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1. Chewy Black Forest Cookies recipe.

2. Tron Bit animated gif.

3. The BBTS posted preorder links for several 2011 SDCC exclusive toys including the Republic Commando set.

4. Craft book giveaway.

5. The Quiznos chain might be running out of money. (I love Quiznos as an alternate to Subway, and the rare chain to have Diet Mountain Dew as a fountain drink.)

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1. Taco Bell's business is way down and they're blaming it on that lawsuit that inaccurately described the meat content in their food. Via.

2. Spirit Airlines CEO:

Between New York and Florida, for example, both we and JetBlue fly the A320 airplane. They put 150 seats on the plane, we put 178.

Via.

3. If you're a TMNT fan, here's how to get in to a promotional event at SDCC for the new series.

4. I'd greatly appreciate a Spotify invite if you have one. UPDATE: Got one.

5. New preorders at the BBTS - - The Walking Dead and Gears of War board games.

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1. Even Jiffy Lube is now saying you don't need an oil change every 3,000 miles (at the location I pass the most, business is so bad, there's typically multiple employees holding signs in front instead of servicing cars).

2. Marie Callender's declared bankruptcy and kicked out diners (and workers) mid-meal. (I sure hope my local store hasn't closed, I need the occasional French apple pie fix.)

3. "The Transportation Security Administration announced Friday plans to fire 36 Honolulu International Airport employees and suspend 12 more" for incompetence.

Desperate advertising by McDonald's

McDonald's employees advertising outside of a Sonic in Connecticut.