SPORTS BUZZ: What’s Phelps listening to? You’ve seen him standing poolside with the white earbuds in, and you’ve surely thought, “Hm, I wonder what he’s listening to.” Hit the link below for a rare glimpse.

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1. “Just what’s on Michael Phelps’ iPod anyway?”

i am too cool

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Edible Nike hamburger shoes. Nike has been experimenting with ground beef cushioning and support technologies for years, and, now, finally, a breakthrough…Ladies and Gents, I present to you the AirMaxBurger 360. (Note: Ketchup not included).

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1. “Nike Develops First Edible Shoe: AirMaxBurger 360”

Here’s the burger he served up 5 minutes before getting in the sink.

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unparalleled stoicism

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sounds like a cassette on fast forward.

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One angry, foul-mouthed parrot.

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And here’s a shot of her and her gymnastics pals in Vogue. Such grace.

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This is a real one. Obviously, the one in the video is a fake.

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I imagine a primordial scream accompanying this expression.

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FOOD BUZZ: Salon.com’s survey of cheap local beers across the country. Lurking in the shadows of behemoths Miller, Coors, and Bud, are America’s trusty regional breweries. Like Pabst, which actually owns a vast majority of these local stand-by’s, these beers survive on their cheap and pared-down, full-flavored charm…not to mention they all have pretty awesome labels.

The Best Links:

1. “The United States of cheap beer”
2. On Why Pabst Will Be the Next Great American Beer
3. Pabst Brewing Company
4. Cheap Beer Server

SCIENCE BUZZ: Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak is closer to being realized than you think. Scientists have developed what they are calling a “metamaterial,” a three-dimensional fabric that can reverse the natural direction of light. While still in its early stages of development, researchers say that the material could very well yield the world’s first actual (i.e. not in a sci-fi novel) invisibility cloak. Now would be a good time to start recording those “fly on the wall” fantasies.

The Best Links:

1. “Scientists one step closer to ‘invisibility cloak’”
2. Wikipedia - Cloaking Device
3. Squids Already Have It

Spanish shop owner finds coin altered to bear the likeness of Homer Simpson. The coin is a modified one Euro piece, and is apparently the work of a professional. Expect collectors to eat this one up—the shop owner has already been offered 20 euros for the cartoon currency.

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1. The Homer Simpson Euro

FOOD BUZZ: Dr. Dre introduces “Aftermath Cognac” and a line of flavored and unflavored sparkling vodkas. Bump the G Funk and start tuning up those hydraulics cuz Dre’s juice is slotted to hit stores this Fall. In a fun and clever twist, the booze is scheduled to coincide with the release of his new album Detox . Cute, right?

The Best Links:

1. Aftermath Cognac - Get F’ed
2. “Detox” With the Album
3. “Dr. Dre’s ‘Detox’ has music industry buzzing”

BUSINESS BUZZ: Amex launches campaign in which employees are encouraged to narc each other out. The campaign is called Speak Up and Speak Out . And you know that guy, the one who’ll tell the boss that he saw you clickin’ around on BuzzFeed, really does exist, so watch yo’ back.

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1. “Amex Encourages Employees To Fire Each Other”
2. AMEX - The Guys With the Ideas

Porn site domain name auction. Probably don’t wanna open this up in the office. Unless, that is, your office is in the market for a domain name along these lines.

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1. Marketplace Home » Live Auction » Event Detail

The average American eats more food than he ate in 1970. There you have it. That’s why we’re fat.

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1. “The Overflowing American Dinner Plate” (I know that image is a bit difficult to read…hit the link for one in glorious full screen)

TECH BUZZ: Doggyspace.com is Facebook for dogs. I’ve always found pet zealots a little…how do you say…creepy? This site is a dog fanatic’s Mecca - Log in, create a profile, and create hopes, dreams, and aspirations for your dog…Either that or somehow these dogs have not only learned English, but have also managed to become remarkably computer savvy.

The Best Links:

1. DoggySpace.com: The Official Doggiespace Web Site
2. “Site takes social networking to man’s best friend”

CULTURE BUZZ: Headline says it all. One caveat: The accomplishment must be “considered great by people who could pass a field sobriety test,” unjustly leaving music out of the question (Beatles?). Regardless, some pretty amazing things have been accomplished under the influence…Moses and ‘shrooms? Check it out.

The Best Links:

1. “The 5 greatest things ever accomplished while high”
2. Moses Was Tripping
3. Crick Was Tripping
4. Freud Was Coked Out
5. Coca-Cola and Coke
6. Dock Ellis Was Tripping

Create your own superhero on marvel.com . Meet Baron Von Bedlam. Not exactly a super hero , he walks a fine line between good and evil, dealing out his own brand of ass-kicking, vigilante justice. He’s also an alien.

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1. Marvel Create Your Own Superhero