The Phoenix Suns and the Denver Nuggets will meet on October 11, 2008, for a pre-season contest in the first outdoor NBA game held in the United States. The game, officially called the AutoTrader.com Open, will be held at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California.

Fast Facts

1. Date: October 11, 2008
2. Time: 7:00 p.m.
3. Location: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, California
4. Television coverage: TNT
5. First outdoor NBA game played in the U.S.
6. Teams: Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Sun

Previous Outdoor NBA Game

Although the NBA has played outdoors once before, this will be the first outdoor game to take place in the United States. On September 24, 1972, the Phoenix Suns played the Milwaukee Bucks at an outdoor baseball stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Suns defeated Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson of the Bucks with a score of 116-103.

Quote

“The Suns and the Nuggets are truly excited to bring NBA basketball to Indian Wells in what promises to be the most picturesque setting for an NBA game in league history..."--Rick Welts, President of the Phoenix Suns

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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first game of the 2008 National League Championship series by the score of 3-2. Dodgers Pitcher Derek Lowe hadn't ever given up home runs to Chase Utley or Pat Burrell, but they both struck gold on Thursday night in the sixth inning to give the Phillies the lead.

In the second game the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers by the score of 8-5.

The Dodgers defeated the National League Central champions the Chicago Cubs in a 3 game sweep in the 2008 National League Division Series.

The Phillies defeated the wild card champion Milwaukee Brewers 3 games to 1 in the other series.

The winner of the seven game series heads to the World Series to face the winner of the American League Championship Series.

Fast Facts

1. Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs
2. Phillies defeated the Milwaukee Brewers
3. Dodgers are the National League West Champions
4. Phillies are the National League East Champions
5. Dodgers World Series Titles: 6
6. Dodgers NL Pennants: 21
7. Dodgers West Division Titles: 9
8. Phillies World Series Titles: 1
9. Phillies NL Pennants: 5
10. Phillies East Division Titles: 8

2008 NLCS Schedule

• Best of Seven Series
• Game 1 Dodgers at Phillies Oct. 9 8:22 pm FOX
  • Final Score: Dodgers 2 - Phillies 3
• Game 2 Dodgers at Phillies Oct. 10 4:35 pm FOX
  • Final Score: Dodgers 5- Phillies 8
• Game 3 Phillies at Dodgers Oct. 12 8:22 pm FOX
• Game 4 Phillies at Dodgers Oct. 13 8:22 pm FOX
• Game 5* Phillies at Dodgers Oct. 15 8:22 pm FOX
• Game 6* Dodgers at Phillies Oct. 17 8:22 pm FOX
• Game 7* Dodgers at Phillies Oct. 18 8:22 pm FOX
• - * If neccessary

Dodgers Projected Starting Line Up

1. Rafael Furcal
2. Russell Martin- C
3. Andre Ethier- RF
4. Manny Ramirez- LF
5. James Loney- 1B
6. Casey Blake- 3B
7. Matt Kemp- CF
8. Blake DeWitt- 2B
9. Pitcher's Spot

Phillies Projected Starting Line Up

1. Jimmy Rollins- SS
2. Chase Utley- 2B
3. Jason Werth- RF
4. Ryan Howard- 1B
5. Pat Burrell- LF
6. Shane Victorino - CF
7. Greg Dobbs- 3B
8. Carlos Ruiz - C
9. Pitcher's Spot

2008 NLDS Results

• Phillies Brewers
  • Phillies won series 3 games to 1
• 1. Brewers at Phillies 10 / 1 / 08
  • Final Score: Phillies 3 - Brewers 1
• 2. Brewers at Phillies 10 / 2 / 08 6:00 PM
  • Final Score: Phillies 5 - Brewers 2
• 3. Phillies at Brewers 10 / 4 / 08
  • Final Score: Brewers 4 - Phillies 1
• 4. Phillies at Brewers 10 / 5 / 08
  • Final Score: Phillies 6 - Brewers 2

