By RP Staff, on Tue Apr 19, 2011 at 1:30 PM ET You may have heard that professional golfer Kevin Na took 16 strokes to finish a par four hole last week. He is truly the new hero of all hacks and duffers out there. Unbelievably, though, his is not the worst score ever on a single hole on the PGA Tour. Know who owns that inglorious record? (The RP wonders if alcohol may have played a role?) [ About.com]
And by the way, if you missed Na’s ordeal, you’ve got to watch this painfully fun video with great audio. [Bleacher Report]
Americans, of course, don’t like to lose. We especially don’t like to lose to other countries, right, patriots? But how about getting completely, embarrassingly pounded by the Germans? This falls into the WTF category. (And, yes, WTF stands for World Tennis Federation—WTF did you think?) [Tennis-X]
The Duke Lacrosse story has now gone from sad to sadder to tragic. [CNN]
Finally, there have clearly been great movies about boxing (Rocky, The Fighter come to mind) and golf (Caddyshack, definitely qualifies, The Legend of Bagger Vance is questionable—although it does have Charlize Theron in it), but have there ever been any good movies about tennis? LET US KNOW!!
By Stephanie Doctrow, RP Staff, on Tue Apr 19, 2011 at 11:30 AM ET Greg Mortenson, author of inspirational memoir Three Cups of Tea, defends his book against accusations of fabrication. [New York Times]
Sidney Harman, the entrepreneur and philanthropist who saved Newsweek, died last week after a battle with cancer. [The Daily Beast]
Sometimes the media gives us gems like Jersey Shore and Dancing with the Stars that we will love, regardless of how crazy they are. Time magazine documents the 2011 Reality Rocks Expo: [Time]
Not on the Twitter bandwagon yet? With 200 million users and counting, it’s time to get on board! [CNN]
Tired of all the serious media coverage of the Royal Wedding? Check out this humorous take on the wedding of the century. Let’s hope Prince William really does leapfrog over his brother down the aisle. [CNN Video]
By Kristen Hamilton, RP Staff, on Tue Apr 19, 2011 at 10:00 AM ET
Preparing your ensemble for Derby? Well, there is a fashion line designed just for you! Check it out: [Fashionista]
You might want to start saving your pennies – companies are now charging customers to try on clothes: [news.com.au]
What? Kim Kardashian wears Spanks? Who knew? [Green Celebrity Network]
Feather Extensions: Fashion or Faux Pas? [SHEfinds]
The latest couture dress is made out of toilet seat covers, and I’m not even kidding. Check it out: [Fashionista]
You might not want to try pairing these open-toed tennis shoes, or Snandals, with your Jorts: [SHEfinds]
By Zack Adams, RP Staff, on Mon Apr 18, 2011 at 3:00 PM ET  The Politics of Tech If you are interested in science and technology, but don’t know who Jamie Hyneman is, I don’t know where you have been. He is the co-host of the hugely successful Discovery channel show Mythbusters and an excellent ambassador for science and education. And now he has been contacted by the US military to work with them on developing armor for military use. Cool stuff. [Discovery News]
Now that Spring has sprung we are all ready to do some cleaning around the house. Make sure you remember that your PC requires basic cleaning from time to time as well. Many people feel intimidated when it comes to opening up your case and tidying things up, but Gizmodo has a nice post to guide you through it. [Gizmodo]
Comcast has just announced that they will now offer a 105 Mbps internet connection, for a price. If you are willing to pay $1 for each Mbps ($105 per month) then you can enjoy one of the fastest connections around. Let me know in the comments section if this is something that would interest you. [Engadget]
Pres. Obama needs a “cool phone.” Apparently the Oval Office is sorely lacking in the technology department. I have heard before that the White House lags behind many other official buildings in cutting edge technology. Why is this? [TechCrunch]
The Nintendo Wii has enjoyed amazing sales numbers during its lifetime. However, it has, for years, lacked one of the main selling points of its competitors: the Xbox 360 and the PS3, high-definition. However, it is being reported that Nintendo will unveil an HD console at this year’s E3 conference. Definitely something to watch for. [ars technica]
By Sandra Moon, RP Staff, on Mon Apr 18, 2011 at 1:30 PM ET
