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life:

It’s a complicated country that has survived the pain of colonizations, the Boer Wars, apartheid, and continuing racial tensions, but despite its problems, South Africa is regarded as among the most beautiful countries in the world, from its sandy beaches to its gleaming cities to its incredible wildlife. And hosting that 2010 World Cup doesn’t hurt, either. 

LIFE in HD: Stunning South Africa

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winout:

Referring to his favorite team, the Chicago Bulls, upsetting the Lakers recently, President Obama told Kobe, “Derrick Rose may have your number.”

Kobe’s response: “If he calls that number, I’ll be sure to pick up after the fifth ring.”

Awesome.

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futurisms:

John Hughes’ commentary: The closer he looks at the child, the less he sees…The more he looks at it, there’s nothing there and I think he fears that the more you look at him, the less you see—there isn’t anything there. That’s him.