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Weekend Wrap-Up [Weekend Roundup]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:00:00 -0400

This weekend, we graded our John Hughes boyfriends, took issue with some "subtle hints" from AskMen, wondered if we could avoid anti-aging madness, discussed our nervous habits, learned about the...

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What Would Lily's Superhero Name Be? [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:40:00 -0400

[London, July 12. Image via Bauer-Griffin.]

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15 Year Old Becomes The Youngest African-American Female Pilot To Fly Across The Country [Aim High]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:20:00 -0400

15-year-old Kimberly Anyadike became the youngest African-American female pilot to ever fly across the United States, finishing a 13 day flight with the help of her safety pilot, 87 year old Tuskegee...

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Hedwig And The Angry Inch Fabulous Hat [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0400

[Gold Coast, Australia, July 12. Image via Getty.] GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Reptilist with her owl at the premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' at Warner Bros Movie World on...

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L'eggs [Underpinnings]

Sadie — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:40:00 -0400

Allen Gant invented pantyhose because his pregnant wife didn't feel like bothering with garterbelts. "It was wonderful. Most people my age loved them from the very beginning and couldn't wait to get...

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By Gum, It's Gum! [Bubblicious]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:20:00 -0400

In what can only be described as "All of Violet Beauregarde's dreams coming true," artist Simone Decker has created a marvelous series of chewing gum-inspired sculptures. No word yet on if chewing...

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Gwen Feels Hella Good, Keeps On Dancing [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:00:00 -0400

[Chicago, Illinois, July 11. Image via WENN.]

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Linda The Penguin Breaks Up San Francisco's Same-Sex Penguin Couple [Sad Feet]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:30:00 -0400

Harry and Pepper, the beloved same-sex penguin couple who lived together at the San Francisco Zoo and were practically inseparable since 2003, have split, and Linda, a female penguin, is reportedly...

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Dark Times, Bright Eyes [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400

[Kashgar, China. July 10. Image via Getty.] A young ethnic Uighur girl looks out from her home in the old city of Kashgar in China's Xinjiang region on July 10, 2009. With a boom that has failed to...

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JOOP: Your Guide To Not Feeling Bad About Relaxing And Enjoying Life [Goopsy Daisy]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:30:00 -0400

Celebrity lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow recently broke down and went through "a majorly fun and delicious 'relax and enjoy life phase' about a month ago." To compensate for enjoying life, Gwyneth...

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"The Other Bottle Is For My Twin Sister, Hallie." [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:00:00 -0400

[Malibu, July 11. Image via INFDaily.]

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Delta Only Offers "Sexy" Designer Uniforms Up To A Certain Size [Friendly Skies?]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:30:00 -0400

Delta Airlines has recently found itself in a bit of a pickle after hiring designer Richard Tyler to create an updated version of their "classic" bright red flight attendant uniforms—but only...

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Welcome Home, Daddy [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:00:00 -0400

[Fort Stewart, Georgia, July 12. Image via Getty.] FORT STEWART, GEORGIA - JULY 12: U.S. Army SPC Kenneth Kelly holds his daughter Gianna Kelly after returning home from a 15 month deployment in...

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Vintage PMS Commercials Just Want Us To Be Ourselves...And To Save Us From Werewolves [Period Pieces]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:30:00 -0400

There is nothing the makers of feminine hygiene products like to promise more than a return to "being yourself," in the midst of a rough PMS cycle. In these vintage spots, cheerful women make...

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Can You Name This Actress? [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0400

[Los Angeles, July 12. Image via Bauer-Griffin.]

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Can You Avoid Falling Into The "Anti-Aging" Trap? [Age Rage]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:30:00 -0400

I have no intention of trying to look 25 when I'm 65. And yet I still slather my face in anti-aging cream at night, as a "preventative" measure. But, upon reflection, what the hell am I trying to...

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"Wait, What Does That Shirt Say?" [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0400

[Saint Tropez, July 11. Image via Bauer-Griffin.]

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The Capsac: A Fanny Pack To Wear On Your Head [Hats Off]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:30:00 -0400

Are you ready to have all of your fashion dreams come true? Well buckle up, Buttercup, because the folks at Inventor Spot have brought the CapSac, a fanny pack/hat combo, into our lives, and we will...

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A Fond Farewell [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:00:00 -0400

[Accra, Ghana, July 11. Image via Getty.] US President Barack Obama (L) and First Lady Michelle Obama (R) wave as they board Air Force One during a departure ceremony in Accra, Ghana, on July 11,...

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LaToya Jackson Believes Michael Was Murdered [Dirt Bag]

hortense — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:30:00 -0400

LaToya Jackson believes that her brother, Michael, was murdered by his "shadowy entourage," who took advantage of him and got him addicted to several prescription drugs. "It will all come out," she...

