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Week Around the Ists

- DCist wasn't crazy about a local magazine cover that featured a Photoshopped, shirtless President Obama.
Torontoist investigated reports of a man-eating caterpillar (or a man eating a caterpillar) in the city's west end.
Shanghaiist explored one of the city's largest Muslim markets and stuffed themselves with lamb and pilaf.
Bostonist drooled over delicious (Southern) food and drink, from chicken bourbon to cheddar grits.
Chicagoist hopes former governor Rod Blagojevich took note of their suggestions for other reality shows because a judge declined Blago's request to go to Costa Rica to participate in I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Outta Here (though that didn't stop Blagojevich from filming a promo for the show).
LAist was just getting over Coachella when they found this video of a naked would-be wizard getting tasered by cops at the concert.
Gothamist spoke to MSNBC host Rachel Maddow about her show, the gift of the populist tea bag protests and pre-prohibition cocktails.
Phillyist ran away with the circus.
Londonist went dragon-spotting to celebrate St George's day.
Seattlest visited the 1960s this week, with John Steinbeck's visit to the Pike Place Market and the car that goes with the Space Needle, the never-built 1962 Ford Seattle-ite XXI.
SFist was surprised to hear SF Mayor and California Gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom defend Miss California.
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It's been many, many years since we saw this much snow in our mountains. Going up there right now isn't safe, but here are some places where you can enjoy the view and snap a pic.
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April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.
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Another Missing Hiker Has Been Found Dead In San Gabriels As Search For Actor Julian Sands ContinuesBob Gregory, 62, went missing the same day as Sands. His body was recovered near Mount Islip.