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No More Saturday Morning Cartoons

Engadget reports that the last network to air Saturday morning cartoons has dropped that programming. The CW has aired its last batch of Vortexx programming, leaving American kids without any animated broadcast TV to start their weekends for the first time in decades. From here on out, young ones glued to the tube will mostly be watching educational shows. As …

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Microsoft Previews Windows 10

There is no Windows 9. Via USA Today: Microsoft on Tuesday lifted the veil on the next version of Windows: Windows 10. At an event in San Francisco focused on corporate users, Microsoft previewed early elements of the next generation of its iconic computer operating system. It represents the first step in a whole new generation of Windows, said Microsoft …

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Martel – The Mercurotti

Clip recap: Marc Martel. A duet of two of my favorite musical influences, Freddie Mercury and Luciano Pavarotti. This is one continuous performance from start to finish, shot in one take, using two cameras. No audio has been cut or replaced. (I added the “Pavarotti” harmony for “Vincero, Vincero!” afterwards, since I have yet to master singing in both voices …

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PENNSYLVANIA: Liberty Counsel Claims Victory In Straight Wedding Lawsuit

Via the virulently anti-gay Charisma News: Following its longstanding policy, Inne of the Abingtons in North Abington politely refused to host the wedding of a lesbian couple and suggested several alternative venues. After the Inne was unfairly shamed on social media for its stance, a heterosexual couple canceled their 100-guest wedding and reception event. Even though there was not enough …

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National Review Writer Kevin Williamson: Hang Women Who Have Abortions

After Twitter users questioned whether he was serious, Williamson responded, “Yes, I believe that the law should treat abortion like any other homicide.” I last reported on this fuckweasel when the National Review published his vicious attack on transgender Americans. UPDATE: Williamson has won a Twitter honor. #AssholeOfTheDay: Kevin D. Williamson is “pro-life” except when it comes to punishing women …

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OHIO: GOP Wins Early Voting Battle

Acting on a 5-4 vote, SCOTUS issued an order allowing Ohio officials to cut early voting in the state by a week. http://t.co/2iYUbXLNWS — POLITICO (@politico) September 30, 2014 Rush says ‘Left loves early voting; lets them know; how many votes they need to find’ #SCOTUS #TCOT— Rufus Putnum (@RufusPutnum) September 30, 2014

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California Bans Plastic Bags

California today became the first state to outlaw plastic bags after Gov. Jerry Brown signed the ban into law. SB270 prohibits stores from providing disposable plastic grocery bags to shoppers, and requires them to charge for paper bags. The bill, which proponents called a national model, represents a step toward elimination of the plastic checkout bags which have been a …

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