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...loss, because prior to the introduction of IOLTA the funds had been held in non-interest-earning accounts—the program was in violation of the Fifth Amendment’s protection of private property. “It is a taking even if the just compensation is zero,” Fried argued at the time...
Redesigning Ground Zero...
...sure to be an objective for any ambitious terrorist. Does anyone really think that companies and workers would be naive or dumb enough to work in one of these buildings? I hope that sober minds prevail and New Yorkers build a simple, humble low-rise memorial at ground zero. DOUG LAIDLAW JR. Fremont, Calif...
...would two eminent biologists make a pact to avoid denouncing such a far-fetched idea? Indeed, design proponents have published exactly zero papers on their views in the major peer-reviewed scientific journals. The theory ranks alongside phrenology and geocentrism in its scientific usefulness, since the intelligence it postulates is entirely mysterious and cannot be observed or proven false. The reason for Dawkins’ and Gould’s non-debate pact is that “intelligent design” thrives on denunciations. Simply by debating them, scientists lend respectability to “intelligent design?...
...halfway out of the track's back door yells at his master gunner, Sergeant Robert Jones, "You need to call HQ right now and tell them we have 10 men, 200 meters to the north, with AKs and RPGs." Jones jumps on the radio. "Break, break, this is Checkpoint Zero, Zero, Two, Two. We have possible contact with enemy soldiers. We are checking it out and moving into position now." The reply is instant. "Zero, Zero, Two, Two, this is Battle Five. If you have positive IDs, do not wait for them to fire. Destroy them...