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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

News The Morning News

Posted by Megan Seling on Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 7:51 AM

Still No Arrests: The Yale ~~student~~ employee police took into custody yesterday, in connection to the murder of a Annie Le, was released after complying with a DNA test request.

It's Not Public Option, but It's a Start: Senator Baucus unveils $856 billion health care plan that would bring coverage to tens of millions of Americans.

And It's Only His Second Day on the Job: With a new Prime Minister, Japan might withdraw support for Afghanistan war.

If You're Sick, Stay Home: Swine flu might be more contagious than originally reported.

I Hate Them More and More Everyday: The couple who kidnapped Jaycee Lee Dugard, may have kidnapped others.

When Can We Go?: Scientists have found the first solid planet outside our solar system.

They Promise Revenge: Somolia's Al Shabab have called for back-up, two days after a US raid killed six of their fighters, including a top Al Qaeda-linked terror suspect.

Two Were Killed, Five Were Injured: And three have been arrested in yesterday's attack on the US embassy in Iraq, which coincided with Biden's visit.

I Should've Paid That Late Fee: Blockbuster will close nearly 1,000 stores by the end of the year.

Tolling Delayed: Drivers won't have to pay tolls on 520 until as late as June 2011.

Because the World Needs More Dummies: Seattle schools are considering lower graduation requirements.

People Named Megan Are Winners: UW student, Megan Webb, has discovered a very rare gemstone.

This meme will cease being funny in 3... 2...

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I think Blockbuster stayed stronger far longer than anyone expected with them even going at it with NetFlix. Everyone thought Pay Per View would take them out or NetFlix but they stayed strong. But RedBox is untouchable since people can rent 3 or 4 movies a month for 3 or 4 dollars a month without having to hire any staff other than someone to fill the boxes around the region. No mailing charges either.

Posted by it was a good run Blockbuster on September 16, 2009 at 8:11 AM

The "Yale student" was not a Yale student.

Posted by stinkbug on September 16, 2009 at 8:23 AM

You can't close the barn door on the Kanyerruption meme, Megan. YOU DO NOT HAVE THAT POWER!

Posted by Baconcat on September 16, 2009 at 8:38 AM

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cause the last thing we want on slog is some inconvenient truths messing with the bullshit...

Posted by b u l l s h i t on September 16, 2009 at 9:15 AM

Don't book your ticket quite yet Megan. According to the article, that "solid" planet has a surface temp of more than 3,600 degrees F - hot enough to boil lead - and orbits its sun at a pretty swift 466,000 mph (compare that to earth's relatively sluggish 62,500 mph and you can see why that might be a problem).

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