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DEEP DIVE cARToons are pop-culture commentary, and often a bad mash-up of it. DEEP DIVE cARToons are meant to provoke a thought and a smile. That's it. Please enjoy them and tell your frienemies to too!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

497. North Korea, cont.


(PYONGYANG, North Korea) — North Korea was poised Thursday to send a rocket into space as the nation's young leader ascended to new top political posts strengthening his hold on power. There was no word early Thursday morning on the timing of the launch, which the North has said will take place sometime between Thursday and Monday. The launch, which the North says is for peaceful purposes, has raised international concern. more: http://alturl.com/nbnop

Monday, April 9, 2012

496. Mike Wallace, RIP

Myron Leon "Mike" Wallace (May 9, 1918 – April 7, 2012) was an American journalist, game show host, actor, and media personality. During his career, which spanned over sixty years, he interviewed a wide range of prominent newsmakers.
He was one of the original correspondents for CBS' 60 Minutes which debuted in 1968. Wallace retired as a regular full-time correspondent in 2006, but still appeared occasionally on the series until 2008. Here, he interviews Jesus.
(tags: Obituary Series, News, Journalism, Entertainment Series, Mike Wallace, Jesus,  Interview, 60 Minutes)

Friday, April 6, 2012

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

490. Tobacco Warnings, cont.

update 4/2/12 Louisville, Ky.— A federal law requiring cigarette packages to carry graphic warnings about the dangers of smoking and restricting how tobacco products may be marketed and advertised passes constitutional muster, a federal appeals court ruled. (more: http://alturl.com/842fb)
(tags: Cigarette, Tobacco, Smoking, warning, danger, Freedom, Economics, Barack Obama, President)

Sunday, April 1, 2012

489. Octomom Poses Nude


Nayda Suelman (aka Octomom) admitted to Anderson Cooper that she received $8,000 for her revealing photo shoot with a British magazine. (more: http://alturl.com/pbqjj)
(tags: Entertainment Series, Octomom, Nude, Nadya Suleman, Porn)

488. Mega Millions

Three people won the record-setting Mega Millions jackpot and will receive an equal share of the $656 million jackpot, which amounts to about $218 million each, before taxes, under the annuity option.
Lottery players have dished out a cumulative $1,491,082,267 since the game's last big winner in late January. (more: http://alturl.com/tj7rc)