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Lou Reed Dead At 71

Rolling Stone has the sad news: Lou Reed, a massively influential songwriter and guitarist who helped shape nearly fifty years of rock music, died today. The cause of his death has not yet been released, but Reed underwent a liver transplant in May. With the Velvet Underground in the late Sixties, Reed fused street-level urgency with elements of European avant-garde …

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Controversy At World Series

There’s lot of anger in Beantown today. The city of Boston and the Red Sox were left frustrated, confused and angry by an unprecedented and wild finish to the game against the St Louis Cardinals on Saturday night. In 109 years, no World Series game has ended with an obstruction call. But this one was decided by the controversial ruling …

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One Million Moms Vs Capital One

Via email: Dear Joe, In the newest Capital One commercial starring Samuel L. Jackson, he blurts out the d-word! We all know children repeat what they hear. Capital One’s “Quicksilver” ad is irresponsible and offensive. It is extremely destructive and damaging to impressionable children viewing the commercial. TAKE ACTION! Send Capital One an email letter and urge them to no …

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Hawaii Marriage Session Starts Tomorrow

A reminder via Reuters: Hawaii, which had a pioneering role in the acceptance of same-sex marriage in the United States two decades ago, could become the 15th state to extend marriage rights to gay couples when state lawmakers meet this week for a special session. Governor Neil Abercrombie, a Democrat, has called the session to start on Monday to debate …

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Actress Marcia Wallace Dies At Age 70

Actress Marcia Wallace has died at the age of 70. Wallace gained fame as the secretary Carol on The Bob Newhart Show and voiced the Simpsons character Edna Krabappel. “I was tremendously saddened to learn this morning of the passing of the brilliant and gracious Marcia Wallace,” said Simpsons executive producer Al Jean in a statement. “She was beloved by …

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Chain Link Jesus

The Jeebz has revealed himself yet again, this time on a chain link fence in Pennsylvania. David McFadden hopes it becomes a draw, that pilgrims will flock to the 300 block of Hill Street to witness the leafy embodiment of Christ. “It’s God letting us know his presence is here in York,” said McFadden, 53, a Catholic and a Mason. …

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