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04 Aug 2009 22:44

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U.S.: A bizarre shooting at a Pennsylvania gym leaves many dead

  • five number of people killed, including the gunman, in the LA Fitness outside of Pittsburgh source
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04 Aug 2009 22:01

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Offbeat: These donuts? Psycho, so much so that psychos are complaining

This California shop’s donuts aren’t the problem (they look awesome and hot nurses make ’em). It’s the name. A bunch of mental health groups are pressuring them to change it. source
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04 Aug 2009 21:48

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Music: Transgendered musician Antony worked hard for his fame

  • I know that sounds ridiculous, but I have to keep that garden alive. I see myself as a microcosm – that’s the word – as one example of humanity and of the brokenness of humanity. I’m interested in exploring that on a very personal level in that it might be useful for my own attempt to evolve.
  • Antony Hegarty, the transgendered mastermind of Antony and the Johnsons • Discussing what he feels he does with his music. As you might imagine from a large-framed transgendered man with a voice akin to Nina Simone, he has an interesting life story, most of it taking place in New York. But a few lucky shakes, particularly from Lou Reed and Devendra Banhart, gave Antony eventual breakout success. Recently, his subject matter has turned from gender identity to pure optimism, optimism which peppers his most recent album, “The Crying Light.” This Pitchfork feature on the singer is a pretty killer read. • source
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04 Aug 2009 21:40

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Tech: Sony’s Reader puts pricing pressure on the Amazon Kindle

  • $199 the cost of the Sony Reader Pocket edition; they’re also coming out with a $299 edition featuring a nice touchscreen source
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04 Aug 2009 21:09

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Sports: Arena Football is screwed. Not even Bon Jovi could save it.

A Kansas City Brigade game in 2007
  • Remember when you were really excited about arena football? Like, really, really excited? Neither do we. Which is why the league’s end is about as disappointing as a Bon Jovi concert. (Clarification: Bon Jovi concerts aren’t disappointing, but they aren’t awesome either. And Jon Bon Jovi owned the Philadelphia Soul, the defending champs.)source
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04 Aug 2009 20:44

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Biz: Much like Bill Clinton, Warren Buffett is totally still a pimp

  • $1 billion profit for Berkshire Hathaway from a Chinese car maker source
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04 Aug 2009 20:39

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Politics: Hillary Clinton’s trump card: Bill Clinton as problem-solver?

  • Now that Bill has successfully completed his North Korea mission, he is sure to play an increasingly prominent role in foreign affairs. The trick for Hillary will be to use him to solidify rather than undermine her position as Secretary of State.
  • Huffington Post columnist Jacob Heilbrunn • Discussing how Bill Clinton’s role as dealbroker in North Korea could pay huge dividends for his wife, who actually has an official role in the Obama administration. Obama lucked out, Heilbrunn notes, saying “he knew that he was getting a twofer.” • source
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04 Aug 2009 15:17

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U.S., World: Laura Ling and Euna Lee freed. Here’s the latest from Twitter

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04 Aug 2009 12:31

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U.S.: Hey, Barack Obama: Happy 48th birthday from the birther movement

  • The movement as it stands Currently, the birther movement is frustrating politicians on both sides of the aisle, although the White House has simply avoided it. Republicans are struggling to avoid it at town hall meetings, and Democrats are simply angry about it. But perhaps the iconic moment of the movement is this interview on MSNBC, where Orly Taitz shouts a lot and the MSNBC anchors shout back. In our opinion, it makes everyone involved look incredibly bad.
  • The movement as it stands Currently, the birther movement is frustrating politicians on both sides of the aisle, although the White House has simply avoided it. Republicans are struggling to avoid it at town hall meetings, and Democrats are simply angry about it. But perhaps the iconic moment of the movement is this interview on MSNBC, where Orly Taitz shouts a lot and the MSNBC anchors shout back. In our opinion, it makes everyone involved look incredibly bad.
  • O RLY: The Orly Taitz shoutfest
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04 Aug 2009 11:26

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Music: A whale of a tale: Heath Ledger’s Modest Mouse vid’s a bit dark

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  • Let’s just say that Heath was dead before this ship even sank. To call this “King Rat” video twisted would be a bit modest.source
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