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26 Sep 2009 10:46

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U.S.: The Zazi terror attack may have targeted the now-passed 9/11

  • Attorney General Eric Holder says the threat is likely “disrupted.” Terror suspect Najibullah Zazi reportedly planned to use the 9/11 holiday to plot another attack in New York, the U.S. attorney’s office says. Zazi, who was recently nailed buying large amounts of beauty store supplies on camera, likely faces life in prison for the planned attack. source
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23 Sep 2009 21:13

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Politics: Mrs. Paterson to Obama: Don’t #(^@ with my governor hubby!

  • David’s the first African-American governor in the state of New York and he’s being asked to get out of the race. It’s very unusual and it seems very unfair.
  • Michelle Paterson • On the controversy surrounding her husband, New York Governor David Paterson, who the Obama administration recently asked to leave the race. Going further, Paterson says: “I think he was stunned. Like I said this is very unusual.” Well, Obama … he’s not leaving the race. • source
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23 Sep 2009 11:14

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World: Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi: I’m in a tent! I’m in a tent!

If you were the leader of Libya, wouldn’t you want a freaking Bedouin tent in the middle of Bedford, New York? Authorities wouldn’t let him do it, though. source
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21 Sep 2009 21:40

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Biz: Retail rents are starting to look … uh … reasonable in NYC again

  • $1,700 per square foot on Fifth Avenue; buy now source
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21 Sep 2009 13:25

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U.S.: Daily Poll: David Paterson and running for re-election

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20 Sep 2009 09:48

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U.S.: You know David Paterson sucks when Obama asks him not to run

  • The New York governor hangs his head in shame. You know it sucks to be David Paterson right now. You’re legally blind AND you replaced a guy who frequented a high-priced call girl. But you’re still somehow doing worse than your predecessor. So much so that the Obama administration has asked you to not run in 2010, for fear of residual effects. You suck so much apparently, David, that you can’t be allowed to stay in office. Aww. It’ll be OK, man. source
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17 Aug 2009 11:33

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U.S.: Police brutality on YouTube example No. 193,196: Mom gets tasered

  • The cop clearly pulled her out of the car in this case just to taser her. Jerk. We hope he gets fired for doing this during a routine traffic shop. He claimed that Audra Harmon, by the way, was talking on her cell phone, which she says she wasn’t.source
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15 Aug 2009 14:59

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Culture: When it came to Woodstock, hippies > health code violations

  • I walked up to him and told him that he was violating a number of health codes. Next thing I know I’m surrounded by hippies saying, ‘Get lost, we’re hungry.’
  • New York State health inspector Marty Cohen • On the sight of a bearded man wearing a loincloth, a chef’s hat and beads cooking hamburgers for thousands of people at Woodstock. He made the realization that he was of no use in this situation, despite the many health codes being violated. Hippies don’t care about health code! They’re hippies! • source
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09 Aug 2009 22:46

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Sports: NHL star Patrick Kane learns hockey moves don’t work in real life

  • 20¢ was enough for Kane to beat up a Buffalo cab driver; jerk 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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