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#legalthreats
Joe Francis: Sore Douche
We were worried that naming Joe Francis Gawker's Douche of the Decade might go to the drunk-girls-with-low-self-esteem kingpin's head. Would he simply rest on his laurels and give up the pursuit of douche perfection? Luckily, Francis has not failed us. More » -
#airtravel
The New Flight Security Rules, So Far
After an attempted explosive attack on a U.S.-bound flight Friday, air travel security tightened and rules were changed. No official procedures were announced, but here's what fliers and news agencies are reporting as the standards for the time being. [Lifehacker] -
#household
Low-Hassle Plant Projects for Your Home or Office
Your garden or office could probably use some more green, and we're not talking about eco-friendly printer paper. If you're not quite the gardening type, Apartment Therapy has a round-up of 15 planting projects that require very little afterthought. [Lifehacker] -
#gossiproundup
Britney Spears' Big Cute Eyeglasses Deflect Abortion Rumor
Sometimes, a good paparazzi shot makes us stop thinking about rumors and start thinking about whether big eyeglasses are passé, yet. Lindsay has a new beau, her dad has a new excuse, Gosselin's ex thinks someone is framing her. Gossip! More » -
#incriminating
Photo of JFK on Naked Orgy Boat Fulfills America's Steamiest Wish, 50 Years Running
Finally, hard evidence proving Bill Clinton was not the pimpest of presidents. TMZ has a tattered photo depicting a mid-1950s John Kennedy lazing on a yacht with gorgeous naked ladies. Fascinating, perplexing, historic—but, is it real? -
#halloffame
Presumed Nigerian Terrorist Joins Ill-Timed Bathroom Break Hall of Fame
So, the Nigerian man detained Sunday for locking himself in Northwest Flight 253's bathroom for an hour, two days after some other Nigerian tried to blow up the same flight? Definitely not a terrorist. Just a remarkably inopportune bathroom break. More »
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#traderoundup
Where Were You on the Biggest Weekend in Box Office History?
Basking in the splendor of an IMAX "Avatar" screening? Ogling Jude Law's spiffy Victorian mustache in "Sherlock Holmes"? Or maybe softly weeping at "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel"? Hollywood thanks each and every one of you! More » -
#shutuplieberman
Please Let Us Not Be Talking About 'Preemptive Action' In Yemen
If you had told us on Thursday that Yemen was a dangerous Al Qaeda stronghold we would have been like, "Who or what is a 'Yemen'?" Now we've got Lieberman painting cross-hairs on the place. Here we go again! More » -
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#protests
Protests Surge in Iran
Iran is currently being wracked by the biggest protests since this summer. At least four are dead, 300 arrested. Foreign media is banned, of course, but Twitter users around the world have vowed to turn their profile pictures green. [BBC] -
#videuhoh
JetBlue Pilot's Agonized Announcement: The TSA's Draconian Reactionary Rules
Ever since the TesticleTerrorist succeeded in nothing but scorching his balls, word spread of the TSA issuing reactionary regulations. Proof: this flight announcement recorded by none other than Vimeo's founder and DOTD-nominee Jakob Lodwick, which he posted to his blog. More » -
#journalismism
Will the Times Fire a Harvard Prof. Who Broke Their Freelancer Rules?
Remember Mike Albo? He's the freelancer who broke The New York Times' convoluted travel writer rules and had his column axed. Now, Mary Tripsas, who pens the Times' "Prototype" column, has made a similar misstep. Will she be fired, too? More » -
#altarcations
Scoring Sunday's Nuptials: Why Did You Get Married on Christmas Weekend? No, Seriously. Why?
