The Bishop and the Butterfly: Murder, Politics, and the End of the Jazz Age
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    William K. Wolfrum’s Morning – July 9, 2010

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    LeBron James may be new to town, but he better learn that Miami belongs to Dexter Morgan.

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    Johannes Mehserle was convicted of involuntary manslaughter – the least possible sentence – after shooting an immobilized and unarmed Oscar Grant on the Oakland Subway system. Here’s how some media organizations described the aftermath:

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    Political newbie David Frum finds Palin's White-only ad "Remarkable"

    In her effort to make white moms her base, Sarah Palin’s PAC put out a video that showed just how much she loves (white) women.

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    LeBron James to take a shower tonight at 8:30 p.m. – ESPN Reports

    CLEVELAND – Basketball star LeBron James will reportedly be taking a shower at around 8:30 p.m. EST tonight. James – who averaged nearly 30 points and nine assists per game in 2009-2010 – will very likely use soap, shampoo and possibly conditioner, said an anonymous ESPN source.

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    Mitt Romney and the Cold War Redux

    Well in an unexpected move to prove his manliness and tough guy persona,  Mitt Romeny has come out in favor of nuclear proliferation.

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    Obama orders Media away from LeBron James

    CLEVELAND – Citing potential “National Security Issues,” President Barack Obama today ordered all media to stay 2,000 feet away from basketball superstar LeBron Jame

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    On Beck University, Unemployment Benefits, and the Chris Matthews Follow Up

    We are all so incredibly lucky to witness the inception of Beck University! Beck University has exactly two employees and Beck, the employese being a strange PhD named Dr. Stoner.

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    Jack Welch – a $700-million populist spokesman

    Jack Welch – former CEO of General Electric, Net worth, $720 million – had this to Tweet recently:

    I wish the President would stop dividing us..Every day he has a new villain..bank execs, insurance companies, doctors, hedgefund managersetc

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    Rick Barber (R) Alabamastan, in his own words

    Today, Chris Matthews interviews and destroys Rick Barber (R) Alabamastan, running for congress. I really don't have to say anymore than WATCH THIS AND LAUGH!

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    Unbelievably important advice from a Master Blogger

    [AUTHOR'S NOTE: I originally wrote this for readers at Open Salon, but believe the advice below is of great importance to all bloggers lesser than myself.]

    Hi, everyone, I'm Master Blogger William K. Wolfrum. My friends call me Bill, but for purposes of this presentation, I'd rather you called me Master Blogger William K. Wolfrum.

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    William K. Wolfrum’s Morning – June 30, 2010

    Larry King

    Larry King will retire from CNN. This may be the straw that breaks America’s back.

    News

    Oil-Soaked Beaches: With Hurricanes pushing the waters, oil is hitting more and more beaches, making this disaster a lot more real to many.

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    Supreme Court overturns Godwin’s Law

    WASHINGTON – In a controversial 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned and modified the Internet’s infamous “Godwin’s Law.”

    The Law formerly stated: “As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches 1.”

    Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the decision.

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