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03 Jun 2009 23:08

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U.S.: Forget pirates vs. ninjas. Try police vs. ambulances.

  • Oklahoma state troopers pulled over an ambulance transporting a patient over a massive dramabomb of misunderstanding. The troopers attempted to arrest the EMT for obstructing an officer. A scuffle ensued. The EMT, who hasn’t been charged (yet), says it’s a big misunderstanding and he didn’t do anything wrong. source
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03 Jun 2009 21:17

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U.S., World: Hugo Chavez pokes fun at his “comrade” Barack Obama

  • Hey, Obama has just nationalized nothing more and nothing less than General Motors. Comrade Obama! Fidel, careful or we are going to end up to his right.
  • Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez • Who has a huge crush on our president and has backed off of some of his more anti-American leanings since the prez took office. Their manlove is so real that they create bestsellers together. • source
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03 Jun 2009 21:03

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Culture: How do you teach kids about domestic violence? Create PSAs.

  • A few months ago, a survey came out saying Boston-area teens thought Rihanna was responsible for the Chris Brown domestic violence case. So, as part of a contest, they got high schoolers to make these PSAs to emphasize no, she didn’t do it.source
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03 Jun 2009 20:52

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Biz, U.S.: GM and Chrysler: We have to cut dealerships. HAVE. TO.

  • We have no choice. We’re all being called to sacrifice in order to build a strong, more viable GM. This is our last chance to get it right.
  • General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson • Regarding the need to cut dealerships at a Senate committee hearing today. Both GM and Chrysler are cutting enough dealerships that they’re going to screw small towns all over the country. Good for you guys. Jerks. • source
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03 Jun 2009 20:47

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Tech: Digg ads? Well, you may Digg this. Or you may not Digg this.

Digg’s new advertising model is kind of brilliant. If you Digg an ad, it goes up in the queue and the cost-per-click goes down. Whoa. source
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03 Jun 2009 20:37

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Music: Sad news, blues fans: The queen, Koko Taylor, is dead

  • She died of complications from surgery. She leaves a legacy. Taylor may be the most notable female postwar blues figure, as well as a Chicago icon. While she didn’t actually play an instrument, her booming voice is a super killer instrument that commands your attention. Her most well-known song, 1965’s “Wang Dang Doodle,” sold a million copies and went to #4 on the R&B charts. Over forty years after that high point, she’s remained a massive influence on both mainstream rock and traditional blues. source
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03 Jun 2009 18:51

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Culture, U.S.: Obama hops onto the Forbes Celebrity 100 Power List

  • 49 Obama’s rank; he’s the first setting head of state on the chart source
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03 Jun 2009 18:41

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Culture: J.D. Salinger FINALLY comes out of hiding … to file a lawsuit

  • There’s no more to Holden Caulfield. Read the book again. It’s all there. Holden Caulfield is only a frozen moment in time.
  • A 1980 quote from J.D. Salinger • Referred to in his lawsuit against the producers of “60 Years Later: Coming Through the Rye,” a book that brings Holden Caulfield into the present day. The producers of the book, which is authored by “J.D. California,” also make lots and lots of joke books. Salinger, based in New Hampshire, has successfully avoided the spotlight since last publishing in 1965. May we just point out – gay marriage legal in NH on the same day NH’s most famous recluse returns to the public eye? Clearly not a coincidence. • source
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03 Jun 2009 18:31

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U.S.: Gay marriage continues its New England revolution in NH

  • New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch signed the latest bill legalizing gay marriage, making them the sixth state to legalize it. source
  • However, Lynch had one caveat – which was agreed to – protecting the rights of those opposed to gay marriage. source
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03 Jun 2009 10:36

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Culture: Octet mom Nadya Suleman’s reality show is export-only

Suleman’s doing a reality show with her massive band of 14, but it won’t be shown in the U.S. – we’d hate it anyway. source
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