It’s been three years since the Yeah Yeah Yeahs dropped the 2009 rock classic Its Blitz! The band has announced their latest effort is entitled Mosquito (It honestly wouldn’t feel like a YYY’s album without an obscure title.) Mosquito is slated for release April 16, 2013, production on the album includes Dave Sitek […]
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Alistair Overeem Is BACK.
The UFC’s Heavyweight Champion, Alistair Overeem has been reinstated by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, following a nine-month suspension for testing positive with elevated levels of testosterone. The Nevada State Athletic Commission reissued Alistair his fight license on Tuesday, and with that decision being hand down, it now clears Overeem to fight […]
New Balance Premiere Their NEW Skate Shoe Line.
Boston-based New Balance has announced that it will enter the skate footwear market through a license agreement with Black Box Distribution of Carlsbad, CA. Branded as New Balance Numeric or NB#, Black Box will produce and market performance footwear and apparel for skateboarding. Last night New Balance officially revealed their new, specialized skate line at the Agenda Trade […]
Teen Arrested After Facebook Post Confession.
It’s 2013, don’t dry-snitch on yourself on the internets. After posting about drunk driving New Year’s Day on Facebook, an Oregon teen has been arrested and charged with two counts of failing to perform the duties of a driver. While investigating a mysterious hit-and-run in Astoria, Oregon, police were tipped […]
A Layman’s Explanation of the Fiscal Cliff.
Two hours before midnight on New Year’s Eve, the Senate managed to pass a plan, by a vote of 89-8, thus averting the dreaded fiscal cliff. On New Year’s Day, the bill was approved by the House, even though John Boehner and other Republicans continued to be extremely difficult throughout […]
Emancipation Proclamation — A Freeing Document
The Emancipation Proclamation is usually not on display, but each year for a few days, the document, which is handwritten, and formally establishes the freedom of all slaves in the rebel states, is on display. The National Archives in Washington, D.C., marking the 150th anniversary of one of the country’s […]
Bobby Womack Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s
Soul legend Bobby Womack announced that he has been diagnosed with the brain disorder known as Alzheimer’s. The disease, is the most common form of dementia, and there is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death. The singer said this in regards to his condition: “The doctor says […]
Eric Andre’s SANTA CLAUSE [HUMOR.]
Eric Andre’s twisted mind brings us his interpretation of a drunk, haggard, dog-fearing Santa who begs on the street. This is the first official clip from Eric Andre’s LIVE New Year’s Eve Spooktacular! show which airs tomorrow Dec 31st @ 11:30PM only on Adult Swim! Eric Andre Santa from LukeTheEditor on Vimeo.
Philly Schools Approve Condom Dispensers
In an effort to combat an “epidemic” of sexually transmitted diseases among teenagers, the city of Philadelphia will be installing condom dispensers in 22 city high schools where students as young as 14 will be able to receive condoms for free. When students return to school from the holiday break, […]
Times names Barack Obama 2012 “Person of The Year”
President Barack Obama, earlier this morning, has been named, Time Magazine’s Person of the Year 2012. The prestigious title for the 51-year old President-elect, was named for “(for) finding and forging a new majority, for turning weakness into opportunity and for seeking, amid great adversity, to create a more perfect union.” President […]
Kodak Hawks Patents Google + Apple Get A Piece!
Intellectual Ventures and RPX Corporation working together to snap up the imaging IP for $525 million. The former is an agent for Apple’s interests, among others, while RPX represents Google. RIM, Apple and Google, are among the 12 patent licensees participating in the deal, according to a court filing. Under the terms, […]
20 Year-Old Gunman Kills 20 Children at Elementary School
The Newton, Connecticut police have announced that 27 people were killed, 20 of them children, at Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The shooter has been reported as Adam Lanza, 20. Lanza’s mother, Nancy, a kindergarten teacher at the school was reportedly shot in the face by Lanza at the home […]