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21 May 2009 08:55

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

  • 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. source
  • 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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21 May 2009 08:27

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Politics, U.S.: Fewer people think Dick Cheney’s a neckless hobbit than before

  • 37% of people have a favorable opinion of the former vice president, who’s been courting controversy lately source
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20 May 2009 22:53

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Offbeat: You have to charge more for higher-quality products. Including hugs.

  • Forget deluxe hugs. The staff of ShortFormBlog will offer you deluxe high-fives for $5. Hugs cost extra, but you can get swine flu by hugging.source
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20 May 2009 22:34

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Sports: Golfer Phil Mickelson’s taking a break for his wife’s sake

  • She was diagnosed with breast cancer. Amy Mickelson will need major surgery within two weeks, so Phil – the best non-Tiger-Woods golfer on the tour – is taking an indefinite break to be by her side. Many golfers had words of condolences for the family, from superstar Woods to laughingstock John Daly. Yes, even John Daly. source
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20 May 2009 22:11

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Culture: OMG OMG DID YOU HEAR WHO WON “IDOL”?!!?!?

  • KRIS! well that’s a major shocker, guys source
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20 May 2009 21:48

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U.S.: The only salvation Ah-nold will get is “Terminator: Salvation”

  • Don’t to come to us for extra help. That was the message. And you know something? I appreciate that when you hear that from the people. It gives us a chance to go and adjust, and say ‘OK, we went in the wrong direction.’
  • California governor Arnold Schwartzenegger • Who faces a really crappy lame duck session in office after the people voted against his referendum to help pay for the massive deficit the state is facing. Sucks to be him, big time. • source
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20 May 2009 21:26

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U.S.: Police brutality caught on video costs Alabama officers their jobs

  • 11 seconds length of the video showing the beating of Anthony Warren source
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20 May 2009 20:13

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Offbeat: Awesome Simpsons obscuro: Gummi Venus de Milo

Homer once sparked sexual harassment drama after grabbing an animated version of one of these off a young woman’s pants. Now, they’re real. Whoa. source
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