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Leftovers: Not-So-Sexy Sex

• ABC News reports on — what else? — sex today, informing readers of women who are allergic to sex. Or, more specifically, to the proteins in semen. Wearing a condom is a fix, and if you’re trying to get pregnant, you can have conceive the kid in this sexy manner: “In these situations, it is possible to have a specialized lab separate the sperm from the semen, a process known as ’sperm washing.’ Your gynecologist will then inseminate the sperm directly into your uterus.” Rawr! [6 ABC]

• Compulsive gamblers will be able to register with the state’s casinos in order to have themselves banned from entry, thus preventing the problem of compulsively throwing your money away, at least at that location. Of course, this will be done with by asking both casinos to police their own list themselves! Yes, this is going to work out well. [KYW 1060]

• Meanwhile, in Bucks County, local geese are being attacked with blowgun darts. Oh, Bristol, what won’t you do? [Bucks County Courier Times]

• The Convention Center expansion is rolling along smoothly without any problems whatsoever. [Daily News]

• Oh, and best of luck to all the Philadelphia Rock Paper Scissors experts heading to Toronto for the World Champs this weekend. If you’re wondering, I am not the best RPS referee in the world. [World RPS Society]

Quickies: Achoo!

• Philadelphia has been named the 29th worst city in America for allergies. Uhh… boo? Yay? Okay, I’ll level with you: I have no idea what this means.

• Apparently, using MLB.com Gamecast during work hours can get you fired. In related news, America’s unemployment rate is now up to 75 percent. [The Ex 'Burgher via Deadspin]

• The Phillies shocked everyone last night by actually going out and winning a game at home, a 7-6 win over the Nationals in 10 innings. The Fightins are now a robust 2-6 at home this year. [Inky]

• Ahh, yes, China’s president’s visit to the White House was interrupted by a Falun Gong protestor, who was upset that, oh, I don’t know, the Chinese government is pretty horrible to them. Me, I’m just happy there’s finally a protest over something besides the war. [AP/CNN.com]

• Oh, yeah, and at 2 p.m. Donovan McNabb is doing a chat on ESPN.com. Feel free to ask him what style of Chunky Soup is best. [ESPN.com]