First Slice February 05 2009
When keeping it real goes wrong — the latest headlines.
>> Bill Clinton calls Sarah Palin to chat. Maybe to discuss what a fan he is of her work in the infamous Nalin' Palin?
>> WTF: Bill Gates freaks out a group of rich people by releasing a swarm of mosquitoes at a presentation on malaria.
>> The AP goes up against Shepard Fairey, the street artist responsible for the iconic Warhol-esque Obama campaign posters, alleging copyright infringement.
>> Somehow everyone continues to be SHOCKED! AMAZED! STUNNED! by each new round of layoffs. It may be time to start getting realistic, guys.
>> GOOD NEWS!: Not sure what this has to do with anything, but traffic fatalities are down in 42 states. And while most other retailers are fighting for their lives, Wal-Mart has a reason for their big yellow smiley face. Plus, a potential homebuyers' tax credit is added to the stimulus plan. Sounds like change we can believe in.
>> OMFG: Scientists discover a boa the size of a city bus that ate crocodiles for snacks. Don't worry, it's dead.
>> All is not well at the Vatican.
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