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Thanks, Steve Jobs: Americans Rate Computer Industry Best, Government Worst
It’s not really a fair fight when one sector is tasked with fixing the economy while the other’s job is to make iPads more fun.
Just Like High School: Tennessee Lawmaker Carves Initials Into State House Desk
Remember that time that you got really bored in class and carved your initials into the desk? Well, it turns out that’s not such a good idea if you are a member of the government. And if the desk is in the state House chamber.
Want a Federal Government-Approved Baby Name? There’s an App for That
If you need baby-naming help, shove aside those endless books and websites. Now you can get your options served up by a faceless government organization.
Quote: Carlos Santana Tells Us Who’s Really Running the Economy
“I would invite all Latin people to do nothing for about two weeks so you can see who really, really is running the economy… I am here to give voice to the invisible.”
—CARLOS SANTANA, musician, gives his take on the …
Floridians, Hike Up Your Pants: It’s the Law
Is this the beginning of the real-life fashion police?
Proposed U.S. Passport Questionnaire Asks About Baptism, Circumcision
The State Department has proposed a new questionnaire form for U.S. Citizens who cannot supply a valid birth certificate.
Canadian Government Forces Citizens to Watch What They Tweet
Canadians need to be careful what they tweet about if they don’t want to end up with a fine of $25,000 or five years in jail.
Netherlands to Immigrants: Learn Dutch or Fear Deportation
Netherlands immigration laws require citizens to pass a difficult test demonstrating Dutch language fluency and cultural knowledge. (via TIME Video)
The Solution to Belgium’s Government Crisis: Stop Having Sex?
Talk about hitting below the belt.
Hawk on the Loose Inside Library of Congress
Visiting the Library of Congress? Duck — there’s a hawk on the loose.
Chilean Miners May Not Get Paid While They’re Stuck Underground
According to a union rep for the 33 trapped Chilean miners, the company that operates the mine has run out of money and can’t afford to pay the miners while they sit underground and wait to be rescued.