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On Being Famous, Break Ups

Posted by: Amy Miller | 01.06.2009 | comment feed

katyperry-nye-gridlock-photos-01022009-30.jpgKaty Perry (OUT magazine’s ironic “OUT100” cover girl) must have made a new year’s resolution to “be more lesbian” because she broke up with boyfriend and Gym Class Heroes front-man Travis McCoy then kissed a girl in the audience at her New Year’s Eve show. Hmmmm, maybe she’s trying to prove us all wrong?

Is Right Wing Media Gasping It’s Final Breadth?

Posted by: Grace Moon | 01.06.2009 | comment feed

picture-1.pngAnn Coulter, In an attempt to promote her new book “Guilty” was canceled on by NBC’s Today Show, ironically… today. CBS picked up the slack but it didn’t seem like Harry Smith, host of The Early Show, was all that crazy about hosting the right wing nut either, calling her views “sophomoric” among other things.

Rachel Maddow Boozes It Up

Posted by: Grace Moon | 01.06.2009 | comment feed

maddow_mymag.pngFor a booze expert you think Maddow would be, well, for lack of a better word, more of a drunk. For some reason she strikes me as a pretty clean cut sobering sober. But what do I know. New York Magazine visits Maddow in the Air America studios for a lesson in mixology.

Rumor Mill: 17-Inch Macbook in the Works; Mac Mini Still Going

Posted by: Sarah Pappalardo | 01.06.2009 | comment feed

new_macbook_pro_1.jpgDespite a drop in sales on Apple products this year, Apple may unveil a shiny, 17-inch Macbook model at this week’s Macword Expo. Built a bit like the Macbook Air, this model is slated to have a fixed internal battery, unlike its sister products. Otherwise, it would have the same uniform enclosure and features of the current versions.

Kiss My Size 10 Ass

Posted by: Diana Cage | 01.05.2009 | comment feed

sophie-dahl-460_1212941c.jpgOn Saturday night I told my girlfriend that I’d take her out to this big dyke party in the neighborhood if she finished redoing her syllabus for next semester. So while she diligently typed away, I read every 2008 best and worst list on the internets.

The President’s Kids, First Day At A New School

Posted by: Grace Moon | 01.05.2009 | comment feed

obamakid.jpgCan you imaging the un-reality of suddenly becoming the most important kids in America? The Obama kids returned from their Hawaii vacay and promptly flew to Washington D.C. Malia and Sasha Obama began school today along with their new life as the Presidential (elect) kids.

Eco Maniac: Simple Survival

Posted by: Kelly McCartney | 01.05.2009 | comment feed

play-pump.jpgThe developing world is so far down on the economic food chain that, as I’ve said before, they just can’t care about anything other than survival. Because of this, their contributions to global carbon emissions is gaining ground, counting for 73% of worldwide growth in 2004.

January Horoscope

Posted by: Patrice Kamins | 01.04.2009 | comment feed

astrology.pngThis month truly heralds a new chapter in your life — one that will be in play for the next 15 years. Pluto’s entrance into Capricorn (last November) changed the underlying focus from Sagittarius fire energy to the earth energy of manifestation.

Gender & Sexuality with Diana Cage & Professor Crandall: 1

Posted by: Diana Cage | 01.03.2009 | comment feed

cage_crandall_1.jpgDiana Cage and Professor Crandall have embarked on a web series about Gender and Sexuality, which they will be exploring weekly. This week they begin the discussion on Butch Femme. — GM

Boob Tube: 2008 Wrap-Up

Posted by: Julia Watson | 01.03.2009 | comment feed

battlestar-galactica_05_1600x1200.pngHappy New Year, Boob Tubers! In the spirit of out with the old, in with the new, let’s recap some of the most entertaining moments television had to offer in 2008 and look ahead to the fun things coming our way in 2009!

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