• Cubs Dodgers
  • Dodgers won series 3 games to 0
• 1. Dodgers at Cubs - 10 / 1 / 08 6:30 PM
  • Final Score: Dodgers 7 - Cubs 2
• 2. Dodgers at Cubs - 10 / 2 / 08 9:30 PM
  • Final Score: Dodgers - 10 Cubs - 3
• 3. Cubs at Dodgers - 10 / 4 / 08
  • Final Score: Dodgers - 3 Cubs - 1

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The Red River Rivalry is an annual college football game between Big 12 Conference rivals the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners. Dating back to 1900, it is considered one of the great rivalries in college football.

Fast Facts

1. Initiated: 1900
2. Formerly called the "Red River Shootout"
3. Named after the Red River, which borders Oklahoma and Texas
4. Texas leads the head-to-head match-up 57-40
5. The game has ended in a tie five times
6. Winning team receives the Golden Hat
7. 2008 Red River Game: October 11, 11:00 a.m. CST

2008 Red River Game

The top ranked Oklahoma Sooners will face the fifth ranked Texas Longhorns on October 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. CST. Both teams enter with a five game unbeaten streak in the 2008 season. Analysts at FOX Sports suggest that the winner of this game will win the Big 12 Championship and more than likely play in the BCS Championship Game on January 8, 2009, in Miami, Florida.

Notable Players

• Adrian Peterson
• Mark Clayton
• Ricky Williams
• Earl Campbell
• Roy Williams

Location

In 1912, Dallas was chosen to host the Red River Rivalry because of its central location, halfway between the respective campuses in Austin, Texas, and Norman, Oklahoma. Since 1929, the game has been held at the Cotton Bowl Stadium during the first weekend of October.

The Latest in NCAA Football

Top ranked Sooners to face the fifth ranked Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry Saturday

Badgers band suspended from playing at the Ohio State Wisconsin Game, Badgers fall to the Buckeyes 20-17

USC tops Oregon 44 to 10, Vanderbilt upsets Auburn 14 to 13

Oklahoma, LSU, Missouri and Alabama stay atop the AP Poll and Coaches Poll, Ball State ranked for the first time

Check out Mahalo's College Football Scores for a recap of this week's games!

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The Boston Red Sox face the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 American League Championship Series.

In the first game of the series, Daisuke Matsuzaka won a pitcher's dual against James Shields, leading the Red Sox to a 2 to 0 victory. The win by the Red Sox takes home field advantage away from the Tampa Bay Rays.

During the 2008 regular season, the Rays won 10 of the 18 matchups against the Red Sox.

The Boston Red Sox are the defending World Series champions, while this is the first appearance in the playoffs for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Fast Facts

1. Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 2008 ALDS
2. Rays defeated the Chicago White Sox in the 2008 ALDS
3. Red Sox are the 2008 Wild Card Champions
4. Rays are the 2008 Eastern Division Champions
5. In 2008, the Rays won the season series 10 wins to 8

Rays vs. Red Sox Playoff Schedule

• Best of 7 Series, All times are EST
• Game 1 BOS at TB Oct. 10 8:37 pm TBS
  • Final Score: Red Sox 2, Rays 0
• Game 2 BOS at TB Oct. 11 8:07 pm TBS
• Game 3 TB at BOS Oct. 13 4:37 pm TBS
• Game 4 TB at BOS Oct. 14 8:07 pm TBS
• Game 5* TB at BOS Oct. 16 8:07 pm TBS
• Game 6* BOS at TB Oct. 18 4:37 pm TBS
• Game 7* BOS at TB Oct. 19 8:07 pm TBS
• -* if necessary

Rays projected Starting Line-Up

• 1. Akinori Iwamura - 2B
• 2. Jason Bartlett- SS
• 3. Carlos Pena- 1B
• 4. Evan Longoria -3B
• 5. Cliff Floyd- DH
• 6. Dioner Navarro- C
• 7. Gabe Gross- RF
• 8. Eric Hinske- LF
• 9. B.J. Upton- CF

