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Baruch Atta Boy!
[A man marches, along with 2,000 other Israelis, in the Jerusalem gay pride parade today; image via AP]
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Comment by iplaudius: I remember the first time when the gay pride march was organized to take place in Jerusalem, in 2000. Representatives... 6 Responses | Other threads
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The Long Way Up
[A demonstrator climbs the Freedom Tower in Tehran, Iran today, as protesters continued to demonstrate against contested election results. Image via AP]
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Comment by Airvault: You mean they already have a Freedom Tower? Well we're going to have to bomb that. 2 Responses | Other threads
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journalismism
The A-Pee
Journo-nerd Bible the AP Stylebook—which last year unconscionably got rid of "riffraff" and "malarkey"—has been updated again. Things the AP just learned about in 2008: baba ghanoush, Twitter, and water sports. More »
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Comment by MisterHippity: Once, back in the 90s, when I was working as a copy editor, I called AP to try to get... 11 Responses | Other threads
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the road
Susan Boyle's Fame Arc in Five Easy Steps
The Susan Boyle fame narrative continues as expected. Reports came in last night that Scottish songbird, currently vying for the Britain's Got Talent crown, is crumbling under the pressure, causing her to lash out at fans. Like any good singer, she's following all the notes of insta-fame to a T. More »
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Comment by Fry_Bread_Power: She will release one album, appear drugged on MTV, fire all her assistants, walk barefoot out of a gas station... 5 Responses | Other threads
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seamen
O, Sailor!
Fleet Week is in full swing here in New York City, in honor of Memorial Day and all. I'm blowing off seventh and eighth and going to see the new Christian Slater, but I figured I'd leave with a sexy (um, sorta) sailor photo gallery. Happy Patriotism, everyone! More »
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Comment by Patrick Obama Patrick: Hmm these photos are a lot tamer than the ones being snapped last night at a certain gay bar in... 5 Responses | Other threads
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The Surly Bonds
[An image of a thin band of Earth's atmosphere taken from the Space Shuttle Atlantis yesterday; image via AP] -
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"I... I Don't Know Where His Hand Is Either."
[Woody Allen arriving at a Manhattan courthouse today, on his way to settling that American Apparel foofaraw. Image via AP] -
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Welcome to the Working World
[A very recent Temple grad heads straight for the career center today; image via AP]
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Comment by son of spam: Are lesbians wearing pointy shoes now? It's so hard to keep up. 13 Responses | Other threads
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No One's Buying
[English folks walk by an advertisement in London, as the British economy tanks and no one goes shopping anymore; image via AP]
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Comment by SaraRueful: Wow. I thought that Photoshop of Horrors of Kim Kardashian a little while back was the blow-jobbiest mouth I'd ever... 16 Responses | Other threads
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moments
What It Looks Like to Win a Pulitzer
The Pulitzer Prizes were announced today, and the AP was on hand at various newsrooms to capture the celebration. Even though winning one doesn't matter, we've put together a small gallery of the best photos. More »
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Comment by ronniedobbs: I call reverse-racism! That Douglas dude from the WSJ only won because he's a Blackmon! 4 Responses | Other threads
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photography
AP Funneez: Shepard Fairey Edition
The AP is currently suing (and being sued by) Shepard Fairey over his famous 'Obama' image, stolen from the AP. Here's the front page of the AP photo site on Friday. Ha. SUBTLETY. -
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Oh, There's Waldo
[Students, faculty, and staff from Rutgers University gather in New Brunswick, NJ to break the Guinness world record for most Waldos in a room at once. 1,052 people showed up. Image via AP]
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Comment by saythatscool: God I could go for a Fat Cat and a Mint Snapple from the grease trucks right now. 5 Responses | Other threads
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The Bucolic Upper West Side
[An 1848 daguerreotype shows the Upper West Side of Manhattan, along Broadway. It's believed to be one of the oldest known photographs of New York City. Sotheby's is auctioning, for an expected $50,000-70,000.] More »
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Comment by TedSez: Back in my day, we called it "the old Seinfeld place." 5 Responses | Other threads
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gallery
Paris Fashion Week: Stocked Up On Crazy
It's Fashion Week in gay Paris! Making it, you know, even more gay. The event always showcases the wildest of modern garments, so we've put together a gallery of some of our favorites. Bon Appetit! More »
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Comment by momo: Yes, let's all giggle in our ill-fitting Banana Republic and trash anyone showing an inkling of effort. 5 Responses | Other threads
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Make Out!
[Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and First Lady Michelle Obama at the International Women of Courage Award Ceremony in Washington today; image via AP] -
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AP to Shepard Fairey: No You May Not
OBEY artist Shepard Fairey preemptively sued the AP for the right to use their Obama photo, free; today the AP sued him back. Shep seemed more righteous before we knew he sues other artists. But!: More »
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Comment by VoxPopuli: Yeah, this guy seems like a douche. He's using the AP photo and actually sues the big media company first?... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Mr. Pitt Goes to Washington
[Brad Pitt with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, with whom he was discussing New Orleans' rebuilding efforts; image via AP] -
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Hollywood's Cracking Ego Economy
So Jennifer Aniston spent £40,000 on a haircut. More accurately, Fox paid for it. These celebrity extravagances makes the Hollywood ecosystem run, but with the economy crumbling, they are beginning to ask why. More » -
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The Day We Decided to Work From Home
There was a big snow storm in the Northeast today! But more importantly, there was a big snowstorm in New York today! Take a look at a gallery of the wonderland after the jump. More »
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Comment by TedSez: It drizzled in L.A. today, but I bravely decided to drive to work anyway. I may even go outside this... 10 Responses | Other threads
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trends
The Rise of Slumdog Poverty Porn
Holy hell are the Mumbai slums a miserable place. That's the important lesson we learned when we watched thedocumentaryfairy tale Slumdog Millionaire. And now we'd like to fetishize the film's young stars. More » -
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A Snow Falls in Brooklyn
[A Brooklyn street is buried in snow as a big storm sweeps through the Northeast this morning; image via AP]
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Comment by BookishLookish: My little one's first snow day. He was stoked! 5 Responses | Other threads
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Obama Descending
[An embattled, but still beloved!, President Obama deplanes Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base today. My opinion? Get over it, America! Image via AP]
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Comment by sample032: GM execs fly learjets and it's the end of the world, but the president of a bankrupt country does and... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Thanks For Letting Us Use You, Slumdog Kids, Here Are Some Houses
Oscar-winner Slumdog Millionaire depicts children dwelling in the utmost of impoverished hellscapes. The film used actual slum kids, but don't worry they weren't exploited! Cuz they're totally getting houses now! They'll be just fine.
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Fat Monday
[Flambeau carriers line the streets of Uptown New Orleans last night, in preparation for the Krewe of Orpheus parade, which is a part of the city's Mardi Gras celebrations; image via AP]
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Comment by Mount_Prion: I hope I'm not the only nerd who sees this and thinks of NBA Jam. 5 Responses | Other threads
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The Oscar Parties You'll Never Be Invited To
While you sat on the couch bleary-eyed and stunned that you lost your Oscar pool, the rich and famous schmoozed and drank til dawn. To share the experience, we have a gallery for you. More »
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Red Carpet Oscar Fashions
Evening! The celebrities are stumbling down the red carpet into the Kodak Theater for the Academy Awards right now. Keep checking here for updates on all the fashionz. Also, someone please smack Ben Lyons. More »
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The Project Runway Finale Collections You May Never See Again
The Project Runway collections tromped down the Fashion Week runways this morning, indicating that production is still chugging along, despite the legal troubles surrounding it. But what does that mean for the show's future? More »
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Comment by AnitaLectrolysis: Those models are ENORMOUS! Way too heavy for couture. 6 Responses | Other threads
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journalismism
AP Lawsuit Laughably Says Media Shouldn't Steal
Something called "All Headline News" was ripping off AP news stories with nary a change or credit. So the AP sued them! Yesterday a judge let the AP's copyright suit go forward. One problem: More »
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Comment by Aaron Altman: AP SUES "NEWS THIEVES" (Reuters) A judge will let a lawsuit by the Associated Press against a news provider go... 9 Responses | Other threads
