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Who's zooming WHO?
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In one of the funniest Scrubs bits ever, Turk (Donald Faison) auditions for the Sacred Heart AirBand by re-enacting the dance from Bell Biv Devoe's "Poison" video.
Taking directional cues from Family Guy, this scene lasts a tad longer than needed, which only makes the comedy more effective.
Check it out: Hip Hop Smoothed Out On An R&B Tip With A Pop Feel Appeal To It
(Warning: Go grab yourself a cup of coffee for this video may take awhile to load. It's worth the wait though.)
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Disappointing upper middle class teens and uhh, not many others, television executives announced today that The WB and UPN networks will be shutting down this fall to make way for the launch of "The CW" channel. The CW will target - you guessed it! - young and minority viewers, while hopefully gaining market share on ABC, NBC and the other major network players.
Programming will be culled from both networks. The possibilities for the new lineup are endless:
Everybody Hates Reba - Loosely based on Reba McEntire's life, this comedy explores the trials & tribulations of growing up white in Oklahoma.
Charmed Girlfriends - Witches fo' real.
Living with Veronica Mars - A high maintenance teenager teams up with a much older man (that forgettable guy from Just Shoot Me) to solve neighborhood crimes. Hilarity - and love - ensue!
Gilmore Girls Smackdown! - Witty mothers & daughters wrestle each other...with words!
America's Next Top Superhero - Famed characters use their intelligence, physiques and heroic abilities to determine who will be...America's Next Top Superhero.
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The U.S. Mint debuted the long-awaited, shiny new nickel today, featuring a face-forward, smiling Thomas Jefferson.
Each time eye contact is made with the bedazzling coin, one American will *poof* forget that the former President was a slaveowner with illegitimate children. Ahhh...government magic!
]]>To begin anew, I'd like to commemorate the passing of 2005 with a brand new list: My Top 5 Favorite Famous Dead People of the Past Year.
 1. Peter Jennings: Hottest news anchor, although Brokaw and Coop are close seconds. |
 2. Luther Vandross: Velvety silky smooth. And his voice was amazing too. |
 3. Pat Morita: Alcoholic, but still my Asian brother. Wax off. Wax off. |
 4. Nipsey Russell: Ease on, ease on down the road. |
 5. Pope John Paul II: 'Cause I don't want to go to hell. |
Rumor has it (no pun intended) that Angelina Jolie is pregnant with Brad Pitt's baby. The new baby will fulfill the role of "Gorgeous Caucasian Child #1" in their Benetton family.
The world applauds.
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Sharper Image is known worldwide for their high quality, innovative products, combining sleek design with top technology. Cars, yachts and young girls aside, the store is packed with gadgets to fulfill every man's mid-life crisis fantasy.
Now, they're taking a step back in toy evolution with their latest product, the "Alive" Chimpanzee...So Real, It's Unreal! This chimp is housed with the latest Hollywood "F/X" animatronics, which make him look, sound, act and feel like a real animal, with a life-size bust to boot. He speaks with special "vocal chords" and is equipped with sensors to react to your movement, sounds and touch. He even has four emotional states - Curious, Happy, Fearful and Feisty - which can work independently or through a remote control.
Seein' is believin', so be sure to watch the video demo yourself.
You can purchase your very own "Alive" Chimpanzee for $149.95. Any human who does so should be subjected to scientific experiment, reverse Project X style.
In a strange show of unity, North Korean and South Korean officials have met to discuss competing as one team during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Pros:
-Uniting the two territories may be a step to greater peace in the region, and may perhaps, help propel North Korea out of its longstanding isolationism.
-The plurality of large Korean calves is sure to excel them to greater athletic achievement.
-Kimchi x 2.
Cons:
-No medals =>Wrath of Kim Jong Il =>Nukes?
What would Germany do?
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Even Outkast couldn't keep her down.
