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How many of you support permanently switching to a dollar coin and ditching the green back? I read that a study came out in 2000 that switching to a coin would save 30 billion over 10 years, but this is opposed by senators like trent lott and the late ted kennedy, who were supported by the cotton and paper industries. What do you think? Is this still something that should be pursued, or is it dead due to the influence of lobbyists?

http://io9.com/5866373/rip-jerry-rob...esis-the-joker

America has lost a great talent, for being a great cartoonist, fighting for the rights of other creators, and making a character that has haunted more than a few of my dreams through the years, he will be forever missed. On a side note, I saw him speak at SDCC 2010, it was fantastic.

For taking money from a scumbag like this, and doing a pathetic double take once caught. Mrs swank deserves to never work again. Same goes for Seal, and Jean Claude Vanne Dam.

http://gawker.com/5848932/hilary-swa...happy-birthday

Saudi Arabia & 9/11:

...geopolitical analyst Craig B. Hulet discussed evidence of Saudi intelligence being involved with 9/11 as well as his concerns surrounding the War on Terror. He pointed to a recent lawsuit brought by insurance company Lloyd's of London against the Saudi government, which alleges that the country was complicit in the September 11th attacks. "We've got evidence being collected that absolutely proves Saudi Arabia was behind 9/11," Hulet declared. ...(More ...

I need some advice from everyone. Whats a good u.s. orginization that does work overseas? I just found out that my college has a backpack journalism program where whoever writes the best essay about a particular group will be paid to go overseas and report during their time with them. I'm just not sure what to write about for my application as the groups I'd be interested in joining probably wouldnt get approved, as it'd be a risk to my personal safety.

-So, does anyone have any ideas? ...