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Tim Russert, a giant of journalism, dies at age 58. Both sides of the aisle mourn him. MINUS 2

A series of advertisements targeting drivers will be launched by the MBTA ... you know, in case you haven't heard of it. Saving energy and gas money is fine with us, as long as you're about an inch wide or can float on the ceiling of the train. PLUS 1

Students at Wentworth Institute of Technology filmed two women in an apartment across the street lying in bed together then leaked the video online. One Peeping Tom's defense? "This all would have never happened if their windows were closed." Why is this kid studying at a tech school when he was clearly born to be a lawyer? MINUS 1

In other pervert news, the ex-operator of the Empire State Building's Skyride was charged last week of pretending to be a doctor so he could give women fake gyno exams ... really, how can we make that more ridiculous? MINUS 1

The Bulger Task Force announces that after 13 years of searching, Whitey is still on the loose and on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list. The case has sent FBI investigators on a worldwide vacation-investigation to Italy, England, Sicily and Mexico in search of Whitey. This past year, the task force has pursued about 300 leads and investigated more than 100 look-alike sightings ... but they're still looking ... seriously ... any day now ... MINUS 1

Presidential candidate Barack Obama launches a website that he will use to dismiss myths about him, his background, religion and family. Dear LJ, so much drama. MINUS 1

George, a Tewksbury family's pet rabbit, has been declared the oldest rabbit in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records. The lil' guy is 14 years old—which translates to a wise 160 bunny years. PLUS 1

The US Supreme Court decides to allow Guantanamo Bay prisoners to challenge their detention in civilian courts. Due process?! What a novelty! PLUS 3

After threatening to ruin a state trooper's life, being charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, WHDH Channel 7's Randi Goldklank finally resigns. The general manager announced her resignation Friday morning after she admitted in court that she did indeed go on an alcohol and prescription drug binge at Logan International Airport, before attacking airport employees. Now that's a news story! ... sort of. MINUS 1

CELTICS!!??!! WE DON'T KNOW YET.

Somerville's Good Time Emporium has to close by the end of the month to make way for an Ikea. A Swedish furniture store replacing a local arcade? Gentrification has never been so ridiculously overt. MINUS 1

THIS WEEK'S TOTAL: MINUS 3

LAST WEEK'S TOTAL: MINUS 6