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Saturday Night Social [Weekend Warriors]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:00:00 -0400

Once again, it's time for our Saturday Night Social. I know the comments have been a little wacky today, and I thank you for your patience! Hopefully things will be sorted out soon. So tonight, let's...

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Bono Can't Stop Yelling About ________ [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:40:00 -0400

[Saint-Denis, France, July 11. Image via Getty]

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Teenage Girls Turning To Image Consultants For A Boost Of Self-Esteem [Makeover Madness]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:20:00 -0400

It's no longer shocking to read stories like the one by Cathy Alter in today's Washington Post, which details the world of image consulting and upscale makeovers for teenage girls. And yet somehow,...

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Clock Tower Has Inspired Awkward, Cheeky Nicknames For Gents Named Benjamin For 150 Years [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0400

[London, England, July 11. Image via Getty] LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 11: A projection on St Stephen's Tower, known as Big Ben, celebrates the 150th anniversary of the famous clock tower at Parliament...

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Kids May Be Out Of Shape, But Their Minds Are As Fit As Ever [Tricksy]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:30:00 -0400

Proving that children are hilarious geniuses, 11 and 12-year-old students asked to participate in an exercise study by measuring their steps with a pedometer showed an impressive amount of physical...

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The Future Of Literature Lies In Lauren Conrad's Hands [Book 'em]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:15:00 -0400

"Her debut novel, L.A. Candy, tops the New York Times best-seller list for the second week since its June 16 release. This begs an oh-so-obvious question: Might the Hills hottie be the next Stephenie...

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"Do Our Camera Flashes Dazzle You?" [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:00:00 -0400

[New York, July 10. Image via Bauer-Griffin.]

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Jon Gosselin Ensures That Ed Hardy Will Forever Be Known As The Axe Body Spray Of Clothing [Ugh, Hardly]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:30:00 -0400

I am not a fashionable person. I have worn the same black t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers outfit since 1995. But I think I'm still qualified to declare that Ed Hardy gear has become the Axe body spray...

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The Past, The Present, The President [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400

[Cape Coast, Ghana, July 11. Image via Getty.] US President Barack Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia tour Cape Coast Castle, a former slavery outpost, in Cape Coast, Ghana, on July 11, 2009. The...

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Do You Hide Your Nervous Habits? [Nervous Wrecks]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:30:00 -0400

Molly Shannon's SNL character, Mary Katharine Gallagher, had a tendency to stick her fingers under her armpits and then smell them whenever she got nervous. The rest of us may not be as comfortable...

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What Would Judge Judy Say About Paris' Courtroom Attire? [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:00:00 -0400

[Miami, FL. July 10. Image via INFDaily.]

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Ask Men Thinks You're Fat, Wants Your Boyfriend To Tell You So [Brotally Awesome]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:30:00 -0400

Normally I go to Men's Health to get my fill of terrible bro articles, but today's horrifically sexist article comes to us from another bro source: Ask Men, who present us with "Subtle Ways To Tell...

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A Tearful Thriller [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:00:00 -0400

[Gary, Indiana, July 10. Image via Getty.] GARY, IN - JULY 10: Dancers from the Family Christian Center in Munster, Indiana get into character for their Thriller performance backstage during a...

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President Obama: "Africa’s Future Is Up To Africans" [Clips]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:30:00 -0400

President Obama gave a moving speech in Accra, Ghana, this morning, addressing the Ghanaian Parliament and expressing his belief that Africa needs to concentrate on structuring sound governments in...

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Hold On To Your Hats, It's Megan Fox [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0400

[W.Hollywood, CA. July 10. Image via INFDaily.]

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The Ups And Downs Of Having A John Hughes Boyfriend [Xoxo]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:30:00 -0400

With teen comedy I Love You, Beth Cooper hitting theaters this weekend (and getting trashed by the critics), I began thinking of teen comedy dreamboats of the past, and decided to break them down,...

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Kim Takes It To The Max [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0400

[New York, NY. July 10. Image via Bauer-Griffin.]

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The Ouija Board: Kid Tested, Santa Approved [Oldies But Goodies]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:30:00 -0400

These two lovebirds are using this gateway to the underworld to discuss important life decisions: in his case, it's "What college will accept me?" And in her case? "Will I be a model or a fashion...

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It's Nice To Meet You, Mr. President [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:00:00 -0400

[Accra, Ghana, July 11. Image via Getty.] US President Barack Obama (L) tours the La General Hospital in Accra on July 11, 2009. The visit marks Obama's first to subsaharan African as president....

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Russell Turns Lindsay Down, Harry Potter Writes Hooker Poetry, And Ryan Goes Green [Dirt Bag]

hortense — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:30:00 -0400

Daniel Radcliffe is a budding poet: one of his poems (written when he was 17, mind you) can be read here. It involves "glistening blondes," and "hookers and lies." Hookers and lies?! That's 10 points...

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