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26 Apr 2009 11:22

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World: Thanks swine flu: In Mexico City, everything’s closed, even churches

  • We are all Catholic, so this is a big step. I guess I’ll have to come back later.
  • Johana Chavez • A 22-year-old who went to Mexico City’s Metropolitan Cathedral to get confirmed, only to get turned away by federal police in blue masks. The policemen were there to prevent further spread of the swine flu that’s killed dozens and sickened over a thousand. Most other public places were closed in response to the outbreak, by the way. So, point to take from this: If swine flu hits, not even religion is there for you. • source
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26 Apr 2009 10:09

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Offbeat, U.S.: We hate high schooler Willa Chen because she’s too perfect

  • Perfect SAT. Perfact ACT. Perfect PSAT. Willa Chen, a supergenius from Canton High School in Michigan, hit on the holy grail of high-school test-taking. She got a perfect score on each of the major national standardized tests. Chen says she didn’t study too hard but tries to learn all the time. Whatever, four eyes. You and your Princeton-going self make us all look bad. source
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26 Apr 2009 09:54

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Politics, U.S.: How does Obama compare to all those other presidents?

With nearly 100 days of experience behind him, comparisons start to stick. source
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26 Apr 2009 09:33

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Sports: Matthew Stafford says he’s ready to save the sucky Lions

  • I think I’m prepared. I’ve been through a lot in my football career. Obviously in college you win more football games than you do in the NFL and you don’t lose as many. Every guy has to adjust to that coming out of college to the pros, but I feel I’m ready for the challenge.
  • Quarterback Matthew Stafford • The Detroit Lions’ top pick in the NFL draft yesterday, on the immense amount of pressure he faces as the guy that everyone’s going to be looking at for answers. The Lions spent enough on the former Georgia star that fans will expect answers, or at least a better-than-winless season out of a historically bad team. • source
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26 Apr 2009 09:23

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Biz, Tech: Here’s why Internet television is starting to grab a foothold

  • $700 Amount the average U.S. household pays per year for around 100 cable channels source
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26 Apr 2009 03:25

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Culture: 3D filmmaking: James Cameron is cooking up “Avatar” intrigue

The guy behind “Titanic” is working on a 3D film so buzzed that it may change the world. Or not. But we’re curious. source
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26 Apr 2009 03:10

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World: The numbers game continues between Sri Lanka and the Tamil Tigers

  • 150,000 number of people the Tamil Tigers claim are near starvation in the Sri Lankan warzone source
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26 Apr 2009 03:00

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Sports: Hockey drama: The New York Rangers will be sans coach today

  • Of course I was shocked. I couldn’t believe it. It wasn’t empty, by the way. He looked at me at that moment and I said, ‘Hey, you hit me in the face!’ He just grinned.
  • Claudette Chandonia • After getting a bottle of Gatorade thrown at her by New York Rangers coach John Tortorella. Tortorella, who suspended former Dallas Star Sean Avery after rough penalties in Game 4 of their series with the Washington Capitals, was suspended himself for the act of coach-fan violence. The NHL does not look kindly on you doing that, just an FYI. • source
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25 Apr 2009 23:42

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Culture: Obituary: Thank you for being a friend, Bea Arthur.

  • Half of the Golden Girls have officially passed away. *Sigh* Bea Arthur, known for two major roles – the namesake character of “Maude” and Dorothy on “The Golden Girls” – died this morning of cancer in her home. She was 86. Both shows were immensely popular and each garnered Emmys for Arthur. “Maude” tackled such hot-button topics as abortion and pornography, while “The Golden Girls” proved that you could make a show around a bunch of old retired ladies really popular. Arthur follows her TV mom, Estelle Getty, in death – Getty, who was actually younger than Arthur, died last year. source
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25 Apr 2009 23:15

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Sports: Synopsis of the NFL’s draft day: Rife with surprises.

  • The Detroit Lions, sucky new logo and all, getting Georgia QB Matthew Stafford with the first pick? Duh. source
  • USC’s Mark Sanchez, fresh off a killer Rose Bowl, going to the Jets after a trade? Nobody saw that coming. source
  • Wide receiver Michael Crabtree, falling all the way to 10th, into the 49ers’ arms? Totally unexpected. source
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