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» Michigan man extinguishes house fire with snow blower.  [ 02.09.11 ]

» Quilts are unparalleled for their supreme practicality combined with skilled and intricate artwork. One day I'll learn to make them myself, and when I do, this quilt of the New York City Subway map - or one like it - will be on top of my list. (via jmff)  [ 02.17.11 ]

» This is why I love Rafe. His writing is always so smart and sensible, and usually cuts through the prevailing ideology on both the right and the left. If he's not already, he should be in your daily rotation.  [ 02.25.11 ]

» The last US veteran of World War I has died at age 110. After returning home from the Great War, he was captured in 1941 while traveling overseas on business - and survived 3 years as a civilian POW in the Philippines. Frank Buckles, rest in peace.  [ 02.28.11 ]