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Nichelle Nichols, who played Lieutenant Uhura on the original Star Trek television show, revealed that she will be heading out on a NASA flight in September.

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Yep, I said it. No other words in the world of domestic wine seem to generate the same intensity of reaction as white zinfandel. Virtually everyone has a strong opinion on this pink wine and, although still one of the most popular wine styles in the U.S., it has become an object of finger-pointing to many wine enthusiasts.

Thankfully, a new generation of winemakers is taking a twist on this American classic. So whether you enjoy the traditional, sweeter style, or you're into dry rosés, the world of white zin is alive and well and absolutely worth a revisit.

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Wow, wow, wow, how did this panda hear about my scam all the way in China?

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They really don’t seem to understand their core demo, since most of us would desperately love to forget any trip to KFC.

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Dr. Dre will finally end fans' 16-year wait for a new album when the rapper releases his Straight Outta Compton soundtrack, which will consist of new music entirely produced by The Chronic mastermind, a source tells Rolling Stone. Dre is expected to confirm the album, the companion piece to the N.W.A biopic, on his...

There's only one thing better than iced coffee: iced coffee with bubbles. When it's hot out, who doesn't want a caffeinated, fizzy drink?

What kind of bubbles are we talking about? Tonic water, of course. While tonic and coffee might seem odd together, it's a combination that has risen to popularity in the specialty coffee world, providing a refreshing, caffeinated kick to drinkers in search for something different than just a regular cup of coffee or espresso.

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In the beginning was love, and the love was with Ice, and the love was with Coco. Ice was with Coco in the beginning. Through them all things were made; without them nothing was made that has been made. And now, inside Coco is life, and that life will be the light of all mankind. The light will shine in the darkness, and the darkness will never overcome it.

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According to analysis by Better Government Association, Chicago holds the record for the most fatal shootings by a police department in the country's 10 most populous cities over a five-year span. [ more › ]

Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele announced Saturday that their acclaimed sketch comedy series Key & Peele will end after its fifth season, which is currently airing on Comedy Central. Peele broke the news to fans by simply linking to a story on The Wrap regarding the series' fate after these final...

Instructables user Antzy Carmasaic put together a tutorial on how to make your own Rainbow Roller. What’s a Rainbow Roller? I’m glad you asked! If you hadn’t I don’t know what I would say next. A Rainbow Roller is a paint roller rigged up to paint rainbows. Now instead of painting the town red, we […]

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Hi Alice!

I recently moved into an apartment building that allows cats. Although I am severely allergic, I never thought it would be a problem— why should a cat confined in a separate apartment bother me? Then, the day I moved in, I met a neighbor who happily told me I moved to the "cat floor." Uh oh. I wasn't confused for long: my neighbors open their doors and let their cats roam around the common area by the elevator! Four separate times, I have opened my door to find multiple cats running at me full speed! There's nothing on the lease indicating where the cats are allowed, but is this normal!? I pay for the use of the common area, too, and never expected cats to be there! I have offhandedly mentioned my allergy to my neighbors, but they still don't keep the cats inside. I would go to management, but I don't want them to hate me— I hope to get along with everyone. But I also want to be able to breathe freely without having to visit the ER! I signed a one-year lease, so I can't simply leave. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks for your help,
Woefully Wheezy

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Serial child molester and former reality show star Josh Duggar has just welcomed a new baby girl–Meredith Grace Duggar—into his lovely, litigation-plagued household.

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The U.S. Navy on Wednesday said one of its newest warships, the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth, had completed a weeklong patrol in the South China Sea.

Thanks to the "meddling" of a 66-year-old anti-violence activist, Chief Keef's charity hologram concert, originally slated for this afternoon, is postponed. [ more › ]

There's a new variety of Oreos hitting shelves next week, and for once it's not a crazy new flavor. It goes way beyond that.

If you're all about twisting this sandwich cookie apart and dunking it in milk, brace yourself.

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The Pentagon is reportedly making arrangements to lift the ban on transgender people serving in the military as soon as this week.

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The New York Post reports that, during a meeting on Tuesday night, Bill Cosby’s wife Camille told a group of close professional advisors that she believes her husband’s accusers consented to both drugs and sex. Camille Cosby’s words come on the heels of an Associated Press report of a 2005 deposition in which Bill Cosby admitted to buying Quaaludes, “with the intent of giving them to young women he wanted to have sex with.”

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Here are some paintings of Guy Fieri as Renaissance babies. They’re put together by Buzzfeed’s Ellie Sunakawa who has clearly lost her damn mind. Thanks for sharing, Ellie! And by thanks for sharing I mean expect my therapy bill in the mail!  

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CNN's Anderson Cooper spoke with the brother of Kathryn Steinle, the woman who was killed walking along a San Francisco pier.

Corporations outnumbered LGBTQ Groups 7 to 1 in this year's Pride Parade. [ more › ]

Amy Winehouse died from alcohol poisoning in July 2011 at age 27, with only two studio albums to her name. The troubled singer recorded demos for a third LP, but those tracks will never be heard -- since they were destroyed by David Joseph, chairman/CEO of Winehouse's label, Universal Music U.K. "It was a moral thing," the exec told Billboard. "Taking a stem or a vocal is not something that would ever happen on my watch. It now can't happen on anyone else's."

