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via jezebel

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I'll order you up a violent quiche.Signs point to Yes.

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Fantastic post for all ages by Tavi Gevinson @ Jezebel."...whenever people talk about her, they like to throw in the "don't bite the hand that feeds you" admonishment. To which I say, what if that hand is also trying to grab your ass?

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[V MINOR HANCOCK SPOILERS AHEAD]I just finished watching Hancock. Though I agree with many reviews that the comedy was a little one note, I do have to say it was kind of worth it as a lead up to the squirmish prison scene. All in all, I liked the movie, and then the internetz led me to an article recommending books after movies that you liked.And now, the internetz may just lead you to it to:If

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from Mother Jones, by Mark Fiore

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Because you're worth itTop four suncreens via Consumerist

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Somewhere around 10 years old, (Frack, do you remember when it was?) I was at my friend's for a birthday party/sleepover. After a few hours spent working through all the cake sugars dancing around to NKOTB's Happy Birthday song, we settled down to a movie. Specifically, Three Men and a Little Baby. My friend's older brother then totally freaked me the f%*# out by pausing on the creepy window

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The Company series, written by the late Kage Baker, is one of the best I have ever read. It is packed to the brim with time travel, history, and cleverly paced story lines that develop its characters in surprising ways. Highly, highly recommended.

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Prairie Home Companion does an annual Jokes Show. The radio program spends almost two hours telling joke after joke of only the highest caliber:“My friend got addicted to line dancing” “Oh no!” “Yea, it got so bad, he had to join a two-step program”Here is a link. You are welcome.

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I recently took a fantastic nine day jaunt to Seattle. Among my many excursions was the Seattle SciFiMuseum. I’ll help you picture how very awesome it is:You saw right. Borg Picard.On another day, I found my way to the Seattle Museum of Mysteries. I made my way down a long stairway, and was greeted by Big Foot himself. Inside, I found various displays on the unexplained, as well as a hallway of

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Sorry I was out so long…please accept this, my humble atonement

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An entirely benign crush on Jillian Michaels (my mother may or may not know her as her “future daughter-in-law”) led me to working out on a regular basis (her workout DVDs are killer, by the by). I was just about to start wondering what in the world I would do in the two and a half weeks that Biggest Loser isn’t on…until I saw this:Losing It With Jillian - Nice ShotSocial life be damned, I have a

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In a bit of crazy nerd heaven, Katee Sackhoff (Kara "Starbuck" Thrace of BSG) will be guest-starring on the Nov 23 2009 airing of Big Bang Theory

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(Insert Sad Face Here)Whedonesque

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Last month I had the amazing opportunity to see The Swell Season at Hideout. Their new album Strict Joy is out later this month, and from what I have heard, it is amazing.In any case, they seem to be popping up everywhere, such asWTTW11 last nightYouTube (it is even the Hideout show. I think that may be my cousin to the right of the frame at the end)And NPR First ListenThe music slightly speaks

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Julie Goldman + Kate McKinnon = Marry Me gold.(While you're at it, you can also check them out on The Big Gay Sketch Show)

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Whaaaat?No seriously, Diablo Cody (Juno, Jennifer's Body) has signed on to write and produce the movie version of the blond-haired blue-eyed Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield.

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Wandering through Target yesterday (with my awesome gift card to shop shop shop) and what to my wondering eyes does appear?Why Angel, in fancy two-for-one packages.Seasons 1&2, as well as Seasons 3&4, for $20-27 each. Individual seasons on sale for $20. (Just in case you’d like to, say, finally pick up Season 4 (Peaches) or Season 5 (Frack).(For those interested, this may just be for the

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(maybe with some foreign dubbing thrown in?)Seriously, DEBS. Netflix it.

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"Can you imagine, if you are married, the people in your state getting together and saying 'well, you know, you're not.'"

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It's on.