Boston Red Sox Projected Starting Lineup

1. Jacoby Ellsbury - CF
2. Dustin Pedroia - 2B
3. David Ortiz - DH
4. Kevin Youkilis - 3B
5. J.D. Drew - RF
6. Jason Bay - LF
7. Mark Kotsay - 1B
8. Jed Lowrie - SS
9. Jason Varitek - C

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The #11 Florida Gators host the fourth ranked LSU Tigers on October 11, 2008. The game will begin at 8:00 p.m. EST at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida.

Fast Facts

1. #11 Florida Gators host the #4 LSU Tigers
2. Date: October 11, 2008
3. Time: 8:00 p.m. EST
4. Television coverage: CBS
5. Both teams play in the SEC Conference
6. Overall record: Florida 28, LSU 23, three ties
7. LSU enters with a 4-0 record, Florida 4-1

Knocking out Tebow?

Nearly a week before the game, LSU tackle Ricky Jean-Francois spoke publicly about his team's plans to knock Heisman Trophy-winning Florida quarterback Tim Tebow out of the game. Jean-Francois later clarified his statement, claiming that the team has no intention of injuring any player, he was just describing the LSU style of play.

Recent Games

• 2007: LSU 28 - Florida 24
• 2006: Florida 23 - LSU 10
• 2005: LSU 21 - FLorida 17
• 2004: LSU 24 - Florida 21
• 2003: Florida 19 - LSU 7
• 2002: LSU 36 - Florida 7
• 2001: Florida 44 - LSU 15
• 2000: Florida 41 - LSU 9
• 1999: Florida 31 - LSU 10
• 1998: Florida 22 - LSU 10

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General Motors and Chrysler, giants of the once-dominant American auto industry, are considering a merger. Preliminary talks were first reported on October 10, 2008, and were said to involve Cerberus Capital Management, which owns over 80% of Chrysler stock and nearly 50% of GM. Possibilities are reported to include the acquisition of Chrysler by GM.

Fast Facts

1. First reported on October 10, 2008
2. News of merger came after worst week on Wall Street since at least 1933
3. GM, Chrysler and Ford are knows as "The Big 3" U.S. auto makers
4. Both companies, as well as Ford, may face bankruptcy

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During a campaign rally in Lakeville, Minnesota, for John McCain on October 10, 2008, the Arizona senator was forced to defend his opponent after several comments from McCain supporters. Gayle Quinnell stood in front of McCain with a microphone and said that she couldn't trust Barack Obama because "he's an Arab." McCain corrected Quinnell as well as another supporter who said he'd be afraid to raise a child during an Obama presidency.

Fast Facts

1. McCain defended Obama, calling him a "decent man"
2. Obama is a Christian
3. The rally took place in Lakeville, Minnesota
4. Much of the crowd booed after McCain asked his supporters to "be respectful"

Quotes from Rally

1. "We're scared...we're scared of an Obama presidency."
2. "I can't trust Obama. I have read about him, and he's not-- he's an Arab."

McCain's Response

1. "And we want to fight and I will fight. But, we will be respectful. I admire Senator Obama and his accomplishments. And I want none of--and I want everyone to be respectful and let's make sure we are, because that's the way poltiics should be conducted in America."
2. "He's a decent family man, citizen, that I just happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues and that's what this campaign is about."

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An ethics report released by Alaskan lawmakers has found that governor and vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin abused her power in a "troopergate" scandal earlier in 2008. The investigation, which began before Palin was selected by John McCain to be his running mate, has focused on allegations that Palin pressured Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan to fire state trooper Mike Wooten, a man who had been involved in a bitter divorce with Palin's sister. After Wooten refused, he himself was dismissed from his position. Palin has denied any wrongdoing.

