Forty years ago, John Lennon and his wfie Yoko Ono staged a “bed-in” for peace. Here are some photos. Can I have a bed-in against the recession? [G]

US President Obama has nominated a Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor. [LAT]

A cyclone killed 97 people in Bangladesh and India over the weekend. [B]

Frank and Anita Milford are Britain’s longest married couple, they’re celebrating their 81st anniversary. They’re each 101 and they were married in 1928. “They say they still have little arguments, but will always have a kiss and cuddle before they go to bed.” [BBC]

Think this is it ladies. Starting tomorrow we’ll only be doing Summer Brunch as a news piece for the summer- so one news aggregation per day. Enjoy!

Friday Fun! Check out the Frank Lloyd Wright Lego sets that were just debuted. The six-piece collection will include the Guggenheim in NYC, and the “i wish i could live a die here” waterfall-house in Pennsylvania. And the sets are only $45! {Wired}

Steven Green, the 24-year old US soldier convicted of rape and murder in Iraq was spared the death penalty. I wonder if he would be given life in prison if he was an Iraqi that raped and murdered an American. Just a thought. {BBC}

I love it! A couple who applied for a loan at a Westpac bank in New Zealand, walked away instant millionaires when they were paid 10million dollars—by accident. They only applied of $10,000. An international manhunt is on now. {CNN}

Iran believes that it has apprehended the country’s first femal serial killer, who allegedly was inspired by the crime novels of Agatha Christie. {Guardian}

Yesterday it was all about Obama vs. Cheney over the closing of the prison camp at Guantanamo  Bay and the practices of the Bush administration. Le Sigh. {WP}

Another reason I want to eventually move back to the Bay Area—the beach water is super clean! Too bad the water is cold as bricks. {SFGate}

Happy Friday Ladies…are you ready for the 3-day weekend? I’m starting early…like…right now…margarita time! Freelancing is awesome—i think i’m even gonna take a shower before 5pm (don’t hate me, im really fabulous).

Think you’ve heard “baby daddy/mama” drama? Think Again. In Texas, a miss Mia Washington cheated on her man and then had twins – resulting in a double conception. That’s right—twin boys with different dads. Real life beats a novela anyday. {NYDN}
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Are you a coloured girl who smokes? First, stop–or at least try (and that means YOU Osita!), and then read this article about the effects of Nicotine on those of us with melanin to spare. {NYT}
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In Somalia—public amputations for theft and petty crimes are on the rise. Remind me never to “sample” at the market there. {BBC}
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With all of the wallet draining goodies on-hand at Target and a fancy ad campaign, it still can’t beat the machine known as Wal-Mart. {FT}
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Check out The Guardian’s David Smith as he dotes on the similarities of Africa and America in Letters From Africa. Cape Town is like ‘Frisco? Word! {Guardian}
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My beloved taco-trucks are feeling the heat from local health officials around the country. I miss Cali…where else could you get a fresh plate of mole’ y Jarritos Tamarind at 4am..for like $3? {LAT}

Hey Ladies! I’m Back…freshly tanned and still full. It’s amazing how hungry you can get at an all-inclusive hotel….but hamburgers and rum at 3am are not the move—just a piece of advice.

Show some cover love for Beyoncé.  She snagged the cover of Self for June 2009. {AJ}
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It turns out the Taliban has been getting their hands on American ammunition given to Afghan government troops. It’s like Iron Man in real life. {NYT}
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Someone’s making a documentary on Amy Winehouse.  Interviewer Daphne Barak is in the midst of creating a documentary on Winehouse at her “retreat” on St. Lucia. {People by way of Jez}
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An Indonesian military transport aircraft crashed on the island of Java, and killed at least 98 people.  The plane had 110 passengers including at least 10 children.  Locals on Java said they heard an explosion and saw a wing fall off before the plane crashed. {BBC}

Sorry we’re late ladies and thank God for the Bobb-star. =0)

Sri Lankan authorities declared a final victory in their 26-year war with the Tamil Tigers yesterday by announcing on television that the leader of the insurgents was among 250 fighters killed in their final battle. In most of the reports that I have read on this, the Tamil Tigers have been positioned as evil terrorists, wiped out by big government.  Yet there’s always two sides to every story.  I will never forget a 2005 Rolling Stone M.I.A. interview where she talked about being a part of the Tamil minority and being afraid for her life as women were being raped by army forces. I guess it’s over now. I just wish I could find a balanced story somewhere… [New York Times]
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I have always been a fan of NBC anchor Brian Williams–especially after his Saturday Night Live appearance last year.  Now I think I like him even more.  He just launched his own music blog. BriTunes where he writes about some of his favorite indie bands.  On his playlist: The KNUX!!!!  I love it!  [Associated Press]
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Even The Donald can’t escape the hurting that the economy is putting on the magazine industry. TRUMP magazine has just joined its fellow printed brethren Portfolio, Stuff, Blender, Domino, King and countless others….in  magazine heaven.  [Gawker]
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I guess too many people are leaving home without it. American Express announced yesterday that they are cutting 4,000 jobs.  [Wall Street Journal]

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Yesterday, President Obama handled his speech to Notre Dame’s graduating class with sheer grace.  As always, he held his own, despite the resistance from several students, preists and professors against his pro-choice views.  According to the New York Times and Associated Press,  over 23 protesters were arrested over the weekend after demonstrating against his honorary degree and speaking invitation.  [New York Times]

While Barack was heading to Notre Dame, Michelle was doing her thing on the West Coast.  On Saturday, she delivered her first commencement speech at the University of California-Merced.  The LA Times posted a few pieces of her speech.  [LA Times via the YBF]

Slovenia-based lingerie company, Lisca just introduced a new bra that lifts when a woman’s body temperature rises from arousal.  How clever!  [The Sun (UK]

The Nigerian government just launched a new campaign under the slogan  “Nigeria: Good People, Great Nation” in an effort to improve the country’s tarnished image.   [Global Post]

In the latest pageant news, The Miss Tiffany Universe transsexual beauty pageant took place in Thailand on Saturday.  Huffington Post ran a few photos [Huffington Post]