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Thursday, January 29, 2009

Markers of the Decline of Civilization

The Washington Post is shutting down Book World.

Brandeis University is shutting down its art museum.

"Star Class Photos" for elementary school class photos.

The superintendent of a large-city public school system thinks it appropriate to call a two-hour delay for the morning after the Super Bowl.
Posted by Adam at 1/29/2009 09:41:00 PM

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