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		<title>Not *Quite* the Apology They Were Looking For&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2009/not-quite-the-apology-they-were-looking-for/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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I could hardly believe my ears today when I heard Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Florida) flexing his spine on the House floor.  In case you missed C-SPAN yesterday; I know, most of you have it constantly streaming at work, home, in the car, etc., so excuse me while I provide a brief framework for the others.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson on 2012</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2009/dr-neil-degrasse-tyson-on-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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If you ever watch Nova scienceNOW you will recognize the astrophysicist below as Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson.  While he is lacking in the research department, he is well-known in the scientific community for helping to popularize astronomy, and criticism of string theory.  With those things in mind, below you will find an excerpt [...]]]></description>
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		<title>If Beer Was Illegal</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:21:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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An analogy for all the prohibitionists out there&#8230;
Imagine, if you will, alcohol was once again banned.   In a throwback to 1920&#8217;s and 1930&#8217;s America, you can no longer obtain the forbidden brew at your local ABC Store, Grocery, or distributor.  Do some visualization here and think about those times when you really like to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Media-Opoly</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2009/media-opoly/</link>
		<comments>http://startupfiance.com/2009/media-opoly/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:30:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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Another video, too busy to write today.  If you have already seen esoteric agenda you have seen this video.  It is interesting to note Media-Opoly appeared in the original March broadcast of the SNL episode, but was cut from the summer rerun.  SNL producer Lorne Michaels told the New York Daily News he &#8220;didn&#8217;t think [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Michael Phelps Marijuana Debacle</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2009/the-michael-phelps-marijuana-debacle/</link>
		<comments>http://startupfiance.com/2009/the-michael-phelps-marijuana-debacle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:36:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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I am sure by now most of you have seen the picture of America&#8217;s beloved merman Michael Phelps partaking in some extracurricular activities.  He apologized, they accepted, and all seems to be well in the world of professional swimming sponsorships.  I guess I should forget about it like everyone else&#8230;  But you know what, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Congratulations Obama</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2009/congratulations-obama/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:15:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Talk to Cops</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2009/dont-talk-to-cops/</link>
		<comments>http://startupfiance.com/2009/dont-talk-to-cops/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:49:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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Everyone from the straight-laced Christian who occasionally jaywalks to church, to the expertly diversified drug/goods/weapons dealer should set aside some time to review the concepts presented in the videos below.  Before you hastily close this page and chalk this post up to more of my anti-establishment banter, let me reassure you that these videos are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cheney on Wheels</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2009/cheney-on-wheels/</link>
		<comments>http://startupfiance.com/2009/cheney-on-wheels/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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According to White House spokeswoman Dana Perino, Dick Cheney pulled a muscle in his back while moving boxes, and will be attending Obama&#8217;s inauguration ceremony in a wheelchair.  Really?  They don&#8217;t have &#8220;people&#8221; to pack and move their boxes for them?  I really have a hard time believing Cheney&#8217;s old and decrepit physique was packing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bush (Almost) Gets the Boot</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2008/bush-almost-gets-the-boot/</link>
		<comments>http://startupfiance.com/2008/bush-almost-gets-the-boot/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:34:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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		<title>Big Three Bailout</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2008/big-three-bailout/</link>
		<comments>http://startupfiance.com/2008/big-three-bailout/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:57:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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		<title>If Jesus Ran For President&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2008/if-jesus-ran-for-president/</link>
		<comments>http://startupfiance.com/2008/if-jesus-ran-for-president/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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		<title>Obama Admits He Was Not Born in US</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2008/obama-admits-he-was-not-born-in-us/</link>
		<comments>http://startupfiance.com/2008/obama-admits-he-was-not-born-in-us/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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		<title>Fight the Bully &#8211; Monster Cable Inc.</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2008/fight-the-bully-monster-cable-inc/</link>
		<comments>http://startupfiance.com/2008/fight-the-bully-monster-cable-inc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:51:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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The Cookie Monster and Loch Mess Monster had better watch out &#8211; Monster Cable is on a mission to own anyone and everything with the name &#8220;Monster&#8221; in their title.  In case you are not familiar with Monster Cable, they are a company that sells (overpriced) audio cables that can be used for stereo, television, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bush Ignored at G20 Summit?</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2008/bush-ignored-at-g20-summit/</link>
		<comments>http://startupfiance.com/2008/bush-ignored-at-g20-summit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:49:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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I am going to venture a guess that the video below has been completely taken out of context.  It is my assumption that in meetings like this, the attendees do not re-shake the hands of those with whom they have already been acquainted.  Plus, to my knowledge, Bush actually hosted the G20 summit, so he [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Effects of Gay Marriage</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2008/effects-of-gay-marriage/</link>
		<comments>http://startupfiance.com/2008/effects-of-gay-marriage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:38:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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For people concerned with the implications of allowing gays to marry, I would like to refer you to this handy pie chart I found on the interwebs today.

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		<title>Obama</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2008/obama/</link>
		<comments>http://startupfiance.com/2008/obama/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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The following is a scene from the Obama celebration rally after the election results became official.
(Click to Enlarge)

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		<title>The Facts From Joe Biden</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2008/the-facts-from-joe-biden/</link>
		<comments>http://startupfiance.com/2008/the-facts-from-joe-biden/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:23:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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Is that lady even real??
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		<title>&#8220;Dear Red States&#8230;&#8221; A Letter From The Blue!</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2008/dear-red-states-a-letter-from-the-blue/</link>
		<comments>http://startupfiance.com/2008/dear-red-states-a-letter-from-the-blue/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:15:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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I wish I could take credit for the &#8220;Dear Red States&#8221; rant, but it was taken from the Best of Craigslist.  Hope to see you all in Nuevo California!
Dear Red States&#8230;
We&#8217;ve decided we&#8217;re leaving. We intend to form our own country, and
we&#8217;re taking the other Blue States with us.
In case you aren&#8217;t aware, that includes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>McCain Left On Campaign Bus Overnight</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2008/mccain-left-on-campaign-bus-overnight/</link>
		<comments>http://startupfiance.com/2008/mccain-left-on-campaign-bus-overnight/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:29:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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		<title>A Comparison of Academic Salaries</title>
		<link>http://startupfiance.com/2008/a-comparison-of-academic-salaries/</link>
		<comments>http://startupfiance.com/2008/a-comparison-of-academic-salaries/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:47:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandie</dc:creator>
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Why is it that people seem obsessed with chasing a ball around a muddy field, and could care less about actual science and higher learning?  Maybe colleges should actually try to learn something from this chart, return to true academics, and have a separate place for people to go have fun and party after high [...]]]></description>
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