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Mickey Mouse must die, says Saudi Arabian cleric – Telegraph: “Mickey Mouse must die, says Saudi Arabian cleric”

Ben Smith’s Blog: Jewish voters complain of anti-Obama poll – Politico.com: “Jewish voters complain of anti-Obama poll”

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John McCain, inventor of the BlackBerry – Engadget: “John McCain, inventor of the BlackBerry”

Politics aside, we’re totally cracking up that McCain policy adviser Douglas Holtz-Eaken told reporters today that his BlackBerry was “the miracle that John McCain helped create” — dude, BlackBerrys are Canadian.

McCain’s Son Sat on Troubled Bank’s Board – WSJ.com: “McCain’s Son Sat on Troubled Bank’s Board”

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Op-Ed Columnist – McCain’s Radical Agenda – Op-Ed – NYTimes.com: “McCain’s Radical Agenda”

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To McCain, the truth is expendable — chicagotribune.com: “To McCain, the truth is expendable”

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Karl Rove: McCain’s Ads Have Gone Too Far (VIDEO): “Karl Rove: McCain’s Ads Have Gone Too Far (VIDEO)”

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5 Acre Marijuana Farm Found and Destroyed in Redwood National Park : Planetsave: “On Wednesday a 5 acre marijuana farm located in Redwood National Park was raided by over 60 park rangers and other cooperating law enforcement officials. The farm was located less than six miles away from the world’s tallest tree. It is the first major marijuana growing operation to have been found in the well-known park.”

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The culture war: It’s back! | Salon News: “The culture war: It’s back!
Democrats may have thought that the disastrous Bush years killed the GOP’s favorite tactic. The Palin effect shows they were wrong.”

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Justice Department Moving to Immunize Snooping Telcos | Threat Level from Wired.com: “Justice Department Moving to Immunize Snooping Telcos”

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The Associated Press: Some turn violent in march to GOP convention: “Some turn violent in march to GOP convention”

definitely watch this to the end:

“A Video of Todd Palin from 1996…
In 1996 Bristol Palin daughter of Sarah Palin (presumptive vice-presidential republican nominee) was attending Iditarod Elementary School in Alaska . The teacher asked the students to ask their parents if they had any unwanted video cameras they could donate (for skits). Bristol Palin brought in a camera. The VHS tape found inside that camera featured her husband Todd Palin talking aloud to five-year old Bristol (she’s holding the camera) about wife Sarah Palin regarding her 1996 Wasilla election win. (Her first term as mayor) DON’T MISS THIS! YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHAT THIS MAN SAYS!”

“Federal government involved in raids on protesters – Glenn Greenwald – Salon.com”

Massive police raids on suspected protestors in Minneapolis – Glenn Greenwald – Salon.com: “Massive police raids on suspected protestors in Minneapolis”

Civil Liberties Examiner: Joe Biden is OK on privacy, but falters on other civil liberties

When is a plot not a plot? | Salon News

Currently playing in iTunes: Come To The Edge by :Zoviet*France:

High Times goes digital: “High Times goes digital”

Proposed FBI guidelines allow investigation sans suspicion: “Proposed FBI guidelines allow investigation sans suspicion”

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China blocks iTunes access, Tibet album suspected – The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

Currently playing in iTunes: Re-Education Through Labour by Chris & Cosey

Top Skateboarding Parks – Men’s Fitness: “VANS Skatepark, Calif. — AKA ‘The Block'”

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Bill O’Reilly’s 7 Worst Moments | Campus Squeeze: “Bill O’Reilly’s 7 Worst Moments”

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BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | World heading towards cooler 2008: “World heading towards cooler 2008”

Currently playing in iTunes: The Giant’s Feet by Chris & Cosey

25 Worst Game Shows of All Time | TV Crunch: “6. Bowling for Dollars”

Tea Time – Men’s Fitness: “Not drinking it? You’re missing a lot.”

Currently playing in iTunes: East/Jinx by Tuxedomoon

No Ice: McDonald’s Charges More For Sweet Tea With Anything Less Than A “Full” Cup Of Ice: “McDonald’s Charges More For Sweet Tea With Anything Less Than A ‘Full’ Cup Of Ice”

Currently playing in iTunes: No Tears by Tuxedomoon

Is torture an Olympic event? – Beyond the Multiplex – Salon.com: “Is torture an Olympic event?”

Currently playing in iTunes: The Train by Tuxedomoon

Cops break into wrong house, leave note in magnetic fridge letters: “Cops in Oldham, UK broke into the wrong house while searching for a fugitive; rather than leaving an official note or apology after smashing in the door, they used the magnetic letters on the fridge to spell out OLDHAM TASK FORCE CALLED.”

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Currently playing in iTunes: 02 – Tuxedo Moon – Where Interests Lie by Tuxedomoon