Facebook’s decision to remove photos of breast-feeding mothers off of the site has become quite the controversy.  This past weekend there was a large protest at Facebook’s offices in Palo Alto.

A group 80,000+ strong has organized itself on Facebook under the name Hey, Facebook, breastfeeding is not obscene!(Official petition to Facebook). Besides the actual protest that took place at Facebook headquarters, the group staged their own virtual protest by simultaneously changing their profile to a breastfeeding picture.

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Whether you are a MAC or PC fan, here’s a cool little video that should solve the controversy once and for all (thanks for the link Mark!).

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First they gave us WhopperVirgins, and now this.

Burger King Corp. just announced the launch of a beef scented body spray called what else “Flame.”

They are describing it as “the scent of seduction with a hint of flame-broiled meat.”

Burger King has even set up a website where their King character is laying by the fire and motioning for you to come to him. The fragrance is on sale for a limited time online for $3.99. Flame Body Spray.

One has to wonder if this latest stunt is actually selling more Whoppers or not.  Either way, I’d be interested to hear in the comments if you are a Whopper or Big Mac fan and why.

As we get closer and closer to inauguration day, more and more Barack Obama look-alikes are coming out.  I received a recent one from JayBeesy (thanks!).

As you can see this Barack Obama look-alike really bears a striking resemblance to our president-elect. I can’t really tell if this guy is Filipino or Indonesian, but if someone can read some of the signage behind him and tell us what language it’s in, we should have our answer.

If this Obama look-alike gained 10 pounds and got a better suit, he probably could make a living doing some Obama impersonating in Las Vegas.

There are also some great Barack Obama look-alikes on YouTube, check these out:

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Although the economy is in the gutter and the last thing you might want to think or talk about is money, this is really the time smart men look at their finances more carefully. And for you men who have always kept a careful watch on your affairs of the wallet, you’re not smart, you’re genius (and probably getting laid).

We’ve talked about money management here on the site before, but the question I have for you today is, “Do you have a Personal Monthly Budget?”

If you don’t have a personal monthly budget, you really should think about putting one together. I used to have two roommates that worked (and still do) in the financial sector and both helped me realize how important personal finance is (especially for guys starting out in their twenties).  My old boss also once told me something that stuck. He said, “In your twenties, even though you may have already graduated from college, you’re still in school and learning what it takes to succeed.  In your thirties, the focus shifts more to starting a family and working on crafting your career.  And in your forties and fifties, if you play your cards right, you’ll be making the most money in your life.”

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Ploomy Girl #10 is Suzie Leighton.  The 24-year old San Francisco native is always on the move. She’s lived in and visited more places than most people do in a lifetime. At the age of 18, Suzie moved to Europe where she served as an aupair (nanny) for 2 years.  After coming back to the United States, Suzie attended college in San Diego where she was business fashion major.  She eventually dropped out after finding the job she’d been dreaming about since 3 and that was being a flight attendant. That’s where this flight takes off…hop on the plane with us and see where she takes us.

What’s it like being a flight attendant?
I love being a flight attendant because you’re always on the go. You can’t really have a real life at home because you’re gone a lot. And if you have kids, it must be even harder.  When I settle down and have kids I definitely will have to quit.  If you are in a relationship, you have to be with a really trusting guy because you are with pilots and hot co-workers all the time! But I love it. I’m never one to stay in one place for too long so it’s the perfect job for me.

As a passenger, we always see flight attendants going to that back area during break periods or when there is no service coming around.  What are you guys really doing back there???
When we’re in the back, we gossip ha ha. We usually are talking about the latest news in the crew room and who’s hooking up with who. And of course because you don’t really have long breaks during the day, we take that time to chow down.

As a flight attendant, have you ever caught anyone trying to get into the “mile high club?”
I’ve never caught anyone, but I can’t say that I’m not a member of the mile high club!

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Did you know that there is a National Association of Staredown Professionals or NASP? Neither did we.

The other day, a reader emailed me a link to take a look at an underground documentary that has been making some waves on the interwebs. The film, entitled Unflinching Triumph – The Philip Rockhammer Story, chronicles Rockhammer’s journey to become the Staredown Champion of the World.

It’s not a new film, but it’s a hilarious look at one guys quest to stare down the competition. Put this on your must watch list.

Synopsis from the website:
Philip is an ordinary guy from Sacramento, California. He doesn’t look like an athlete, but make no mistake, Philip Rockhammer is a professional athlete.

“Unflinching Triumph” immerses the audience into the life of Philip Rockhammer and the underground world of Professional Staredown.

From Philip’s breakout success, to his tense showdowns with Staredown legend Tony Patterson, and his confrontation with his personal demons, we’re with him all the way. Philip’s voyage is at times joyous, often nerve-racking, and occasionally heartbreaking.

“Unflinching Triumph” provides an illuminating look at a man we never knew and a competitive sport we never knew existed.

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UK-based popular music recommendation site, Last.fm released their Best of 2008 music lists for this year.  The lists only ranks music works released this year, but has some very nice surprises.  See who took the top spot for artists, albums and track.

It’s been said gift giving originated with the Romans; they gave gifts of evergreen branches and then later cakes and honey to signify sweetness and prosperity in the New Year. Today, gifts have progressed far past tree branches and sweets, and with so many different occasions to consider as well. And to add more madness in the gift giving customs, you also have to consider the various people and the level of closeness of those you have to buy gifts for.

While gift giving can be a chore for most, it doesn’t have to be. If you’ve ever wondered what to get your mother-in-law for Mother’s Day, your grandpa on Christmas, or your cousin’s kid on his Christening; you’re not alone. Read on to get various gift giving tips for (almost) every occasion.

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