Affordable Care Act Supreme Court Preview

Over the next three days, the Supreme Court will hear six hours of oral arguments in three cases all related to the Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as “Obamacare.” Six hours is the most argument time the Court has dedicated to one issue in over 40 years, and the decisions handed down could have a profound effect not just on the future of healthcare in America but also issues of federalism, judicial oversight, and executive power. Continue reading →

British Conservatives Have Another “Cash for Access” Scandal


Apparently, if you donate at least 200,000 pounds to the Conservative Party of Britain- the Tories- you can go to dinners with Prime Minister David Cameron and “you can ask him practically any question you want”.  “Thing will open up for you… it will be good for your business.”  Oh, and “If you’re unhappy about something, we will listen to you and put it into the policy committee at number 10”. Continue reading →

Celebrity Apprentice Recap: Skinny and Sweet Edition

Last time on the Celebrity Apprentice, the gang had to make a video about mops. No, I’m not going to call it viral, because it wasn’t, unless we’re talking viral like strep. Clay boiled over and lashed out at Penn, for reasons we’re not really sure of, and the ladies bitched at each other behind their backs, causing them to loose. In the end, Tia went home. I know you’re thrilled.  Spoilers after the jump! Continue reading →

Mad Men Season 5 Episode 1(& 2) Open Thread

It’s been a long, long time since we’ve had a new episode of Mad Men. In fact, I only became a fan of the show during its 17 month hiatus. I’m so happy that season 5 is finally here!

WARNING: THIS THREAD WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS! IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE EPISODE OR DO NOT WANT TO BE SPOILED, DO NOT PASS GO, DO NOT COLLECT $200. STAY OUT UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE SPOILED.

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Recipe Sunday: Giada Eggs

The best eggs ever.There are a lot of feelings around the Internet about Giada DeLaurentiis, but in my house she can do no wrong. We are big fans of her recipes, but particularly these quick and yummy eggs for breakfast. The original recipe can be found here, but I’ve made a few modifications over the years to create what we call Giada Eggs. Serves two. Continue reading →