Blogger Roundtable: ‘The Morning News’

The Morning News

While the hot words in online publishing are specific things like verticals and niches, “The Morning News” has moved in the opposite direction.

68-Year-Old Idaho Man Hits 15-Year-Old Rule Breaker

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Too bad everyone else shut off their electronics and didn’t record it. Guess they didn’t want to test him.

Study of the Day: Conservative Brains Have Bigger Fear Centers

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We’re wondering—did they scan any libertarians?

How Do You Picture a Man Who Gets Catcalled?

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“Interesting that you’ve chosen a photo of a black man in a hard hat to illustrate this article.”

The 10 at 10: December 31

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Chicken wing recall during bowl season? Crud. We’re appalled, crushed, shocked, and devastated.

Good Men Picks: Crosby or Ovechkin?

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5-10 is not good. But since we’re so bad, 5-10 actually improved our winning percentage.

Is This YouTube Video Oscar-Worthy?

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Yes, it can, says Roger Ebert

Editors’ Picks: The Top 10 Stories of 2010

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Looking for something to read? The GMPM editors share their favorite stories of the year.

Female Inmate Sues Prison for Housing Her in a Male Facility

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Myers, who has female genitalia, self-identified as male when she entered prison. Her gender has since reversed, and she was denied her request to transfer.

Can a Real Fan Ever Root Against His Favorite Team?

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We have a duty to support our team no matter what. But what if the team’s manager is Roy Hodgson? Is winning the most important thing?

The Science of Kissing (Just in Time for New Year’s)

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A good kiss produces oxytocin, while a bad one “can lead to chemical chaos.” But hey, guys, no pressure.

Raise Your Glass (of Bacon) to 2011!

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My cousin, dressed in a Santa suit and, for no apparent reason, a Jets jersey, came Ho-Ho-Ho-ing through the door to my grandmother’s house with a bottle of Bakon vodka in tow. Here’s the verdict.

Pen or Pin or Peyn

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We’ve all had the “let’s compare accents” conversation. Here’s the map that outlines every dialect in the continent.

The 10 at 10: December 30

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Milwaukee is the drunkest city, Tucker Carlson has lost his mind, and compliments turn guys into cavemen: the 10 at 10.

The Worst Story of the Year

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In September 2009, a Swedish man in his 60s went to a local clinic to get his UTI treated. What follows is not for the squeamish.

Napkins and Klonopin

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In this installment of “Fixing Me,” Elizabeth will make more money than God, while Gregory wastes his days.