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04 Jun 2009 10:51

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Sports: The Atlanta Braves decide fresh blood tops living legend

  • Tom Glavine, one of the biggest stars in Atlanta Braves’ history, a guy who wanted to retire a Brave, was released by the team where he had his biggest success, including two Cy Young awards.
  • But that’s OK, because the Braves also traded for relatively fresh hotness in the form of Pittsburgh Pirates all-star outfielder Nate McLouth. But he won’t win any Cy Youngs. (He’s not a pitcher.)
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04 Jun 2009 10:43

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U.S., World: Barack Obama’s friendly, open arms approach to the Muslim world

  • I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition.
  • President Barack Obama • Speaking in Cairo, Egypt on the need for the U.S. to find common ground with the Muslim world. This guy doesn’t like it, but we’re guessing this fresh approach could find currency there. I mean, Hugo Chavez likes him! That’s gotta mean something! • source
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04 Jun 2009 10:35

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Culture: Holy crap, kung fu dude David Carradine was found dead?!? OMG

  • Details are still coming in, but it was in a hotel on Bangkok. Carradine, best known for his skill at martial arts as well as his roles in the ’70s TV series “Kung Fu” and the more recent “Kill Bill” films, was found dead today. Details are still being investigated. We’ll keep you posted on more. source
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04 Jun 2009 10:29

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Biz, Politics: Why we all don’t want to work for Wal-Mart

  • 34 number of hours per week that constitute “full-time” at Wal-Mart; just about everywhere else, it’s 40 source
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04 Jun 2009 10:25

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Biz: Wal-Mart: Our new jobs will help the economy

  • During this difficult economic time, we’re proud to be able to create quality jobs for thousands of Americans this year.
  • Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Vice Chairman Eduardo Castro-Wright • On the company’s desire to create more jobs; many states will get boosts of 1,000 new jobs each. Sounds great, doesn’t it? • source
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04 Jun 2009 10:11

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Biz: Eventually, we’re all going to work at Wal-Mart

  • 22,000+ new jobs being created by the ultra-massive big box retailer this year source
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04 Jun 2009 10:04

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Biz, U.S.: The job loss portion of the economic decline is petering out

  • -4,000 fewer job losses than last week source
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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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