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RiotFeeds Spotlight: Pulse On Politics

9/15/09 - Posted by Jennifer Hodges under Politics, US

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Question: However are you supposed to impress ivy-league ladies with your all-encompassing political knowledge when new stories are always emerging?

Answer: Riotfeeds. Specifically PulseOnDems, PulseOnGOP, and PulseOnNews.

With press releases here, new policies there, and a dash of government scandals thrown into the mix, it’s easy to fall behind on the current events - but when you follow one of these accounts via Twitter, you’ll find a steady fill of the freshest rightly and leftly inclined stories and political updates. Because nothing’s sexier than a man who knows his Obama trivia, right ladies?

If politics ain’t your thing, check out the our full list of Riotfeeds at http://riotfeeds.com

Patrick Swayze Dead at 57

9/15/09 - Posted by Evan Kessler under Life & Culture, US

picture-278The rumors had been swirling around the internet over the last year and a half or so. They said, “Patrick Swayze is on his deathbed,” or “Patrick Swayze has left us.” Yet with each viciously unfounded rumor, Mr. Swayze would emerge from the shadows of doubt as if to defiantly proclaim, “Nobody puts Swayze in a corner. Not even this damned pancreatic cancer.”

Unfortunately, that statement couldn’t stay true forever, as last night the world lost a fine talent in Patrick Swayze. While Swayze was known best for the filthy way he could cut a rug, he was much more than the star of the 1987 smash hit Dirty Dancing. The Hollywood heartthrob was best known for portraying lovers, fighters, and the occasional bank robber/surfer, but he also had a knack for comedy as evidenced by his memorable Chippendales romp on SNL with the late Chris Farley, as well as his portrayal of a drag queen in the movie with the longest title ever.

Swayze was a true triple threat in every sense of the phrase and now he is gone, and not even Oda Mae Brown can bring him back. In an affectionate tribute to his memory, we offer up a small sampling of his tremendous talent in the form of his hit single off of the Dirty Dancing soundtrack, “She’s Like The Wind.” Patrick Swayze - you will be missed.

September 11, 2009: A New Yorker’s Perspective

9/11/09 - Posted by Evan Kessler under US

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The city that never sleeps pretty much still never sleeps.

The city that never sleeps pretty much still never sleeps. Walking around the New York City of 2009, you might never know the tragic events of September 11, 2001 ever occurred were it not for that giant undeveloped hole in the ground downtown, the memories of all of those who witnessed the events first hand, and the thousands of people who perished that day.

picture-1337 This city’s stoic gleam is a testament to the people in it. I remember the few who fled out of stress and paranoia in the days that followed, but most of us were compelled to stay, knowing that we would be an integral part of the rebuilding process. The city became a magnet. For many of us, it was the place where we grew up; for others it was a place we moved to to see what the world was like beyond our small towns and suburbs; and for even more it was a place to achieve those impossible dreams that could not be realized in homelands where people were not allowed the luxury of imagination.

The Captain of Industry for All Industry had been badly bruised and battered, but cuts and bruises heal. Scars were left behind, but we were left with the indomitable knowledge that chicks dig scars. For all of the hardship that has been endured from the hours immediately following the 9/11 attacks until now, those who would declare themselves our enemies in one fell swoop may have taken down our skyscrapers, but the hopes, dreams, ambitions and desires of the people here still reach higher into the clouds than any structure ever could. So on this eigth anniversary of September 11th we surely remember all of those whom were tragically lost, but more than that, we remember that what they came here for was what made this city great. We can revel in the fact that no such blind hatred could ever help us lose sight of why we’re here together in this confined yet awe inspiring place. New York City is America’s skyscraper, it still stands proudly, and when the sun hits it just right, it shines more brightly than ever before.

Lady Bush Supports Obama, Literate Youth

9/08/09 - Posted by Evan Kessler under Politics, US

picture-349President Obama inherited a lot of undesirable elements from the previous presidential administration: two wars, a flailing economy, and a sizable debt, to name just a few. While Dubya has yet to offer so much as a whimper of an apology for putting the next President into such a politically precarious situation, The Decider’s legacy as a generally crappy decision maker has been overshadowed by his party’s quest to vilify any and all suggestions the current President makes in the attempt to get us out of this mess. Granted, not all of President Obama’s decisions have been golden eggs, but the dude is trying.

