70s. Justin Herman was the culprit.

Marlene Aron commented at May 17, 2013 10:04:59 PM
:-( However, Chinatown still feels like the old Chinatown from many years ago, mostly. I always make sure to walk the side streets to go exploring when I am there.

Douglas L. Saunders commented at May 17, 2013 10:05:24 PM
Up to a point.

Kaanii Powell Cleaver commented at May 17, 2013 10:45:00 PM
Marvelous article! My son's neighborhood. Thanks for this, Dougie. Sharing.
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at May 17, 2013 7:55:33 PM

The Social Construction of Race
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Two more posts on the topic that are worth reading

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at May 17, 2013 6:05:35 PM
Are any of my friends dumb enough to fall for these? I hope not.

Grifters Increase Their Internet Attacks: Scientific American Podcast
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Consumers were victims of nearly 290,000 online frauds and lost more than $525 million in 2012, up 8 percent from 2011. Larry Greenemeier reports.

Devi Allen commented at May 17, 2013 6:17:12 PM
the same ones gullible enough to fall for Fox News.
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at May 17, 2013 5:06:07 PM
Cuteness overload for mid-morning.

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A husky puppy plays with her mommy <3

The little pup can't even stand yet and she's melting hearts :-D

You don't want to miss this precious moment for a second: http://www.wimp.com/huskydogs/

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at May 17, 2013 4:58:00 PM
Lies. Vicious sexist lies.

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Annie Howden commented at May 17, 2013 5:58:58 PM
Oh, I don't know...Starbucks might like hot dog flavored coffee as their special of the month. They add so much stuff to coffee there is barely any coffee taste in the cup.

Devi Allen commented at May 17, 2013 6:24:05 PM
hubby laughed, but I think he was considering for RV.
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Bill Koumarelos commented at May 17, 2013 7:27:18 PM
And why not, Annie? Bars are making drinks with BACON in them!! :)
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Annie Howden commented at May 17, 2013 7:32:15 PM
I prefer Scotch neat with a side of bacon. :)
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at May 17, 2013 4:56:58 PM
Much ado about nothing.

IRS chief defends targeting of groups as 'obnoxious,' not illegal - The Hill's On The Money
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Acting IRS chief Steven Miller on Friday said he did not believe agency officials did anything illegal when giving extra scrutiny to conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.

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Karen Appeldorn Anastasio commented at May 17, 2013 5:41:00 PM
Yes, my thoughts exactly.

Douglas L. Saunders
at May 17, 2013 4:44:47 PM
I can't imagine any cat I've ever had tolerating this, though it would certainly solve a lot of problems.

No dog would EVER do this. All dogs I've known are terrified of vacuum cleaners.

This cat demands service every week!
This cat demands service every week! :)

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Christopher Olson commented at May 17, 2013 4:53:58 PM
My girl T.J. would LOVE this. She's not afraid of the vacuum unless I come too close to her. I have heard they make really quiet ones especially for groomers.

Judie Jones commented at May 17, 2013 5:17:48 PM
OH how I would like a groomer vac, just came home to cat hair every where!!!

Douglas L. Saunders
at May 17, 2013 4:03:56 PM
Much ado about nothing.

IRA, AP, Libya scandals are a trifecta with little payout
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Obama’s bad run demands perspective.

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at May 17, 2013 3:56:27 PM
By the time I have grandchildren (I should live so long), I might be able to make this statement.

GreatGrandFather by Elisenda Coll
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'Júlia, When you turn 86 I will be 172'

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Douglas L. Saunders commented at May 17, 2013 4:24:11 PM
I was 44 when Hannah was born, so...

Devi Allen commented at May 17, 2013 4:24:26 PM
oops. not so ancient! fun to see your family tree grow while you're still here! Any throwbacks who look like your ancestors?

