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October 30, 2012

Unconfirmed Contaminated Water In Greenpoint, Brooklyn
It should go without saying if your tap water looks like this, it is not safe to drink. Update! Most likely rust, not sewage.

Bill Clinton: Maybe Mitt Romney Shouldn't Be Making Fun Of Global Warming
The former president tied Mitt Romney's positon on global warming to Hurricane Sandy at an event in Minneapolis today.

5 Pieces Of Infrastructure That Are Still Spotty Thanks To Sandy
The storm has passed New York City, but services are still on the fritz in many places. (Updated.)

27 Photos Of Weird Food People Ate During The Hurricane
Not sure if this is typical behavior for these folks, but it shows strong vision and good hustle.

Atlantic City Mayor Says Christie Is "Dead Wrong" About Evacuation Warnings
Atlantic City mayor Lorenzo Langford challenged Gov. Chris Christie and the media to prove that he sent mixed messages to residents about evacuating the city in anticipation of hurricane Sandy.

Will Ferrell's New Mustache
He looks just like his Alex Trebek parody from Saturday Night Live with it!

New Yorkers Take To The Streets, Looking For Outlets And Wi-Fi
With thousands without power, staying connected is getting difficult. Smartphones and tablets are the only news source many people have.

Deceptive Twitter User Linked To Romney Events
"Comfortably Smug" a fundraising contact.

Andrea Mitchell Says Red Cross "Doesn't Need Or Want" Romney's Relief Donations
"What they need is donations of blood and donations of money."

Elmo Explains Hurricane Sandy To Kids
Natural disasters can be scary to children. Luckily Sesame Street has a lot of experience talking about serious issues in ways kids can understand.

The Worst People Of Hurricane Sandy
Homes were destroyed and lives were lost, but these people worried about something else.

The Man Behind @ComfortablySmug, Hurricane Sandy's Worst Twitter Villain
He's a former hedge fund analyst, Republican political consultant, and deliberate spreader of false information.

10 Heroic Photos Of Hurricane Sandy First Responders
Thank you! Last night across the Northeast, first responders were running toward the sounds of chaos, risking their lives to save ours.

Twitter Is A Truth Machine
During Sandy, the Internet spread — then crushed — rumors at breakneck speed.

12 No-Electricity Meals
Stay well-fed when the power goes out with these no-cook recipes.