Hoping to float away just like the Balloon Boy did didn’t? Don’t even think about it, say city officials. (CityRoom)

Chatty cabbies will have to rethink how they pass the time, now that a more stringent ban is in effect against cell phone use. (NYT)

Columbia professor fired from “token liberal” commentator position for being- too liberal? (Mediaite)

Three pigs at the Minnesota State Fair test positive for H1N1; “you think they call it human flu?”-jokes ensue. (NYT)

You sure that’s not apple juice? A Columbia tipster presents: why you probably don’t want a blind double in McBain. (EasilyAmused)

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