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Cheat Sheet - Jodi Arias’s Baffling Defense Strategy

	February 17, 2013

ON THE STAND

1. Jodi Arias's Baffling Defense Strategy

On trial for murdering her boyfriend, Jodi Arias has spent six days on the stand discussing their sex life in graphic detail. The Daily Beast's Christine Pelisek on why the strategy is likely to backfire.

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NEXT STOP: CONGRESS?

2. Mark Sanford's Forgiveness Tour

He strayed with his soul mate and now wants back into politics. The Daily Beast's Michelle Cottle on how the ex-governor is seeking absolution.

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OOPS

3. White House Immigration Plan Leaks

The White House is proposing an immigration plan that would allow illegal immigrants to become U.S. citizens within eight years, according to a draft version of the plan leaked to USA Today on Saturday. The White House did not directly comment on the report, but instead released a statement on Saturday saying the president "has made clear the principles upon which any commonsense immigration reform effort should be based." According to USA Today, illegal immigrants could apply for a new visa called the "Lawful Prospective Immigrant" visa, and if approved, they could also apply for the same provisional legal status for their spouse or children living outside the country. There is also tighter security proposed: employers will be required to check the legal status of new hires within four years.

Read it at USA Today

VIVA IL PAPA!

4. Pope Mobbed at Vatican Appearance

Say a little prayer for him. Pope Benedict XVI asked Catholics to pray for both him and his successor at his penultimate address at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican on Sunday. The crowd, which numbered more than 50,000 people, chanted "long live the pope!" as the pope pleaded in Spanish for Catholics to "continue praying for me and the next pope." He will not speak again until next Sunday. Meanwhile, oddsmakers are banking on the pope being from the developing world, with Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana currently coming in at 5-2 odds. Archbishop Angelo Scola from Italy has 7-2 odds, and Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet is currently standing at 5-1.

Read it at Reuters

DISCOVERY

5. Bloody Bat Found at Pistorius's Home

A bloodied cricket bat was found at Oscar Pistorius's home, with South African media reporting on Sunday that the Olympic athlete may have used it to attack girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp before shooting her to death. According to South Africa's City Press, police believe Pistorius may have used the bat to break down the bathroom door where Steenkamp was hiding or that she used it to defend herself from Pistorius. Steenkamp reportedly suffered from a fractured skull in addition to the bullet wounds to the head, arm, hand and hip. Although Pistorius's family has insisted he mistakenly thought Steenkamp was an intruder, a source told the City Press that "it was clear that both of them slept in the bed."

Read it at City Press

DEADLY
Iraq Car Bombing Kills 37
Multiple blasts within minutes in Baghdad.

ABDUCTION
7 Foreigners Kidnapped in Nigeria
At a Lebanese construction company.

PROMISE
NY Could Ease Abortion Limits
Will allow late-term procedure when health is at risk.

LIFE IS BUT A DREAM
Beyoncé: I Want Another Baby
Blue Ivy appears in HBO documentary.

ABOUT A BOY
Hugh Grant Welcomes Son
Announces birth on Twitter.

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When 'Downton' Met 'Girls'

It's posh vs presh as the ladies from Sunday night's hottest TV shows—Downton Abbey and Girls—face off. What does the Dowager Countess think of Hannah Horvath? Would Lady Edith really take advice from Shoshanna? See how this meeting of Downton and downtown ends up.

Wait, Mr. T Once Had His Own Cereal?

Pac Man cereal? Gone. Rainbow Brite cereal? Never again. Just two more reasons why Saturday mornings are just totally not the same!

25 Cereals From The '80s You Will Never Eat Again

The '80s were a magical time. You could fill your bowl with Gremlins or Mr. T! Sadly, none of these amazing cereals will ever hit supermarket shelves again.

Oh, you want to try to top this "Princess Bride" wedding? You think you can do better than this Dread Pirate Roberts costume? Or serve something tastier than this Bottle of Wits wine? Well, as you wish.
What would a 'Star Trek' film look like as a Pixar film? This is what happens when Buzz Lightyear meets Captain Kirk.
Having a bad day? Look at this red panda. It will fix everything.
Need a go-to pancake recipe for a Sunday morning? This one requires a little buttermilk or a little lemon juice, and it comes out just perfect.
The cast of "Happy Endings" made a Harlem Shake video. Well played, "Happy Endings."

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The Cynical Girl: F@$k It Friday: Friends and Love

F@$k It Friday: Friends and Love

Posted: 15 Feb 2013 03:45 AM PST

Several years ago, a good friend of mine sent out a note to her best friends.

“I am ready to meet someone. You know who I am. I trust you.”

That was it. There were no preconditions. There were no demands. She put her faith in her friends. Eventually, she was introduced to a pretty fabulous guy. Her request paid off.

I have been thinking about that experience, this week, because of Valentine’s Day. I know so many awesome, single people. You know what? No one else has ever asked me to make an introduction like that. I think it should happen more.

So I’m throwing out a challenge to my best friends who are single. I’m a recruiter. I know lots of guys. And I know lots of women. I could make this happen for you.

(If you’re not a best friend of mine, you know it. And I’m sorry. This offer doesn’t apply to you. But you should do this with your best friends.)

I wonder if anyone in my inner circle will take me up on this offer, eh? If I were single, I’d jump at the chance. I think your friends know your values the most. They can see what you can’t see, too.

I’m asking my single friends: What if you dropped all your rules that really aren’t working for you, anyway, and said yes a little more than you said no?

I think this could be interesting!