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Rick Egusquiza – The National Enquirer

When the news broke of John Edwards’ political scandal with his mistress/future baby mama Rielle Hunter, it wasn’t CNN or MSNBC that had the exclusive story, it was The National Enquirer. The Enquirer had been following the story since September, 2007 after an anonymous tip. Covering the story was The National Enquirer’s senior reporter, Rick Egusquiza, who first exposed Edwards’ misdeeds on October 10, 2007. Egusquiza decided not to use Hunter’s name in the story but instead cited unnamed sources. Interesting enough, the Enquirer has a policy that ALL stories must be confirmed by two different sources. After Egusquiza’s story ran, the tabloid was flooded with numerous calls and emails confirming John Edwards’ scandal was going to be bigger than they thought.

Mad TV’s Lauren Pritchard – An Afternoon Drink

I had a rough week. An angry mob of fire ants decided that I looked good enough for dinner, and thus I was sent to the emergency room. My already busy week now includes doctor visits, medications, and the mother load of all itchiness. Needless to say, I almost canceled my interview with comedic actress, Lauren Pritchard. Talking comedy was the last thing I wanted to do, but bandaged and bruised, I arrived at the small Toluca Lake hot spot that Ms. Pritchard suggested. When she saw me walk in with my exaggerated limp, she smiled warmly and instantly ordered a margarita for me. I immediately liked her style.

Goodbye Mr. Hernandez – California Cuts Teachers

While growing up, I always dreaded going back to school. It took me weeks to get back into the swing of things: homework, early mornings, the evil lunch lady in the cafeteria, and my ever-failing attempt to become teacher’s pet. I was never the cool kid or the smart kid, and I wasn’t really good at anything except talking…a lot. I had passing grades and was eager to learn, but providing some sort of entertainment for the class was always on the top of my school agenda. I found comfort in the approval of my teachers (even when I was in trouble,) and I sought their knowledge and wisdom. In some ways, I preferred them over the students around me. I had amazing teachers.

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