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Fungible loyalties not a good sign for presidential bid. Also, California continues to burn, and Kurdish-Turkish-sparked apocalypse continues apace. (The Ag)

Did you get lucky on Google Analyst Day? (Search Engine Land)

$240 million exits the Seattle area, leaving a vacuum that can only be filled by a tunnel to rich folks’ houses. Also, news from the world of mooses is always welcome, especially for those of us who miss Northern Exposure. (HorsesAss)

Remember the days before blogs, when we had no one to “recommend getting out your galoshes, D.C.”? Thank God those have passed. (DCist)

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God continues to exact revenge on Southern California for continually casting Morgan Freeman to play him. Also, Darfur tragedy attributed to camel dispute, and Kelsey Grammar forced to mumble his serenity prayer in unfamiliar surroundings. (The Ag)

People who used to get music for free (no, not rock critics) angry that they may be going to jail. (Idolator)

Trust in the wisdom of crowds remains absolute, especially as pertains to elections two months away. Also, it’s raining! Which is ironic, because in California, it isn’t. (DCist)

Future plotline all but guaranteed. (Morning Brew)

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What space in my brain is being taken up by the knowledge that oil going over $90 a barrel is bad? Also, French president divorces wife, tiptoes between bedrooms in comically large hallway, and Sam Brownback has less chance of being president than security screeners at airports do of finding bombs in shoes. (The Ag)

It’s raining. Everyone has staph infections. And the lede of the day is…”If there was any doubt left that Greater Southeast Community Hospital is currently the last place you would want to seek medical care if you had a choice, it’s time to erase it from your minds.” Whew! (DCist)

How does one get on the “Johnson Commission” anyway? (Morning Brew)

Britain’s hopes for Euro 2008 depend on the Scots, whose own hopes are to sing “We’re representing Britain and we’re going to do or die, England cannae do it ’cause they didnae qualify” once again. Hope is elusive. (The Daily Fix)

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Congress totally pisses off System of a Down. Also, wealthy gadabout spurns presidential bid, and heterosexual singer pursues Broadway career. (The Ag)

Passion for metered taxis threatens to outstrip oddly emo voting rights coverage. Also, some old guy goes into the hospital, and mayor pledges not to freeze children to death. (DCist)

Is Matt Lauer a simpering sycophant, or merely an accurate reflection of mainstream America? Experts disagree. (Romenesko)

MMA still awaits its Bert Sugar. (œ Crux)

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Verizon—It’s the network (of snitches). Also, insurers decide anyone south of Massachusetts is toast come the next big one, and hope for peace in Middle East. PSYCHE! (The Ag)

Go ahead, Beltway insiders, laugh it up about Fred Thompson. You won’t be sniggering when you totally have to vacate Pottery Barn because First Lady Jeri wants some bay leaf wreaths for the East Wing. Also, George W. Bush has no friends. (Wonkette)

Why isn’t anybody reporting that the Rockies have been replaced by robots? (ESPN)

There are still people who will have sex with journalists. (FishbowlDC)

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We win in Iraq, just in time for Turkey to invade it and bring all life on Earth to a halt. Plus, hard to choose sides in Iran-plans-to-kill-Putin kerfuffle, and “Black Dog” to soon blast from hip-mounted cell phone on a Radio Shack salesman near you. (The Ag)

The environment is hot, even if the weather isn’t. Also, something about the schools, and hey, when did an apostrophe become part of St. Elizabeths’ name? (DCist)

Giuliani to New York: Drop dead! Also, gambling comes to Queens, and nooses join burning crosses as illegal, if implausible, ways to express racism in New York City. (Morning Buzz)

Tea with honey and leather tunics. That would be weekend enough for most, but add cabbage curry and it’s no wonder the cats are being jealous little so-and-sos! (Stuff I Think)

Bush administration thinks Jimmy Carter spanking Bush administration about torture is “sad.” Waterboarding, not so much. Also, Turkish bid at sparking apocalypse gathers steam, and Bobby Brown still humpin’ around. (The Ag)

District agrees to stop billing mentally ill for self-mutilation, pay them instead. Also, it’s not hot! I can’t wait to read the comments about that! (DCist)

Touchy Japanese-Americans who were interned during World War II get all self-righteous about plans to develop a feedlot next to memorial. Also, droughts hit areas other than Washington. Who knew? (Idaho Business Review)

Plan to promote the biggest of the three American cities foreigners have heard of (the others are Los Angeles and Orlando) draws comment. Plus, curious content in Curious George doll, and Chrysler’s death march will be fully staffed. (Brandweek)

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Local blogger delights in the misfortune of others, except when they’re in the country illegally. Also, while we’re talking about justice issues, how is it fair that an overturned Chick-fil-A truck can tie up traffic in the region, but I have to drive out to Landmark if I want God’s fast food? (DCist)

