Quick headlines from the Bitter Newsroom:
December 21st marks the first night of Hanukkah. Jewish people can celebrate with one of the holiday’s top-5 pop culture items. And apparently Christmas:Bing Crosby :: Hanukkah:Adam Sandler, South Park, and Rugrats. Quite reverent. [CJP.org]
Attorney General and former California Governor Jerry Brown is facing a major quagmire in an effort to defend the state’s laws. But “[y]esterday Brown filed a legal brief claiming the same-sex marriage ban, which would amend the California Constitution to include discrimination and gays and lesbian couples, ‘is itself unconstitutional because it deprives a minority group of a fundamental right.’” Rick Warren is a proud Golden Stater today! [SFist.com]
Your weekend math problem: Ponzi schemes. Don’t forget to show your work. [The New York Times]
“The Recording Industry Association of America is taking a dangerous step with its decision to stop suing suspected music sharers and start cutting off their Internet access instead.” Which would mean there would be a lack of due process for the accused. And we were always raised to think that sharing was a good thing… [Washington Post]
Fred Goldman wants money, damnit! Mustache wax doesn’t buy itself. Possibly contribute the cause by bidding for Simpson’s seized sports memorabilia on eBay. [CNN.com]