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So...Jillian Michaels (of Biggest Loser fame):will be in Vanity Fair talking about her love of bikesand in Grant Park getting Chicago's collective lazy toosh in shape.TGI motherf'in F, people.afterellen

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$75 @ Deep Discount. via Whedonesque (Apparently, sometimes the price doesn't show unless you call/clear your browser)Also, click here for an interesting discussion of the Dead/Evil Lesbian cliche and a little helping of "Why wasn't Tara ever in the main credits?". If you haven't seen the entirety of Buffy, this is way spoilery (you have been warned)

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Have a good weekend :)

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Thank you, io9:Free Comic Book DayThe Internet is alive. Maybe.Torchwood will fill your "Ooky Chanting Kids" quota

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Craig Ferguson might just be one of the funniest people on the planet, and also the reason for my lack of sleep (Late Late Show much?) Here, he hosts guest Eddie Izzard:Aaaand the actual interview:

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I just wanted to say "Suck it" to CBS, who moved Harper's Island to Saturdays and didn't bother to, you know, mention it.What are those of us without DVR's and with weekend plans supposed to do to get our weekly mini-scary-movie fix now?

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Amazon.com - $56.99 - Today's Special DealYea, I gots it. Happy day :) (Thank you Peaches)

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Facebook bans ad for lesbian film "And Then Came Lola"*UPDATE* 4/29/09 Facebook reviewed and changed their mind.

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Once other people go to bed, popcorn becomes impossible.

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More news by way of JFriend...Jewel is cutting prices on many store-brand by 20%, including their Wild Harvest Organic lines.

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The Detroit PD says you need a permit. And also, this is not your house so clean up your own mess.No worries: they confiscated the weapons (but could not hold the cases).(word by way of JFriend)

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legalizing marraige for everyone, that's what.msnbc.com

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Both the House and Senate have passed a bill allowing pregnant women the right to use deadly force to protect her unborn babies. (It came after a MI case in which a woman defended herself against her boyfriend, and in the process of his attack he killed the babies and she killed him. She was convicted of manslaughter.)

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Apparently that movie "The Haunting in Connecticut" is a true story, and the woman who lived it is interviewed here.

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Pets, travel and war strategy:Susan Westenhoefer: Netflix It.

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I loved the show Dead Like Me. Dry humor and a little suspension of disbelief, funny deaths plus pretty people? Sign me up.That being said: they made a movie, and after a very, “very long wait” on my Netflix list, I watched it last night. The movie was TERRIBLE. They left out everything that was good about the show: humor, Many Patinkin, a plot…and we are left with characters we love, floundering

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Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel are expecting. The couple met during the original run of Rent. Idina Menzel originated the role of Elphaba in Wicked, and Taye Diggs currently stars in Private Practice.That is going to be one good-looking, talented bebe.usmagazine

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Andy Hallett, best known for his portrayel of green demon Lorne on Angel, passed away March 29, 2009 at the age of 33. (Thanks to Eric and Frack for the information)scifiwirepeople

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Alyson Hannigan gave birth on March 24, 2009 to a baby girl. It is the first for her and partner Alexis Denisof.

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(which is a TV show, I know. Bear with me)I held onto hope, and you totally delivered.Man On the Street (the 3/20/09 episode) was everything a TV show should be – entertaining, surprising, and answering just enough questions to leave the viewer wanting more. The episode confronted issues other shows would have left untouched, and was all the better for it - all the while, hosting one of the most

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Made this a few weeks back, and it was way delicious. I served it with rice noodles & baked tofu in a peanut sauce. Keep a bit of the coconut milk to swirl in the finished product. Cooking Paraphernalia needed:Large stockpotBlender or Food ProcessorWhat else you should have on hand:2 Tbsp canola (or another lighter tasting) oil 3 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces-ish1 small or

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A few weeks ago, I was spending a Sunday cooking (and not cleaning), happily disagreeing with most of what those dudes that run Sound Opinions (npr) were saying. At the end of the show, they let listeners air their own opinions. The previous week, for Valentine's Day, they had a love-themed show (something about the strangest love songs). Of all of the commenters that called in, they picked this

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is Jen Foster's tune "I Didn't Just Kiss Her"myspace (to hear it)afterellen (to read more about it)

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Meet Severn Suzuki (now Cullis-Suzuki). In 1992, at the age of 12, she went to the UN and spoke her mind. Take a few moments to listen."You are deciding what kind of a world we are growing up in."wiki

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Because this lady bought a second hand couch, and there was a cat in it. So...have you checked your couch lately?(News by way of my Uncle, who is awesome.)

