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The rise of the NYC gold digger. Can you spot her?
Dating as most of us can attest comes with its own sets of challenges. Chemistry, physical attraction, similar values, complimentary backgrounds and of course one's wealth. Or lack of wealth or in the case of the NYC gold digger...
Yifan Hou, World Chess champion strikes glamorous Oyster magazine pose.
It's not everyday chess players are celebrated in contemporary culture, but it seems Yifan Hou, 2013 female world chess champion managed with her demure looks to capture the attention of editors at Oyster Magazine.
Told the 20 year old Beijing, China...
Diet Guru, Freelee the Banana girl explains how 51 bananas a day makes her lean.
Youtube, diet Guru, Freelee the Banana girl has come out in a new youtube video to reveal how she manages to keep her lithe, slinky figure. It's all bananas of course. Literally speaking.
In her ongoing youtube series, Australia's Freelee...
Preferred body types: Men love Kim Kardashian’s curves while women want Emma Watson’s slim hips
What makes for your preferred body type? What do you think is what the opposite sex prefers of your body type? And of course are you able to explain away why what you wish you could like is so...
Was Nate Scimio’s selfie out of line? Social media erupts
Since Nate Scimio, a student at Franklin Regional High School where a 16 year old sophomore student, Alex Hribio went about indiscriminately stabbing fellow students, posted a selfie of himself recovering at the hospital after helping bringing Hribio's apprehension, Nate Scimio...
Why do we care about Peaches Geldof? The fascination of glam and death.
In the two days since the death of British socialite, Peaches Geldof, the word abound has been pontificating as to what led to her death, digging up past turmoil as well as referencing the legacy of her parents, Bob...
Ben Hopper Natural Beauty. Do hairy armpits make skinny girls hot?
London based photographer Ben Hopper has released a new photographic series, Natural Beauty where he hopes to challenge what he calls as the as the societal "brainwashing" done by the beauty industry.
Tells huffpo whom the images have been released to:...
Peaches Geldof UK headlines. Are they over the top?
It seems the UK media are having a field day with the passing of British socialite, Peaches Geldof as they have tried to outdo each other in the most sensational headline to boost sales and intrigue.
But it's the Metro...
George W Bush paintings. Paints mesmerizing 24 world leaders
Former US president, George W Bush probably ought to have considered becoming an artist, but unfortunately for most of us he chose to become a politician. That said on this morning's NBC's 'Today' show the former world dictator leader...
Video: This is what’s like to be eaten alive by a crocodile
Hopefully you'll never have to experience being eaten alive by a crocodile, but in case you were curious there's this video below which puts you into the cockpit of a very agitated hungry crocodile's mouth.
gawker: A volunteer at an...
Particle fever: The rise of the rockstar physicist
Imagine a world where reality shows do not feature Kim Kardashian or Jersey Shore, but follow the thrilling life of theoretical physicists cracking the ultimate code the universe is written in; no more cruising along on Rodeo Drive with fabulous Ms. Vanderpump,...
Princeton Mom, Susan Patton reminds Savannah Guthrie to marry rich.
Kids it's time to take our social etiquette cues courtesy of Princeton Mom, Susan Patton who this morning was on NBC's Today show reminding us all what ought to constitute a happy woman. A happily married woman that is....
Cat Marnell: ‘Drugs are bad, but they’re still fun….’
In this weekend's fashion and style section of the nyt's, the outlet catches up with perennial rich girl/bad girl Cat Marnell to get her take as life as a derelict author who doesn't need to bother to turn up...
Flame roasted dogs at Indonesian market are vile and delicious.
Shocking images have been released that depict what some have come to cal gastronomical delight: flame roasted dogs at Indonesian markets.
Reports the UK's dailymail ominously: The Tomohon Traditional market in North Sulawesi, Indonesia sells whole monkeys, bats, cats, dogs,...
A personal rebuttal to Spike Lee gentrification mania.
Tuesday evening, seminal film maker, Spike Lee spoke in Brooklyn at Pratt Institute, close to where he grew up, in Ft. Greene on how the neighborhood has changed. He had come to talk about African American History Month, but instead...
