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10 Apr 2010 16:32

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Tech: Computer users collectively hate how slow their machines are

  • 66% hate this super-slow piece of crap they’re using source
  • 23% REALLY hate this super-slow piece of crap they’re using
  • 41% are currently waiting for this stupid Web page to load in Firefox source
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25 Mar 2010 20:24

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Politics: Eric Cantor’s attack on Democrats feels kinda tasteless

  • When Eric Cantor gets up in the morning, does he get out of a pod? Is he covered in slime? Because, seriously, he sounds very slimy in this clip, where he suggests Democrats are trying to leverage attacks on them for political gain. Mr. Cantor, where did anyone suggest that a GOP leader led to these attacks? The bullet that Cantor’s referring to, by the way, appears to be a stray bullet shot into the air, according to the Richmond, Va. police department. source
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27 Dec 2009 11:01

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World: Why have protests in Iran gained steam once again?

  • Leader loss Grand Ayatollah Ali Hossein Montazeri was one of the strongest supporters of the protest movement, and his death re-energized the protesters.
  • Wider net Montazeri’s death did not just affect students but older, middle-class Iranians, which gives the protests a broader base of support than before.
  • Important day Beyond being the seventh day after Montazeri’s death, it is also the Ashura holiday – a holy day for Shiite Muslims. Iran is a largely Shiite country. source
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25 Dec 2009 14:32

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World: The Military is not happy with the Bowe Bergdahl video release

  • It reflects nothing more than the violent, deceitful tactics of the Taliban insurgency. To release this video on Christmas Day is an affront to the deeply concerned family and friends of Bowe Bergdahl.
  • US Navy Rear Adm. Gregory Smith • Condeming the Taliban’s choice to release a video of Afghan prisoner of war Bowe Bergdahl. The Bergdahl family didn’t have much else to add on their own end, except a plea for the captors to “to let our only son come home.” source
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18 Dec 2009 15:24

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Music, World: Thom Yorke: “Our leaders are fully aware they are in disgrace”

  • obama said nothing though i have not seen all the speech yet. i feel very sad for all americans i know who hold so much hope for this man. still.. i guess the day isnt over. its 3pm on friday ( though it should have finished by now). and our leaders are fully aware they are in disgrace.
  • Radiohead lead singer Thom Yorke • In a report on the climate change conference in Copenhagen. Our boy got a press pass and got to see it all from the inside, rather than the view that protesters got from the outside. When you’ve lost the lead singer of Radiohead, you’ve lost the indie kids. source
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15 Dec 2009 08:28

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Offbeat: The ongoing war against gingers continues in the U.K.

  • The more I thought about it, the more annoyed I got and I told the lady who worked in the store I was not happy.
  • Concerned British mother Davinia Phillips • On her anger at a Christmas card, sold at at least two Tesco stores, which featured the tagline, “Santa loves all kids. Even ginger ones.” Which is more than a little hairist. What you got against freckles? source
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10 Sep 2009 23:07

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U.S.: JOE WILSON DEMOCRATIC RAGE AAHHHH *CHEST BEATING*

  • I do think that, as I said last night, we have to get to the point where we can have a conversation about big important issues that matter to the American people without vitriol, without name-calling, without the assumption of the worst of other people’s motives.
  • President Barack Obama • Regarding the “You Lie!” comment by Joe Wilson, which may have been the “whine heard ’round the world” based on the response he got. Obama’s response is completely reasonable and should be listened to on both sides. The Democratic Party is using the outrage of the statement against Wilson hardcore, as an excuse to raise funds to campaign against him and smear his image. Bros, set the example. Don’t stoop down to Joe Wilson’s level. It’s missing the point of all the stuff Obama said. • source
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22 Aug 2009 11:57

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Sports: Brett Favre, the new guy in purple, makes us grimace

He only ran eight plays for the Vikings, but he left a burning rage in our eyes that’s gonna last forever. Jerk. source
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11 Aug 2009 21:18

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U.S.: Arlen Specter nearly maimed by an old man with sharp teeth

  • “ONE DAY GOD’S GONNA STAND BEFORE YOU AND JUDGE YOU AND THE REST OF YOUR CRONIES UP ON THE HILL.” We think Arlen Specter should keep his seat in the next election simply because he managed to stand up to that guy. source
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06 Aug 2009 20:34

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Politics, U.S.: Example No. 2 of GOP Obama fury: Nazi comparisons

Rush Limbaugh, among others, have made this logo comparison. We get it. You don’t like it. But can we keep the level of discourse a little higher than this? source
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