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Matt Yglesias cracks the code.

Shitty refereeing sets up thrilling last minute victory! FIFA wants US to embrace soccer after all. #everythingisriggedless than a minute ago via TweetDeckmattyglesias
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Look up "wry" in the dictionary and you'll see a picture of Allahpundit.

All it took to produce an exciting soccer match was a last-minute goal in an elimination game in the world's biggest tournament by the U.S.less than a minute ago via SeesmicAllah Pundit
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David Corn marvels at the diplomatic finesse on display.

How did Bill Clinton pull this off? #WorldCup #USAless than a minute ago via webDavid Corn
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Spencer Ackerman wants only the best for his country.

Global hegemony is NOT ENOUGH. #worldcupless than a minute ago via TweetDeckattackerman
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Meanwhile, in non-soccer news, Conan O'Brien can't be tamed...

“Rolling Stone” may have brought down the US military commander in Afghanistan.  Worse, they only gave Miley’s new album 3 out of 5 stars.less than a minute ago via webConan O'Brien
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David Waldman's been to Fact-Land; the bookstores really suck...

Boo! Facts suck! Go back to, uh... Fact-land! http://bit.ly/cAyetBless than a minute ago via TweetDeckDavid Waldman
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Stephen Colbert stays on top of the news...

kindle and nook are in a price war! i know because i read it on my iPad.less than a minute ago via webStephen Colbert
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And finally, Rachel Sklar makes us blush. (Also, we would totally watch this show.)

A typo just now made me realize that MSNBC's "Daily Rundown" is one letter away from "Daily Rubdown." Now THAT's a show for Spitzer!!less than a minute ago via TweetDeckrachelsklar
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