Unfortunately, partisan politics seems to follow him at every turn, whether he’s being labeled “the great indoctrinator” for trying to merely tell kids to stay in school or a “socialist” for his attempt to (gasp) get people cheaper health care. As the President continues to dodge slanderous projectiles from the extreme right and even extreme left, he’s finally found himself some conservative support from the unlikeliest of places… the wife of the man who got us into a good deal of this mess. (more…)

Brainwashed Parents Fear Same Fate for Children

9/03/09 - Posted by Abdullah Saeed under Politics, US

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When you don’t agree with a guy on one thing, not only are you likely to have disparate views on everything, but he’s probably going after your children too. Patches of parents across the country are trembling with fear over what President Obama might say in his scheduled address to the nation’s students on Tuesday. Many fear that he may, with his proven special powers, brainwash our nation’s incandescent youth to fulfill the world domination scheme that began when he announced his candidacy for president. (more…)

Toad Finds Tragic Demise in Pepsi Can

9/03/09 - Posted by Jennifer Hodges under US

picture-1922 While frog legs may be a delicacy in France, here in the good ol’ USA we prefer to keep amphibian extremities out of our meals, and especially out of our soft drinks. Unfortunately, a Florida man was in for more than a can of caffeine and carbonation when he popped the top of a can of Pepsi.

Fred DeNegri took a refreshing gulp, but in the process swallowed more than he bargained for. He immediately started to gag, knowing there was something very very wrong with his Sam’s Club value buy. He and his wife poured out the soda, and along with it came out “pink linguini and dark stuff.” Upon further investigation, it was determined by the FDA that it was either a frog or toad that was “lacking internal organs normally found in the abdominal and thoracic cavity.” (more…)

Pole Dancer Doll Teaches Girls About Fitness, Fun

9/02/09 - Posted by Evan Kessler under US

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Good ol’ Barbie, she loved to talk on the phone, cheer, and fancy herself a princess. While she didn’t exactly shatter the glass ceiling by advancing the cause of feminism through her shallow pursuits, she didn’t aim to eliminate youthful exuberance by saddling it with the reality of adult problems either. Enter the Pole Dancer Doll. (more…)

19 is Half a George Orwell Novel

9/01/09 - Posted by Evan Kessler under Gossip, US

picture-433 If there’s one thing we’ve learned from Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life it’s that every sperm is sacred - even great - and if any of those guys get wasted, God gets quite irate. But at what point do little bundles of joy you create stop being bundles of joy and start just being time consuming things you start referring to as “hey kid?” (more…)

DIsney Bulks Up Marvel-ous Arsenal

8/31/09 - Posted by Evan Kessler under Economy, US

picture-543Prior to this Monday, one might have said that the cast of Disney characters - at best the likes of Mickey, Donald, and Miley Cyrus - was a little light in the loafers, with the most imposing creations spawned by the ghost of Walt and the continuing business sense of Roy being throngs of screaming teenagers in line for a Jonas Brothers concert.

In an effort to upgrade the Magic Kingdom’s roster - and potentially transform inhabitants of the make believe monarchy into fearsome defenders of the Frontierland front lines - Disney has sought out soldiers of comic book fortune by ponying up four billion Sacajawea coins in the shape of Marvel Entertainment.  The Hall of Presidents and It’s A Small World After All ride are now crowded with over 5,000 superheroes, mutants, and general badasses from the pages of countless Marvel titles including Ironman, X-Men, and Spiderman (just to name a few).  The announcement has caused a subsequent surge in Disney stock, thoroughly pleasing Scrooge McDuck who now has even more cold hard coinage to swim through.

Ted Kennedy: A Fond Farwell

8/26/09 - Posted by Evan Kessler under Politics, US

Ted possessed the knowing gift that his job as the Senator was bigger than himself, and certainly bigger than his transgressions.

picture-1129Edward Moore Kennedy led a life marred by tragedy and scandal. As the brother of two political giants plucked from this earth well before their time by assassins, and another a victim to the horrors of war, the man they affectionately called “Teddy” could have opted for a life out of the public spotlight. 

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    11/03/09

    The Summary: Mel Gibson becomes a father of eight children - and OneRiot renames them all.
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  • Jackson Biography Draws the Attention of Hollywood & Interweb

    10/28/09

    In a triumphant posthumous return to the trending topics, Michael Jackson reared his beautifully-singing head on the social web when chatter about the release of his film biography reminded everyone just how influential his passing was. The new picture documents the life of the icon, along with (very) recent footage of Jackson prepping for his [...]

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  • With Great Power Comes Great Twesponsibility

    10/15/09

    Last night, thousands of status updates were sent out into the Twittersphere by concerned individuals who believed they were passing on an Amber Alert for a three year old boy. Descriptions of the perp’s Mitsubishi Eclipse and license plate spread like wildfire, and #98B351 quickly became a trending topic. Not long after, celebrity @KhloeKardashian retweeted [...]

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  • Jon and Kate Plus Eight Minus Jon

    9/29/09

    Bad news, Ed Hardy fans: it’s been scientifically (read: conditionally) proven (read: suggested) that wearing the brand 24/7 will ruin your career. At least, that’s what it—coupled with a series of other bad decisions—did for Jon Gosselin. The horrific fashion victim, best known for his appearances on the reality program Jon and Kate Plus [...]

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  • Imma Let U Finish But Kim Was the Most Famous Kardashian of ALL TIME

    9/24/09

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