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doin' the time - 6.10.08 Voxant Today

The hands of justice have reached into the world of YouTube idiots. Justice's solution to all those stupid YouTube videos? More stupid YouTube videos.

what's on
- wait, they went after fast food?! Hang 'em. Hang 'em high. (CBS)
- warning, terrible White Castle joke coming (Young Hollywood)
- the moments you didn't see when you weren't watching hockey (NHL)
- anger management issues screw pooch (CBS4-TV Miami)

the blogs
bark+bite: that strange new Mike Myers movie
STYAB: niching it up

don't try this at home - 6.9.08 Voxant Today

These people are professionals, people - they know what they're doing. Today, four stories of the pros showing us all what makes them so amazing.

don't try
- wearing this outfit on your next road trip (Bikini Driving School)
- turning left (IndyCar)
- treating your dog with dignity (YoungHollywood)
- talking about underwear in Congress (Veracifier)

the blogs
bark+bite: Spending other people's money
STYAB: The scariest places to go online

editor's picks
- Barely Political

- Evan McMorris-Santoro, Senior Editor

let's get stupid - 6.6.08 Voxant Today

Today's budget starts with sophomoric jokes about 'stimulus packages' and ends with Mark Wahlberg laughing at the idea of a New Kids On The Block reunion.

It might be our best work ever.

what's on
- finding the sexual undertones in tax policy (Barely Political)
- Boston people are the worst people in the world (WBZ-TV Boston)
- spending your life getting hit in the head does not make you a financial wizard. Who knew? (AP)
- the former Marky Mark had better watch what era of music he's laughing at (Pacific Coast News)

the blogs
bark+bite: FORÇA PORTUGAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
See the new STYAB, now open for business!

champs - 6.5.08 Voxant Today

Most of the time, there can be only one winner. Today, three stories of the champions among us.

what's on
- Detroit has something to be proud of other than a horny mayor (NHL)
- Mossberg has kittens over Firefox 3 (Wall St Journal)
- Russian cosmonaut saves the the space program (BBC)

the blogs
bark+bite: Britney Spears to dress like a hooker...and that's a good thing.
STYAB: Be impressive

editor's picks
- R. Kelly Trial

back to school - 6.3.08 Voxant Today

This isn't the season to head into the classroom, but something tells me this California educational institution won't have any problem getting students this summer. Sign up now for Oaksterdam University, the first college devoted to the study of pot. I'm guessing it's not hard to get other students to do your homework for you when you're enrolled in this place.

what's on
- the meal plan consists entirely of Doritos (AFP)
- a million dollars and still not a single cup-holder (Reuters)
- hmm...maybe I'll skip British bananas for a while (BBC)
- surprisingly, a proposal to redraw the border of Tennessee has resulted in hilarious footage (AP)

the blogs
bark+bite: oh thank god! The Pussycat Dolls are back together!
STYAB: Go Fug Yourself

editor's picks
- Euro 2008

- Evan McMorris-Santoro, Senior Editor 

the end is near - 6.2.08 Voxant Today

Robots. How many times do we have to be warned about their intent before we finally catch on? Why must we sow the seeds of our own destruction?!

Oh - to hawk a slightly new type of AA battery. Guess that makes sense.

what's on
- first it masters the Grand Canyon. Then it starts enslaving us all. (Reuters)
- you know the battle's over when Barack is dragging the press along to watch him to this. Sorry 'bout your tax proposal, Hillary...there's flying flapjacks over there! (AP)
- McCartney concert featured in story about new shopping mall? Something tells me Sir Paul has jumped the shark (BBC)

the blogs
bark+bite: "I'm sure her used-and-abused ass can shed plenty of light on the situation."
STYAB: "there is no existing national law protecting the privacy of your information, but federal and state laws do offer some protections.”

editor's picks
- Paparazzi

- Evan McMorris-Santoro, Senior Editor   

science does something right - 5.30.08 Voxant Today

So many people hate the Space Program these days. "It's too expensive," they say. "Everyone knows there's nothing up there," they whine. Even astronauts are complaining these days (just go outside, people...it's not like there's anyone around).

Today, Japan has finally put all those complaints to rest. According to brewers in the island nation, the space station can be used to produce great beer. We have liftoff!

what's on
- frost-brewed in the deadly, endless vacuum of space (Reuters)
- newsflash: stories of melancholy found in Middle East (AFP)
- vapid material girls descend on theaters. Also, "Sex and The City" opens (CBS)
- mail-ordering your bride makes for a successful, creepy-as-hell marriage (KCAL-TV Los Angeles)

the blogs

editor's picks
- McClellan Fever

- Evan McMorris-Santoro, Senior Editor

One man's trash.... - 5.29.08 Voxant Today

As they say, one man's trash is another man's treasure. Or in this case, one man's trash is another man's meal. There are people who go digging for their meals in dumpsters, or as the Brits call them, rubbish bins. They’re called Freegans. The Freegans are a thrifty bunch but they don't scavenge through trash just because they’re cheap, they're also out to show how much First World countries waste food. So don't feel bad for the Freegans because they eat from rubbish bins, they're getting hearty meals. Gabargé à la mode, anyone?

What's On
- Freegans are raiding dumpster for good eats (Reuters)
- When Javan rhinos attack (AP)
- Danica Patrick is a woman with mojo (Watchmojo)
- Why Western voters are different (CBS4)
- Would you like your 747 in two? (AP)

The Blogs
- Bark + Bite: Sanjaya Malakar is not dead
- STYAB: How to keep 'em coming back for more

Editor's Pick
- R Kelly trial

-Ricky Ribeiro, Editor

saw that coming - 5.22.08 Voxant Today

The news is usually best when it surprises you - but sometimes it can be just as entertaining when it's completely predictable. Today, four stories that are no surprise to anyone.

what's on
- d-bag wins American Idol (AP)
- nature is having some serious issues (Reuters)
- country singer writes song about beer (TV Guide)
- text messages used to bust stupid criminal (CBS4-TV Denver)

the blogs
bark+bite: American Idol, The Day After
STYAB: Smarten up

editor's picks
- American Idol Season 7

- Evan McMorris-Santoro, Senior Editor

the things we do for love - 5.21.08 Voxant Today

'It's so easy to fall in love', as the song says. But what about after? That's when things get expensive - and embarrassing. Today, three stories of the things we do for love.

what's on
- The creepiest plastic surgeon in history will see you now (KCAL-TV Los Angeles)
- Your friends are bleeding you dry (MoneyTalksNews)
- "He was caught wearing only a wristwatch and a pair of flip-flops" (KDKA-TV Pittsburgh)

the blogs
bark+bite: Tesuro or Lixo? Only Ricky has the answer
STYAB: blogger etiquette

editor's picks
- R. Kelly Trial

- Evan McMorris-Santoro, Senior Editor