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Let us imagine that a study was done on the use of cell phones while driving. Statistics were tabulated, charts created and conclusions drawn.

Now let us imagine that, having perused that study, I proposed a law that would clearly save lives.

"I demand that swarthy, ethnic Americans, your Italians, Greeks, Turks, Jews and...

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Alaska has never been known as a big gambling state. When people think of going somewhere to gamble, Alaska is not the first state that comes to their mind.

That may all be changing soon. Voters in the state will decide on Tuesday whether or not to create a Gaming Commission within the state Department of Revenue.

If approved by the voters, the Commission would then be allowed to ex...

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With 10 games still left to play, however, the 2008 version of the Lions is 4-4, even though they're rolling out virtually the same roster that dominated the CFL last season. By going with basically the same hand, Lions head coach Wally Buono is gambling that continuity and familiarity mean more than the irresistible urge to make significant change.

Lions suffer 36-29 loss to StampsCompl...