In a brief social media post, Stephen Egerton of The Descendents posted that the band is currently recording new material. The short post also included a picture of several opened candy wrappers. There's not much other info about the next Descendents material, but we will keep you updated.

When we first heard Rihanna's single "Bitch Better Have My Money," we couldn't wait for the video to come out. Well, it's finally here, and it's definitely not what we expected.

In the 7-minute clip, which watches more like a short film, Rihanna is seen kidnapping and torturing a wealthy woman, smoking a whole lot of pot and avoiding police arrest. There's also plenty of nudity, violence, and even a couple cameos from Eric Roberts and Mads Mikkelsen.

The whole video, which the resident bad gal co-directed, has a very Quentin Tarantino vibe -- especially with that gory ending -- and it's taught us that if you ever cross the 27-year-old superstar (and world's best-selling digital artist), you better have her money. Or else.

You can watch the whole video by clicking play. And again, it's extremely NSFW, so don't say we didn't warn you.

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Until now, prevailing medical theory said men and women process pain the same way. Immune cells called microglia transmit signals from an injury site through the nervous system, telling our brains just how much a stubbed toe or pinched nerve should hurt.

Now, a team of researchers from McGill University, Duke University and Canada’s Hospital for Sick Children are suggesting that microglia are only responsible for pain signaling in men. It appears that T cells, an entirely different kind of immune cell, are the linchpin of ouch-inducing sensations in women.

In a study published this month in Nature Neuroscience, as Science Daily reported, researchers interfered with microglia functioning in male and female mice, and found they could only block pain in male mice. While the study researchers believe that T-cells signal pain in women, they don’t yet know how the process works.

It’s possible the discovery could have come earlier, but biomedical researchers experimented almost exclusively on male mice for years. The NIH recently issued a policy mandating the inclusion of female animals in preclinical studies.

When it comes to studying nervous system responses to pain, it’s not farfetched to apply the findings of a mice study to humans, according to study co-author Michael Salter, a researcher at the Hospital for Sick Children:

"We believe that mice have very similar nervous systems to humans,” said Salter in a statement, “especially for a basic evolutionary function like pain, so these findings tell us there are important questions raised for human pain drug development."

The possibility of sex-dependent pain processing systems has widespread implications. Many more women report suffering from chronic pain. Developing more effective, targeted pain treatment hinges on understanding the mechanism underlying pain.

Does this mean that the next generation of painkillers aimed at women — tomorrow’s Midol — will actually be a medical advancement, not just a marketing ploy? Even so, expect bright pink packaging and premium prices.

-- Theresa Fisher

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Happy Music Monday! About a year ago Scott was talking with forums emperor Sam Kemmis. Sam had heard a Men At Work song and wanted to know more about the band. Scott said he'd hook Sam up. Scott forgot about that promise until today. And, coincidentally, today is Men At Work lead singer Colin Hay's birthday! You can probably figure out the rest. Let's get to it.

Men At Work - Overkill

 

If you had to pick only one Men At Work song, this is really the one to pick. It was played into the ground and back again and it STILL sounds pretty okay. A nice snapshot of what it was like to turn on the radio by the pool back in 1982. And that last memorable bit is way up high in the stars, too!

 

Men At Work - Be Good Johnny

 

Is that The Who? Well, no, but it certainly captures the feel of that classic band. This kinda-forgotten Men At Work song is quite solid, and has that 80's anthem feel the band did so well. Good stuff, isn't it?

Men At Work - Dr. Heckyll And Mr. Jive

 

I heard this one while at a friend's house on HBO's Video Jukebox. I never really heard it on the radio, and I don't know why, because it's great! Maybe because when the time came for this song to get released, Yahoo Serious had ruined Australia for everyone. Or was that later?

Men At Work - Man With Two Hearts

 

By 1985, Men At Work was pretty much over and done. This song is as lovely as anything they ever did, and yet it didn't even chart! Nobody could really say why. Maybe it was the slow rise of what would later be alternative. Maybe it was the growth of what was becoming hip hop. Maybe it was the focus on what would turn into techno and dance. Maybe it was home taping. Who can say? All that we know for sure is that Men At Work did more with their fifteen minutes than most bands.

Men At Work - It's A Mistake

 

Yes, Colin Hay. It WAS a mistake. You should have had more time. (PS: Colin Hay's not dead, he's even touring right now! Happy birthday to you, buddy!)

Throw your favorite Men At Work hits, stories, side projects or whatever in here for Sam to devour. And let us just remind you: some images come from the corresponding Wikipedia page and are here under fair use. See you next week.

U.S. immigration officials on Monday announced transgender detainees will for the first time be able to be housed in detention facilities that match their gender identity.

The update is part of an 18-page guide unveiled today that details how U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and contractors should interact with transgender immigrants in custody.

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Those who know me well know I love caramel and I love Combos brand shame crackers. But, I don’t know man. A bridge too far. A bridge too far.