I don't know how I missed this.

Gov. Jennifer Granholm's executive order closes Michigan's Department of History, Arts and Libraries

Michigan Library Association Position Statement on Executive Order No. 2009-36 Abolishing the Department of History, Arts and Libraries. No. 8.14.2009. 113

rikhei, did you blog about this? I'm just surprised I am only now finding out about it.

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Judge: Ky. can't legislate dependence on God

Economy leaves some U.S. workers stuck in bad jobs

Al-Jazeera's take on our town hall meetings (found in liberal)

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Get Ready for Gruesome Cigarette Warnings: Graphic images of diseased body parts could become the norm on packaging -- My immediate response: "It's about time."

FTC to ban most 'robocalls' Sept. 1: Violaters will face penalties of up to $16,000 per call -- "[T]he telemarketer [must have] written permission from a customer that he or she wants to receive these calls." Lots of exceptions, though.

Bank boom mostly skipped inner cities: AP analysis: Majority of new branches opened in richer neighborhoods

More Educated Choose Healthier Foods, But Pay More: Higher quality diets also associated with higher income levels, study finds -- I thought this was known, but it's good to have documentation when attempting to influence policy.

Antioxidants Abound in Cereals, Popcorn, Whole-Grain Snacks: Study finds these foods contain high levels of polyphenols

Regular Yoga May Improve Eating Habits: Body awareness plays a key role in weight maintenance, researchers say

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Rep. Lynn Jenkins of Kansas: 'Great white hope' comment not about Obama

See supergee's poll from earlier today on the topic.

Edit: Keith Olbermann's first full comments on the matter: "Why don't you just get a hood?"