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Here is your GDC Morning WACH for 1-18-12:

The Humane Society of the United States has released their 2011 rankings of state animal protection laws, and South Carolina has found itself ranked 48.  Check out the national rankings HERE. 

If you try to Wiki something today, you will be out of luck, as Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has taken the site "darK' or offline today in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).  If you would like to do some reading about what SOPA is, and it's potential impact on the Internet, we have you covered: 

What is SOPA? 

Who is taking part?

How would SOPA affect you?

Opinion: Is SOPA a Good Thing? 

We, of course, want you thoughts as well!  Sound off on our Facebook page!!!

Don't forget your last couple chances to win a family 4 pack of tickets to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus is coming up today and tomorrow on GDC.  Look for the picture of the animal, call and win!

American Idol starts tonight!  Be ready, and don't forget Jeffrey Lampkin has reviews, thoughts, and gossip every morning after!  GET LAMPED!