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Art Mimics Life: Obama Holding Jack Bauer Hostage?

LibertySugar — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:00:08 -0800

When the new season of 24 kicked off last night, hero Jack Bauer was the subject of a congressional investigation looking into his hasty executions and use of torture. The Telegraph quotes Bauer, who said:

We've done so many things in the name of protecting this country, we've created two worlds. Ours and the people's we've promised to protect. They deserve to hear the truth and decide how far they want to let us go.

Bauer's sharp turn left is now torturing conservatives, who appreciated 24 as a beacon of Hollywood hope in a sea of liberal films, actors, and TV shows. Vocal conservatives say that before Obama, the show took seriously the threat of terrorism, along with the necessity of using extreme measures to protect innocent Americans.

Do you think the show is kowtowing to liberal bullies, or is the plot just trying to stay relevant?

Photos courtesy of Fox

24: The Unaired 1994 Episode

GiggleSugar — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 03:55:00 -0800

In this pilot episode of 24, Agent Bauer must disassemble a bomb before it ticks to everyone's demise. But there's one problem- the year is 1994 and pay phones, bike messengers, floppy disks, old-school printers with perforated paper, dial-up internet service, AOL chat rooms, VHS tapes, and polaroid cameras aren't all too conducive to high-speed progress. Will Bauer complete or bomb his mission? (Thanks, College Humor!)

Saturday Horoscopes

TresSugar — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:01:01 -0700

SCORPIO: October 23rd - November 21st
You're itching to get started on something new today, and it's a safe bet that you're going to have it all take care of by the end of the day. You may need to get a few coworkers on line, but that's not hard.
SAGITTARIUS: November 22nd - December 21st
Get in touch with the physical side of life -- go for a walk, cook a nice meal or just sit and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the world around you. Your mental batteries are recharging today.
CAPRICORN: December 22nd - January 19th
Don't worry too much about tiring yourself out or getting down too far today -- things are going well for you! It's a good time for you to keep making progress on whatever is most important.
AQUARIUS: January 20th - February 18th
Now is the time for you to just lie down and relax -- even if you have serious deadlines ahead! You can't say how long it's going to take to get your energy back, but you don't want to restart until you're fresh.
PISCES: February 19 - March 20th
You're part of the team for sure, and that can mean that you're making progress or helping clean up -- but whatever it is, you're helping to make the most of everyone's energy! It all works out well.
ARIES: March 21st - April 19th
No matter how weird things get, you know that you can handle them. See if you can just face up to each new challenge as it arises, rather than trying to plot your course before seeing the terrain.
TAURUS: April 20th - May 20th
Your great personal energy manifests itself in a stronger connection to the earth and other people -- especially through physicality! You are a bit more huggy today, which should suit most others just fine.
GEMINI: May 21st - June 21st
Someone you counted on drops out at the last minute -- or even tries to sabotage your efforts! That is immensely frustrating, of course, but it shouldn't get any worse than that, so keep pushing.
CANCER: June 22nd - July 22nd
Today is all about balance -- and you almost certainly begin the day feeling somewhat out of it! You need to try for something a little different in some aspect of your life that doesn't get enough attention.
LEO: July 23rd - August 22nd
You may be quite enthusiastic about something you just started -- but the problem is that you're the only one who feels that way! Keep it to yourself until people get curious on their own.
VIRGO: August 23rd - September 22nd
Don't be so hard on yourself! If you're regretting something that happened recently, the best you can do is to pick yourself up and try a different approach. Self-criticism isn't useful right now.
LIBRA: September 23rd - October 22nd
Beware of those who think they're helping you today -- they may do more harm than good! That doesn't mean you should cancel that doctor's appointment, but make sure to ask lots of questions.

Obama's Foursome Finally Includes a Woman

TresSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:10:00 -0700

The 44th president has played 24 rounds of golf (who's counting?) since he came to office. How many women have been invited along with the golfer in chief? One. This weekend, President Obama's chief domestic policy adviser Melody Barnes became the first woman to play golf with the president.

