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November 1, 2006
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Political Roundup

As election day nears, the mudslinging worsens. We discuss everything from John Kerry’s comments to the Webb-Allen Senate race.

Islam in Britain

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While Americans have been consumed by politics and the war in Iraq, Britian has been wrestling with the issue of Muslim immigration. A topic that came to a head recently in the controversy over the face-covering veil worn by some Muslim women.

Classical Music CDs

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It is getting harder and harder to find a place to buy classical music CD’s.

Google Bomb

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Typing “miserable failure” into Google brings up President Bush’s website up as the number two ranking, a result of “bombing,” the planting mutliple reference and links in order to skew search results.

Borat: Worth Your Time?

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Borat opens to controversy this Friday. He’s offended many, with his sexist and racist comments. Will he win over movie goers?

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