Devi Allen commented at May 17, 2013 4:25:36 PM
yes Douglas you already skipped a generation. my parents did that too. lucky they didn't skip me entirely.
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Douglas L. Saunders commented at May 17, 2013 4:32:36 PM
People say Hannah looks like me, especially in the eyes, but I think she looks more like her Mom. I don't see much connection to previous generations, at least yet.

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at May 17, 2013 3:52:12 PM
Gosh - what a surprise.

"Republicans have charged that the State Department under Hillary Clinton was trying to protect itself from criticism. The White House released the real emails late Wednesday. Here's what we found when we compared them to the quotes that had been provided by Republicans."

Resist Republican lies.

WH Benghazi emails have different quotes than earlier reported
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Republicans leaked quotes from White House emails they claimed proved facts were watered down; it turns out some quotes were wrong

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JohnMichael Sebastian commented at May 17, 2013 5:02:54 PM
The GOP and its Media Minions continue to just make shit up.

Ian A. Brand commented at May 17, 2013 6:28:58 PM
easier to make shit up apparently

Douglas L. Saunders
at May 17, 2013 3:49:24 PM
My ancestor. Any family resemblance?

The Uncanny Face Model They Made With Richard III's Skull
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... And it was made by, yep, a 3D printer.

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at May 17, 2013 3:38:44 PM
My work here is done.

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at May 17, 2013 3:37:26 PM

My Book
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Thank you for purchasing my book! But there are a few things you should know about my book before you begin.

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Podcast: Obama’s Second-Term-Scandal Season
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Steve Coll, Margaret Talbot, and Ryan Lizza on the I.R.S. and Benghazi scandals.

Douglas L. Saunders
at May 17, 2013 2:33:06 PM
It's all about derailing President Obama's agenda. Pure politics, plain and simple.

The Republicans’ Scandal Machine
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Behind their loud condemnations of President Obama, Republicans continue to damage the economy and society.

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at May 17, 2013 2:00:19 PM

Hillary and the 9 dwarves
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Clinton and everyone after.

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at May 17, 2013 5:36:55 AM
Not me, but I could see how it happens. Be prepared.

How To Fix A Cell Phone Dropped In The Toilet
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How To Fix A Cell Phone Dropped In The Toilet
How To Fix A Cell Phone Dropped In The Toilet

Tim Gray commented at May 17, 2013 5:42:16 AM
I wouldn’t waste time turning it off, just take it apart and remove the battery ASAP… but your chances of saving it are pretty slim, anyway.

Maggie MacKenzie commented at May 17, 2013 1:04:08 PM
This is actually the number one reason for phone replacements.

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at May 17, 2013 3:51:17 AM
$5 says you'll immediately try this with your cat after you've watched this.

Cat vs. Hairdryer!
Cat vs. Hairdryer! :)

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Douglas L. Saunders commented at May 17, 2013 4:07:56 AM
Wimps

Styles Price commented at May 17, 2013 6:06:23 AM
When can I pick up my $5?

Douglas L. Saunders commented at May 17, 2013 6:07:06 AM
I need verified proof

Judie Jones commented at May 17, 2013 1:24:11 PM
Of course i will try it! next year when I blow dry my hair. My old cat Thelmo had a thing for my copy machine and would shred the out coming paper.

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at May 17, 2013 3:17:14 AM
Cuteness overload for tonight.

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I wuv a bubble baf before bed.

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at May 17, 2013 3:14:08 AM
Good thing Hannah goes to a Canadian university.

Why American Colleges Are Becoming a Force for Inequality
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Higher education should be closing the gap between the rich and the poor. But college economics are driving them further apart

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Cartoonists' Inventions
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In this week’s magazine, there is an interesting collection of sidebars called “Imagined Inventions.” The writer Jonathan Nolan, for example, imagines an emoji keyboard on your smartphone that, instead of creating emoticons, could produce the perfect facial reaction to...