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When I was little, I wasn’t allowed to watch scary movies (I got nightmares from the covers of horror films at video rental stores). One day (ok, every day) I was over at my BFF Frack’s house. It was on the TV, and I totally watched it. Tim Curry’s portrayal of Pennywise the Clown totally freaked me out and made me claustrophobic because all we had at the time was one of those stand-up showers

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Some guy is talking about it. And we're listening.Update: Kristen Bell is in talks.

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Meet Lily, a dog who is raising a tiny group of motherless kittens. Other interesting pairings? A leopard who hunted a monkey's momma for lunch, and instead of finishing off the baby for dessert, it took it in and raised it. (Thank you Peaches) Mother of the Year

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According to Watch With Kristen, Big Bang Theory will be back for at least two more 22-episode seasons with the full cast. (Now if I could just be home to watch it. Thank goodness for Dan's DVR, or whatever it is.) In any case, CBS Mondays, 7pm.Big Bang Theory: The Problem With TeleportationBig Bang Theory: A Time-Share Time Machine

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Lucy Lawless "The Difference" PSAAbove: The Difference - Lucy Lawless in a PSA about the difference between domestic partnerships and marriage. (by way of afterellen.com) It is short, and sums up the basics very well.Below: select pictures from We Are Not The Enemy, "A photo blog of LGBT folks working toward full equality" as well as Queer Eye Candy (this is what we look like).

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ANTM: how I love to love you. And by far, besides the finale, the episode to anticipate is the Makeover Episode. Which girl will tantrum? Which girl will end up looking like a different person? Which girl will Tyra totally butcher in an effort to change it up? Entertainment Weekly (online) has a photo spread (and commentary) on the top Worst America's Next Top Model Makeovers (such as Dominique's

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According to the Illinois Senate, scientists need not weigh in anymore: Pluto is totally a full-on planet. So, get out your party hats Illinoisians - this Friday is officially the first Pluto Day!I'm glad to see the Illinois Senate is back to the important issues (like our state's crazy debt).

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If you’ve listened to npr in the past few days, then you’ve probably picked up on their collective, massive crush on Neko Case. If you’ve heard her new album, you would know why. You can check it out here (individual tracks as well as the entire album) As for me, I have absolutely fallen for the title track...Baby, why am I worried now, did someone make a fool of me 'fore I could show 'em how

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It’s practically impossible to have ever sat in traffic on a Chicago street or expressway and not know this to be true: people are rude. According to cnn.com (and Oprah), eighty percent of people in America today think rudeness is a problem across the country. But, as rude people tend to do, none of us take any ownership – a whopping 99% don’t think they themselves are rude. The article goes on

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According to University of Central Florida physics professor Costas Efthimiou, vampires aren’t possible, because then we’d all be vampires. Professor Efthimiou is also tackling zombies. I can't decide if this makes him a huge nerd or a huge nerd dream-killer.via whedonesque

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Michael Cera, the previously reported hold out on the Arrested Development movie, is so in.Previous PostsArrested Development: The Moviepdr pda

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There were a few poignant moments at the Oscars this year - Anne Hathaway tearing up when being presented by Shirley MacLaine, Sean Penn calling everyone "commie homo-loving sons of guns", Hugh Jackman's recession-proof opening number (including a proud reference to being Wolverine)...but the highlight that tops them all, in my humble opinion, was the incredile acceptance speech from Dustin Lance

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People are not the only ones losing their homes during these economic times – pets are becoming homeless, too. Unable to care for pets, families are having to relinquish their animal companions at saddening rates. If you are having trouble feeding pets, you can reach out to organizations such as Pooch Pantry in Lake County. PAWS Chicago (a No Kill shelter) has a food assistance program,

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Dr Andrew Weil knows his (nutritional) stuff, and this handy food pyramid kind of proves it: he says we can have (moderate amounts of) wine every day and cheese every week. You can find a more interactive version here.

