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One of my favorite/disturbing tools to use on the internet is the LAPD Crime Map, which lets you chart all the recent burglaries, assaults, muggings, rapes, and homicides in any given neighborhood. Naturally, when news broke about Chris Brown’s attack on Rihanna, I immediately headed to the crime map and sought it out. Ladies and …
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When Schadenfreude Runs Wild.Pic courtesy of LAist Last night here in LA, a Bentley with Illinois plates led police on a chase that lasted over three hours, ultimately climaxing with a two hour standoff just north of Universal Studios. Early reports indicated that the event was spurred by a possible assault with a deadly weapon …
Ever wanted to see two foxes on a trampoline? Well, good news: here it is! There’s something so wonderful and pure about watching these two mammals discovering the bouncy joys of elasticity. I just don’t know why the videographer didn’t record a longer clip. Bastard. If I had a trampoline, I’d leave all sorts of …
In case you’ve been living under a rock (or in Iraq. Or in Iraq under a rock), the Christian Bale tirade has been all the rage of the Internets. Even better is “Bale Out,” the wonderful techno dance remix, which is not only spectacularly hilarious, but also a really good song. I could actually see …
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I have to admit that it’s taken some time for me to find my favorite “characters” on this season of American Idol. The auditions, while amusing, failed to really wow me over with no major big voices truly standing out amongst the fray. Thankfully, Fox limited those rounds to a scant three weeks (instead of …
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Guess what? Today is World Nutella Day! That’s right, today is the day we celebrate Nutella, that glorious blend of hazelnuts, cocoa, and skim milk. The spread, which has been a childhood favorite of mine ever since I tried it at my friend Ed’s house, can be used in many different ways, but usually, I …
Hey everyone. I was just interviewed by Pop Hangover for a segment they’re launching called “The Ten Question Quiz.” Be sure to check it out and peruse the site, which has all sorts of fun snarky pop culture stuff! Heck, click on some of their ads while you’re over there too! Shillingly yours, B-Side • …
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One of our favorite guest judges returned to Top Chef last night as chef Eric Ripert invited all the contestants to enjoy a meal at his famed New York City restaurant, Le Bernadin. Of course, there was a nifty twist: after consuming their wonderful six course meal, the chefs then had to each recreate one …
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My recent adventures in domesticity have been rather complex affairs involving multiple exotic ingredients and often a few hours of cook time. That’s why I decided to simplify things with a less grandiose endeavor: hummus! This Middle-Eastern treat requires only a few elements: tahini, garbanzo beans, olive oil, salt, and garlic. How hard could it …
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“To Lynne and her air conditioning!” I gotta admit that this latest Vegas episode of Real Housewives of Orange County was a bit disappointing. We’ve had so many jaw-dropping, tense, and cringe-worthy installments that this one felt tame in comparison. First of all, the entire pre-Vegas portion of the show was a bit dull. I …
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