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21 May 2009 21:53

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Politics, U.S.: Key quote from Dick Cheney’s speech on terrorism today

  • They see weakness and opportunity. The terrorists see just what they were hoping for — our unity gone, our resolve shaken, our leaders distracted.
  • Former vice president Dick Cheney • In perhaps the most visible public display of fury since he took office, where he took the gloves off and said loudly that Obama was taking the country in the wrong direction. During his speech, he defended the Bush administration’s hard-line policies on dealing with terrorism – harsh interrogation techniques, the whole bit. • source
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21 May 2009 09:52

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Music: Pixie love: A bunch of lucky kids get to rock out with Frank Black

Portland School of Rock Pixies show w/ Frank Black from mark lewman on Vimeo.

  • The Portland, Ore. School of Rock helped Black ask the obvious question – “Where is My Mind?” If we were these kids, we’d have goosebumps on our goosebumps. source
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21 May 2009 09:43

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Politics: Some see gay marriage as a very inevitable thing

  • There will be a time when it is legal in all 50 states, and it will be such a part of our societal fabric that people will look back at this fight for rights with amazement and disdain that such a violation of human rights continued for so long in America.
  • PopMatters writer Michael Abernathy • In a column for Alternet, where he builds up a defense for gay marriage, stating that the right will come over time and become such a part of our societal fabric that future generations will be in disbelief that it was even an issue. (We agree, honestly.) • source
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21 May 2009 09:32

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Offbeat, World: At first, his Mt. Everest climbs were neat. Now he’s showing off.

  • 19 Everest climbs by Sir Edmund Hillary … err, Apa Sherpa source
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21 May 2009 09:26

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Biz, U.S.: Two barometrical signs that the economy is improving

  • +34% The increase in the S&P 500 since it hit a low point in September
  • .548 The TED spread – which is at its lowest level since it hit a high point in October source
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21 May 2009 09:15

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Offbeat: Love, immigration status tear mayor apart from Texas city

  • It’s true love, but his gay lover needs a visa. J.W. Lown, the mayor of San Angelo, Texas, stepped down from his position abruptly yesterday, preferring not to use his power to help his boyfriend in Mexico make it to the U.S. before others. Lown was a very popular mayor in San Angelo, and was last elected to office with 89% of the vote. He holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Mexico. source
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21 May 2009 09:05

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U.S.: A major plot to blow up NYC synagogues was just foiled

  • 4 men were arrested in the domestic terrorism plot in the Bronx source
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21 May 2009 08:55

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Biz, Tech: Google considered buying newspapers – but not anymore.

  • the draw Google, with their charitable arm, Google.org, was once interested in buying a paper that wanted to carry non-profit status. They were also offered a stake in The New York Times.
  • why not? CEO Eric Schmidt said that the company ultimately decided that the debt load was too high and that they didn’t want to be on the other side of the news-aggregation plate. Good move. source
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21 May 2009 08:46

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Offbeat, Tech: Apple Stores in Chicago have very thick glass walls

  • Some dude tried, and failed, to throw a brick through one. The store, located on the Magnificient Mile, now has a window in front of an iPhone display that’s all cracked up, but the glass did not come crashing down. So remember, glass walls at Apple Store aren’t just for show. They’re there to prevent bricks from going through. source
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21 May 2009 08:36

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Culture: “Terminator Salvation” director McG really hates his clever name

  • Believe me, I know, people hear the name and they just think, ‘That guy must be a jerk.’ And having it hasn’t helped me, that’s for sure. But it’s what everybody has called me forever.
  • Director McG • Who has gotten a lot of mileage out of a career that started with co-writing songs for Sugar Ray, but says his name has become a huge impediment as a major action movie director. Along with his fear of flying – his inability to get on a plane a few years back cost him the chance to direct the last “Superman” movie. He’s better now, but it sounds like he has some issues. Like his name – which he’s been called since he was a kid. • source
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