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New York Fashion Week Day 6: The Little People
Fashion Week isn't just low-tier celebrities and odd-ball fashion designers. It's also backstage people and ugly old people and stuff. Let's take a moment to honor them, in a photo gallery after the jump. More »
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New York Fashion Week Day 5: Wintour Sits Alone
Here are some images from today's New York Fashion Week events. We have eye makeup and Anna Wintour and the always-demure Paris Hilton. Enjoy the small gallery after the jump. More »
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Spring Fashion Week, with Michelle Obama's New Wardrobe
Fashion Week is going strong at Bryant Park. Do you wish you were there? No, me neither. But here are some pictures, in case you're curious. Lots of skinny blonde girls, plus Michelle Obama's designer! More »
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Comment by MissCast: Jason Wu could only afford one necklace and all the models had to share? Wow, times really are tough. 2 Responses | Other threads
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Image Handler
[A White House military staffer carries a portrait of President Obama at Andrews Air Force base; image via AP]
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Comment by saintjim: Know what? I've never been at ease with the idea of hanging the portrait of the Dear Leader in government... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Villars' Sense of Snow
[Fireworks are launched from bulldozers in the opening night of the Villar Night Show, a tourist attraction at a ski resort in Switzerland. Image via AP Photo/Keystone/Laurent Gillieron)]
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blue states lose
Adolf Hitler Taken Away from His Parents
That crazy New Jersey couple, who got mad when a ShopRite supermarket wouldn't personalize a birthday cake for their son, Adolf Hitler, had their kids taken away from them. More »
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Comment by Sarcastro: If dad (can't tell which one that is from the photo) was so hip on Hitler, why didn't he change... 13 Responses | Other threads
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Floating Down the Runway
[A Maria Bonita Extra dress is modeled at a fashion show in Rio de Janeiro yesterday. Where are the model's legs? Image via AP]
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Comment by BadUncle: Come on Richard. There's always room for beauty in the world of magic. 11 Responses | Other threads
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obama
How Obama (and the Paparazzi) Spent His Christmas Vacation
Obama attended a private memorial service for the grandmother who helped raise him, Madelyn Dunham, in Hawaii. He and family members scattered her ashes in the Pacific. They weren't alone: the trusty paparazzi came along, too!
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By SheilaComment by contradicto: No word on how Obama broke the law spreading the ashes? 6 Responses | Other threads
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corrections
AP Scandal: Top 10 Quotes List Quoted Krugman Quoting Others
The Associated Press's list of the Top 10 Quotes of 2008 featured two from Nobel-winning economist Paul Krugman. But Krugman, it turns out, was not actually quotable enough to merit credit for either. More »
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By PareeneComment by econdave: Slow news day Alex? I'm an economist, and even I found this post incredibly boring. 2 Responses | Other threads
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the cinema
Tom Cruise in Valkyrie: 'Distractingly Bad'
That's the headline on Associated Press' review of the Scientology bigwig's new "let's kill Hitler!" film. Everyone (well, lotsa people) want to slam this film, and the AP's early dig is hard to top. More » -
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AP Byline Strike Plunges America into Crisis
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AP: 10% Staff Cut In 2009?
We're hearing from a good source that Tom Curley, the head of the Associated Press, just held a town hall meeting to tell employees that the AP "will lose 10% of its staff next year." At a current headcount of over 4,000 employees, that would translate to at least 400 jobs lost, which could theoretically come through either layoffs or voluntary buyouts. Several cash-strapped newspapers—including the entire Tribune Co.—have recently announced plans to drop their AP subscriptions. Still, this would be a massive cut for what has always been one of the steadiest possible realms of journalism. AP employees with more details on this, email us. UPDATE: The AP has sent us a statement, which doesn't contain any numbers but acknowledges that cuts may be coming—though mostly through attrition, they hope: More »
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