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I'd say justice. The first trial was a damn farce. They claimed her and her boyfriends motive was everything from "Satanic ritual orgy" to goddamn reefer madness. Screw that, glad she won her appeal.

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All that and the Caylee murder trial just affirmed to me that the media needs to stay the fuck out of courtrooms.
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There's a better chance of me being elected Supreme Ruler of the Universe. :|
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would a judge ito joke be too dated?
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Congratulations to them! :ymapplause: :ymapplause: :ymapplause: :ymapplause:
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Bah! Astronomers!

Heh, seriously, congrats for them! That's a well deserved award for those three.

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It wasn't you, so who gives a flying fap. :p
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They're all sick of the Lord of Change, too?

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Wow...

Steve Jobs is dead =\

http://www.apple.com


While not an Apple guy myself, as a tech-geek I have to recognize the world just lost a brilliant man and innovator.


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You know, this is a bit off the wall, but I kinda wonder if Apple knew how close he was: 4S = For Steve ?
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If it wasn't then, it is now. :( Rest in Peace, Steve Jobs. :((
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:( :( :( :( :(

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