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Oprah's Explanation For Ending Her Show [Ah-ha Moments]
Taping her show today, Winfrey said, "This show has been my life. And I love it enough to know when it's time to say goodbye. Twenty-five years feels right in my bones and feels right in my spirit." [Chicago Tribune]
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Real Housewives : Meet The New Girl [California Girls]
500, 289,""); On last night's episode, Jeana—one of the two OG O.C. ladies—decided that she was "over" being on the show. Enter new girl Alexis, a stay-at-home-mom who seems a little more suited for the New Jersey cast. 500, 289,""); Alexis has three children and two nannies. Her husb …
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The Future's So Bright [Snap Judgment]
[Sydney, November 20. Image via Getty] SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 20: A woman sunbakes on Balmoral beach as temperatures in Sydney soar well into the 30's and in some regions over 40 degrees centrigrade on November 20, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. The dry conditions have prompted a total fire ban an …
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De-Overparenting Is The New Overparenting [Kids Today]
In a rather disturbing bit of irony, parents can now take classes that teach them how to parent less. The backlash against overinvolved "helicopter" parents has been going on long time, and Nancy Gibbs's description of such people in Time will surprise no one who reads trend pieces. They buy Baby Kn …
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See Jane Walk [Snap Judgment]
[Los Angeles, November 19. Image via WENN.]
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Chock Full O' Nuts [Nuts]
"Poll: Majority Of Republicans Think Obama Didn't Actually Win 2008 Election — ACORN Stole It!" No, that headline - and the accompanying story - is not from the Onion. [TPM]
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Daul Kim Died By Hanging; Valentino Doc On Oscar List [Rag Trade]
Daul Kim's boyfriend was the first to find the body of the 20-year-old Korean model, artist, and writer, who died by asphyxiation. Police believe Kim's death was a suicide. Her agency has confirmed that her mother is en route to Paris. [AP] Don't want to wait until December 1 to watch the whole Vi …
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Figure Of Speech [Freudian Slips]
Media Matters compiled this clip of conservative pundits talking about "rape." But they don't mean the sex crime: It's a metaphor, noobs. A strangely pervasive and totally fucked up metaphor, but that's Glenn Beck for you. [HuffingtonPost]
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I See UC [Snap Judgment]
[Los Angeles, November 19. Image via Getty] LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 19: University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) students and supporters protest as the UC Board of Regents votes to approve a 32 percent tuition hike next year on November 19, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Undergraduate fees f …
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Project Runway Finale: Armor, Sci-Fi & Tears [Greatest Show On Earth]
newVideoPlayer("/PRchcry_jez.flv", 500, 375,""); It's appropriate that Carol Hannah cried through much of the season finale, because the episode was boring me to tears. I felt bad for her, I really did. But the thrill is gone! You done me wrong, PR. And it's not me: It's you. Anyway: Here's what hap …
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Thunder/Down Under [Snap Judgment]
[New York, November 19. Image via Bauer-Griffin]</>
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"He's Like The King Of The Fucking Ponies" [My Little Pony]
A cautionary tale. [YouTube via BuzzFeed]
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Cool Kids Love New Moon, Too! [Good/bad/ugly]
R.Patt and K-Stew insulated themselves from the ravening opening-night hordes with a scenester posse at NYC's Landmark's Sunshine Cinema: It would seem Agyness Deyn, Natalie Portman and the entire cast of Gossip Girl are all Twi-Hards. Down to the costumes! The one context in which Taylor Momsen's …
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Maxin' And Relaxin' [Cat Power]
BuzzFeed user "Everyday is Caturday" rounded up the best pictures of cats just doing what they do best: chillin'. It's really inspiring - cat nap, anyone? [BuzzFeed]
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Secrets & Thighs [Snap Judgment]
[New York, November 19. Image via Getty] NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 19: Model Selita Ebanks poses backstage at the Victoria's Secret fashion show at The Armory on November 19, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
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Congress, Catholics, Conservatives Gear Up for Saturday Night Showdown [Health Nuts]
Healthcare reform news: Reid is ready to force a reconciliation. Pelosi wants to combine the Senate and House bills. Catholic Bishops and the GOP want to stop everything. Ladies and gentlemen, more proof that making law is like making sausage. Things to watch out for during the Saturday vote which w …
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Coin Toss [Catholic Gild]
A Maryland woman left $40,000 worth of rare coins - her life savings - at a Catholic shrine because she wanted the Virgin Mary to look after it while she was out of town. It worked. [NYDailyNews]
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"Unfortunate Perfect Storm": Task Force Releases New, Less-Frequent Pap Smear Guidelines [Screen O …
Just days after a task force raised a stink by advising that women wait until age 50 to have mammograms, another group is recommending less frequent Pap smears to detect cervical cancer. In the past, cervical cancer screening has been recommended starting at age 21 or within three years of a female' …
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Babies Delivering Babies [Early Education]
A 2-year-old from Mississippi got a chance to play midwife when his mom went into labor suddenly on their couch. Jeremiha learned first-hand where babies come from as he caught his new brother, Kamron, before firefighters arrived. [NYDailyNews]
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Rescue Me [Snap Judgment' ]
[Keswick, U.K.; November 19. Image via Getty] KESWICK, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 19: Keswick Mountain Rescue Team, rescue a woman from rising flood waters in the Lake District on November 19, 2009 in Keswick, United Kingdom. Severe weather conditions has caused floods cutting off villages and towns …
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