I think CNN got the numbers wrong:

The number of interracial marriages have skyrocketed, nearly quadrupling between 1970 and 2005, the most recent year for which there is census data. As of 2005, nearly 8.5 Americans are living in interracial marriages

I feel bad for that 0.5 person that didn't even count as a whole person.

While (e:shawnr) was in town we stopped at Parkside Candies on main
street in university heights. It was the first time I had been
there. The place looks awesome on the inside. We bought truffles,
sponge candy and coconut fatty's.

Seriously? I think this might take the cake for most objectifying
video game.

This claw is as big my hand.

Imagine being sick at school and being put in an isolation chamber, and then not having the swine flu.

"We have hand sanitizers all over the buildings," said Peter Burns, Hilbert College Dean of Students. "We have an isolation room if somebody comes down with severe symptoms or fever. We've actually had one student so far we've put in isolation, come to find out he's fine."