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Day: October 22, 2013

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Then Have A Mercy Rule

Burt Likko October 22, 2013
Ways in which high school football is like litigation.
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Extra Cheese

Burt Likko October 22, 2013
A good excuse to shovel in the popcorn.
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At My Real Job: The Irrationality of Voting. And What to Do About It.

At My Real Job: The Irrationality of Voting. And What to Do About It.

Jason Kuznicki October 22, 2013
Jason Kuznicki looks at rational ignorance in the voting booth.
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Sentimental Tuesday questions, Hirokazu Koreeda edition

Sentimental Tuesday questions, Hirokazu Koreeda edition

Russell Saunders October 22, 2013
Home, home where I wanted to go
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Walking Dead Recap: Infected

Guest Authors October 22, 2013
Wanna talk zombies?
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