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Month: May 2008

Friday Notes: Mad World Edition

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On May 2, 2008

In Law, Society, Tech

Another of the “worst of the worst” from Guantanamo, a television cameraman, is released without charges after six years.

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Did you know that U.S. Customs officials can stop you at the border and go rifling through every little file on your laptop, for no better reason than because they feel like it?  According to them (and the 9th Circuit), they can.  Here’s what you can (try to) do about it.

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Read this Ta-Nehisi Coates story.  An intelligent treatment of subject that really brings out the stupid in people.

Women’s Voices. Women Vote.

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On May 1, 2008

In Politics

Stupid or evil?  It’s really hard to tell.

Bush Brings Teh Funny: Law Day

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On May 1, 2008

In Law, Society

David Kurtz points out that it’s Law Day, U.S.A!   Putting aside the question of why U.S.A. is tacked on (perhaps it’s a form of Clapping Louder?), we’ll get straight to the amusing part.  President Bush proclaims that:

“The Rule of Law: Foundation for Communities of Opportunity and Equity,” recognizes the fundamental role that the rule of law plays in preserving liberty in our Nation and in all free societies.

Heh.  I suppose this is a perfect follow-up to George’s recent Pope-visit-inspired speech about the sanctity of life.

Phoenix Bike Show in Arlington Tonight

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On May 1, 2008

In Cycling, Virginia

Arlington’s Phoenix Bikes – a non-profit community-run bike shop – will be presenting its “First Annual Bike Show” in Ballston tonight.

Phoenix Bikes’ First Annual
B I K E S H O W

May 1st
7 – 9 pm
NRECA Building
4301 Wilson Blvd
near the Ballston Metro

Join us, and guest MC Walter Tejada, as we celebrate one year of community cycling with food, drinks, music and more.

Sip on a bike-blended smoothie,
View rare, beautiful and extraordinary bikes,
Bid on silent auction items,
Enter the raffle to win a Legnano single-speed or PB bike customized by you,
and…
Support Phoenix’s youth & community programs!

$20 in advance
$30 at the door

RSVP today at http://phoenixbikes.bikeshow.googlepages.com/

Please pass the invitation on, and check out our shop on the morning news – Fox5 April 7th

Phoenix Bikes is a non-profit community bike shop, serving youth and cyclists in Arlington, Virginina.

Located in Barcroft Park, Phoenix Bikes works with middle and high school mechanics
to recycle donated bicycles back into the community.

Our programs give teenagers the opportunity to develop business skills, become leaders, and have fun. Visit us to volunteer, meet the mechanics, or find a bike!

4200 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA, 22204 (703) 575-7762

I think I’ll be heading there to check it out. I hope a few of you can make it, too.

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