A preemptive attempt by Alaskan republicans to quash the investigations was rejected by the Alaskan Supreme Court on October 9, 2008. The 300 page ethics report by Steve Branchflower, including another 1,000 supporting documents, was submitted to a 14-member panel of Alaska lawmakers on October 10, 2008. Based on Branchflower's report, the panel will recommend whether a criminal investigation is warranted.

Fast Facts

1. Report released October 10, 2008
2. Investigation began before Palin's selection as the vice-presidential candidate
3. Expected to focus on the governor's husband, Todd Palin, as well
4. On October 9, 2008, Palin released a report clearing herself of wrongdoing
5. An effort by Republican legislators to quash the report was rejected by the Alaska Supreme Court on October 9, 2008

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Actress Angelina Jolie has not yet endorsed a candidate in the Election 2008, but she spoke positively about Barack Obama in an interview for the German edition of the Vanity Fair Magazine. In the interview, Jolie said Obama would be "great for my family" and praised his commitment to international justice, but remained undecided, as she also said: "They are things which could move me to vote for him..."

Fast Facts

1. Jolie has previously said she is considering both candidates
2. The campaigns of Barack Obama and John McCain have sought Jolie's endorsement
3. Angelina Jolie's father Jon Voight earlier wrote an op-ed for the Washington Times that strongly criticized Obama
4. Jolie is a Goodwill Ambassador for The United Nations
5. Registered as an Independent

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The central barometer of the U.S. economy, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, ended its worst week in history on October 10, 2008. The Dow is a stock market index comprised of the average performance of 30 major American companies.

Fast Facts

1. Established: May 26, 1896
2. Founder: Charles Dow
3. Maintained by the The Wall Street Journal
4. The DJIA is calculated based on the weighted stock price, rather than market capitalization
5. All-time low: 28.48 in 1896 (as of June 2008)
6. All-time high: 14,000 on July 19, 2007 (as of June 2008)

October Tumble

On October 6, 2008, responding to global credit fears, the Dow finished below 10,000 for the first time since October 2004. After a day in which stocks dropped as deeply as 9600, the market rebounded, finishing the day at 9990.47.

On the afternoon of October 9, 2008, the Dow finished below 9,000, to close at 8579.19 -- its lowest mark since July 1, 2003. Many analysts cited continued investor concerns about a credit crisis as a major reason for the decline. Early in the day on October 10, 2008, the markets appeared to be rebounding slightly, but the Dow closed at 8,451.19--down 128 points from the previous day.

September 2008 Banking Crisis

Between September 15 and September 17, 2008, the average dropped a combined 800 points. On September 29, 2008, on news that the House of Representatives had voted against the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, the Dow plunged over 680 points. The next day, the market rebounded somewhat, doing what observers have labeled a "Dead Cat Bounce."

Companies in the DJIA

• Alcoa
• AT&T
• Bank of America
• ExxonMobil
• Citigroup
• General Motors
• Hewlett-Packard
• Home Depot
• JP Morgan Chase
• Merck

Key Dates

• 1896: Charles Dow unveiled his industrial stock average, representing a total of 12 stocks
• 1916: The DJIA expanded to 20 stocks
• 1928: The number of companies expanded to 30
• 1929: Stock market crashed ensuing the Great Depression
• 1995: The DJIA closes above 5,000 for the first time
• 1999: The average hits the 10,000 mark for the first time
• 2007: Dow hits 14,000 on July 19
• 2008: Average plunges over 800 points between September 15 and September 17
• 2008: Dow closes below 10,000 on October 6
• 2008: Dow closes below 9,000 on October 9

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Lindsay Lohan now has 24-hour security around her after allegedly receiving "abusive threats" to three of her California addresses according to Now Magazine on October 10, 2008. According to reports, Lohan turned to the Los Angeles police department after receiving "Biblical" threats. The specific nature of the threats has not been confirmed.