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at May 17, 2013 1:33:29 AM
Insisting on beating this dead horse, Republicans really earn the title The Stupid Party.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gop-focus-on-phony-issues-misses-needed-reforms/2013/05/16/ad
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Furor over White House talking points distract from needed reforms at the State Dept.

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at May 17, 2013 1:31:06 AM

The Real Benghazi Scandal
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Congressional investigators are pointing fingers in the wrong direction if they want to save more U.S. lives.

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at May 17, 2013 12:49:30 AM
Hmmm...

Goldbach Variations | Roots of Unity, Scientific American Blog Network
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On Monday, Harald Helfgott of the École Normale Supériure in Paris posted a proof of one of the oldest open problems in number theory to the ...

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Alex Koppelman on what the Benghazi e-mails reveal about Washington and lessons for both parties: "Sometimes the truth is embarrassing…But avoiding it doesn’t help." http://nyr.kr/107Ge6W

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at May 17, 2013 12:01:10 AM
Cuteness overload for tonight.

Cutest Cat Moments. Mom cat teaches her kitten to do the dishes ( Funny Kangaroo Cats )
Cutest Cat Moments. Mom cat teaches her kitten to do the dishes New videos every Tuesday & Friday! Starring: Coco and Tyson. © Funnycatsandnicefish Please, ...

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at May 16, 2013 11:32:53 PM
Perfect product placement, I'd say.

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Good old Mick, always on the lookout for ancillary merchandising possibilities...

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Maggie MacKenzie commented at May 17, 2013 12:55:42 AM
That's Dan Akroyd's brand of vodka, I do believe...
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William P. Sheehe commented at May 17, 2013 6:09:30 AM
Akroyd & Belushi's brother

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at May 16, 2013 11:30:50 PM
This is the niece of a friend of mine. She's studying composition.

I have a lot of musician friends, so I thought I would toss this out here, and get some feedback.

composition
Here at school, my degree is music with an emphasis in composition. So, I write music. Here is my latest piece. Eventually, I'd like to add more instruments to it. I don't know what to name it, so please gimme ideas! Also, lemme know if there's anything I can change/do better.

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Rose Ronne commented at May 16, 2013 11:52:55 PM
talented young person here..

Douglas L. Saunders
at May 16, 2013 11:18:39 PM
Now THIS is what I call a Mondagreen!

"NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Chabon had long been mystified by that Bob Dylan lyric about "midnight's broken toe."

The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, the keynote speaker Wednesday at the annual induction ceremony of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, was explaining his undiminished passion for rock music and confiding that he had become obsessed by the opening line to Dylan's "Chimes of Freedom."

"Far between sundown's finish an' midnight's broken toe."

The answer was both simple and embarrassing; Dylan was singing about "midnight's broken toll," not toe.

"How many hours I had devoted to (the idea) ... that midnight had toes, and that one of them, the big one, had been broken," Chabon said."

Dylan inducted as honorary member of arts academy
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NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Chabon had long been mystified by that Bob Dylan lyric about "midnight's broken toe."The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, the keynote speaker Wednesday at the annual induction ceremony of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, was explaining his undiminished passion for ro...

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David Silver commented at May 16, 2013 11:20:48 PM
I love reading Chabon's books.

Douglas L. Saunders
at May 16, 2013 11:17:19 PM
Amen

The other IRS scandal
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The burgeoning “scandal” over how the IRS chose for review 75 applicants for tax-exempt status puts on full display an unfortunate tendency in journalism—to quote people accurately without explaining the underlying context. Yes, it is as wrong for IRS employees to select groups to scrutinize based o...

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Karen Appeldorn Anastasio commented at May 16, 2013 11:29:26 PM
I can't begin to tell you how many Auditors in Federal positions have lost their jobs due to expiration of "need." It is absolutely ridiculous. No one, absolutely no one, will be watching over tax dollars now. As I once explained, Auditors learn everything first, not the IG teams. No one will be watching the proverbial Hen House now. If Boehner wants a list of people to fire, he can have mine!