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16 Feb 2009 10:37

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Culture: We wish we were billionaries so we could marry Salma Hayek

Oh, ANNND she gets to hang out with Rachael Ray. And marry a billionaire. Sigh. source
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16 Feb 2009 10:28

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U.S.: Two nuclear subs get a little close for comfort

  • Both submarines remained safe and no injuries occurred. We can confirm that the capability remained unaffected and there has been no compromise to nuclear safety.
  • First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Jonathan Band • on a British nuclear submarine hitting a French nuclear submarine earlier this month. Maybe that shouldn’t happen ever again, guys. They are called “nuclear” subs for a reason. • source
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16 Feb 2009 10:20

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U.S.: One “car czar” isn’t enough. Obama needs a task force.

  • The auto industry is “necessary,” says an Obama advisor. After initially saying he was going to put one guy in charge of the auto industry’s restructuring, Barack Obama thanks a staff is necessary, an official says. The task force would be overseen by Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and White House economic adviser Lawrence Summers. Tomorrow is GM and Chrysler’s deadline for submitting their company’s plans to restructure. source
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16 Feb 2009 10:09

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Offbeat, U.S.: Gawker thinks D.C. sucks. Did we say Gawker’s lame yet?

  • Their argument D.C.’s small, it’s boring, it’s overgentrified, it’s very dog-eat-dog, and the hip people brought in with the Obama administration aren’t really that hip. Jesus, who spit in their Wheaties? One fair admission, though: The Air & Space Museum is pretty cool. Thanks for noticing, guys.
  • Our argument Of course D.C. sucks, guys! We can’t ever compare to Baltimore, NYC, Boston or Philly. That’s why you should never come here and hang out. I mean, lame people like Ted Leo and Ian MacKaye hang out here. No cred whatsoever. Excuse us while we drink our lattes in DuPont Circle and discuss policy. source
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16 Feb 2009 10:01

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U.S.: Who’s ranked as our best president? Take a guess.

  • 1st place for Abe Lincoln, according to a ranking by 65 historians.
  • 36th place for George W. Bush. There’s only 42 former presidents. source
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16 Feb 2009 01:07

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World: Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez is pretty darn happy right now

  • Today we opened wide the gates of the future. In 2012 there will be presidential elections, and unless God decides otherwise, unless the people decide otherwise, this soldier is already a candidate.
  • Hugo Chavez • President of Venezuela, on winning the referendum that removed term limits, allowing him to run as much as he wants to, until he gets sick of playing president. • source
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16 Feb 2009 00:26

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Sports: Don’t Kobe and Shaq look so cute together?

They were co-MVPs at the NBA All-Star Game, and helped the West topple the East, 146-119. source
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