Bite Size News, August 13: Plagiarism & Prostitution Edition

• So Ben Mezrich doesn't make up everything in his books -- he's being accused of plagiarism for his Facebook quasi-novel. [Boston Herald]
• Rhode Island is considering to change its lenience on "indoor prostitution." [Boston Globe]
• Some people are freaking out, because a girl from Malden tossed a softball question to Obama at his town hall session. Next time wear a sidearm, little lady! [Boston Globe]
• Massachusetts has been doing well regarding federal stimulus funds. [WHDH]
• Newsflash: Lung cancer preventing your return to work may cause some depression. [Boston Herald]
• Verizon will be testing 4G cellular in Boston. Thankfully we figured out what 3G means! [Information Week]
• Eunice Kennedy Shriver's wake is happening now. [Boston Globe]
• A Worcester man can't be buried, because they're not sure who he is. [Boston Herald]

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