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June 18, 2013
The World's Most Dangerous Sports
Including kite flying.
Ugg Brand Is Supposedly Cooler Now Than Three Years Ago, Executive Says
Deckers Outdoor, which gets most of its sales from the Ugg brand, says its market research shows the brand is stronger today than in February 2010. Yet its sales fell last year.
132 Places Wil Wheaton Has Been In The Past Three Years
He is just in this place, you know?
Spotify, iTunes, And Wikipedia All List "God" As An Official Collaborator On "Yeezus"
The Wikipedia article for Yeezus actually links to the page for God. Like God God.
This Is Google+'s Hottest New Trend
Tree Tuesday is the meme that's taking Google+ by storm
Exclusive: Confidential Administration Document Details Plan To Sell Obamacare Through Social Media
An internal handout focuses on young Americans — and on people who “distrust government.”
37 Photos Of Presidents Bro-ing Out
From Truman to Obama, so much bro.
7 Things CNN's New Morning Show Needs To Do ASAP
The all-important chemistry between the talent on the set of CNN's New Day seems to be there, but the show will need to do more if it wants to stand out in the crowded field of established morning talk shows.
28 Low-Tech Hacks For Your High-Tech Gadgets
It doesn't have to take your life savings or a soldering iron to make using all those fancy electronics so much better.
Colombia's Same-Sex Couples Await Final Word On Marriage Rights
Same-sex couples in Colombia are supposed to be able to form legal unions starting Friday. But unclear guidance from top officials could leave lower-level officials confused about whether to call the unions "marriage."
Why Bradley Cooper Should Never Have Been Voted The Best Hair In The World
According to this, Bradley Cooper has the best hair in the world. Here's evidence otherwise.
Long Islanders Furious After "Princesses: Long Island" Star Calls Hurricane Sandy-Ravaged Area "A Ghetto"
Residents of Long Island are angry with Bravo and calling for a boycott for the way the new reality show portrays Long Island.
Going Long On A Stock Is A Lot Like "The Notebook"
Taking a long position on a stock involves a love that should be built to last. "It wasn't over. It still isn't over."
Officials: NSA Spying Foiled 50 Terror Plots
They include plots on the New York Stock Exchange and the New York City subway system.
Starbucks To Post Calorie Counts At All U.S. Stores Starting June 25
The move is a step ahead of federal menu-labeling requirements that are supposed to go into effect this year. Say farewell to your ignorant bliss.
The Most Exciting Thing About The New Game Systems
*Wait five years.
Never Get In The Way Of A Little Girl And Her Foul Ball
Or at least be prepared to suffer the consequences.
LinkedIn Has A Stalker Problem
For victims of sexual harassment, assault, and domestic violence, looking for work means exposing themselves to their assailants.
How To Day Drink Like A Genius
Defend your buzz with bombs of knowledge and no one will question your decision to indulge before noon.
Sports Bar Gives Man A Receipt Charging Him For His "F**king Needy Kids"
Apparently, the waiter serving Joe Gibson at a St. Louis sports bar was not the biggest fan of his kids.
Time To Move On
Federal Reserve Board chairman Ben Bernanke may step down when his term expires in January, President Obama hinted in a PBS interview Monday. Bernanke has been Fed chairman since 2006, staying "a lot longer than he wanted or he was supposed to," said President Obama.
Washington Isn't Sure What To Make Of Iran's Election
Is the Iranian presidency suddenly important, or less important than ever?
27 Brilliant Hacks To Keep Your Fridge Clean And Organized
Because you don't want to be sifting through a messy fridge when it's time to EAT.
Frightening Photo Of Woman Pepper Sprayed During Protest In Brazil
An all-too-familiar image of police pepper spraying a woman during demonstrations in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on Monday.
Cindy Crawford In "Vogue", 1991
Cindy Crawford In "Vogue", 1991
Senator Endorses "Ready For Hillary" Super PAC
An old Clinton foe is the first member of Congress to support the early Hillary effort. "We can all agree today that there is nobody better equipped to be our next President than Hillary Clinton," says Claire McCaskill.
The White House Says It's Winning The Gun Control Debate
Months after Obama’s gun control push went down in flames, opponents and supporters of the effort agree that it reframed the conversation. Vice President Joe Biden will give a speech Tuesday celebrating the White House's efforts.
Large Explosion Reported In Eastern Louisiana
The gas-line incident comes less than a week after a chemical plant explosion in Louisiana killed two and injured 77. Check back for updates.
Sex Therapy Experts: Anthony Weiner Not Cured
The Gabbard Center, where Weiner checked in for three days, provides psychiatric evaluations, not treatment. "No one gets treatment in three days," Weiss says.
Photos Of Protesters Marching Through The Streets Of Brazil
Update: As many as 200,000 on Monday took to the streets in some of Brazil's biggest cities to protest police and government corruption, poor public services, and the high cost associated with hosting the 2014 World Cup.
