CULTURE BUZZ – A woman who refused to sell her home to developers for $1 million, and then lived there while they built around her, has died at age 86. How inspiringly stubborn. (via)

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1. Ballard woman held her ground as change closed in around her

CULTURE BUZZ – And you thought it would never happen! Oh, and chickens too!

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TECH BUZZ – BMW’s new concept car is made from fabric and its body morphs to open its lights and doors. If only they really made cars this cool.

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CULTURE BUZZ – The Swiss set the Guinness World Record for largest postage stamp. This is a good example of the fun stuff you get to do when don’t have to worry about getting involved in international military conflicts.

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SCIENCE BUZZ – Members of one of the world’s last uncontacted tribes have been spotted and photographed from the air near the Brazil-Peru border. It’s hard to believe there’re still people on this planet who haven’t been introduced to the glorious ways of Coca-Cola, Nike sneakers, and Popeye’s Biscuits.

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1. More Pictures
2. Those ‘Undiscovered’ Amazon Tribesmen: Bullshit Indeed
3. HOAX ALERT! Tribe Was Actually Discovered in 1910
4. Uncontacted Brazilian Tribe Found Among the Amazon Rainforests. Did they Want to be Found?
5. “Images show indians painted bright red, brandishing bows and arrows”

POLITICS BUZZ – Liz Trotta, a Fox News commentator, confuses Osama and Obama — then says they should both be assassinated. This assassination talk is getting out of hand.

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1. The Name Confusion is Systematic on Fox
2. Some Have Reported the Incident to The Secret Service
3. An Obama Supporter Responds
4. Regret
5. A More Complete Video of the Show

CULTURE BUZZ – In Japan they make sure everyone gets onboard. And I thought NJ Transit was bad. I get pissed off when there’s three people in a three-seater. Let’s hope I don’t get transfered to our Tokyo office.

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CULTURE BUZZ – What’s cuter than animals falling asleep? How about inspiring animals who overcome handicaps to become models of courage and cuteness for us all! Don’t pity the turtle on wheels, the two-legged Chihuahua who walks upright, or the narcoleptic dachshund. Their overabundance of steadfast cuteness gives us all hope and strength in this time of need!!!

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1. OMG! A Turtle on Wheels!
2. Faith, the Two Legged Dog Walks Upright!
3. Rusty the Narcoleptic Dog (So Cute!!!!)
4. Toby’s Doggie Wheelchair!!!!
5. A Ranch for “Special” Disabled Animals (Fast Forward to 2:30 to See Wobbles the Cat!!!!)
6. Two-Legged Chihuahua Named ‘Roo’
7. “Ricky, the special-needs monkey, celebrates his 15th — and possibly last — birthday.”
8. Another Cute Dog with Wheelchair
9. Kenyan Sanctuary for Handicapped Animals

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POLITICS BUZZ – Bloggers are urging women to send their resumes to Senator McCain in response to his comment that women need more “education and training” if they want equal pay. After Senate Republicans blocked the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act last Wednesday, McCain (who failed to even show up for the vote) blames the wage gap on lack of education. Since 58% of college graduates are women, maybe McCain needs more education on the issue?

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1. McCain Says Women Need More “Education and Training”
2. Send McCain Your Resume!
3. Sign the Petition!
4. Women Make 77 Cents for Each Dollar Men Make
5. Mccain May Have Called His Wife a “Cunt” and a “Trollop”
6. This is Why It’s Important to Vote for a Democrat.
7. Overview of the Issue from The New York Times
8. “We need a little activism, right this very minute”
9. “I wonder what Cindy McCain thinks about the fact that her husband doesn’t want to guarantee fair pay for their daughters”

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