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By John PrzybysLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

April 17, 2011 - 1:03 am

Here are a few things in news, sports, entertainment and pop culture that we've been talking about lately.

■ The now-recaptured Bronx Zoo cobra u25B6 is christened "Mia." The inevitable Mia plush toys will be both darling and the cause of kids' nightmares for years to come.

■ The Department of Homeland Security will use Facebook and Twitter to issue terror alerts. Status update: People all over the world want you dead RIGHT NOW!

■ Czech archaeologists say they've found the skeleton of a gay caveman buried near Prague. The fossilized "Glee" DVD unearthed nearby was the tip-off.

■ The NFL and its players go to federal court, threatening the upcoming pro football season. Anyone up for an Electric Football fantasy league?

JOHN PRZYBYS (jprzybys@reviewjournal.com)

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