Last week, Obama sounded pretty enlightened about modern gender roles. He said that after he had kids, he realized that Michelle should not be solely responsible for running the house just because she's a woman. But it seems that Obama has been having a hard time translating these enlightened ideas to sports, as he typically plays basketball and golf with men only.

Hanging out socially with the boss is always good for career advancement, and it's a bit disappointing that the president was perpetuating the idea that these traditionally all-male activities are still for for members of the "boys club." Hopefully any of the sporty women on staff will now feel welcome to play in these very visible games.

Have you ever felt excluded from activities (social or work-related) because you're a woman?

All-Male Morehouse College Bans Cross-Dressing

TresSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700

It appears that folks in Georgia aren't too fond of cross-dressers. We told you about a teen in Kennesaw who quit high school rather than stop cross-dressing, and now Martin Luther King, Jr.'s alma mater Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA has instituted a no dress-wearing clause to its larger dress code policy.

The "Appropriate Attire Policy," which already bans casual attire like do-rags and sagging pants, has now added dresses to the list of casual clothes its male students cannot wear. But the last time I checked, a dress isn't "casual" attire; a dress could actually be considered formal attire. So what's really going on here? If you want to weigh in, read more

This rule was implemented because of five men on campus who are cross-dressing, according to Dr. William Bynum, Morehouse's vice president for Student Services. "We are talking about five students who are living a gay lifestyle that is leading them to dress a way we do not expect in Morehouse men," he said. Even the campus' gay organization, Morehouse Safe Space, was OK with the ban, voting 24 - 3 in favor of it before it was instituted.

Do you think that a gay man wearing a dress is on par with a barefoot, saggy-pants wearing man in a do-rag, or is this institutionalized homophobia in action?

How Old Were You When You Lost Your Virginity?

TresSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700

In a hard-to-believe fit of modesty, sexy funny lady Tina Fey revealed to David Letterman last night that she was 24 before she lost her virginity and "couldn't give it away." (I'm incredulous about the latter claim - not that she was 24.)

I don't think I know anyone who waited that long, but everyone has her reasons for delaying sex. Honestly, I think being ready to have sex is better than "getting it out of the way" as I hear some people describe their motivations for having sex for the first time.

I had a good first experience, but it happened before I was 24! At what age did you lose your virginity? If you want to see the clip of her revelation, read more.

iPhone App Helps Men Keep Score of Chicks They've Scored

TresSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Pepsi's Amp Up energy drink (another one?!) has created a free iPhone app that gives players "up-to-the-minute info, feeds, lines" so that they can talk to their favorite kinds of women - "24 in all."

Basically, men can either get tips before they score, or they can upload details of their hookups as a result of these indubitably useful apps after they score. Nice touch, Pepsi.

I would rename this the "wishful thinking app." Because what guy who would ask his phone how he should speak to a "punk" woman because she's "staring holes into him" is really scoring at all? I love when the guy in the commercial clicks on the punk cartoon girl and it takes him to a definition of punk ("Punk rock is a genre that . . ."). Wow.

This app may try to help a man score one of 24 types of women, but it seems to be marketed to only one kind of dude: a loser.

(Tell GeekSugar the weirdest iPhone app you've ever seen and read about Pepsi's official apology.)

Skip the Pill: Some Young Women Want to Be Sterilized

TresSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0700

Kerry Balley, 24, is regular woman who knows she never wants to have kids. In today's Daily Mail, Kerry reveals that she plans to be sterilized before her upcoming wedding. She writes:

I can't bear the thought of being tied down, a dependable mother and stable. I admire women who do it, but I've come to terms with the fact that it's just not who I am and I would be completely hopeless at it, not to mention resentful. It's not really a decision I've made, I just know.

There is debate about whether women of a certain age, like Kerry, should be denied permanent sterilization. While some argue that healthcare providers should not help a younger woman do something irreversible that she might later regret, others, like the International Planed Parenthood Federation, say that each woman, regardless of age, should be able to decide whether or not she wants children.