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I never understood the appeal of dolls. More specifically, I never understood the appeal of dolls that looked like mini-humans. The fictitious Strawberry Shortcake and Cabbage Patch Kids were safe because they resembled no one I knew. Barbies, however - creepy.
When my parents filled out their Asian adoption papers in 1976, they forgot to check off the box that said "No tomboys please." I detested the creepy mini-humans, while my mother simply adored them! Each year for Christmas and/or my birthday, she would present me with a Madame Alexander doll, and each year, I would quickly toss it aside while lunging for the boxed board games I requested. By the time I was eighteen, there were probably twenty-five or so of these little creatures perched in my room, and I couldn't identify a single one by name.*
This is why I find the latest controversy surrounding doll manufacturer American Girl completely inane. Right-wing conservatives are calling for a boycott of the doll company because it is donating money to the nonprofit Girls Inc., an organization which inspires "girls to be strong, smart and bold"...and oh yeah, supports abortion rights and the acceptance of lesbians.
If only the conservatives could see the real truth. They should not boycott American Girl because of its alliance with Girls Inc.; they should boycott the company because these dolls do nothing but feed the egos of spoiled little girls (see above), who will grow up to be your worst nightmare. Save a doll, buy a book or game!
*Disclaimer: While I didn't particularly care for the dolls, I was always thankful for receiving them.
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From eighth grade through college, one school supply remained constant in my life: the Papermate Erasermate pen.
Erasable pens were every perfectionist's dream. They gave you the confidence to take pages upon pages of notes in class, without ever having to worry about tainting your lined masterpiece with ugly scribbles and cross-outs. If a mistake was made, you simply erased it with a flip of the pen and quick rub. Genius.
Sadly, when I entered the working force, I began using the standard office pens. Erasable pens became a thing of the past, although my faith in them remained permanent. I was reminded of them only recently when I came across an unopened package of Erasermates lying in my junk box. Oh, the memories!
Please take a moment to give props to the grand titans of all writing instruments. You know you love 'em too.
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I'm trying not to judge a book by its cover, really. But quotes like this make it very difficult:
"When it comes to a cross-examination, she can filet better than Mrs. Paul." - Dubya, 2005
While in Sephora today, my friend Kelly confessed that she can't shake her love for glitter, despite her belief that she is, at 33, too old to wear it.
This got me thinking: What IS the age of fashion mortality? The age when you can no longer wear glitter, pigtails, mini-mini skirts and Paul Frank clothing. The age when you wake up & realize you can no longer sport the entire product line of American Eagle Outfitters without looking like a complete jackass.
30...35...40? Or is the notion of fashion mortality a mere myth?
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Ahhh...if only it were that simple.
The good news is that for a limited time only, you can have your favorite confection perfection WHILE contributing to a good cause.
CancerCare is holding their 2nd annual cupcake fundraiser week. Between now and October 2nd, buy a designated cupcake from any of the participating bakeries below, and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to CancerCare for Kids.
NYC Bakeries:
Soho Cupcake Company
Let Them Eat Cake
Two Little Red Hens
Make My Cake
Saurin Parke Cafe
Crumbs Bakeshop
Little Pie Company
Sage American/Cafe St Barts
Buttercup Bakeshop
William Greenberg Bakery
Soutine Bakery
Tossed
Mary's Off Jane
Elemental Foods
Amy's Bread
Billy's Bakery
Cafe Indulge
Out of the Kitchen
Sugar Sweet Sunshine
(See complete national listings on the CancerCare website.)
Is gluttony not enough? Volunteer with the CancerCare organization!
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New York Magazine has compiled its annual salary directory of random New Yorkers, ranging from a plebeian deli clerk to the rich elite, like Fox's Roger Ailes and Robert DeNiro. One look, and you too will be amazed, if not disgusted, by the income gap that exists in this city.
On a positive note, I was muy impressed by this listing:
Keuyoung Lee
$150,000
Owner, 181 Corner Cleaners
Screw the American Dream. Might be time to revisit my roots.
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