Fast Facts

1. Lohan has appeared in Mean Girls, I Know Who Killed Me and Chapter 27
2. She guest-starred on Ugly Betty
3. Posed in New York Magazine as Marilyn Monroe
4. Allegedly dating DJ Samantha Ronson
5. Lohan's father Michael Lohan has publicly declared his distaste for Ronson

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On October 10, 2008, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson announced that the government would immediately exercise a provision of the $700 billion Economic Stabilization Act allowing it to directly purchase stock in financial institutions.

The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) is the final name of the bailout bill drafted by Congress and based on the budget developed by the White House. The legislation establishes a Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), and an Office of Financial Stability within the Treasury Department. The core of the act is to provide the Secretary of the Treasury with funds to purchase troubled mortgage and other assets from financial institutions.

Fast Facts

1. The EESA was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 29, 2008
2. The House initially rejected the bill
3. Senate approved different version of the bill on October 1, 2008
4. House approved Senate version of bill on October 3, 2008
5. President George W. Bush signed bill on October 3, 2008
6. Authority to purchase assets would end on December 31, 2009

History

The House rejected the bill on September 29 by a vote of 228 to 205. On October 1, the Senate approved a revised version of the bill, with provisions for consumer protection, as well as a number of additions that have been described by critics as "pork." The House approved the revised bill on Friday, October 3 and President George W. Bush signed it the same day.

Main Provisions

1. Provides up to $700 billion for the Secretary of the Treasury to buy mortgages and other assets
2. Raises the American debt ceiling from $10 trillion to $11.3 trillion
3. Establishes a program to allow companies to insure those assets

Foreclosure Mitigation

1. The Treasury Department must modify existing troubled loans wherever possible.
2. Mortgages owned by other Federal agencies must also modify troubled loans where possible.
3. Expands eligibility and available tools of the existing HOPE for Homeowners program

Taxpayer Protection

1. Companies that sell some of their bad assets must provide warrants to ensure that taxpayers will benefit from any future growth
2. Requires the President to submit legislation to cover any losses

Preventing Windfalls for Executives

1. Companies who choose to participate will lose certain tax benefits and, in some cases, must limit executive pay.
2. Companies who choose to participate must limit 'golden parachutes' and return unearned bonuses

Oversight and Transparency

1. The Secretary must publicly disclose any details of any transaction under the act within two business days after the transaction.
2. The legislation establishes an oversight board, with a special inspector general to protect against waste, fraud and abuse
3. Funds to the Treasury will be given out in stages, requiring the President to certify that additional funds are needed, subject to Congressional approval.
4. The Comptroller General is required to conduct ongoing oversight and report to Congress every 60 days.

Senate Revisions

Provisions added in the Senate's revised version of the bill include the following:

1. $100 billion in tax cuts for businesses and the middle class.
2. Increase in the amount of federal insurance for bank deposits from $100,000 to $250,000.

Latest News on the Financial Crisis

$700B bailout bill passes Congress

FDIC recommends hike

Dow drops over 700 points

Bailout bill text

Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008

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Actor Jason Priestley has agreed to return to Beverly Hills 90210 as a director for the 18th episode of its new season. Priestly previously portrayed the role of Brandon Walsh on the show.

Fast Facts

1. Priestley was cast as Brandon Walsh on Beverly Hills 90210 in 1990
2. Priestley also directed 18 episodes of the original show
3. Actress Shannen Doherty portrayed his sister, Brenda Walsh, on the show
4. Doherty is said to be in talks to appear in two episodes of the show later on this season
5. The 18th episode, in which Priestley directs, is set to air in the spring of 2009
6. Jennie Garth, who portrayed Kelly Taylor on the show, will appear in at least six episodes

Quote

"I think it would be a kick for Jason to work with any of his [former 90210 costars], and it would also add something special to that episode. But we don't know whether that will happen yet."—Gabe Sachs, executive producer

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High School musical star Zac Efron is rumored to replace Daniel Radcliffe on Broadway in the play, Equus. The Sun reports that Efron mentioned possibly playing the part on Broadway when he was in London promoting High School Musical 3.

