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Why Did Mad Men Do An Episode About The MLK Assassination?
April 30, 2013 – 10:55 am | No Comment
Why Did <i>Mad Men</i> Do An Episode About The MLK Assassination?

This week’s episode of Mad Men, “The Flood,” portrayed the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce family (and to some degree, the US) reacting to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Critics are vigorously debating how successful the …

Obama Shows An Edge At The White House Correspondents Dinner
April 30, 2013 – 8:37 am | No Comment
Obama Shows An Edge At The White House Correspondents Dinner

The trajectory from hope to more pragmatic rhetoric in the Obama presidency has been well documented. Someday, someone may track this change through the President’s humor. Appearing at last week’s White House Correspondent’s Dinner, the …

Did This Middle School Principal Go Too Far When She Banned Strapless Dresses From A School Dance?
April 29, 2013 – 12:46 pm | 2 Comments
Did This Middle School Principal Go Too Far When She Banned Strapless Dresses From A School Dance?

In theory, Readington Middle School (N.J.) principal Sharon Moffat probably thought she was doing a good thing recently when she decided to ban teenage girls from wearing strapless dresses to a dinner dance. After announcing her …

Jon Stewart Rips Fox News For Constitution-Hating Reaction To Boston Bombings
April 27, 2013 – 10:06 pm | One Comment
Jon Stewart Rips Fox News For Constitution-Hating Reaction To Boston Bombings

Sometimes, Jon Stewart‘s job must be too easy. Crazy and offensive things are said everyday on Fox News, and the team at The Daily Show just has to find when they said the exact opposite …

Twinkies To Return This Summer
April 26, 2013 – 5:24 pm | No Comment
Twinkies To Return This Summer

Millions of snack fans breathed a sigh of relief this week when Hostess Brands LLC told NBC News that they will restart production of iconic snack cakes in late July, starting with Twinkies. The continuation …

Sneakers Worn During The 2013 Boston Marathon Helped Create This Amazing Boston Magazine Cover
April 26, 2013 – 11:40 am | No Comment
Sneakers Worn During The 2013 Boston Marathon Helped Create This Amazing <i>Boston Magazine</i> Cover

Although it’s been almost two weeks now since the tragic Boston Marathon bombing took place, the city of Boston continues to grieve for those who were killed, maimed, and seriously injured during the blast. The …

Second Child Of Faith-Healing Couple Dies Without Medical Attention
April 24, 2013 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Second Child Of Faith-Healing Couple Dies Without Medical Attention

A couple serving probation for the 2009 death of their toddler could now face new charges in the death of another infant son. Herbert and Catherine Schaible are members of the fundamentalist First Century Gospel Church …

Doctors Urge: Don’t Take The Cinnamon Challenge
April 23, 2013 – 11:40 am | 4 Comments
Doctors Urge: Don’t Take The Cinnamon Challenge

In a report published in the upcoming issue of Pediatrics, a team of doctors outlines the health risks of the internet trend “The Cinnamon Challenge,” urging everyone (especially teens) to avoid it. But while the …

Why Won’t The Boys Scouts Of America Allow Gay Parents To Serve As Troop Leaders?
April 22, 2013 – 10:19 am | No Comment
Why Won’t The Boys Scouts Of America Allow Gay Parents To Serve As Troop Leaders?

Next month, the Boys Scouts of America may be undergoing a historic change. For years and years now, the Boy Scouts have not permitted gay youth to participate in their organization. However, the organization is …

Should Americans Be More Worried About Guns Than Terrorism?
April 21, 2013 – 4:38 pm | One Comment
Should Americans Be More Worried About Guns Than Terrorism?