I didn't get engaged and/or married this weekend. Phyllis Nefler didn't get engaged and/or married this weekend. Why? Because that shit's cliche and tired. Except: not to the NYT's Weddings & Celebrations which defiantly goes dark for nothing. NEFLER SMASH: More » -
#cultmovieworship
The Horde Serves Up Frenchie Zombie Death Plus Superman's Monster Movie
This week: Check out the first real trailer for cops and robbers zombie tale, The Horde, see what foul beast is troubling Dean Cain and meet the amazing "Lady Indiana Jones," who not only looks amazing, but works with dragons. [io9] -
#featuredworkspace
The Organized Designer's Office
Many of our featured workspaces focus on hiding stuff away. Today's featured workspace doesn't hide much, but it does have storage space for everything the owner needs. [Lifehacker] -
#artschooled
Art, Schooled: Six Ideas for Taking Back Our Taxi Cab Tops
Art! Who goes there? Now: we do. In the first installment of our Sunday art column, Kelsey Keith's got a few ideas for some people who think they know what art's good for New York City's taxis. More » -
#youtubetrawlredux
What To Watch When Television Lets You Down
Bored and sick of the lack of good SF television right now? Don't worry! YouTube wants to take care of you, with many classic - and not so classic - SF shows available right now for your viewing pleasure. [io9] -
#holidays
Save Money on Next Christmas by Stocking up Now
It might seem a bit premature to be thinking about Christmas 2010 when Christmas 2009 is only a few days behind us, but now is a great time to save on supplies and gifts for next year. [Lifehacker] -
#retrofuturism
Death Will Ride the Wings of Radio
Tired of holiday peace, love and understanding? So was an editor at the Los Angeles Times, who in the days leading up to Christmas 1924, ran an article that asked "What Will Happen When ‘Science' Perfects the Art of War?" [io9] -
#games
Hack a Magic 8-Ball
Why limit your Magic 8 Ball's answers to things like "Yes", "No", "Maybe", when you could hack it to say anything you wanted? [Lifehacker] -
#shutupcollege
NYU's Stern School of Embezzlement: The Ten Step Whistleblowing 2010 Cheat Sheet
24 year-old NYU film and history student Michael Peaden, who probably pays a lot of money to go to NYU, figured out that the chemistry department's manager had been taking money from the school....via liquor store receipts. His reward? More » -
#madscience
Real-Life Synthehol Will Get You Buzzed, But Never Drunk
In the chronologically later Star Trek series, Starfleet officers rarely worried about overindulging thanks to synthehol, a substance that mimicked alcohol's effects without the drunkeness and hangovers. Now a team of researchers are working to make synthehol a reality. [io9] -
#photoshop
Create Realistic HDR Photos
High Dynamic Range photoraphy is a revolutionary tool in the photographer's toolkit, but it can be over done and done poorly. Take more realistic photos with these tips. [Lifehacker] -
#breaking
Today's Northwest Flight 253 in Detroit: Evacuated Due to Nigerian Man's Extended Bathroom Stay
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this sound like today's Flight 253 was evacuated because a Nigerian was on the can for too long? Maybe he was reading Netherland. Who knows? But another flight in Detroit was just evacuated. More » -
#exclusive
The Shady Mainstream Media Payday of Flight 253 Hero Jasper Schuringa
Jasper Schuringa probably didn't think twice before dismantling Northwest Airlines Flight 253's would-be bomber. But before telling his story, he wanted money, and he got it. From major news outlets who pay up and lie about it. Here's the proof: More » -
#yearinreview
5 Entertainment Lessons We Hope 2009 Has Taught The Future
With the year almost over, it's time to look back and wonder if 2009 actually left any wisdom for future generations behind in its whirlwind of franchise-maintenance, Obama-adoration* and dream-crushing. Here are some potential morals from the last 12 months. [io9] -
#weather
Star Wars Weather Delivers the Weather Report via Star Wars Locales
You'll find dozens of weather reporting services online, but all of them give you the weather in the traditional old sunny/cloudy/raining kind of way. None of them, however, will tell you if today will be as pleasant as Naboo. [Lifehacker] -
#architecture
Smart Walls, Morphing Chairs, and the Living Environments of Neri Oxman
Ever wanted to stand on a floor that fine-tunes its own thickness? Or ride an elevator powered by the same peristaltic mechanisms found in the human intestine? Neri Oxman is way ahead of you. [io9]
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