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weekend warriors
Today, as American hero Bill Pullman (not Paxton, that's the other one) once said, is our Independence Day. Well, technically, tomorrow is our Independence Day, and only if you're an American, but still. You know what I mean. More »Saturday Night4th Of July Social -
Clips
Rick Sanchez Assumes Palin Is Resigning Due To Pregnancy
Like the doctor at your college's Health Services department who offered, "Maybe you're pregnant" after you came in complaining of a cold, Rick Sanchez has suggested, without any evidence whatsoever, that Sarah Palin may be resigning due to pregnancy. Whaaa? More » -
Palin resigns
Sarah Palin: "I'm Not Wired To Operate Under The Same Old Politics As Usual"
In announcing her resignation earlier today, Gov. Sarah Palin touched upon her family, her state, and her plans for the future, her voice seeming unsure and a bit shaken as she delivered her speech. Video after the jump. More » -
Friendly skies
Air New Zealand Creates "Nude" Safety Video To Capture Attention Of Passengers
Tired of being ignored by passengers who'd rather read or stare out the window instead of listening to potentially life-saving safety information, the folks at Air New Zealand have released a cheeky in-flight video featuring crew members in body paint. More » -
Suckers
Women Play Mostly Supporting Role Within Male-Dominated Vampire "Trend"
Today's New York Times has a "Thursday Styles" section story about a "trend with teeth": Vampires.
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tweet this
In Which Russell Brand Shares His Thoughts On Diddy's White Party
Russell Brand took to his Twitter yesterday to share his thoughts on Diddy's famous White Party, and what he plans to wear in order to fit the dress code. Click to enlarge. [Russell Brand's Twitter] -
Dirt Bag
Trouble For Justin And Jessica, Debbie Rowe Sends Mixed Signals Over Custody Battle
- Are Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake on the rocks? "Things don't look good for them right now - they've hit a really rocky spot," says a source. The couple have been dating for two years. [NYDN]
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Consumer retorts
Advice On Advice: Rating Internet Advice Columns
Advice columns are a little like cats: they may not actually do much, but they're fun to look at. Also like cats, not all advice columns are created equal. After the jump, we grade a few of the major players.
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finishing
What The Hell Is A Nice Guyâ„¢, Anyway?
Today, our favorite sex writer tackles the age-old question of Nice Guysâ„¢. Specifically, Do they really finish last? To investigate, Laura Sessions Stepp interviews Britney, a woman who spent five months dating a dude who sounds like a drug dealer. More » -
Immaculate collection
Can Madonna & Mercy Ever Just Be Mother & Child?
And when it's a rich white mom and an adopted African child, can it ever be that simple? Well, says one mom, yes and no.
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Breaking
Sarah Palin Will Not Run For Re-Election, Resigning As Alaska's Governor
GOP sources are claiming that former Vice Presidential candidate Governor Sarah Palin will not be seeking a second term as Alaska's governor and will actually be resigning from her position in a matter of weeks.
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Strange questions
Author Asks: If Every Man Could Have Gay Sex, Why Would He Need Women?
Beliefnet writer David Klinghoffer has a theory why women should fight societal acceptance of homosexuality: in a world where men can have sex with men without attendant opprobrium, they won't want anything but. In other words: all men are gay. More » -
Stayin' alive
Disco Saves!
When Debra Bader's husband, Christopher, collapsed during a walk, the first thing that popped into her head was the Bee Gee's tune "Stayin' Alive,"—and thank goodness, too, as it helped save her husband's life. More » -
model behaviors
Modeling And The Tragedy Of Karen Mulder
The news that '90s supermodel Karen Mulder was arrested in Paris for making death threats to her plastic surgeon could be written off as, at worst, a punchline, or at best, the latest expression of an unbalanced woman's erratic behavior.
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Turning the tables
What Rap Videos Would Look Like If They Objectified Men
The new video for "Just Got Paid" by Millionaires reverses sexist rap video cliches, with women singing about getting laid and throwing bills at male strippers. But the ladies aren't exactly making a stand against objectifying women. More » -
Midweek Madness
This Week In Tabloids: Dead Bodies, Beach Bodies, Weddings & Monkeys
It's Wednesday, so this is Midweek Madness, our tabloid roundup. Star was the only rag without Michael Jackson on the covers this week, maybe hoping people prefer "Beach Bodies" to untimely death? Step inside for more weeklies, after the jump. More » -
Looks aren't everything
"Practical Character Reader" A Lesson In Xenophobia, Racism & Disney Villains
A 1902 book called Vaught's Practical Character Reader, scanned and posted on Sociological Images, demonstrates the false assumption that you can assess a person's character based on his or her physical appearance. More » -
Showtime, synergy
Your Next Summer Blockbuster Might Be Strawberry-Scented
The news that 80's video game Asteroids will soon be made into a major motion picture got me thinking: why aren't there any action films based on 80s toys primarily aimed at girls? A few suggestions, after the jump. More »