Fast Facts

1. Efron is an actor and singer
2. Made his acting debut in the 2003 television movie The Big Wide World of Carl Laemke
3. Plays Troy Bolton in the High School Musical movies
4. Equus is a play that made an eight-week revival in London in 2007
5. The play opened on Broadway on September 5, 2008
6. Daniel Radcliffe plays the character Alan Strang in the play
7. Radcliffe appears nude during scenes of the performance

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Daniel Craig admits plastic surgery

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The Edge of Love Trailer follows Vera Phillips and Caitlin Thomas as young women who battle for the affection of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. Through the trailer, the women become unlikely friends and serve as support systems for one another. After a tryst with Dylan, Phillips moves on and falls in love with someone new, William Killick. She maintains relationships with both Caitlan and Dylan Thomas while Killick is away at war. These relation ships only complicate her marriage to a jealous Killick. The trailer ends with Killick shooting at the Dylan home with a rifle.

A trailer showing a nude love scene between actors Keira Knightly and Matthew Rhys was made available on October 10, 2008, on The Huffington Post.

Fast Facts

1. Director: John Mayberry
2. Writer: Sharman Macdonald
3. UK Release date: June 20, 2008
4. Tagline: Wife. Husband. Friend. Lover.

Cast Information

• Keira Knightley as Vera Philips
• Sienna Miller as Caitlin MacNamara
• Cillian Murphy as William Killick
• Matthew Rhys as Dylan Thomas

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During Sarah Palin's time as mayor of the city of Wasilla, the city might have charged rape victims for rape kits, which are provided when victims of sexual assault or rape seek help. Rape kits include evidence gathering tools and sometimes emergency contraception. The charge would have been the result of new policies. It is not clear if the city ever charged victims, since Wasilla city records are destroyed after six years. Palin denies knowledge of the charges.

In new evidence reported on October 10, 2008, Dr. Colleen Murphy, formerly of the Alaska Violent Crimes Compensation Board, reports that she was approached by rape victims to cover the cost of their exams.

Fast Facts

1. Former state representative Eric Croft sponsored the law which required Alaska to provide free rape examination kits to victims
2. Wasilla police chief Charlie Fennon led a six-month fight against a state bill that secured free rape examinations for women subjected to sexual attacks
3. Palin signed budget documents that required hospitals to charge victims or their insurance companies for the rape kits
4. It is not clear if any victims were charged, since city records are destroyed after six years
5. Palin claims no knowledge of the victims fees
6. Former state representative Eric Croft claims Palin must have known
7. Some blogs hint pro-life Palin might have been against rape kits because they sometimes contain emergency contraception, considered by some as an abortion method
8. Palin was the mayor of Alaska from 1996 to 2002

Budget Cuts

The Huffington Post cited the Wasilla budget documents as evidence that Palin had a "direct hand" in the rape exam charges. As mayor, Palin made Charlie Fannon police chief. According to the Huffington Post, Fannon cut the budget for the exams and began charging the city's victims. The budget changes were signed by Palin. Alaska lawmakers outlawed the charging of victims a year later.

Palin's Response

Palin claims no knowledge of the victims fees In an an email interview with Wasilla newspaper The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, Palin wrote it is "absurd" that victims should pay for rape kits, but did not answer the question if any victims were charged for these kits in Wasilla when she was mayor.

Eric Croft on Palin's Response

Croft claims that he finds "it hard to believe that for six months a small town, a police chief, would lead the fight against a statewide piece of legislation receiving unanimous support and the mayor not know about it."

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During the Chris Baker and Langdon Perry talk show on KTLK in Minneapolis. Baker and Perry joked that former NBA star Magic Johnson had faked acquiring AIDS to garner sympathy.

Baker asked Perry"You think Magic faked AIDS for sympathy?" Perry responded, "I'm convinced that Magic faked AIDS." Baker added "Yeah, me too."

