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14 Nov 2009 08:40

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U.S., World: Protip: The way to Obama’s heart is through green tea ice cream

  • Yesterday, Obama brought his pan-Asian tour to Japan, where he talked about strengthening ties between the two countries, along with his love of green tea ice cream. One thing he didn’t do was throw up on the prime minister.source
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14 Nov 2009 08:24

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World: Obama wants to come to China, but can’t nail down the details

  • What the U.S. wants An unscripted town-hall-style event in which the president talks to around 1,000 Chinese youths about the issues facing their country. Ah, democracy. source
  • What the U.S. wants An unscripted town-hall-style event in which the president talks to around 1,000 Chinese youths about the issues facing their country. Ah, democracy.
  • What China wants A highly-vetted town-hall-style event in which the president talks to around 600 Chinese youths – tops – about the issues China allows. Ah, communism. source
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14 Nov 2009 01:15

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World: Russian rapper respect: Our favorite Vladimir Putin story EVER!

  • It would have been cool to record a joint track with Vladimir Putin because he is a legendary man and our idol. Let’s make so much noise in his honour that the whole world can hear.
  • Rapper Zhigan, in a rap (presumably in Russian, due to the odd rhyme structure) • Describing his adoration for Vladimir Putin, the most loved human being on planet Russia. The Russian president presented awards to Zhigan and other rappers on MuzTV’s “Battle for Respect,” a rap-battle show. And you know M.C. Poot just brought it HARD. “I do not think that ‘top-rock’ or ‘down-rock’ breakdance technique is compatible with alcohol or drugs,” he said, to cheers, despite the fact that what he said was incredibly square in any language. • source
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14 Nov 2009 01:07

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Tech: If you see a PC-hawking BlueHippo headed your way, run away fast

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  • The hippo is cute, but the company’s a scam. You’ve probably seen the infomercials for BlueHippo on late-night TV, offering to finance your computer on layaway if you’re broke. Well, the FTC did, too, and they suspected it was a scam, something the company proved in years of dealings. After a court case last year, the company only got more brazen, only shipping one computer out of the 35,000 ordered. And that one was apparently by accident. When the FTC declares a company a “money pit,” stay away.source
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