The Friday Edition - Aug 31, 2018
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Gaming, Graveyard Keeper, Stardew Valley, video games

Graveyard Keeper Is Stardew Valley but With Corpses, and Yes That’s as Awesome as It Sounds

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If you like puzzles, ghosts, witches, science, alchemy, deliberate historical anachronisms, scathing commentary on the commodification of faith, ethical dilemmas, capitalism, and/or Stardew Valley, you should probably be playing Graveyard Keeper.
AMP Featured, TV, Emmy Rossum, shameless

An Ode to Shameless’s Fiona Gallagher as Emmy Rossum Prepares to Leave the Show

Emmy Rossum as Fiona Gallagher in Shameless (Season 8, episode 6) - Photo: Patrick Wymore/SHOWTIME - Photo ID: shameless_806_0329
It was announced yesterday that Emmy Rossum who has played Fiona Gallagher on the US version of Shameless for nine seasons will be leaving the show (with no Emmy's to her name, because the world us cruel and unjust). So we pour one out to Emmy Rossum and Fiona Gallagher.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, abortion, week in reproductive justice

U.S. STD Rates Still Rising as Trump Officially Attacks Funding for Planned Parenthood, Other Women’s Health Groups

Woman holding sign that says, "Ugh, where do I even start?"
Health and safety are the staples of a meaningful life—but frankly, people like Donald Trump and Mike Pence couldn't care less about the costs of their crusade against women’s health. Their administration’s actions, during the same week that a report showed STD rates have risen again in this country, are proof.
News, aretha franklin, funeral, livestream

Watch Aretha Franklin’s Funeral & Say a Final Goodbye to the Queen of Soul

How To Watch Aretha Franklin's Funeral
The world lost a legend on August 16 with the passing of The Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin. Though it has been a couple of weeks since we first said goodbye, there's one more chance to bid farewell. On Aug. 31, family, friends, and colleagues will gather in Detroit, Michigan to pay their respects. If you want to follow along, here's how to watch the livestream of Franklin's funeral: 
Big on the Internet, hacking, Jennifer Lawrence, sexual misconduct

Another Hacker Behind Jennifer Lawrence Nude Photo Theft Rightfully Sentenced to Prison Time

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It's been nearly four years since the massive hacking that resulted in nude photos of Jennifer Lawrence and other celebrities being stolen and disseminated online. Four men were charged with playing roles in the theft, and one of them, 26-year-old George Garofano has now been sentenced to eight months in prison.
Big on the Internet, Hulu, Sean Penn, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Sean Penn is on a Mission to Mars in Hulu’s The First

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Two-time Oscar winner Sean Penn is going boldly where countless films and television series have gone before in his first foray into television.
Movies, IMAX, Marvel Entertainment, The MCU

10th Anniversary Marvel Film Festival Will Screen All 20 MCU Films in IMAX

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In honor of their 10th anniversary, Marvel has teamed up with IMAX for a multi-day movie marathon.
Movies, #TIMESUP, Amazon Studios, Selena Gomez, Woody Allen

In Today’s Good News, Woody Allen’s Movie A Rainy Day In New York Is Shelved

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Today, Page Six reported that Woody Allen's latest film, A Rainy Day In New York, has been shelved indefinitely by Amazon.
Big on the Internet, body shaming, Piers Morgan, Tess Holliday

Universally Known Human Troll Piers Morgan Makes Fat Shaming Comments About Tess Holliday

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Piers, who asked you?
AMP Featured, Gaming, Dungeons & Dragons, ICE, Magic: The Gathering

Artists on Their Way to a Wizards of the Coast Brainstorming Session Detained by ICE

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Over the weekend, three artists known for their work on Magic: The Gathering were detained at Seattle's SeaTac airport on their way to a Dungeons and Dragons brainstorming session/ "concept push" at Wizards of the Coast.
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Comics, Marie Severin, Marvel Comics, Spider-Woman, women in comics

Marvel Artist and Spider-Woman Co-Creator Marie Severin Has Passed Away at 89

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Marie Severin, an iconic Marvel artist and colorist, has passed away at 89.
Big on the Internet, carl bernstein, CNN, donald trump

Trump Feuds With Watergate Reporter Carl Bernstein, Proving Irony Is Dead

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In today's edition of "We Really Wish This Weren't What The President Was Doing," Donald Trump has started a twitter feud with Carl Bernstein, the reporter famous for helping to break the Watergate scandal. Irony is dead, and we've killed it.
Movies, disability rights, Elephant Man

BBC Elephant Man Remake Facing Backlash for Not Casting Disabled Lead

John Hurt and Anne Bancroft in The Elephant Man (1980)
The Elephant Man has always been a problematic film, and the BBC has continued that legacy by casting another able-bodied actor play Joseph Merrick.
News, Cynthia Nixon, debate, women in politics

Cynthia Nixon Shuts Down Cuomo’s Lies During Their First and Only Debate

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I appreciate that there are fact-checkers working to provide this sort of analysis. But as Donald Trump proved in all of his debates, lies need to be addressed head-on in the moment, from the debate platform, or no one will care. Even then, for many viewers and voters, passion can overpower facts. Last night, Cynthia Nixon showed she has both.
Comics, CES letter, Marvel Comics, Spider-Man

Marvel Removes “Hidden Controversial” Message Critical of Mormonism From Spider-Man Comic

Spider-Man comic contains anti-Mormon CES letter reference
In the recent Amazing Spider-Man #4 comic, a panel by artist Ryan Ottley was found to contain a reference to a book that questions Mormon doctrine. Marvel is scrubbing the art, with the official statement that they do not allow for hidden messages in their artwork.
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