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Sarah Palin Considers Feminism: ‘A Cackle of Rads’ [Palinisms]

Sarah Palin took to her Twitter today, the 90th anniversary of women’s suffrage, to philosophize on an age-old lady issue: Feminists. What are they? According to Palin, little more than a “cackle of rads.” More

American Apparel: All News Is Bad News [Fashion]

Yesterday came the first real signs that American Apparel could soon face bankruptcy . Today, the news for Dov Charney ‘s breast-covering empire grows darker: a shareholder lawsuit, rumored store closings, a stock that’s still plummeting, and disgruntled employees emailing us. More

DOE Gets Serious About White Roofs

‘ photo via flickr Yesterday, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced a plan to increase the amount of white roofs at DOE facilities and at buildings across federal government. The Feds have committed to reducing their emissions by 28 percent by 2020 , which where white roofs come in. Energy efficiency is dramatically increased by painting a roof white because it reflects the sun’s rays, reducing heat island impacts…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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A Brief Video Celebration of Crazy Old Larry King [Clip Reel]

Yesterday we heard the news that Larry King is leaving his long-running CNN show . As something of a tribute, we put together a brief compilation of some delightfully batty Larry moments. Gaze and remember our befuddled hero. More

Life at American Apparel: The Employees Speak [Exclusive]

We’ve told you about American Apparel ‘s photo-based hiring standards , its anti-uglies internal policies , and its “natural” employee grooming standards. Yesterday, the company issued a statement defending itself. Well then. Time for AA employees to spill some dirt for you. More

Can We Use Biomimicry To Design Cities? Janine Benyus Says, Why Not?

Photo by author: Janine Benyus + InterfaceFLOR CEO Lindsey Parnell at Saf London Yesterday in a sunny corner of London, a select group of UK journalists, myself included, were treated to an enrapturing few hours in the company of biomimicry guru Janine Benyus . The group was brought together by sustainable business pioneers InterfaceFLOR , whose long standing… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Can We Use Biomimicry To Design Cities? Janine Benyus Says, Why Not?

Gary Coleman in Coma, on Life Support Following Fall

Yesterday we noted that former Diff’rent Strokes star Gary Coleman was hospitalized following a nasty fall in his Utah home, but his condition has apparently worsened. The 42-year-old actor is now in a coma and on life support due to an intracranial hemorrhage he suffered because of the fall. Coleman has a long history of health problems, including a seizure he suffered on the set of The Insider in January. Just weeks ago, tragedy struck the Diff’rent Strokes cast when the late Dana Plato’s son committed suicide . Developing… [ News Press ]

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App Calculates Oil Spill Damage, Lets You Play "What If" Games

Image via NASA Goddard Photo and Video Yesterday I was perusing infographics on global oil spills over the years – a great way to feel disturbed and depressed in under an hour – and wondered how it is we even calculate the amount of oil lost in leaks. Turns out, the Oil Spill Training Company Limited has an app called The Slick Calculator And Reporter, which uses the Bonn Agreement Code — an internationally recognized system — to generate the calculations. By using the appearance of the overall … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Emilio Masella: Dumped By Snooki Via Voicemail

Emilio Masella, the Gold’s Gym trainer who began dating Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi in January, is finally speaking out about the Jersey Shore star. Namely, how he got dumped over the phone. Voicemail even. “I told Nicole I tried out for Real World and she was upset,” Masella told People , confirming that he had in fact tried out for another MTV show. “She thought I was using her for the show which is ridiculous.” An argument ensued, and at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, he received a voicemail from his angry girlfriend saying, “You’re nothing. You’re single.” Emilio Masella was confused and tried to call her back, but she hung up on him. What he didn’t expect were the allegations of infidelity. “I’d never cheat on her, I love her,” he says, and he is not pleased with Snooki hooking up with her costar Mike “ The Situation ” Sorrentino. “I talked to her yesterday and was like, I’d never do something so low,’” he says. “She said she hadn’t hooked up with anybody either – but she freakin’ lied. She put out there that I cheated, and now the tables have turned . It sucks.” Indeed. And for the record, Masella assumed she’d be supportive, not critical, of his Real World audition: “I never asked for anything. She’s the one that pulled me into the spotlight, bringing me all these places. It seems like she’s jealous.” Masella adds that Snooki was also worried that he was hanging out with girls, although he claims 80 percent of his friends are female. “I talked to her yesterday afternoon and I fought with her,” he says. “I [told her] she has no reason to be mad – and she hung up on me. I told her, ‘You can’t expect me to stay home and never go out if you’re gone for two months.’” “I’m not a scumbag. She’s being jealous and spiteful. I don’t know if she [broke up with me] on purpose so she could hook up with Mike … I knew [her time on set] was going to be crazy, but I didn’t think it was going to be this crazy.” We just can’t wait for Season 2 to air.

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Emilio Masella: Dumped By Snooki Via Voicemail

Post-It Mario Showdown: The Saga Continues

CULTURE BUZZ : Yesterday's post on the Post-It Mario showdown turned out to just be the beginning… The Best Links: Post-It Mario Showdown on BuzzFeed Via Reddit Read