Mitt slips Rudy the “Baloney.” Also, don’t worry about Pakistan melting down, because Turkey’s about to invade Iraq, which is slightly more likely to set off the chain of events leading to the end of the world. (Get yourself right with Chick-fil-A NOW.) Also, Scotland to Trump: On yer bike, ya tube. (The Ag)

Bloggers fall all over themselves trying to not review the new Radiohead album. (Idolator)

Anything to do with Dan Rather is poison. Also, Bob Guccione Jr. (full disclosure: my old boss, though he thought my name was “Charlie”) out at Discover Media. Plus, young people like YouTube. (Media News)

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Gordon Ramsay gets starred, and Democrats and the British are quitters, but none of that matters because unpleasantness in Pakistan signals end of world. (The Ag)

What the hell is a “basque” anyway? (Polyamorously Perverse)

Boy are a bunch of Republicans gonna be red-faced when Sam Waterston is named AG. Also, Rudy Giuliani spends money like a sailor on that episode of Sex in the City where Samantha did it with two Navy guys. Not that I’ve ever seen the show. (Wonkette)

You know, I’m finding it hard to get excited about an Indians–Red Sox series, even if there’ll finally be playoffs on regular TV. (Game On)

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Movie and pizza night is a lot less eventful at my house, but maybe that’s because we stick to family fare. Still, if we hadn’t turned off Barnyard after a few minutes, who knows? Also, Switzerland overrun by fascists, and if you play poker against Pamela Anderson, you might take the whole pot home. (The Ag)

You can also get killed by marathons and attending a catered event in the West End. Also, Columbus Day is controversial. (DCist)

And on the eighth day, God bestowed the Redskins upon Joe Gibbs. Also, Brandon Lloyd spotted in vicinity of FedExField. (D.C. Sports Bog)

Republicans boldly take stance against children, but at least they’re not flip-floppin’, wafflin’, tofu-eatin’ sissies, say those who vote for flip-floppin’, wafflin’, tofu-eatin’ sissies. (Wonkette)

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There’s nothing presidential about the Presidential Inn. It’s shady, it’s unsafe, and it’ll leave you feeling disgusted. Wait, maybe it’s a little presidential. Plus, SmartTrip gets smarter. (DCist)

It just might be possible to be fired for overenthusiasm. And Beyoncé is in denial: thinks she’s a positive influence on the youth. (Rock and Roll Daily)

For those also annoyed by continued frizzy hair from never-ending humidity, things are looking grim. U.N. declares climate change “mega-disaster.” Recommendation to Sen. Larry Craig: Take U.S. flag pin off for mug shots. (The Ag)

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Bush nixes more money for a kids’ health insurance program while the police union weighs in on the age-old question: Keys or feet? (DCist)

Bill’s valuable to Hillary’s campaign. Oh, and white males are a key demo. (Wonkette)

A Berkeley education is now a hell of a lot cheaper. And there’s good news for fans of Imus and/or that post-apocalyptic CBS show starring Skeet Ulrich. (mediabistro.com)

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Hearts are breaking: Both Sen. Warner and Etan Thomas are having cardiac trouble. At least Thomas should be able to get a poem out of it. (DCist )

Ian MacKaye lives on; grammar dies a slow death. This age-old question finally answered: If I were an awards ceremony, what would I wear? (Idolator)

Place not likely to be killed: Texas. Place likely to be killed: Iraq. (Wonkette)

Blackwater CEO makes sweeping statements. Plus, South Korean president puts Kim Jong-il’s style to shame. (The Ag)

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Sometimes shiny objects are more important than, say, a four-alarm fire. Former schools auditor caught with allegedly stealing half a million dollars; probably was bad auditor as well. (DCist)

Blackwater really needs a better screening process for hiring employees. Putin tries hard to be the last person at the party. (Today’s Papers)

Barack Obama wins (the third-quarter fundraising race)! And John McCain prefers Christians. (The Ag)

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Enjoy the weather. From inside. In its usual example-setting fashion, D.C. makes more carbon dioxide per capita than any other city in the U.S. Plus, Lisa Marin gives herself a big bonus; called ballsy. (DCist)

Candidate update: Gingrich is not one, Richardson is rolling in the dough, conservative Christians don’t approve of Giuliani, and Hillary cackles. Also, Letterman makes Paris look bad. And so does her new haircut. (The Ag)

Unsurprising: More than 1 million people entered the lottery to buy tickets to the Led Zeppelin reunion show. Surprising: Tickets sold out almost immediately to the Spice Girls reunion show. And parrotheads and carrotheads go head to head. (Rock and Roll Daily)