Now I Ain’t Saying She’s a Gold Digger . . .

Now I Ain’t Saying She’s a Gold Digger . . .

Sugar Sugar is a new entrant into the online dating scene with a twist: it specifically caters to those in search of a Sugar Daddy/Sugar Baby sort of relationship. I've been thinking a lot about why its mere existence bothers me so much.
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The Last Airbender: Bad . . . but Is it ‘That Bad’?

The Last Airbender: Bad . . . but Is it ‘That Bad’?

Eviscerated as it was by critics, one might wonder why anyone would bother seeing M. Night Shyamalan's 'The Last Airbender.' Well, my curiosity, she is a morbid thing. I’ve watched all of Shyamalan’s films with an increasing anticipation of their burgeoning badness.
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Golden Glow: Ricky Gervais’ Wit Burns Bright at this Year’s Globes Ceremony

Golden Glow: Ricky Gervais’ Wit Burns Bright at this Year’s Globes Ceremony

I like my Golden Globes ceremonies like I like my friends — drunk and trashy. That's why I was relieved when host Ricky Gervais opened Sunday night's show with a reference to Charlie Sheen's hotel-room debauchery.
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Apocalypse Meh, Page 38

Apocalypse Meh, Page 38

We come to the end of book one of Apocalypse . . .Meh! Check out a moment of triumph in a hellish world, then go back to page one and read the whole thing in one hefty, satisfying chunk of story. Congrats Jon and Bobgar!
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So Long as NBA’s Going ‘As Seen on TV’–7 Arena Sponsorships We’d Like to See

So Long as NBA’s Going ‘As Seen on TV’–7 Arena Sponsorships We’d Like to See

Surprising news broke yesterday that the Sacramento King's home arena will no longer be going by the name "Arco Arena." The new name? "Power Balance Arena." So long as the NBA is A-O-K with "As Seen on TV"-style sponsorships, here are seven other sponsorships we'd like to see.
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Apocalypse Meh, Page 37

Apocalypse Meh, Page 37

Is there a silver lining, somewhere in this hell on earth? Mmmmaybe. 'Apocalypse ... Meh' returns!
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Kindle Phone App Shockingly Easy, Efficient, Flexible

Kindle Phone App Shockingly Easy, Efficient, Flexible

Reading a whole book on a phone? Certainly not for everyone, but it may have more appeal than you think. How about paying for the privilege? Could be another story. Once again, We Try It So you Don't Have To.
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Champagne Wishes: A Tastier Twist on Sparkling Wine this New Year’s Eve

Champagne Wishes: A Tastier Twist on Sparkling Wine this New Year’s Eve

Why not create a decadent sparkling wine bar this New Year's Eve? It takes more effort than simply opening a bottle of Champagne, but not much. Here's what you do in a few easy steps ...
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Amazing Arancine; an Italian Treat for Your New Year’s Eve Party

Amazing Arancine; an Italian Treat for Your New Year’s Eve Party

If you're still looking for something to serve with your cocktails on New Year's Eve, look no further than "arancine"--a big recipe revelation on a small plate.
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Q Tonic Water: Dressing Up Gin Cocktails, or Wasting a Bar Budget?

Q Tonic Water: Dressing Up Gin Cocktails, or Wasting a Bar Budget?

Top-shelf tonic water certainly has its place--but would it be worth an outlandish price? Introducing Q Tonic water, which runs $7 (or $10, or more) for a bottle. Looks like a job for "We Try It So you Don't Have To."
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‘Black Swan’ Movie Review: Dark Descent is ‘En Pointe’

‘Black Swan’ Movie Review: Dark Descent is ‘En Pointe’

Director Darren Aronofsky’s new film, 'Black Swan,' channels the likes of Stanley Kubrick and Roman Polanski at their most psychologically dark and sadistic. Where 'The Wrestler' toyed with a sense of redemption, only to have that redemption revoked, Black Swan is much more focused on a hopeless slide into insanity.
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Welcome to EmiTown; Emi Lenox talks Comics

Welcome to EmiTown; Emi Lenox talks Comics

Emi Lenox's EMITOWN (www.emitown.com) is a sketch diary in which she drew pages daily, taken from her life for the whole world to see. A printed version of EmiTown--a huge 400 pager from Image Comics--hits stores in November. Emi was gracious enough to talk with us about it.
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