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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

Five by 8

The tip debate (5×8 – 10/4/11)

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 4, 2011, 7:32 AM Oct 4, 2011
11

Should restaurants deduct credit card fees from server tips, the story behind ‘Occupy Wall Street,’ kids learn how to play in Duluth, cities in the gun business, and the real lesson from a Nobel Prize winner.

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Why JC Penney needed Target’s marketing boss

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 3, 2011, 3:13 PM Oct 3, 2011
2

Judging by the latest marketing gaffe by Penney, he best get there soon.

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The economy in headlines

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 3, 2011, 1:07 PM Oct 3, 2011
2

As usual, figuring out the state of the economy and where it’s heading is a matter of interpretation.

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On refusing to stand for a judge

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 3, 2011, 11:34 AM Oct 3, 2011
26

This is a new experience for the justice system here, but there are several instances of this dilemma facing judges in Europe.

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Five by 8

It takes a village to rob the elderly (5×8 – 10/3/11)

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 3, 2011, 7:25 AM Oct 3, 2011
8

Elderly couple losing home, Bernard Berrian tweets like he plays football, the end of Jazzman, chance-taking 101, and the wonderful world of excited electrons.

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‘Does this mean we join the league of ordinary nations?’

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 1, 2011, 9:34 AM Oct 1, 2011
12

The killing of Anwar al-Awlaki mirrors a West Wing storyline.

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Today’s ain’t-technology-wonderful moment

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 30, 2011, 1:42 PM Sep 30, 2011
12

There’s no better way to end a week of news than the face of joy.

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Baseball and the racist umpire examined

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 30, 2011, 1:15 PM Sep 30, 2011
11

Researchers say white umpires call more strikes for white pitchers than non-whites.

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What have you done for me lately?

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 30, 2011, 10:19 AM Sep 30, 2011
5

If you ever want to see the difference between the sports universe of the northeast and the Midwest, look no further than Boston.

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Five by 8

The art of the protest (5×8- 9/30/11)

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 30, 2011, 7:38 AM Sep 30, 2011
6

Political street theater, the hilarity of science, the coming robotic takeover of orchestras, cleaning Minnesota’s water, and signs you’re spending too much time on the computer.

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The death of the debit card?

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 29, 2011, 2:07 PM Sep 29, 2011
25

Are the heady days of checkbooks in the back pocket about to return?

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Surveys and trivia

Life in the small town

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 29, 2011, 12:41 PM Sep 29, 2011
2

In Abington, Massachusetts, the typical local school committee agenda reads: (I) Pledge of Allegiance (II) Magic trick and (III) New business.

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Pulling for a coach

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 29, 2011, 11:01 AM Sep 29, 2011
4

Minnesota wants a winner, but this ain’t Texas.

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Five by 8

Baseball’s best night (5×8 – 9/29/11)

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 29, 2011, 7:30 AM Sep 29, 2011
22

Boston tear party, should college loans be forgiven, government and the booze business, Fargo’s pumpkin man, and the fastest couch in the world.

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Is an RC airplane a threat?

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 28, 2011, 4:11 PM Sep 28, 2011
6

A Massachusetts man was indicted today for conspiring to blow up the Capitol with an RC airplane. Is that even possible?

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