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Next week is Restaurant Week – follow this link to find out if a restaurant you’ve always wanted to try is on the list of over 100 restaurants involved in the second annual event. Restarants are offering $22 three course lunches and $32 three course dinners.

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Remember that guy that threw his shoe at President Bush? He lists many reasons, but the in the moment reason was simply: that smug f*%#ing smile on his face.MSNBC article

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Aw, this dude's cat told him he had cancer and totally saved his life.

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Its not like Live Nation did much for those ridiculous "convenience fees" anyhow.Ticketmaster, Live Nation Merger Investigated

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Here are some reasons why:It is Friday.It is Payday.It is Friday the 13th.It is my half-birthday.It is Joy Day!And we are going to The Balanced Kitchen.And Dollhouse is premiering!Happy Fripaythirbirjoybalkitdoll Day! Yea!

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= love&marriageAnd, in honor:Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Come Pick Me Up

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i cannot find my umbrella and my windshield wipers are still broken from the big freeze. today has been just a disaster.not that i'm complaining about the weather - i hope you made it outside yesterday!

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.cc_box a:hover .cc_home{background:url('http://www.comedycentral.com/comedycentral/video/assets/syndicated-logo-over.png') !important;}.cc_links a{color:#b9b9b9;text-decoration:none;}.cc_show a{color:#707070;text-decoration:none;}.cc_title a{color:#868686;text-decoration:none;}.cc_links a:hover{color:#67bee2;text-decoration:underline;}The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10cRachel

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Did you know that dogs can catch a yawn from a human? This totally and completely true because I learned it from one of the best shows on Earth, Dog Tales. This discovery is made even more (or just plain) interesting because it shows that puppy dogs are able to empathize with people.Also, it gives me an excuse to put a picture of a cute dog on this page. (Meet Roxy, Frack's awesome d.o.g.)

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Yesterday, the beginning of an awesome, awesome day was spent chowing down at a new(to us) local restaurant/bar - Fireside. Located across the street from Rosehill Cemetery (5739 N Ravenswood Aveue, Chicago), it’s a slightly creepy location to stumble out of drunk at 1am, but this made no difference to us at brunch time. The restaurant is to one side, and a bar that extends into a happy four

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The latest issue of Rolling Stone has an interview with Joss Whedon that reveals with almost certainty (almost because he also said he’d never join forces with Fox again) his future in television - ie, he has none. He lists being fed up with big media motivations, the freedom of the internet, and the power of fans as main reasons for the move. Follow this link to the PDF of the

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Last night’s SNL featured a Seth Meyer hosted Weekend Update, complete with a Really!?! With Seth. He focused on the recent Michael Phelps pot smoking scandal. To Kellogg, who dropped Phelps as a spokesperson:“Every one of your products sounds like a wish a genie granted at a Phish concert.”And to the person who took the photo:“If you’re at a party and you see Michael Phelps smoking a bong and

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je l'aimeprevious post: i do

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Just a few months after slightly altering his diet, Mark Bittman found "I lost 35 pounds — which is about 15 percent of my body weight — my cholesterol went down 40 points; my blood sugar went from borderline bad to just fine; [and] my knees, which were starting to give out as a result of running at too high a weight, got better."What is his big secret to success, you ask? He decided to alter his

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c/o io9.comThe official trailer for Torchwood Season 3, a mini-season to be aired this summer in America at (relatively) the same time as the British airing. If you haven't seen Torchwood yet, I highly recommend it. It is a Dr Who spin-off, but completely friendly to non Dr Who fans (such as myself). Lots of aliens and sci fi hi jinks and sexy situations (O my!)

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Looking to fill the needs of this niche market, Outside the Loop Radio host Mike Stephen is talking to a rep from the Illinois Wine Consumer Coalition about wine & law. Friday, February 6 @ 6p on WLUW 88.7.

