OPEN THREAD: Could Naked Pictures of Your Kids Be Mistaken For Pornography?

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How hard is it to determine what is an “innocent” family memory and what is actual child pornography?

What Does the Future Look Like for the Man Responsible for the Death of Osama bin Laden?

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The Navy SEAL responsible for the death of Osama bin Laden, one of the “most decorated combat veterans of our age,” will receive virtually no assistance transitioning into civilian life.

Wal-Mart Announces Intent to Hire 100,000 Veterans Over Next 5 Years

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This decision will make a significant difference for U.S. military veterans who before could not fine work.

Walmart VP’s Brazen Attitude Toward Unionizing

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David Tovar’s recent comments, more than anything, are a symbol of the times for working families.

Why Didn’t the Walmart Protests Work?

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While protestors may have been planning to bring Walmart to its knees during a Black Friday protest, the store reports the best Black Friday of all time. What happened?

What Is Sustainability?

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Like art, sustainability resists definition and commodification.

Man-to-Man with Author and Self-Publishing Guru J.J. Hebert

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Cameron Conaway talks with author J.J. Hebert about the changing nature of books.

Sugar Daddies

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‘Sugar Daddies’ give their ‘Babies’ financial support. Is this prostitution?

Get Walmart Out Of Your Kitchen: A Reason To Learn To Cook

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Food blogger Justin Cascio wants men to eat better, and the first step is in learning to cook.

Are U.S. Class Riots Inevitable?

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How angry do people have to be to start a riot? Is being too poor to shop reason enough?

I would let Thor hammer me

“Mr. Drama Queen’s Mom called some Canadian a douchewad.”   After my heart attack, my two next door neighbors gave me movie passes so I could go chill out sometime. I decided to be a good dad and take Drama Queen and a friend to catch Thor in IMAX 3D on Saturday night. Here’s how [...]

What It’s Like to Work in Walmart Hell

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Thanks to recent teacher layoffs and the miserable job market, John Olympic has gone from substitute high-school teacher to Walmart associate.

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“If you used our condoms, go ahead and assume you are pregnant.” I just returned from the Dollar Tree store near my house.  My neighbor asked if Drama Queen and I wanted to ride with her and I said, “Sure.”  Little did I know that I would emerge from the store with this blog post. [...]