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Music Thread For 9/30/10: The Runthrough

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The video for Eminem feat Lil Wayne with "No Love" has dropped. (Lister and Viewer discretion is advised of course.) Domestic abuse with "Love The Way It Hurts" and now with child bullying here. What's the next video, child abuse from parents? Really good video though, but damn at his continued desire to sing though. Big Boi says he has a few more solo albums on the way through . Kind of do hope Bruno Mars does push good numbers his first week . A post that everyone in music should read , with a funny picture: And Jimmy Fallon really needed this last night. It's the first time I have seen anything noteworthy from his show in a while.

Sports Thread #1 For 9/30/10: The Runthrough

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Quick news runthrough here: Getty Images' Joe Robbins A common sense move that needed to happen seems on the verge of being official : There are indications that manager Reds Dusty Baker will sign a contract extension, and that it will happen soon. The Dayton Daily News reported Thursday that Baker and the club were close to a deal that would bring back the 61-year-old skipper. Baker, the Reds' manager since 2008, was offered a new deal in mid-August but has refused to speak publicly about negotiations. The offer was believed to be for at least two seasons. He earned around $10.5 million during his current three-year deal. Alberto Contador really brought a needed level of integrity to the sport of cycling, didn't he? News on the Jets front, as they signed Trevor Pryce away from the Ravens today , while Darelle Revis has been ruled out against the Bills this weekend . David Stern really does represent his last name : Washington Wizards majority owner Ted Leonsi...

If He Losses The Post, He's Lost Everything

New York's version of Tea Bagging crackpots trying to garner public office, in full Soprano character parody . Only, that parody is the real live attack of the New York Post state editor: If Carl Paladino acts this way to one of the main guys at Rupert Murdoch's rag, then just imagine how bad he and his campaign goons would treat someone from the New York Times!

The Atlas For 9/30/10: Tensions Arise in Ecuador As Possible Coup Attempt Could Be Afoot

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As of this edition of the Atlas, news is breaking of Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa getting hit by tear gas by police after protests have arisen over benefits being cut for the army and police in the nation thanks to Congress. It's being reported by "La Patilla" that Correa was not hurt but became intoxicated by the gas as the photo above indicates. Angry soldiers have taken over the capital Quito's airpot as of this time. Update: Reports are not indicating that some sources, including Hugo Chavez , are saying that a coup maybe taking place. And Correa has indicated that this small fraction of protestors are trying to cause it . In the ever growing mess that is AfPak, Pakistan has decided to block off a key NATO non-military supply route. This decision was prompted by the Pakistani government after NATO forces fired on targets in Pakistan after they crossed to border from Afghanistan . Kamal Hyder, Al Jazeera's correspondent in Islamabad, said on Thu...

The 1st Thread/Yesterday's Leftovers For 9/30/10: A Rare Victory For The Little Guy, As The Net Neutrality Saga Continues

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Photo from AP Something that went largely under the radar yesterday was the fall of Henry Waxman's Net Neutrality proposal. It was a bill that was about to mirror Google and Verizon's shady deal , causing alarm to open-Internet advocates throughout. Ironically enough, big business (the telecoms this time) was denied a satisfying early victory in this battle by a Republican of all things. Mr. "Sorry BP" Republican of all things : This legislative initiative was predicated on going forward only if we had full bipartisan support in our Committee. We included the Republican staff in our deliberations and made clear that we were prepared to introduce our compromise legislation if we received the backing of Ranking Member Barton and Ranking Member Stearns. With great regret, I must report that Ranking Member Barton has informed me that support for this legislation will not be forthcoming at this time. This development is a loss for consumers and a gain only for th...

The Fun Thread For 9/29/10: Some People Just Aren't Meant For Tattoos

I know this guy was glad to be done with this lady: The 7 most annoying people you'll encounter at a rock concert . It's actually good. 9 Prehistoric species still roaming around . Fan of the game Dead Rising 2? Well, it's getting great reviews . Prepare to argue, for this Phoenix site thinks Hershey is the best candy ever . Star Wars is going to be in 3D . And a cartoon in this edition of the fun thread..........it's the Memorable but short lived Nicktoon "The Angry Beavers." Your Fun, Fun, Fun, Fun, Fun, Fun, Fun Thread.

TWD Condolences For 9/29/10: To A Class Comedian

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AP's Steinberg As the news has surfaced on Greg Girado's passing today , here is one of the many standups from this known roast master The Whole Delivery sends its condolences to his family, friends, and his many fans.