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  • Remind us to make plans to spend next summer in Cabo! The recent legalization of drugs in Mexico is expected to increase tourism, especially by college students.
  • Aside from the economic benefits of increased tourism, perhaps legalization could crack down (no pun intended) on the violence associated with drug trafficking.
  • Women in Cyprus created the world's longest Bra Chain in an effort to increase breast cancer awareness.
  • The Stars are out! Some teams in the the NHL playoffs have advanced to the next round, including the Colorado Avalanche, ousting the Stars in a 4-1 series win.
  • The Astros are keen on keeping Roger Clemens with the team. Negotiations begin today with Houston, Boston, Texas and the Yankees all being very interested.
  • Come over and play with my Wii. Nintendo's new gaming machine is going to have a new name- pronounced "we".
  • The recent opening of Blanton Museum, and its proximity to the Texas State History Museum have created somewhat of a Museum District in Austin.
  • Some Mexican immigrants are going to rally at the Capitol today at 3pm- but others aren't as interested. They're just here to collect money.
  • We had a good time at Eeyore's this weekend. The Statesman caught some images of the tamer side of the birthday party.
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