‘Project Runway’ Season Six Finale Leaves Me Stumped

Who won ‘Project Runway’?
Once again, “Project Runway” has managed to remind me that I know absolutely nothing about fashion. Either that or the people who get to decide what is good fashion are crazy. Irina, who did show she was a very good designer throughout the season, was the “Project [...]

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SNL, Obama Accomplishments | Fake News Meets Real News

SNL Obama accomplishments skit confusing?
I think some Americans out there are confused when it comes to the SNL Obama accomplishments skit. I think they are confused in a couple of ways. One is the nature of Saturday Night Live and comedy in general. That actually leads to the second point [...]

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Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women List Features Obama

Feel the power
It’s time for Forbes‘ list of the world’s 100 most powerful women. These are women who have achieved great things in the public and the private sector. They’ve made contributions to society that will not be forgotten, and as a result they’ve garnered no small amount of fame. [...]

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Paula Abdul and ‘American Idol’ to Part Ways?

Not forever your girl?
Paula Abdul is leaving “American Idol”! I know you’re skeptical. And you should be. After all, how many times have we heard this?
Throughout her contract negotiations this season and in seasons past, rumors have flown about Paula Abdul’s imminent departure. But hear me out. I think this [...]

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The Ups and Downs of Unemployment

Unemployment is up or down depending on your point of view
The number of initial unemployment claims edged up last week, but the number of ongoing claims fell for the first time since January. According to newly released Labor Department data, 608,000 initial unemployment claims were filed in the week ending [...]

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