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Missouri
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26 Photos Of Deadly Tornado Destruction In The Midwest
Culture Buzz Severe storms and powerful tornadoes ripped through the Midwest last night, killing at least 12 people in Missouri, Kansas and Illinois. Branson, MO, Harveyville, KS and Harrisburg, IL were hardest hit.
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Jon Hamm Is Very Sad
Celebrity Buzz Sad Hamm is glazed in tears and defeat. Here's a photo of Don Draper, graduate of the University of Missouri, after his alma mater's basketball team was defeated by the University of Kansas. Jason Sudeikis, being a KU fan and a good sport, attempts to comfort Sad Hamm. Also, Rock Chalk!
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The Media Is Really Hoping For A Santorum Surge Right Now
Politics Buzz Reporters and outlets everywhere are announcing that tonight is Santorum's big moment. Things are about to get really boring otherwise.
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The Worst Thing You Will See Today Or Perhaps Any Other Day
Sports Buzz You don't have to be a Jayhawk (full disclosure: I am) to hate this. But it certainly helps. Here are a bunch of Missouri Tigers and AutoTune enthusiasts who hate Kansas/your ears.
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Video: Yakov Smirnoff’s Ad For Branson, Missouri Is Uncomfortable To Say The Least
Yakov Smirnoff has still got it, and by “it” I mean sucking at comedy. This is painful.
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Sad Keanu Sneaks Into The Missouri Korean War Memorial Mock Up
Culture Buzz Someone needs to get a raise immediately. Sad Keanu does perfectly invoke the level of introspection and reflection one would want from a war memorial visitor. (via reddit.com)
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Image: Batman Will Rebuild Your Deck
Looks like the recession is affecting everyone. The DK is laying low in Bates City, Missouri, as a carpenter for hire.
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In Missouri It’s Now Illegal For Students And Teachers To Be Facebook Friends
Culture Buzz Under the newly signed Senate Bill 54, all social networking between students and teachers is now banned in Missouri. They can't really do this, right? (via gizmodo.com)
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Missouri Congressman Is Extremely Angry About The Debt Bill
Politics Buzz This Congressman is not happy. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, who represents Missouri's Fifth District has taken to Twitter this morning with a slightly insane rant about the Debt Bill. (via motherjones.com)
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Video: Intense New Footage Of The Joplin Tornado
This is by far the most insane footage I've seen of the tornado. Frightening.
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Before And After Satellite Images Of Joplin
Culture Buzz Satellite photography of Joplin, Missouri before and after the massive tornado of May 22nd. Horrifying. Links to aid the recovery efforts in Joplin can be found here.
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Image: Joplin Still Has A Sense Of Humor
Despite almost unimaginable carnage from the recent tornado, as this AP photo of a destroyed home in Joplin demonstrates, these people are showing a remarkably resilient sense of humor. Bless you guys. Here are some links to offer help.
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9 Shocking Before & After Pictures Of Joplin, Missouri
Culture Buzz Here are some mind-boggling photos of the tornado damage in Joplin, Missouri. If you would like to help, you can donate to the Red Cross.
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Joplin Tornado Deadliest Since 1953
Culture Buzz The massive tornado which struck Joplin, Missouri has killed at least 123 people, making it the deadliest twister in the United States in nearly 60 years. President Obama has declared Joplin a disaster area and will visit the area on Sunday.
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Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri
Culture Buzz At least 115 are dead in Joplin, Missouri following a massive EF4 tornado, one of many twisters that tore through the Midwest last night. As can be seen in these awful images of destruction, the death toll in Joplin is expected to rise.
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Video: 5 Incredible Videos Of The Tornado In Joplin, Missouri
A tornado struck Joplin, Missouri today, leaving several dead and leveling “30% of the town” Below are several videos of the disaster.
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Link: Op-Ed Columnist: Show Me Your Insiders
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/05/opinion/05collins.html?...
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Missouri taught us a few things this week. For instance, if you want your video to go viral, hire a dancing cat.
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Link: Local Voices for Obama
http://truthandhope.org/localvoices
A group of award-winning filmmakers have created twelve ads featuring local voices — folks from battleground states who speak compellingly of their support for Obama — and now those ads are reaching their undecided neighbors in Missouri, Ohio and Nevada. UPDATED In one week of running Local Voices ads in Joplin, a city of 50,000 in southwest Missouri, a coalition came together within the city: they call themselves The Secret Society of Joplin Democrats. They have pledged that for every negative call or email response to a Local Voices ad, they’ll match with dollars to run the ad again, meeting intimidation with action.
