Shauna Wright
Science Provides the Best Reason Ever For Men To Not Wax Their Chests
Good news for men who’ve eschewed that whole man-scaping trend: when the Bedbug Apocalypse comes, those hairy guys will be among the last victims attacked.
Mormon College Seemingly Adopts ‘God Hates Skinny Jeans’ Mantra as They Fail Student for Wearing Them
College exams are stressful enough without having to worry about how you’re dressed when you leave the house. But Rachel Vermillion, a senior at Brigham Young University-Idaho, learned that attire matters — when she showed up to take an exam, a testing center employee turned her away, claiming her pants were too tight.
JWoww Reveals Cleavage — And Fight Tips — In Maxim Magazine [PICTURES]
‘Jersey Shore’ star JWoww and her impressive — possibly purchased — chest splashed themselves all over the cover of the January issue of Maxim magazine, and the accompanying interview was almost as revealing as the photos.
Can Boxing Breed Better Musicians? Eastman Professor Says, Yes
Students at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY often spend more than half their waking hours practicing their respective instruments. What’s not common practice, however, is a different kind of training spearheaded by one of the university teachers — boxing.
New York Teacher Is A Grinch — Tells Second Grade Students Santa Isn’t Real
A teacher in Rockland County, New York may have to change her name to Scrooge after she told her second grade class at George Miller Elementary School that Santa Claus isn’t real.
Russian Woman Gets 100 Lip Injections To Look Like Jessica Rabbit
If Russian women seem alluring and exotic, have we got the girl for you. Also, if you like the movie ‘Roger Rabbit,’ have we got the exact same girl for you.
Can Thanksgiving Actually Improve Your Self-Esteem? — Health Check
For many of us, Thanksgiving means gathering with family and enjoying time-tested recipes — Dad’s famous mashed potatoes, your brother’s homemade cranberry sauce, or Grandma’s pumpkin pie.
While the food itself may be wonderful, there’s a psychological component to eating the same things every year that benefits the human mind.
Have an Off-Beat Thanksgiving Dinner with These 10 Food Items
While many Thanksgiving tables will be laden with turkey, stuffing and other more traditional fare, there's no rule that says you have to blend in with the crowd. In fact, doing something a little different could make you the most popular chef in your social circle — so don't be afraid to branch out.
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Excited About Midnight Black Friday Sales? Well, Workers Aren’t
This year, stores like Target, Macy’s and Kohls plan on beginning their Black Friday sales at midnight on Thanksgiving in order to claim a piece of the retail pie. While this may be beneficial for the company and customers, the workers seem to be getting the short end of the stick.
Target employees in particular are not happy about the change, with one even starting an online petition called ‘Tell
Scary Data About Drink-Spiking Released — Health Check
Frightening new data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reveals that in 2009, more than 14,000 people visited hospital emergency room for intentional drug poisoning.
Why 11/11/11 Holds Special Significance — Or Doesn’t
As you’re almost surely aware, Friday’s date is November 11, 2011 — or, more commonly put, 11/11/11. And people are observing the once-in-a-century occurrence in a variety of ways.
New Movie Releases: ‘Tower Heist,’ ‘A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas’
This weekend’s new films include a timely tale of revenge against a greedy rich guy, and the latest in a movie franchise beloved by users of, shall we say, “recreational herbs.”
Weekend Box Office: ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ Scares Up First Place
‘Paranormal Activity 3,’ the third installment in the horror film franchise, received a warm welcome at the box office this weekend, earning $54 million and a spot at the top of the charts in its first week of release.
President Obama Announces US Troops Will Be Out Of Iraq By Year’s End [VIDEO]
In a White House briefing held Friday, President Obama announced the remaining American troops in Iraq will be home by the end of the year, closing a war effort there that has killed more than 4,400 US servicepeople and wounded 32,000 more since 2003.
“After nine years, America’s war in Iraq will be over,” the president said.
UPDATE: Libyan Dictator Muammar Gadhafi Killed By Rebels In Sirte
Former Libyan dictator Muammar Gadhafi, who’s been in hiding since August when a NATO-backed rebel force seized his headquarters in Tripoli, was killed on Thursday after rebels stormed his hometown of Sirte, where the last remnants of troops loyal to him were hiding. He was 69 years old.
Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore And Kim Gordon Separate
Few bands are more revered in indie-rock circles than Sonic Youth, fronted by longtime married couple and bandmates Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore. So the announcement this weekend that the couple is going their separate ways after 27 years sent fans into a tizzy.
10 Halloween Costumes Everyone Will Wear in 2011
Halloween is fast approaching. Besides figuring out exactly how much candy you’ll need for the trick-or-treaters this year, another burning question remains: how will you dress for those adult parties and festivities? While you can always go with the tried-and-true — zombies, vampires, and superheroes — may we suggest something a little more timely? We took a look a
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Scarlett Johansson’s Alleged Email Hacker Arrested, Faces 121 Years In Jail
Floridian Christopher Chaney, 35, was arrested in Jacksonville on Wednesday, accused of hacking into the email accounts of dozens of celebrities.
While stars such as Vanessa Hudgens, Jessica Alba, Mila Kunis, Christina Aguilera and Miley Cyrus were all allegedly victimized, Chaney’s most notorious hack is believed to have led to nude photos of actress Scarlett Johansson being leaked onto the inter
Gourds Gone Wild! 10 Awesomely Artistic Jack O’ Lantern Carvings [PICTURES]
Hurricane Irene flooded dozens of pumpkin patches this year, leading to what many say will be an unprecedented shortage — and price increase — for those wanting to carve traditional Halloween Jack O' Lanterns.
That said, even a hurricane won't stop the super-creative types who work their magic to create stylish artwork on pumpkins every year.
Former Weezer Bassist Mikey Welsh Dies At 40
Mikey Welsh, who played bass with the band Weezer from 1998 to 2001 before going on to a career as an artist, was found dead in the Chicago Raffaello Hotel on Saturday.
Hotel staff discovered the 40-year-old’s body in his room at 2:50 p.m. when he failed to complete check-out procedures. An autopsy is being performed, but police say no foul play is suspected.