Writing in British newspaper The Guardian, international relations expert Michael Cohen says the US and the city of Boston “over-reacted” to Monday’s marathon bombing by shutting down the greater metropolitan area. Cohen points out that everything from …

What’s Known About Dzhokhar And Tamerlan Tsarnaev
April 19, 2013 – 10:02 am | No Comment
What’s Known About Dzhokhar And Tamerlan Tsarnaev

Early this morning, Boston Police released the name of the Boston Marathon bombing suspect still reportedly on the run: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Information is coming in fast, and much of it has already proven false.
The two suspects were …

Beyonce & Solange Join Mom Tina Knowles’ “Miss A Meal” Campaign In The Fight Against Hunger
April 18, 2013 – 4:26 pm | No Comment
Beyonce & Solange Join Mom Tina Knowles’ “Miss A Meal” Campaign In The Fight Against Hunger

With a new world tour underway, there’s no doubt that Beyonce Knowles is hungry to run the planet. But the international pop diva has teamed up with her mother Tina Knowles and sister Solange to …

Same Therapy Dogs From Newton Comforted Boston Runners
April 17, 2013 – 9:05 pm | 2 Comments
Same Therapy Dogs From Newton Comforted Boston Runners

Sit. Stay. Heal.
The Huffington Post reported yesterday that golden retrievers from the Lutheran Church Charities “K-9 Comfort Dogs” will visit Boston-area hospitals, churches, and other locations to comfort victims and witnesses of Monday’s Boston Marathon …

Warming Up In NYC!
April 17, 2013 – 5:39 pm | No Comment
Warming Up In NYC!

The hibernating Winter days are almost over allowing Spring weather to finally bestow its blessings upon us in New York City! Many people were confused about how to dress considering that the weather jumped from …

A Bunch of New York City Drug Dealers Just Landed In Jail Because Of Facebook & Instagram
April 17, 2013 – 10:39 am | No Comment
A Bunch of New York City Drug Dealers Just Landed In Jail Because Of Facebook & Instagram

A little tip for those people out there who include “drug dealing” as one of their main sources of income: Do not—we repeat, DO NOT!—rant and rave about your occupation on Facebook, Instagram, or any …

The REAL Rick Ross Speaks On “Date Rape Song”
April 16, 2013 – 4:34 pm | No Comment
The REAL Rick Ross Speaks On “Date Rape Song”

Public criticism of Rick Ross surrounding his “date rape” lyrics in the Rocko track “U.O.E.N.O.” continues, with the man the rapper named himself after releasing a scathing (but not so surprising) statement on the controversy.
The …

Should The London Marathon Be Canceled After What Happened During The Boston Marathon Yesterday?
April 16, 2013 – 10:40 am | No Comment
Should The London Marathon Be Canceled After What Happened During The Boston Marathon Yesterday?

By now, you’ve no doubt heard about what took place in Boston yesterday during the Boston Marathon. At least three people have lost their lives and more than 100 people were injured because of two …

Bill Iffrig, 78, Finishes Boston Marathon After Falling In Blast
April 16, 2013 – 8:36 am | No Comment
Bill Iffrig, 78, Finishes Boston Marathon After Falling In Blast

This man is my hero of the moment: 78-year-old runner Bill Iffrig, who was just feet from the first explosion at yesterday’s Boston Marathon, still finished the race.
Iffrig was perhaps the runner closest to the …

Breaking News: Two Dead From Boston Marathon Bomb Attack
April 15, 2013 – 3:44 pm | 2 Comments
Breaking News: Two Dead From Boston Marathon Bomb Attack

A bomb attack on Monday afternoon at the finish line of the Boston Marathon has resulted in two people reported dead so far and dozens with horrific injuries, many missing arms and legs.
According to the …

Did You Know The IRS Can Use Facebook & Twitter To See If You’re Cheating On Your Taxes?
April 15, 2013 – 10:39 am | No Comment
Did You Know The IRS Can Use Facebook & Twitter To See If You’re Cheating On Your Taxes?

Today is April 15. And you know what that means. At least, we hope you know what that means. Your taxes are due! For millions of Americans, that means scrambling at the last second to …

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