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![In case you didn’t hear the news, Sarah Palin is stepping down as Governor of Alaska before the end of her term. Some are speculating that this is all to gear up for a presidential run. For those that believe that, let me ask you a question: When has a presidential candidate ever stepped down [...]](/uploads/13960/sarahpalin-200x200.jpg "In case you didn’t hear the news, Sarah Palin is stepping down as Governor of Alaska before the end of her term. Some are speculating that this is all to gear up for a presidential run. For those that believe that, let me ask you a question: When has a presidential candidate ever stepped down [...]")
Posted by: Suneel Gupta on 3 July 2009
In case you didn’t hear the news, Sarah Palin is stepping down as Governor of Alaska before the end of her term. Some are speculating that this is all to gear up for a presidential run. For those that believe that, let me ask you a question: When has a presidential candidate ever stepped down [...]
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Chaw, monster boar to roam Korean cinema this summer
Posted by: YeinJee on 3 July 2009
Korean film makers are serious with their monster movies. The Host in 2006 and D-War in 2007 were Korea’s largest-budgeted film at the time of making.
“Chaw” doesn’t share the same pre-release buzz...
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Lo’s List: Gutsy Little Buggers
Posted by: Lo Martin on 2 July 2009
Anatomically clueless? Get a first-class education at I Heart Guts. Browse the guts & glands archives to better understand your very own, hard-working bits and pieces:
“The bladder stores your pee until you’re ready to go! Most bladders hold approximately 300-400 milliliters of liquid, about the size of a can and a half of soda. Drink up!"
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Lo’s List: ♥’s Murakami Party Pt.2
Posted by: Lo Martin on 2 July 2009
It seems pointless to paraphrase the splendid musings that Murakami wanders through, video clip after clip, in the online exhibition of the © Murakami retrospective that has been making its way across the globe.
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Canadian hip hop artist and activist Ian Kamau
Posted by: Ben Herson on 1 July 2009
I listen to a lot of mixtapes (and there are more and more coming out these days!). I also actively listening to a lot of mixtapes. I have heard a lot of solid (and horrible) mixtapes this year, coming from all over the place.
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Les Lions d’Afrique: Spring 2009 USA Nomadic Wax Tour
Posted by: Ben Herson on 1 July 2009
Let me describe the scene:
One red SUV (rented), 7 Zimbabwean musicians, one South African violinist/tour manager/driver, a bass guitar, a guitar, a drum set, a marimba (xylephone) set, a djembe, amps, baggage (personal items, clothes, etc), and merchandise.
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Manny, Batista and the Pussycat Doll: The Movie
Posted by: Angry Asian Man on 1 July 2009
Manny Pacquiao! Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls! Starring in a movie together! At first I thought this might be a joke, but I’ve been looking around, and it’s apparently true. Manny has conquered the ring, and now he’s taking on the silver screen.
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the need for speed
Posted by: suneel gupta on 30 June 2009
Firefox 3.5 is friggin fast: Most of us spend more time online than we do on the road. And whether we’re behind the wheel or behind the keyboard, we want to move fast. This is why I’m incredibly proud of my peeps at Mozilla today for releasing Firefox 3.5 – the fastest way for you to get around online.
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Cape Verde: Small Island Doing BIG Things
Posted by: Ben Herson on 30 June 2009
Dust off that old Atlas, turn up your speakers and get out your seat. There is a new nation on the international hip-hop scene—Cape Verde. Don’t let its size fool you; artists from this small country are doing BIG things!
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Map the Soul Tour
Did you catch the Map the Soul Tour at one of its stops in the US or elsewhere in the world? If you didn't, don't worry! When the Tour stopped in New York City, we got them to do a private performance just for us and a few dozen lucky fans -- and now, thanks to the magic of online video, you too can check out the MTV Iggy performances from Epik High, Far East Movement, MYK, Kero One and DumbFounDead. We also got behind-the-scenes photos and got some face-to-face camera time with Epik High and the others!
Iggy Special > The Art of Breaking
Kids all over the globe are still doing it -- battling with their sickest moves and fresh freezes, trying to show who's got the nicest skills. B-boying is still as popular as ever, with professional crews representing all nations of the world. Take an in-depth look at the global phenomenon: The Art of Breaking.
Music Video Bag
Aren't you tired of the same four songs on the radio? Has myspace made you blind? Wanna see what people around the world are loving and listening to? Hip hop, electronica, guitar rock, and sugarpop...do the math. Music+Everywhere = Iggy.
Change:Kashmir
A verdant valley nestled within the towering Himalayan mountain ranges, Kashmir's great natural beauty stunned visitors who once called it "paradise on earth." For over 60 years, however, a violent struggle has raged between Pakistan and India for ownership of the territory. Meanwhile, Kashmiris are disappearing, dying, and crying out for a voice. This is our world. Let's change it.
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