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Start the month off right with links galore.
Military Man: An in-depth look at Lt. Dan Choi, one of the faces of the movement to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” (Village Voice)
Smelly Style: The latest trend among hipsters? Not bathing. Let’s hope this one doesn’t catch on. (New York Times)
Clothing Captain: With sales declining and scandal growing, American Apparel CEO Dov Charney remains an outspoken and eccentric spokesman for his company. (Globe and Mail)
Political Precincts: Will you be voting in the midterm elections? Check the list of the most politically-active states to see if your neighbors will be, too. (The Daily Beast)
Smarter Search: Launching today, new search engine Blekko is just like Google, minus all the worthless, spammy sites. It’s refreshing, and makes search feel safer. (Blekko, via NYT)
Delectable Dishes: If your lunch today isn’t exactly gourmet, indulge in some food gawking with pictures of the perfect pizza. (LIFE)
Musical Moment: That was fast —Jon Stewart’s speech at his Rally to Restore Sanity has been Auto-Tuned, inspirationally, by the Gregory Brothers. (TheDailyWh.at)
Elsewhere on TIME.com: Miss the aforementioned rally this weekend? Check out TIME.com’s video of the event.
Must-See: On this weekend’s Saturday Night Live, musical guest Rihanna robs a bank with the help of Shy Ronnie, who can’t quite muster the nerve to do any robbing.
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