Chris Rock is a master at making fun of racial relations… But does he go too far?
Open Thread: Do Men Like to Receive Flowers?
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Video: Mitt Romney – Off the Rails or Passionate About His Faith?
Former Governor Romney gets passionate when challenged about the teachings about Mormonism. Or does he get angry?
Acts of Kindness After the Devastation of Sandy
In times of distress, some people rise to the occasion and give of themselves. Here are some great examples.
Video: Hug Life – It’s a “Wifebeater” Tank Top Revolution!
The term “wifebeater” to refer to a tank top encourages violence against women, so Jaime Rothbard suggests a new term: “She Hugger”
American Apparel Offers Sandy Sale – Clever or Tasteless?
Are retailers like American Apparel and others taking advantage of a tragedy to increase their sales? Or do people just need to lighten up?
Open Thread: What Photos of Hurricane Sandy Have Affected You Most?
A collection of news photos from Hurricane Sandy show devastation in New York. Which photos from the Hurricane have really stuck with you?
Video – Sandy From Space
Terrifying, but beautiful footage of Hurricane Sandy from space.
Video: Facade Falls Off Building in Hurricane Sandy
Video of a building reported to be on 8th Ave in New York City partially collapsing, losing its facade and leaving rooms exposed.
Video – ConEd Explosion in Hurricane Sandy
Terrifying video of what appears to be an explosion at the 14th street ConEd building. Lower Manhattan goes dark in Hurricane Sandy.
Paul McCartney: Don’t Blame Yoko!
Paul McCartney refutes the classic story of Yoko Ono being the reason for The Beatles’ break-up.
Joss Whedon on the Best Candidate for the Zombie Apocalypse
Celebrities endorsing a candidate for President is nothing new, but Joss Whedon’s may well be the most unique.
Open Thread: Do Men and Women Resolve Conflict Differently?
NYT writer Ben Schranck asserts that rather than engage emotionally with their friends when conflict arises, men simply walk way. Do you think this is true? If so, are women actually any better at resolution?
Ok Sandy, Let’s Do This
One guy prepares for Frankenstorm.
Amazing Video: Two Irish Boys Sing ‘We Found Love’
Two Irish boys hanging out on a stoop singing Rihanna’s “We Found Love”… and it’s incredible.
Three-Time Felon and Tony Winner on Being Drawn Into the Hustle
Interview with felon and Tony Award winning poet Lemon Andersen about his life and the new documentary about his life.