Although diagnosed with the HIV Virus in 1991. Johnson has never been diagnosed with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

The former NBA star and successful business man was insulted by the comments made on the radio show stating, "I am outraged that Chris Baker and Langdon Perry would minimize such a serious and deadly issue. Millions are dying from HIV/AIDS and the fact that they would make jokes about my status is unbelievable."

In response to the comments, the radio station announced that they would air public service ads on HIV and AIDS awareness.

Fast Facts

1. Baker and Perry joked that Johnson had faked AIDS
2. Johnson was outraged by insensitive comment
3. Johnson was diagnosed with the HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus in 1991
4. Johnson was forced to retire from the National Basketball Association
5. Johnson was never diagnosed with AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Radio Transcript

• Perry: What about diseases that are eminently treatable and you can live with for a long, long time quite healthily if you just get some basic drugs?

• Baker: Like Magic Johnson.

• Perry: Like Magic with his faked AIDS. Magic faked AIDS.

• Baker: You think Magic faked AIDS for sympathy?

• Perry: I'm convinced that Magic faked AIDS.

• Baker: Yeah, me too.

• Perry: It falls apart...

• Baker: Which is horrible.

• Perry: ...when you get into motivation. I'm not sure why, but I'm pretty sure he faked AIDS.

• Baker: I've got a great e-mail here from...

• Perry: 'Cause he's the only cured AIDS guy ever.

KLTK Statement

• To better inform our listeners and employees, KTLK will be airing HIV/AIDS awareness public service announcements, and will be reaching out to Mr. Johnson to get his thoughts on education efforts.

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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said that political leaders were considering temporarily closing the world's financial markets while discussing how to rewrite international finance rules. He took the statement back later in the day (October 10, 2008), saying it is just a "rumor" and that there are no plans to close the markets. A spokesman from the White House said there are no plans in the U.S. to close the markets.

Fast Facts

1. Several finance ministers and bankers were meeting in Washington, D.C. on October 10, 2008.
2. Bush to meet with several international finance ministers on October 11
3. Both the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are meeting in Washington D.C. the weekend of October 10-October 12
4. The New York Stock Exchange had its largest loss since 1987 on October 9

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The Connecticut Supreme Court, ruling that the previous state law on same-sex marriage discriminated against homosexuals, overturned the ban on gay marriage. The plaintiffs relied on equal protection and due process, two rights protected by the constitution, to support their case.

The ruling said "the segregation of heterosexual and homosexual couples into separate institutions constitutes a cognizable harm...We also conclude that our state scheme discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation."

Fast Facts

1. The lawsuit was filed in 2004
2. Eight gay citizens filed the suit
3. Two other states that allow same sex marriage: Massachusetts and California
4. Gay citizens of New York and New Jersey will also be able to marry in Connecticut

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Desulforudis audaxviator, or "bold traveller," is a newly discovered type of bacteria that lives without oxygen. It survives on water, hydrogen and sulphate for energy. The "bold traveller" was discovered in a South African gold mine. The find is significant because the microorganism proves that life can exist without oxygen, and therefore possibly on other planets.

Fast Facts

1. Name: Desulforudis audaxviator, in English, "bold traveller"
2. Discovered underground at the Mponeng mine near Johannesburg
3. First single microorganism with it's own ecosystem
4. Survives without oxygen or light
5. Analysis shows the Desulforudis audaxviator is energized by radioactive decay from uranium in surrounding rocks
6. Protects its DNA and RNA from drying out, avoids starving and toxic chemicals by forming tough shells called "endospores"
7. Navigates with flagellum
8. The find proves that life can exist is extreme environments, without oxygen, possibly on other planets

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Recent polls show that John McCain is losing popularity with American Hispanics, who, according to sources, feel reluctant to vote for the Republican Party in the 2008 Presidential Election.

