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"It's not that Americans don't have coming-of-age rituals, but rather that those rituals have become more automatic, and less purposeful, than achievement-based rituals. Our principal hurdles involve uncomplicated things, like taking pictures before prom or learning to pause the appropriate length of time before walking out to receive a high school diploma -- which is granted to virtually everyone who doesn't quit school." - Ben Sasse

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October 30, 2006

Police arrest Chinese huggers
The "Free Hugs" campaign in Beijing apparently aroused suspicions among the authorities. Because there's nothing more suspect than people hugging each other.

Biodiesel excites Asian growers

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A Textbook Case