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15 Oct 2010 23:54

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Biz: Meet the XXL Chalupa, Taco Bell’s version of the artery-stopper

  • Somehow, we live in a world where eating meat and other toppings in fried flatbread isn’t enough. So, for some reason, Taco Bell has decided to make their Chalupa XXL-sized, which is unnecessary, because you could just buy two and get the same effect. This bad boy has 650 calories. It’s like they needed to compete with the Thickburger and the Double Down, and they did so by combining a traditional Chalupa with a Taco Salad. And the dog’s dead. Based on the need for extra meat in this thing, we think we know why. (Too soon?) source
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15 Oct 2010 21:42

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Biz: Here’s something you didn’t know about Toyota’s brand recognition

So, fun fact about Toyota trucks: They’re well-respected the world over by rebel and insurgent groups, to the point that they’re telltale signs. source
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15 Oct 2010 21:26

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Music: T.I. headed back to jail, won’t be able to do whatever he likes

  • I screwed up big time and I am sorry. I am sincerely sorry. I am scared that you will send me to prison.
  • Rapper T.I. • Making a plea to the court to keep him out of jail. It didn’t work, and he was sentenced to 11 more months in the wake of drug charges in California. The rapper claims that he got re-addicted in the wake of a grueling tour schedule. He started taking cough syrup just to get by. It got him back on the harder stuff and eventually led to his latest arrest. This is bad: Part of his plea agreement involved him telling kids to stay off drugs. Still though, this is a pretty disappointing turn for a rapper who already lost a good chunk of his life to jail. source
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15 Oct 2010 20:57

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Music: Anyone ever notice how terrible Phish sounds, anyway?

  • We’ve never listened to Phish before, so if someone can explain the cult appeal of this band to us, we’d be forever grateful. Sincerely, SFB staff. (Thanks laughingsquid)
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15 Oct 2010 20:46

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Biz: Countrywide’s former CEO nailed with massive fine by SEC

  • You know Countrywide? Of course you do, if you have any knowledge of big evil companies that screwed millions of good people by convincing them to get into subprime mortgages. Before the proverbial doo-doo hit the fan, the company’s former CEO, Angelo Mozilo, cashed out big time, using his insider knowledge to ensure a big payday. Now, a couple years after the fact, the SEC twisted his arm until he agreed to forfeit a bunch of that money. The details:
  • $140 million in stock sold, based on insider information
  • $22.5
    million     the size of the fine Mozilo will have to pay to settle securities fraud charges
  • $45 million the amount Mozilo will have to give back due to the charges source
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15 Oct 2010 20:28

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Biz: Tribune’s Lee Abrams is an e-mail forwarding freaking idiot

  • disease Tribune Corp. was the subject of a massive New York Times exposé, describing the company as a bankrupt, immature, oversexed company. Not exactly good PR.
  • symptom Off-the-wall Chief Innovation Officer Lee Abrams sends an e-mail to every Tribune staffer. It includes the word “sluts” and links to a satire that included nudity.
  • cure On Friday, Abrams, who is responsible for ruining the radio industry, resigned. Perhaps this might be a change for the better for the troubled Tribune? Hah! source
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15 Oct 2010 13:27

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Politics, U.S.: The most unfortunate (yet hilarious) typo in politics

  • the green party candidate for Governor of Illinois is named “Rich Whitney.” However, due to a big mistake (or intentional shenanigans) on someone’s part, his name will be misspelled as “Rich Whitey” on some electronic voting machines – about half of them in predominantly African-American areas. What’s worse, election officials say it’s too late to correct the error. Whitney is contemplating legal action (rightfully so, if you ask us). source
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15 Oct 2010 13:04

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Offbeat, Politics: Sarah Palin invokes unicorns, pixie dust in attack on Dems

  • [Democrats] act like they’re permanent residents of a unicorn ranch in fantasyland if they really think they’re gonna be able to turn it around with the liberal policies they have to continue, and you know, it’s pixie dust.
  • Sarah Palin • At a speech in California, although with a quote like that, the context is irrelevant. She also commended California for being the only state that “puts a mama grizzly on its flag.” Good Lord. source
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15 Oct 2010 13:00

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Politics: Posted without comment: Dylan Ratigan’s epic “Morning Joe” rant

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15 Oct 2010 12:58

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Politics: Health insurance: pets prioritized over partners

  • yes Federal employees can now buy health insurance for their pets! Fido has a deductible!
  • no They still can’t get health insurance for their same-sex partners. Laaaaaaame. source
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