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Slow Drivers, Get Out Of Our Way

There is a place for people who enjoy soaking in the beautiful colors of fall and all the other amazing scenes of nature as they drive down the open highway. It's called the right lane. MORE

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How To Live, And Die, Like Steve Jobs

Monday sees the eagerly awaited publication of "Steve Jobs," the authorized biography of the late tech pioneer written by Walter Isaacson. MORE

Our Future: Empty Pockets, Except For Our Phones

The idea of using the mobile phone as a credit card, driver's license, transit pass, digital coupon collector, house key, hotel key, corporate ID and more probably sounds pretty sci-fi-futurey. But it's almost practical when you consider the history of the smartphone. MORE

Your Opinion: Church Sign Controversy Responses Heated, Mixed

Four words on a church's roadside sign -- "homosexuality is a sin" -- are seen by some as hate speech, but seen by others as simply telling the truth. No matter what the opinion, it seems like everyone clearly comes down on one side of the fence or the other. MORE

You'll Freak When You See The New Facebook

Facebook users, mark my words: You'll revolt when the site rolls out its new features in the coming weeks. MORE

Does Facebook Really Care About You?

The ire and angst accompanying Facebook's most recent tweaks to its interface are truly astounding. The complaints rival the irritation of AOL's dial-up users back in the mid-'90s who were getting too many busy signals. MORE

'Toddlers And Tiaras' And Sexualizing 3-Year-Olds

Whether you think child beauty pageants are just a chance for little girls to play dress-up, or a training ground for superficial, self-centered princesses in the making, everyone should agree that sexualizing a 3-year-old little girl is wrong. MORE

Why A Green Economy Is Still Part Of Jobs Solution

Unlike in previous jobs speeches, where he's been a cheerleader for clean energy and a green economy, President Obama didn't say the word "green" once in his address to a joint session of Congress on Thursday night. That seems to fit the mood of the country, but in fact, Obama is missing a stimulus program in every American gas tank. MORE

Don't Mock The Weatherguy -- Or Else

Before the last drops of rain from Hurricane Irene had dried, the attacks began on meteorologists for not accurately forecasting the exact strength of this weather system. MORE

Flight Failure Won't Stop 'Mad Scientists'

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency launched an unmanned aircraft from a rocket at 20 times the speed of sound, but ground controllers lost contact with the craft nine minutes after it separated from its Minotaur rocket. MORE

What If Obama Is Right About The Downgrade?

Seriously. All you people on left and right, suspend your disbelief for one minute. Seriously. What if Barack Obama was right and S&P just got it wrong. MORE

Washington Must Learn 'Compromise' Is Not A Dirty Word

But we have become a nation where the strong ideologies that the left and right clutch to for dear life don't allow for middle ground. In fact, if you even broach the idea of compromising, activists on both sides will tear you to shreds and make it hard for you to even win a primary. MORE

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Soundbytes: Top 5 Best Irish Drinking Songs

If you're heading out to your local watering hole this St. Patrick's Day, find out what songs they'll be singing so you can get your Irish on in the right way. See the list of the top 5 Irish drinking songs of all time. MORE

Should Teen Date Older Man?