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Ladder rip
Who's steamy, dreamy, and good with a well-greased pole? These South Florida firefighters, whose 2009 charity calendar showcases sustainable wood. We just hope they put out ... fires, that is.
Photo: Apollo GT
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Well-suited
Breaststroker Amanda Beard bared her bronzed bod in an anti-fur ad ahead of today's Olympic opening ceremonies. According to her own website, "she's not so much a dream as a fantasy come to life." Gold medal for humility!
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Carried away
Can you believe how awkward and inconvenient it is to answer "paper or plastic?" at every store? Thank god IBM has patented a card that electronically displays your preference so no talking is required. So much easier than bringing your own bag.
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Upload of crap
Want to fight global warming but too lazy to change a lightbulb, bike to work, or hit the farmers market? How about sitting on your ass -- can you manage that? Congratulations, you're green!
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The Socialite Party
She may not know the state of the union or understand that there's no booze involved in the two-party system, but in the McCain-Obama ad wars, Paris Hilton is winning by a (bleached blond) hair.
The Grist List, 08 Aug 2008
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Posted 2:35 PM on 8 Aug 2008
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Sarah K. Burkhalter is Grist’s assistant managing editor.
Sarah van Schagen is Grist’s Seattle editor.
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