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Florida analyzed 168,000 deaths statewide to see how drugs contributed.  Cocaine, meth and heroin caused 989 deaths  Legal painkillers like Vicodan caused 2,328.  Legal depressents like Valium caused 743.  Alcohol caused 466, but contributed to over 4,000.   Marijuana caused 0.  I’ve never understood why alcohol is legal but marijauna is [...]

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Barack Obama makes history by becoming the first African-American presidential candidate
The Boston Globe’s graphic on the differences between McCain and Obama on the issues
How Obama overcame overwhelming odds to become the nominee
A man sticks 2008 pins in his head to celebrate the Olympics
A sunset on Mars
10 amazing uses for peanut putter

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Addressing concerns about the minister at his church, and in a larger way addressing race in the United States and politics, Barack Obama gave an amazing speech on Tuesday. I’ve quoted a few of my favorite parts, but recommend you read the full text here.
I chose to run for the presidency at this moment [...]

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(for Obama)
Find your polling place in Utah
Information on primaries/caucuses
Register to vote

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Everyone should vote early for the February 5th primary.  I went last Friday and it was different than any other voting experience I’ve had.  No lines, no stress and I was finished in less than 5 minutes.  There was one part that’s a little strange though, if you’re registered as an Independent, they only let [...]

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Namibia ghost town being overtaken by sand
Barack Obama victory speech in S.C. Tone: Positive and Hopeful
Food porn of the day, chocolate almond croissant
10 worst U.S. natural disasters in the last 101 years
Marijuana vending machines open in Los Angeles
Nude buttocks on NYPD Blue 5 years ago results in $1.4 million fine for ABC. [...]

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