Many Latino voters support Barack Obama despite McCain's efforts in favor of the 2007 immigration reform. Apparently, some of them see the economy as first priority, and blame Republicans and their presidential candidate for the 2008 recession and crises. Others oppose the Republican immigration agenda.

The distribution of Latino voters across the country may prove to be a strategical advantage for the Democratic Party's nominee.

Fast Facts

1. One poll shows less than 30% Latino support for McCain
2. Large Latino populations inhabit several key states, including Florida and Colorado
3. 46 million Latinos comprise 15% of United States population
4. 17.9 million Hispanics will be able to vote in the 2008 election

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A smoking ban in the casinos of Atlantic City will most likely be postponed for a year until the economy improves. But the ban will be in effect for at least a week until a final vote to delay it in the City Council. The ban was to start October 15, 2008, when casino voters and workers raised concern it could decrease tourism at a time when the economy is already in crisis. The city has preliminary decided to postpone the ban for one year, but the decision needs a final approval on October 22. Smoking will therefore be illegal on gambling floors in Atlantic City for at least a week.

Fast Facts

1. The City Council voted 5-4 to delay the ban
2. It's still possible someone on the council could change their vote
3. Casinos in nearby states allow smoking on the gambling floor
4. Some casinos are planning to provide smoking lounges during the ban
5. Others will have to tell guests to go outside to smoke

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Two Arab linguists, both of whom previously worked as U.S. military intercept officers, have claimed to have been tasked by the NSA with listening in to phone calls made by Americans - including military officers and journalists - who were stationed overseas. Both Adrienne Kinne, who worked for the U.S. Army Reserves, and David Faulk of the U.S. Navy, have said that they eavesdropped on calls between Americans, many of which did not concern any potential threats to America's national security. Congress has begun an investigation into the claims.

Fast Facts

1. Program ran from late 2003 until 2007
2. Kinne and Faulk worked at NSA facility in Fort Gordon, Georgia
3. Faulk has claimed that particularly interesting conversations would be shared amongst employees
4. Both linguists interviewed for book The Shadow Factory"
5. NSA has called the claims "unsubstantiated"
6. Senate Intelligence Committee chairman John D. Rockefeller IV has vowed to investigate the allegations

Spying on Americans?

Faulk and Kinne have described their alleged experiences spying on Americans to ABC News. Among the more outrageous revelations are that, in the Ford Gordon facility, choice segments of personal phone calls - particularly anything salacious, such as phone sex - were saved and passed around the workplace for entertainment. Kinne acknowledges that it was well-known that the conversations being monitored were conducted between American citizens - often volunteers from organizations like the International Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders - and that these digressions may have distracted the group from finding genuinely useful information. She concedes, however, that some of the intercepts did provide useful information that could aid troops in the field, such as the locations of IED's.

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Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan has been a staunch supporter of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama throughout the Illinois senator's campaign. In February 2008, Farrakhan told a Chicago, Illinois crowd that Obama could be the "savior" that America needs. In October 2008, a video surfaced of Farrakhan referring to Obama as "the Messiah."

Fast Facts

1. Louis Farrakhan endorsed Barack Obama at the Nation of Islam's annual convention in February 2008
2. Video believed to be from the February rally surfaced on YouTube
3. On the video, Farrakhan tells the crowd "When the Messiah speaks, the youth will hear"
4. Obama has denounced Farrakhan's endorsement, saying he "did not solicit his support"

Quote

"You are the instruments that God is gonna use to bring about universal change, and that is why Barack has captured the youth. And he has involved young people in a political process that they didn’t care anything about. That’s a sign. When the Messiah speaks, the youth will hear, and the Messiah is absolutely speaking."--Louis Farrakhan

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Austin Powers actor and mixed martial artist Joe Son was charged in connection to an unsolved 1990 gang rape in California. Thirty-seven year old Son pleaded guilty to felony vandalism in May and he was required to give a DNA sample. His DNA tied him to a gang rape that