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Where's the outrage over AIG bonuses?
politico.com — Congress responds to AIG's second round of bonuses with silenceAfter American International Group paid out $165 million in bonuses to top executives in March, Congress exploded in a political orgy of outrage. “How do they justify this outrage to the taxpayers who are keeping the company afloat?” asked President Barack Obama. More…
Is Congress failing on homeland security oversight?
politico.com — Lawmakers haven't pushed for 9/11 Commission suggestion to create one security oversight dept. On the 9/11 Commission, then-Rep. Tim Roemer (D-Ind.) was particularly adamant about the need to streamline congressional oversight of homeland security issues. More…
Shocking pictures shows Michael Jackson's drug-ravaged legs
dailymail.co.uk — Previously unseen photos have revealed the extent of Michael Jackson's drug abuse - showing multiple needle marks covering his legs. Experts said the scabs are most likely to have been caused by injecting drugs, with Jackson known to be addicted to painkillers. More…
Twelve hurt when Two Disney Buses Crash
orlandosentinel.com — Two Walt Disney World buses crashed this afternoon in front of the Contemporary Resort on Disney property, injuring 12 people, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The rear-end crash happened about 2:40 p.m. when one southbound bus stopped to merge as the World Drive narrowed from three to two lanes, said Sgt. Kim Miller, an FHP spokeswoman.... More…
GNOME-Do Adds Docklets to App Launching Bar - Gnome-do
lifehacker.com — Linux: If you're using GNOME-Do and not using the up-to-date repository for the app launcher, you really should be. That's where you'll find goodies like the newest "Docklets," helpful widgets that respond to both clicks and text commands. More…
Ex-Grokster CEO Teams With New Pirate Bay Owners
torrentfreak.com — Wayne Rosso, ex-CEO of Grokster and creator of Mashboxx, the ‘revolutionary’ world-first licensed P2P service that was due to hit the web by storm in 2005/2006 but never actually launched, is now working with Pirate Bay buyers GGF to “facilitate the model” and legalize the site. Major music industry players are “excited” at the prospect. More…
5 Ways You're Treated Like a Criminal Every Day
coedmagazine.com — Most people are not criminals. Sure, everybody breaks a law or two. But for the most part, we’re all a pretty law-abiding bunch. So when you’re not breaking the law, being treated like you are will piss off damn near anyone with a pulse. Here are the 5 most common ways people are treated like criminals, even when they’re not doing anything wrong More…

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