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Trish Keenan of Broadcast Dies
Trish Keenan, singer for the British electronic pop duo Broadcast, has died pneumonia after contracting H1N1 while on tour.
Blood Libel
"Blood Libel" refers to the idea that a person or group of persons have been falsely accused of being involved in human sacrifice, ritual murder, and/or cannibalism. It is traditionally an anti-Semitic slur related to the myth that Jews used Christian children's blood in rituals. Oh, and Sarah Palin is pretty certain that everyone has been Blood Libeling her lately. Sorry 'bout the blood libel, SP! We'll all refudiate it as soon as we can figure out WTF you are talking about.
Cigar Guy Revealed: Rupesh Shingadia
Rupesh Shingadia: just a regular dude cosplaying as spanish golfer Miguel Angel Jimenez. No big deal. "I wanted to do something to show my support for the European team and I thought of Miguel. These days sportsmen have become devoid of character. But Miguel does his own thing and I love the way he walks around the course with a cigar clamped between his teeth." And ladies: please stop with the wedding proposals on Facebook, Rupesh wants you to love him for Rupesh, not for Cigar Guy.
Here You Have Email Virus
PSA: Don't open these emails.
Rush Limbaugh's Wedding Photos
Rush Limbaugh got married! Then he posted all his wedding photos to Facebook, so that you tell him how presidential he looks. Schmoozing with Elton John is particularly presidential.
Zedonk
A rare Zedonk, mix of a Donkey and a Zebra, was born at the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve in Dahlonega.
Refudiate
Refudiate, re·fu·di·ate, verb: "To rebut or deny." Example: "I'm Sarah Palin, and I might actually be the biggest moron on the planet, because I honestly think that 'Refudiate' is a word."
Venus Williams Naughty French Open Outfit (Photos)
Venus Williams finally had a victory at the French Open. It’s been a sort of millstone around her neck and she did it in “high” fashion.
Brittany Murphy's Husband Simon Monjack Found Dead
Simon Monjack, husband of the late Brittany Murphy, was found dead in his Los Angeles home last night.
Phillies Fan Gets Tasered
A Phillies fan that caused a disruption on the field gets an electrified response. I don't think he even had time to yell out "Don't tase me, bro!". I also don't think he would have expected to be tasered for being goofy either.
Granite State of Mind
New Hampshire has more going on than you think. Take that, Jay-Z.
Admiral Ackbar For Ole Miss Mascot
"Admiral Ackbar" is a trending topic on Google search right now, which means that it's going to be a good day.
Austin Pilot Joe Stack
The pilot who crashed into an Austin, Texas building this morning reportedly set his home on fire before hitting the IRS complex.
Chris Matthews 'Forgot Obama Was Black'
Chris Matthews' immediate reaction to Obama's State of the Union address was to declare that he "forgot he was black for an hour," instantly diminishing a phenomenal speech. Gotcha Media
Tim Tebow's Pro-Life Super Bowl Ad
Focus on the Family has paid CBS $2.5 million for a 30-second pro-life Super Bowl commercial which will feature Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow.
LA River Dog Rescue
The Los Angeles Fire Department's air-rescue unit rescued a dog from the raging waters of the Los Angeles river after days of torrential downpours that have caused the evacuations of several local communities.
Laura Zych And Ben Bostic
Laura Zych and Ben Bostic are in l-o-v-e, if this article in New York Magazine is anything to go by.
Elementary Teacher Jane Moyle's X-Rated Video Controversy
Primary School Teacher Jane Moyle quit her job once authorities discovered she and teacher-husband Colin had a video on an X-rated website. Maybe they considered it sex education for their students?
Mine That Bird
In case you missed it: Mine That Bird, a horse favored only 50-1, became the second-biggest underdog to win the Kentucky Derby. Purchased for only $9,500 and ridden by jockey Calvin Borel, the horse pulled away from the pack toward the end of the run and won by almost seven lengths.
Nick Adenhart Killed
Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a hit and run auto accident last night in Fullerton, CA. after making his 2009 debut last night against the Oakland Athletics. He pitched six shut-out innings before being relieved by the bullpen. A truly sad story!
The New American Tea Party
CNBC's Rick Santelli called for a "Chicago Tea Party" to protest Obama's housing rescue plan and government spending in general.
Great Depression Cooking
We may not be in a Great Depression, but who says recession cuisine has to be just boxed mac & cheese? 93-year old Clara Cannucciari (who knows a thing or two about the Great Depression) recounts her childhood while she prepares meals from the era.
Jett Travolta
John Travolta and Kelly Preston's autistic 16-year-old son dies from an apparent seizure while the family vacationed in the Bahamas.
John Costelloe Commits Suicide
John Costelloe, who played gay fireman/lover-short order cook Johnny Cakes in The Sopranos, has taken his life according to the NY Post. Costello, a former NYPD fireman, shot himself the head in his basement bedroom last week, leaving his many friends questioning, Why?
Madoff Suicide
Thierry Magon de la Villehuchet was found in his office this morning with multiple stab wounds, with pills and a box cutter nearby.
Scopolamine
This common street drug in Colombia is also an astronaut anti-puke remedy.
Lauren Caitlin Upton
Miss Teen South Carolina answers a beauty pageant question about American ignorance by showing off some of her own.
