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01-02-09

• Crawford shops marking down Bush memorabilia (theaustralian). Is it time to pick up a few Bush gewgaws for the long term? Maybe they'll become collectors items like Nazi trinkets are now. Don't forget to include a Turd Blossom bobblehead or two.
• Portland, Oregon now the largest US city with an openly gay mayor (oregonlive). Way to go, Sam!
• Crescent Moon and Brilliant Venus (apod)