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...twice were extreme comedies—There’s Something About Mary and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (which, admittedly, was an arthouse pukefest, rather than a mainstream one). And two of the best things about the summer of ’99 were American Pie and the South Park movie...
...constantly “go to war” to win. And while his method of learning may have been unorthodox, the actual lessons—don’t be a girl, suck it up, and act tough—are unfortunately as American as apple pie...
...kind of an expert on Open Mic nights. I went to a guitar camp for three summers and, before you make the tired American Pie joke, let me tell you it was much cooler than band camp, except for the fact that every night was Open Mic Night. All campers were invited to play. After about a hundred crappy renditions of “White Room” and “All Along the Watchtower,” I learned to stay away. Due to careful research at the events I did attend, though, I have determined that...
...Bush Administration recently proposed a far more risk-based approach for 2005 funding, but rural-state Senators are balking now that they have had three years to get accustomed to their cash. In some ways, it is a familiar story: of state officials understandably guarding their piece of the pie, of rural localities getting disproportionate help from the government. But this money is not for roads; it is the first demonstration of how America will protect its citizens in a new kind of war. Bogged down in emotion and opportunism, the debate is leading to dangerous gaps in the preparedness...
...smarter allocations will only alleviate half of the problem. The total federal pie for financial aid should also increase. Investing in the future of young people is among the most productive uses of capital. College graduates are less likely to be unemployed and greatly contribute to national tax revenue. A larger pool of college-educated citizens not only benefits the nation by promoting higher future growth, but it also enriches society and culture...