Do you think there should be a minimum age requirement for irreversible procedures like sterilization?

Thursday Horoscopes

TresSugar — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:01:02 -0700

SCORPIO: October 23rd - November 21st
An impulse buy leads to a wild-goose chase -- but it's one you can't afford to give up on! The ride is far more important than the destination, and you end up feeling lovely about the whole thing.
SAGITTARIUS: November 22nd - December 21st
The value of friendship is quite evident today, as you find that your people are taking a strong interest in your well-being. It's a great time to ask for favors and see what develops from here.
CAPRICORN: December 22nd - January 19th
You can be incredibly productive today -- much more so than usual -- thanks to an unusual confluence of energies. Try not to think too hard about what you're doing, as that disrupts the flow.
AQUARIUS: January 20th - February 18th
You need to make sure that you're making the most of your time today -- you have far more options than you had thought at first! It may be a good time for you to get yourself on a new track.
PISCES: February 19 - March 20th
You're on a tear over some new issue that matters a lot to you -- though maybe not so much to others. Take a deep breath and try to see things from their POV, if only to make convincing them easier.
ARIES: March 21st - April 19th
Keep pushing for your big ideas today -- they may be just what's needed to make a real difference! You are almost sure to meet opposition, but they don't see things the way you do, so set them straight.
TAURUS: April 20th - May 20th
Let your financial situation take over for a while -- you need to deal with it quickly and decisively! Today is perfect for bold action, and even if you're not quite sure what you're doing, now is the time.
GEMINI: May 21st - June 21st
Spend some time with your primary partner today -- your mate, your best friend or your business partner. You are perfect as part of a dyad, and things should only get better as the two of you work together.
CANCER: June 22nd - July 22nd
Devote yourself to service today -- volunteering, helping your family or doing some other selfless task You're in a good position to rack up karma points, and the world ends up a little bit better -- it's win-win!
LEO: July 23rd - August 22nd
Your love life is taking off now -- more so than you would have thought possible! Use that good energy to get down to business with the right person and build something you can believe in.
VIRGO: August 23rd - September 22nd
You feel a sense of urgency over something that you can't act on quite yet -- how frustrating! The good news is that things should be a lot smoother for you in the next few days or so.
LIBRA: September 23rd - October 22nd
Your expressive nature is out on display -- and the whole world loves it! You may need to let others share on your time, but you're so generous that you don't mind giving up the floor.

Ask a Newlywed: Can I Confront My Dad About His Girlfriend?

TresSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Conventional Wisdom is a different kind of advice column. Your questions will be answered by people from all walks of life rather than by advice experts. This week, a newlywed offers her advice to a woman concerned about her father's younger girlfriend. If you have a question, you can submit them here.

This week's question:

My parents have been divorced nearly 20 years. Since then, my father remarried and was then dumped by his new wife. Now, two years later, he is dating a young woman only 24 years old. I'm 21! I am glad to see him finally so happy but can't help but feel disgusted at this. At 52, he's more than twice her age. I hate the idea of my dad being the kind of man who schmoozes up to young women. I also hate the idea that my dad would be attracted to someone who could be a friend of mine from school.

Do I confront him about this and tell him how I feel? Is it even my business? Or is it OK for me to feel so awkward and awful about this?

Thanks,
21

To see the newlywed's answer, read more.

Dear 21,

It's normal to feel uncomfortable in this situation. In fact, feeling completely indifferent would be a more surprising reaction.

You should explain your feelings to your father in a respectful way. You can tell him that you are happy he has found someone, but that it will take you some time to get used to the fact that he is dating someone close to your age. Your dad might not be aware of how you feel, so if you don't tell him, he could remain clueless.

Since I don't know your father, I can't guess how he will react. I don't think you should expect him to change his actions or dump his new girlfriend, but he might say something about the relationship that makes you feel better, or at least helps you understand him. Either way, it seems that your family is important to you, so it is worth it to communicate your uneasiness so you don't continue to secretly resent your father.

Signed,

A Newlywed