By now you probably have already heard about this: The U.S. Govt. implemented some time ago a policy of violating your privacy rights at the border.

Short answer: You need to ask for it - but it's available.

I've been on a bit of health kick lately. Recently I found out something that is quite shocking - you're not going to like it - but you need to know. Don't worry - I'll also tell you how to work around the problem:

A few years back I attended an office party and found a couple of young men guarding the front door. They acted like a funnel - grabbing each young woman as she passed through the door. Before the the woman knew what was happening, she was given a welcoming "social kiss" that involved inspecting her tonsils with their tongues.

Apparently I'm not the only person who feels uncomfortable with this sort of behavior. In a hilarious Dave Barry style article in The Dominion Post of New Zealand, Linley Boniface shares her thoughts on the subject:

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For most people there are only two good reasons to ride a bike: (1) It's just plain fun to be outdoors and (2) It's really good for you. Lots of people talk about biking but this year is different - the price of gas seems to be pushing people to put their money on the table:

Today the Fed Chairman offered a novel approach to resolving the credit crisis in the mortgage sector:

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke called Tuesday for additional action to prevent more distressed homeowners from falling into foreclosure.

"This situation calls for a vigorous response," Bernanke said in a speech to a banking group meeting in Orlando, Fla.

Source: businessweek.com