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"School's Toughest Test: Cooking" An interesting nytimes article about a New York City public school that has begun to cook for their students instead of bringing in pre-cooked (fried, mostly) meals. I think it's a great way to encourage kids to eat healthy foods, because if they aren't offered them, they won't eat them.

"Rare Source of Attack on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell" An official military journal published an article claiming that there is scientific evidence that shows allowing openly gay people in the military will effect cohesion. Why has this not been repealed yet? It is far past time.

"Schrodinger's Rapist: a guy's guide to approaching a woman without being maced" An interesting article about the choices women have to make about every man they see, trying to decide if they are a potential threat or not. Very interesting.

"House Votes to Expand Hate Crimes Definition" The US House voted to expand the violent hate crimes definition to include those caused because of a person's sexual orientation. I didn't realize it hadn't happened yet, and can't understand why it is so long in coming. Quite disappointing that an Ohio representative was against the bill.

"Let Congress Go Without Insurance" It would never happen, but wouldn't it be great?