While Sanford 'hiked,' right-wing press kissed staff's ass
tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo… — A South Carolina paper has used a public records request to obtain emails sent to and from Gov. Mark Sanford's office during the hectic few days last month when he had gone missing. They show, among other things, an effort by the right-wing media to curry favor with Sanford's office by dismissing the story as nothing but liberal media hype. More…
Do you drink too much?
askmen.com — Is there a point when “frequently drunk” becomes “infrequently sober?” Are you really sure that your drinking poses no threat to your social, work or physical health? Considering that an estimated 12 to 14 million Americans (about 1 in 12 adults) have a drinking problem, but only eight million of these are alcoholics. More…
A Brief History Of Pablo Escobar's Cocaine Hippos
articles.latimes.com — Pablo Escobar's sprawling Spanish-style mansion has been gutted, scavenged by treasure hunters looking for stashes of gold and cash buried under the floors. Escobar is long gone, cut down in a hail of police gunfire. So why are the hippos are still there? More…
Capcom admits to overpowered bosses in Street Fighter IV
joystiq.com — Have you been tearing your hair out in frustration in matches against Street Fighter IV's Sagat and final boss Seth? The good news is, provided you can also swing the giant scar and the eyepatch, you're on your way to looking like Sagat. More…
Twitter Ruins Jonah Hill's Chances of Starring in Iron Man 3
movieline.com — One day, we’ll mythologize these early years of Twitter lawlessness as if it were some latter-day Old West. (Except in this case, the outlaws don’t rob banks — they tweet fake messages about dipping a toe in bisexual waters from their account “TheREALJudgeJudy.”) More…
AAA Ups The Ante Beyond Five Diamonds With Green Eco-Rating
greenbiz.com — Responding to a growing trend towards green within the hospitality industry, AAA will begin expanding the ratings and features glossary in its 2010 TourBooks, and will point out which lodging options for its 51 million members are certified green. More…

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