Senator Elect Refuses to Shake Hands With Bush

“Wednesday’s Washington Post reported that at a White House reception for newly elected members of Congress, Webb “tried to avoid President Bush,” refusing to pass through the reception line or have his picture taken with the president. When Bush asked Webb, whose son is a Marine in Iraq, “How’s your boy?” Webb replied, “I’d like [...]

"Dating Down"

Alternet’s Molly Faulkner-Bond wonders if “dating down,” dating someone below your financial and social, is smart for men and women. Jada Pinkett played a janitor in love with a banking executive in “Set It Off,” and Britney married Federline, an unknown dancer.

“Despite all this great progress, though, old habits die-hard — our gender’s preference [...]

Gucci and Prada for the Under-13 Crowd

From the Los Angeles Times.“Dressed in pink Uggs, Seven jeans and a matching pink sweater and cap, Elizabeth Cohen looks the epitome of hip as she winds her way through the holiday crowds at the Grove shopping center in Los Angeles.”“She is a discerning consumer — her Ugg boots are not knockoffs, and she names [...]