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[2 Jul 2009 | Comments | ]
The New Pirate Bay : paid pirates = legit consumers

As The Pirate Bay is being acquired by a new owner, it has to find a way to retain its current users – most of which are abandoning ship already. And they say they have a plan that’s both attractive to the “veteran pirates” and the media copyright holders.

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[2 Jul 2009 | Comments | ]
India : Gay sex is not a crime

A Delhi court has ratified that homosexual sex between two adults is not a criminal offense, as long as the act comes with consent from both parties.

World News »

[2 Jul 2009 | Comments | ]
Pakistan suicide bike kills 5, injures 25

A bus carrying government officials exploded in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, when a rigged bicycle rammed it and detonated. The attack killed approximately five people and injured at least 25 more.

Sports »

[2 Jul 2009 | Comments | ]
Wimbledon 2009: Dinara Safina vs. Venus Williams

Defending champion Venus Williams has easily reached her eighth Wimbledon final by routing World No.1 Dinara Safina 6-1, 6-0. Williams took just 51 minutes to beat her Russian opponent in the most one-sided women’s semi-final in 40 years.

Entertainment »

[2 Jul 2009 | Comments | ]
Hilary Duff joins the cast of Gossip Girl

Hilary Duff will join the cast of Gossip Girl for a multi-episode story arc this fall.

Sports »

[2 Jul 2009 | Comments | ]
Wimbledon 2009: Elena Dementieva vs. Serena Williams

World No. 2 Serena Williams recovered from match point down to beat Russian number-four seed Elena Dementieva 6-7, 7-5, 8-6 in a nail-biting semi-final at Wimbledon.

Fun »

[1 Jul 2009 | Comments | ]
Pedobear gets his butt shaved

This is one of the silliest public service announcements I’ve seen in a long time. According to Japan Probe, “this commercial is apparently an advertisement showing how Nisshinbo cares about global warming and the environment.”

Entertainment »

[1 Jul 2009 | Comments | ]
Karl Malden dead at 97

Academy Award-winning actor Karl Malden, best known for his performances in the film classics A Streetcar Named Desire and On The Waterfront, has died aged 97.

Sports »

[1 Jul 2009 | Comments | ]
Wimbledon 2009: Roger Federer vs. Ivo Karlovic

Five-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer reached his 21st consecutive Grand Slam semi-final after beating Ivo Karlovic of Croatia in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5, 7-6 (7-3).

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