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And if you have an extra $85 + 11.30 for "convenience fees", Ticketmaster can hook you up with seats at Chicago Theatre to watchthem...interact? March 11, 2009: when it is going down. Sweet home, Chicago.(Thank you to Nic for the heads up)

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At all hours of the night, you may see Anthony Mikrut speeding by on a bicycle, backpack strapped to his back. In his delivery tote? Toys and enhancements of the adult persuasion.The idea for the company occurred to him and his girlfriend with the thought "...you can get pizza any time of night, [w]hy can't you get [sex] toys?"The Kinky Llama is two and a half years old, and while it is seeing a

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Hey kids! I am back, you know, ish. And to celebrate, here is an inteview I read in Mother Jones on the way to England: The Mojo Interview: Joss Whedon.

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i haven't been feeling well. be back in tip top shape soon!cosmos.

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Top Model Updates!!

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My friend Nata invited me to join her for dinner at a new-ish Chicago restaurant this weekend, and I am entirely glad I did. Not only did I have fantastic company, but I found a new eatery that is entirely, ridiculously yummerz. The Balanced Kitchen, between Devon and Lincoln on Chicago's north side, is self-endorsed as The Best Organic Gluten-Free Vegan Sustainable Eco-Friendly High-Tech Artisan

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npr.org has a review and excerpt from Wolves at the Gate, the third Buffy graphic novel. Topics discussed: pioneering bisexuality and the artful graphic novel.

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This one's for you, Frack: Blago Hires Drew Peterson's PR Firm for Media BlitzSeriously, this guy is nuts.

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Museum of Science and Industry: General Admission is free through the end of January.

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Fred Armisen (SNL) and Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men).

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theredhead’s boyfriend scored tickets to a pre-screening of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans for last night, and when she was thinking of who she might like to invite, she quickly realized I was probably her only friend that would be all “Yes I would like to join you to see the prequel to the Underworld films, in fact I would LOVE to omg awesome”. I have to say, it was surprisingly good. I say

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Reader Nicholas sent me this eerily accurate Onion article published just days after Former President G.W. Bush took office. The Onion references Bush plans to “[sell] off the national parks to developers, [go] into massive debt to develop expensive and impractical weapons technologies,” and points to “the defunding of vital domestic social-service programs upon which millions depend.” They also

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Right, so. I am co-writing a comic/graphic novel, Neverending Sally. The website for the independent company that will be putting out the future masterpiece has just gone online. So, check it out, tell your friends, love it 4eva. Rinse, repeat.http://imaginarycomicsonline.com/

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ridiculously cute coupleNew Couples Celebrate New President

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In the vein of Jeff Foxworthy’s You Might Be Redneck, Mother Jones has brought us You Might Be A Liberal/You Might Be A Conservative If…Among the interesting facts dug up by Keira Butler? Liberals are more likely to have insomnia, and Conservatives are more likely to have sons.

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Fresh onto a promotional tour for her new sitcom Better Off Ted, (which looks like it will be worth a watch), Portia de Rossi spoke to People about love & marriage. On where she is now, she says"It's so important to live an honest, open life and I didn't really realize that until I started doing it"fighting h8Michael Cera is the apparent hold out for the Arrested Development movie

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People are finally getting wise to the fact that VitaminWater is neither as healthy as a vitamin nor as good for your diet as water - and The Center for Science in the Public Interest is about to do something about it. They have filed a class-action lawsuit against Coca-Cola. More information at consumerist.

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Seven large trash bags left on a road in Marion, Texas were found to be filled with 70 dead (and possibly refrigerated or frozen) Siamese cats. The cats have been given a peaceful resting place. No other information is available at this time.

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A vandal has placed stickers on a poster promoting Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Leona Lewis in a Berlin subway. The advertisement now reflects a Photoshop window, reminding passerby’s of the altered state of these already-lovelies.A further investigation into the portrayal of women in advertising, and its societal connotations, can be found in Jean Kilbourne’s series Killing Us Softly.

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Scientists from Indiana University have discovered methane gas in Mar’s atmosphere. On Earth, methane is released by living organisms during digestion. So…life on mars?

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