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#scienceart
We Love The Taste Of Neutrinos, Not To Mention Atomic Happiness
Did you use to taste neutrinos? Do you believe in worm power? Italian design student Gabrie Coletti, aka the Nothing Corporation, posts art full of weird slogans, severed limbs and strange creatures. More »
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#scandal
The Sick Orders of the World's Most Heinous Boss
The FBI is investigating possible insider trading at hedge fund SAC Capital, but the most outrageous thing to emerge from the case are allegations of how a perverse SAC manager tried to literally turn a trader into his literal bitch. [Gawker] -
#partycrashers
White House Crashers Lose Watch To Landscaper, Further Rile Cheerleaders
The latest on the most ridiculous couple in the nation: now they've got cheerleaders, tax authorities and their landscaper mad at them. "We are all fortunate that this diplomatic celebration did not become a night of horror," says one politico: [Jezebel] -
#clipjob
Gawker.TV: The Five Best Videos Ever of the Day
Today at Gawker.TV, we visit the Jersey Shore, Quentin Tarantino's new bizarre commercial, car wash revenge, a terrible spoof on Judd Apatow movies, and Obama responds to a call to legalize everything bad for America. [Gawker] -
#raperape
Sexual Assault On Campus: Schools Don't Always Offer Much Assistance
Being raped or sexually assaulted should not happen at institutions of higher learning. Unfortunately, many young women learn that their colleges and universities are unequipped to prevent sexual violence - and reporting the action could prompt a wall of silence. [Jezebel] -
#shakedown
Psychenaut Rearranges SF Classics Into Art You Can Dance To
In the New York area and wondering what to do tomorrow night? We humbly recommend Shakedown, a party/circus/artevent in Williamsburg that'll feature burlesque, rock'n'roll and Psychenaut, a mash-up of classic science fiction. Host Paul Pope reveals what it's all about. More » -
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#outrage
Outrage-Off: Tennessee Mayor Charlie Brown Jesus vs. Fox News
We're a Christian nation with a Muslim president who hates Charlie Brown. It's outrageous. The only solution is more outrage, in the form of outrageous right-wing idiot statements. Today's outrage-off: a Jesus-fearing Tennessee mayor vs. Fox News and News Corp. [Gawker] -
#opencaption
Roman's Lady
[Roman Polanski's wife, Emmanuelle Seigner, creates her own horror movie one-sheet as she peers out the window of the Gstaad, Switzerland, house where her husband will soon be held under house arrest. Image via INF] [Gawker] -
#goodgrief
Tennessee Mayor: "Our Muslim President" Ruined Christmas
In yet another case of life imitating comedy to form farce, a Tennessee mayor is mad that "our muslim president" preempted The Charlie Brown Christmas Special. Maybe he'd like to lighten up with some OutKast, or our mashup. [DailyKos] [Jezebel] -
#downloads
Media Browser Is a Must-Have Windows Media Center Add-On
Windows only: If you use Windows Media Center to manage your movies, TV shows, and music, then you need to grab Media Browser, an open-source plug-in that displays your downloaded media and all its associated metadata and artwork in one slick layout. [Lifehacker] -
#racerelations
Commenting About Race Is Complicated
Yesterday, Latoya riffed on a Wall Street Journal article about the new black Barbie dolls, and the prickly issue of reflecting a vast diaspora of people in one mass-produced toy. Her post was great; some of the comments were not. [Jezebel] -
#slingers
Slinger's "Ocean's Eleven In Space" Puts Today's TV Science Fiction To Shame
Set in the "Swinging Sixties" of 2263, Slingers features a group of black-suited con-artists, scheming to rob precious cargo from The Raja Pleasure Ship in deep space. Be prepared to be blown away by this hopeful TV show's sizzle reel. More » -
#thenamegame
N Is For Natasha, A Femme Fatale
Not all Natashas are Pottsylvanian spies — but just to be safe, you might not want to turn your back on them. [Jezebel] -
#doctorwho
The Doctor Flies His TARDIS Through a Winter Wonderland
Jonesing for more Doctor Who? While you're waiting for this year's Christmas special, this BBC station identification offers a super brief adventure with the Doctor, involving the TARDIS, a snow drift, and a team of tiny reindeer. More » -
#recessionomics
Soon There Will Be No Excuse For Not Having a Crappy Job
The Way We Live Now: As close as can be to making a dollar! Unemployment has plummeted to the merest of double digits. Our scalping business is slow, and gambling's dead, but booze auctions are picking up. Promise! [Gawker] -
#headgames
Concussions Much More Likely In Young Female Athletes
Today, GMA reported teenage girls are much more likely to suffer concussions than boys. Now lawmakers are pushing for national guidelines on concussions because many young athletes return to the field before they've healed, causing brain damage. Clip at left. [Jezebel] -
#crimepunishment
Monserrate Sentenced to Three Years Probation
Face-slashing asshole-of-the-year candidate and New York State Senator Hiram Monserrate will not go to jail for the face-slashing (or for the asshole-of-the-year thing). [Gawker] -
#drudgeology
When White People Are Arrested on Their Own Property, Matt Drudge Is There
Hey look, Matt Drudge is bringing much-needed attention to the outrageous case of Jeremy Engelking, a white man who was arrested for trespassing on his own property. Arresting white people on their own property is an abuse of power. [Gawker] -
#lol
"You Can Make Me Vampior?"
If the actual movie had been as short and hilarious as LOLNew Moon, I would have enjoyed it a lot more. [Mircosuede] [Jezebel] -
#spaceshuttle
Space Shuttle Atlantis: The Beautiful Music Video Launch
Watch this video compiled by NASA of the beautiful launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-129. It's gorgeous and proves that all space launches should come with their own Celtic soundtracks. More » -
#diy
DIY $5 IKEA Laptop Lap Desk
We've featured a lot of DIY laptop stands here on Lifehacker, but if you prefer to kick back on the couch with your laptop without burning your legs, this nifty and cheap DIY project will keep it conveniently elevated above your lap. [Lifehacker] -
#recaps
Jersey Shore: A Field Study
Jersey Shore is like opening a tiny present to find it is full of diamonds, but diamonds made of booze, puke, fights, diseases, and discarded thongs. You thought this gift couldn't get better, but it does. It really, really does. [Gawker] -
#woodwars
Giant Penis On Building Apparently Part of German Newspaper Dispute
Remember how the Post used to tease the Daily News with billboards, but now their mogul owners have instituted a "no criticizing the other guy" policy at both New York tabloids? German newspaper wars are way, way better. [Gawker] -
#clips
Help Los Angeles Police Find The Lost Pony
A sweet Shetland Pony was found wandering the streets near L.A. Authorities imaginatively named him "Big Dog," and are looking for his owner. But more important: the local news report about him is hilarious. Baby talk is for horses, apparently! [Jezebel] -
#mediacrack
When Local Reporter Pops the Trunk, Hit the Deck
In your ferocious Friday media column: A reporter brings a gun to cover Obama, more NYT layoffs coming soon, the Dallas Morning News would like your continued patronage, and plagiarist plagiarizes. [Gawker]
