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Unless you were named prom king/queen, “Most Likely to be Cool,” or some other extremely extroverted title in high school or college, it’s always a guilty pleasure to be able to avoid a certain social situation for some secret reason. Maybe an annoying friend will be attending, maybe it will be awkward in every way […]

The Apocalypse always starts out with the best of intentions. Nuclear power is good, because it saves the environment from pollution. Genetic engineering is going to cure all diseases. Robots are going to patrol our streets and keep us safe from loitering thugs and littering punks, like metallic Charles Bronsons. Next thing you know, bam! […]

You don’t have to be a card-carrying member of PETA or a Rainbow Warrior boarding Japanese tuna boats to appreciate this story. A dolphin known as Moko by local residents around Mahia Beach in New Zealand came to the rescue of a pair of pygmy sperm whales last week. The whales repeatedly tried to beach […]

Are you a Gmail advocate? There are a number of us out there, and even though the ubiquitous ‘BETA’ moniker refuses to get taken down, it’s pretty much a polished product. If you’d like to be able to fly through your inbox using shortcuts and impress all of your friends (all 2 of them who […]

You know, people complain about education in America sometimes … and maybe all the criticisms aren’t unfounded. But when people see how other less-fortunate areas of the world teach their children, it becomes easy to appreciate any shortcomings our current systems may have. For example, just try and learning your ABC’s in a cave. It’s […]

Come on. Get your head out of the gutter. This PopFi post isn’t about some odd attempt to get into the Guinness Book of World Records. It’s information about a new scientific compound that will make polyurethane coatings more flexible, thinner and stronger all at the same time. A materials scientist from Down Under coupled […]

We’ve all had or have a job that strictly forbids employee fraternization, whether it be between peers or supervisors and subordinates. It’s been a fact of life for the working man and woman since the dawn of clip-on ties (1928…it’s an estimation). However, it is probably also one of the most frequently broken rules of […]

New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, seen to your right, is probably not having a great morning. You see, yesterday, reports surfaced indicating that the less-than-honorable Mr. Spitzer has been caught purchasing hookers, as recently as last month while in Washington D.C. on what I can only assume is official government business. Really smart idea, Governor. […]

March is finally here, and even though it’s still snowing in some places or cold enough to need to defrost your windshield in the morning, it’s time to start getting ready for spring. And what better way to get ready than to do some spring cleaning and get your garden lookin’ fresh at the same […]

A good friend of mine is a total control freak. She’ll fret over every single minute detail of everything, from dinner arrangements to business plans. I keep telling her to relax and not worry so much, but that just makes her worry about worrying so much. It’s a vicious circle. The hardest thing in the […]

Jennifer Lopez aka J. Lo is taking a page from ex-boyfriend Sean Combs/Puff Daddy/Puffy/P. Diddy/Diddy’s playbook. According to gossip blog I Don’t Like You In That Way, the 38-year old pop star has demanded People magazine stop referring to her as “J. Lo” from here on out. Must be that whole “I’m a mommy now, […]

Not all men can be suave and debonair like Rhett Butler. Dating is hard enough as it is, not to mention having the pressure to convert a good impression the first time around. If you’re a dude, and you play the field — then check out this list of 10 surefire first date conversation tips […]