James LaBove

Dennis Rodman And Kim Jong Un: Friends For Life?

Dennis Rodman, retired NBA player and full-time media provocateur, told North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un that “you have a friend for life” in the Hall of Famer. The remarks came on the third day of Rodman’s trip to the North Korean capital of Pyongyang, where he is participating in the filming of an episode […]

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Transgender Fraternity Pledge Gets Help From Frat Brothers For Surgery

The Phi Alpha Tau fraternity at Boston’s Emerson University is raising money to help one of their brothers undergo female-to-male top surgery. Donnie Collins, the transgender fraternity pledge who is currently a sophomore and Visual & Media Arts major at the University, is currently in the process of transitioning through the use of hormone therapy. […]

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Apple Stock Split Rumored To Be Imminent

Apple could be set to split its stock at Wednesday’s annual shareholder meeting, according to Seabreeze Partners Management Inc. President and TheStreet.com contributor Douglas Kass. BGR reports that Apple’s shares rose 1.4% after Kass tweeted the rumor. High above the Alps my Gnome is hearing a rumor that Apple will announce a stock split at […]

11y ago

Shifting Republican Strategies Could Open Door For Millions Of Poor To Apply For Medicaid

A growing number of Republican lawmakers are considering an expansion of Medicaid coverage in their respective states. This could lead to millions of previously-ineligible adults being able to apply for Medicaid and receive assistance from the government-run health care program. The most recent high-profile Republican to express willingness to expand coverage is Florida Governer Rick […]

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Kevin Harvick Secures 3rd Spot In Daytona 500

Kevin Harvick won the first of two Budweiser Duel qualifying races Thursday, putting him in the third spot at the Daytona 500 behind Danica Patrick and Jeff Gordon. He is widely viewed as the fan favorite for the “Great American Race,” which takes place this Sunday, February 24th. This title is not necessarily one that […]

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Frank Ocean Records New Song With Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore

R&B prodigy Frank Ocean has reportedly collaborated with Depeche Mode member Martin Gore on a song set for inclusion on Ocean’s upcoming album. According to NME.COM, Ocean met the English synthpop band at a New York studio where they were working on material for a new album of their own entitled Delta Machine. Ocean, who […]

11y ago

Google Chrome OS-Equipped ‘Pixel’ Laptop Officially Unveiled

A high-end laptop running Google Chrome OS known as the Chromebook Pixel was officially revealed today. BBC reports that the device is an apparent bid by Google to offer a device that can challenge Apple’s line of premium products. The Chromebook Pixel is available for immediate pre-order online, with devices expected to ship next week. […]

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Reportedly Debuting March 14th

The newest smartphone in the highly successful Samsung Galaxy family of devices is rumored to debut March 14, according to The Verge. Samsung plans to unveil at least one new device on that day, with the Galaxy S4 being the most likely candidate, according to sources familiar with the company. The hardware design is said […]

11y ago

Astronaut Chris Hadfield Shares Cooking Tips In Space

Astronaut Chris Hadfield recently took to the Canadian Space Agency’s YouTube channel to demonstrate how he prepares a peanut butter and honey sandwich aboard the International Space Station. Hadfield is part of the crew known as Expedition 34, which currently occupies the station. The end result of Hadfield’s efforts is spartan but almost certainly still […]

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