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Injuries below the belt: What to do on the way to the ER
Like any other part of the body, our naughty bits are prone to injury. However, unlike more run-of-the-mill cuts and scrapes, we are less likely to seek medical attention for these afflictions.
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The Liberal Lens bids farewell
This column can be described as an attempt to portray myself through my writing. Fifty-nine articles later, I honestly can’t think of anything further that needs to be said to explain what I believe to be true about politics.
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The 1776 Porter project
The history or beer follows a unique and interesting path, which parallels world history through all its turmoil, peace, conquest, loss and development.
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New president should learn from Baker’s blunders
As three contenders fight for Cal Poly’s top position, we should all address the tasks facing our next leader. For the last 30-plus years, Warren Baker has seen Cal Poly climb to national recognition and subsequently plummet in overall “excellence.”
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Belgian beer has strange name but a great taste
The beer has a strong taste with a lot of the caramel flavor in particular. It goes down smooth and easy for a beer that checks in at 8.1 percent.
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Alcohol and sex are not a match made in heaven
Sex has given the world of alcohol some of its most memorable drinks, such as Sex on the Beach, Orgasm, Blowjob, Slippery Nipple, Fuzzy Navel, Dirty White Mother and many more.
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Rand Paul revisits Civil Rights Act
Paul’s position on the 1964 Civil Rights Act is pretty clear: he believes in nine of the 10 sections that dealt with removing discrimination by the government.
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The Billy Nayer Show’s ‘Stingray Sam’ takes guitars to outer space in movie, film
With somewhat Dadaistic lyricism, “Stingray Sam” is the sort of thing that just is. It’s art for the sake of art, an exploration into technique with a developed sense of taste
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Wee Heavy Sack: Legacy of Scottish ale
Ah, Scotland, home of those kilt-wearing people with those funny accents. I will admit, however, the Scots sure do know how to make a quality brew (and blow on those bagpipes).
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Obama’s plans don’t bode well for graduates
Since President Obama’s masterful speechwriter was unavailable, I have taken the liberty of extending his message to all the pending graduates who are about to begin one of the most perilous journeys of their lives: finding a job.