18 Jan

On Mediaite: Betty White turned 90 yesterday, which is a huge enough milestone that the President of the United States took the time to gently poke fun at her in a video message. President Obama read a letter he was writing to the “Golden Girls” star, in which he wished her a happy birthday but also requested to see a copy of her long-form birth certificate, as she is suspiciously spry. To see the clip and read the full post, click here.

Geekosystem, like many of us, is wondering why this winter doesn’t seem all that cold (especially in the East, where we were bombarded by snow for most of the season. As it turns out there is an unusual jet stream across the United States, one that is bringing warm air from the Southwest east rather than blowing cold air from the Arctic. While it’s not clear if this weather has anything to do with man-made climate change, it is a little unsettling nonetheless. Get the full post here.

On Styleite today: Betty White isn’t the only one with a birthday this week. Michelle Obama turns 48 today, and they’re counting down ten reasons that the First Lady is one of the coolest, smartest, most relatable style icons around. To read the full post and see the countdown, click here.

Sportsgrid has a clip of Michael Jordan’s harsh words for a Kobe Bryant fan. Sure, Jordan himself said that Bryant is the only player he acknowledges as comparable to himself, and sure everything he said was with a smile, but still. Yikes! If you ever have dinner or drinks with MJ, as you do, maybe don’t lead with anything about Kobe Bryant. To read the full post, click here.

Oh jeez. So Gossip Cop confirms that Paula Deen does indeed have Type II diabetes. But wait, there’s more! She’s had diabetes for three years, and it seems she only came clean about her illness after signing an endorsement deal for a diabetes medication? So much sordidness in one news item! To read the full post, click here.

Well, as a palate cleanser after reading the story above, The Mary Sue has a supercut that features characters throughout movie history spliced together so that they perform Lionel Richie’s “Hello.” The internet really does have something for everyone! To read the full post, click here.

The Jane Dough takes a stand against ever-more-elaborate business card designs, which should be applauded. Let’s be honest, everyone, 90% of the people who take your card are going to lose it. That’s just science. Don’t waste your dollars! Get the full post here.