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An iPhone Class Action Suit Is in the Works [Lawsuits]

The California law firm that sued Facebook and Zynga over scammy gaming ads is setting its sights on Apple, investigating a possible class action over reception problems with the new iPhone. More

The L Train: New York’s Sexiest, Most Romantic Pick-Up Spot [City Love]

Using a very sophisticated algorithm (or something), the folks at Craigslist have figured out that, per capita and per ride rate, the L train gets more Missed Connections mentions than any other train. The Brooklyn stops are especially bumpin’. More

Washington Post Blogger Resigns Over Private Emails to Friends [Resignations]

Recently hired Washington Post reporter Dave Weigel , who wrote a great blog about the conservative movement for them, has resigned after some blunt private emails to his “friends” were released to the public. Nice going, everyone! More

Real Housewives of New York Lost Footage: This Really Is the End [Recaps]

Last night was Bravo’s Short Cuts -esque episode of previously unaired Housewives vignettes from this season. Come, let’s look at these 22 (well, not 22) short stories about the real bridge trolls of New York Island. More

CNN Discovers Elusive ‘Good Side’ of Oil Spill [Silver Linings]

Man, this whole Oil Spill thing is such a downer. If only someone could help us see the brilliant rainbow in the inky black slick. CNN to the rescue! Today they have found the ‘good side’ of the Oil Spill! More

Greetings from Florida, Land of Driving Dogs and Bong Smoking Babies [We Hate Your State]

In our attempt to defame each of America’s fifty states (we’ve already insulted New Jersey and Michigan ), we turn today to Florida, where incredibly dumb things frequently happen. Like dogs running over humans and babies getting caught smoking weed. More

What People Waiting in Line for an iPhone Can Learn from Twilight Fans [How Tos]

Those sitting out in the sun today for a new iPhone might have waited hours or overnight. They are wimps. Twilight fans have been camped out since Monday for tonight’s premiere. They will show you how it’s done! More

Did Al Gore Make ‘Unwanted Sexual Contact’ with a Masseuse? [Scandals]

The National Enquirer has uncovered a 2006 police report about an alleged incident of Al Gore making unwanted sexual contact with a Portland masseuse. According to the District Attorney’s office it’s legit. Is Al Gore a dirty old man? More

Should Nepotism Always Annoy Us? [Thinking]

Today we heard that Simon Rich , wealthy son of New York Times writer Frank Rich and product of Dalton and Harvard, has a new movie in the works , in addition to a gig writing for SNL . Is that unfair? More

The Deadliest Catch Shows Us What a Televised Death Looks Like [Sad Things]

We knew all season that we would eventually see Capt. Phil Harris die on The Deadliest Catch . Last night America watched the stroke that eventually killed him. It was sad and strange and awful and tasteful. It was death reality-TV-style. More