Studies show that atheists in western society tend to be younger and male, with higher incomes and levels of education. [Guardian.co.uk]
Is a national budget a moral document? More than 36,000 Americans and 28 members of Congress have joined the HungerFast.org movement, which is committed to “fasting, prayer, and personal sacrifice to protect vulnerable people from budget cuts that lack conscience.” [HuffingtonPost.com]
If you wear a burqua in France and refuse to remove it, you could face a 150 Euro fine. The Burqa ban in France took effect this week, sparking controversy and protests. [CNN.com]
Lady Gaga confronts a Christian fundamentalist protesting one of her shows. [YouTube.com]
By Grant Smith, RP Staff, on Mon Apr 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM ET
An internet sales tax could be introduced in the U.S. Senate soon. [Fox News]
The Silicon Valley 150 post their most profitable year in history. [Mercury News]
Andriod vs. Iphone: who has the fastest web browser? The result are…confusing? [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]
Cisco to open to data center in Texas for cloud computing and green IT. [eWeek]
The Federal government’s war on internet gambling continues. [Big Government]
By Grant Smith, RP Staff, on Fri Apr 15, 2011 at 3:00 PM ET
China’s economy is beginning to slow, but inflation is still a problem. [CNN Money]
The competing economic visions of President Obama and Rep. Paul Ryan. [NY Times]
Wealth Managers advise you to rethink that Roth IRA conversion. [Reuters]
What kind of leader does Google need right now? [Forbes]
Japan to compensate victims of evacuation. [MSNBC]
By Stephanie Doctrow, RP Staff, on Fri Apr 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM ET
Are our veterans and their families getting the healthcare access they deserve? [Huffington Post]
Do you pride yourself on being able to check your email, take phone calls and keep an eye on the news at the same time? According to experts, multitasking gets harder as we age. [Time]
A new report from the Guttmacher Institute reveals that most sexually active women use contraception, regardless of their religious beliefs. [CNN Belief Blog]
Read this brave story of a couple united in their shared cancer diagnosis and their love for each other. [New York Times]
The USDA’s new 2010 guidelines encourages Americans to eat eight ounces of seafood per week. The Washington Post offers tips on how to fit more servings into your life. [Washington Post]
By RP Staff, on Fri Apr 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM ET
When Barrack Obama’s parents wed in 1961, interracial marriage was illegal in more than a dozen states. Now, nearly 15% of marriages are “mixed unions.” Will the idea of gay marriage being illegal in most parts of the U.S. seem absolutely unbelievable in 50 years? Yes. Is it unbelievable today? Let us know your thoughts. [Marrying Out]
And speaking of the Mad Men days of familial attitudes and beliefs, new research shows that even some of today’s beliefs about family, marriage, divorce and children may be as misinformed as Don Draper is about what women really want (and the long term effects of heavy smoking and copious amounts of alcohol). [Pew Research Center]
In the Will the Stupid Royal Wedding Between Two Extraordinarily Propitious and Ridiculously Polite Society People EVER Be Over (And Why Do So Many Care) Department, everybody’s trying to make a buck (er, quid) off these two: [Telegraph]
A number of interesting personal essays about the nature of love and domesticity in the 21st Century: [Salon]
There are great movies about love, and then there are whacked-out great movies about love. One of our favorite scenes from one of our favorites. [Sexy Tango]
By Zack Adams, RP Staff, on Thu Apr 14, 2011 at 3:00 PM ET
ESPN published its weekly NASCAR power rankings, with Carl Edwards assuming the number 1 position. [ESPN]
More from ESPN, Terry Blount writes about drivers who know less and less about the technology and mechanics of the cars they drive than their predecessors. [ESPN]
Have you ever seen a Chinese man drive two bumper cars (simultaneously) through traffic?? You will have after you click this link! I like to imagine that the guy is completely oblivious to his actions being unusual at all. [autoblog]
For those of you interested in jumping into the new market of electric cars, MSNBC has a list of 10 that you can expect to be available at some point in 2011. [MSNBC]
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