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Seriously, what were they thinking? Was iMakeBadJokesAboutFeminineHygiene already taken?
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Parents and educators in California’s Menifee Union School District have decided to return the Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary to library shelves. The dictionaries were ordered removed last week after a parent complained that an elementary student had discovered the definition of “oral sex” contained therein. Parents will now be sent permission slips asking if their children should have access to the reference material. California: Where even the dictionary is dirty.
Jay talking
Jay Leno will appear on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” Thursday in what could be the most interesting bit of television he’s done in years.
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ABBAWORLD, a museum/theme park homage to the 1970s Swedish group, opened in London on Wednesday. But why stop there? How about an epic sequel to “Mamma Mia!” — the 2008 film based on “Dancing Queen” and the group’s other hits? Call it “ABBAtar.”
Meet the new boss
The Cubs signed aging slugger Xavier Nady on Wednesday, an indication the team is still operating just as it always has — chasing the next so-called Xavier.
— Rob Manker
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the number: 63%
Percentage of couples who say they plan to stay home for Valentine’s Day this year, according to pizza review Web site worstpizza.com.
