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BOSTON COP SHOOTING: Potential shooter?

2013-04-19T01:58:00.001-04:00

From Reddit and Twitter...

Potential shooter? Photo said to be taken right now...

BOSTON BOMBING: Dude who had his legs blown off... helped FBI ID the bombers...

2013-04-19T00:13:00.000-04:00

bloomberg screenshot of ap photo

This should be the lead story on news right now. Not the iPhone photo...

Crazy.

BOSTON BOMBING: CNN takes photo from REDDIT...

2013-04-18T23:51:00.002-04:00

Showing the dude in the white hat... one of the suspects... above. The photog tells CNN that the shot was taken on an iPhone...

BOSTON BOMBING: Reddit, 4CHAN leading an online investigation...

2013-04-18T23:35:00.002-04:00

This just got yanked from REDDIT...

Some guy went missing at BROWN... which is in PROVIDENCE... a few days ago... some are asking if this guy looks like the guy in the white hat... It's not. And hopefully he's found soon...

Here is REDDIT's thread should you wish to check it out.

Here's ATLANTIC MONTHLY'S continuing online coverage... it's pretty good.

BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING: The VICTIM UPDATES

2013-04-16T03:29:00.001-04:00

After a long day of shock, pain, suffering, and mourning yesterday, in the early morning hours of April 16th we are receiving some word on several of the victims.

First off, an update on the man IN THIS VIRAL PHOTOGRAPH:
STABLE CONDITION!

The full image is incredibly graphic, and shows that the man in this photo's feet and most of his legs have been entirely blown off. Apparently his father had to find out how his son was by spotting this photo, and out heart goes out to him.

His father posted to Facebook:

So this man, whom we now know as "Jeff Bauman Jr." and is now reported by his friend within THIS UPDATE THREAD that Bauman Jr. is now listed as " in stable condition."

For many, regardless of the tragic and sickening circumstance, this is positive news that "brought tears" to the eyes of many redditors reading the update on the man who their hearts broke for throughout this tragic day.

The man SAVING Bauman's life is "Carlos" and he is being HAILED AS A HERO BY BAUMAN'S FRIENDS

EIGHT YEAR OLD VICTIM IDENTIFIED

The eight year old boy who was killed in the explosion has officially been identified as "Martin Richard."

HERE, HOWEVER, we are learning that his sister and mother are in the hospital in a "grievous condition." His father was running the marathon, and his other sister is safe. Thoughts and prayers go out to their family on this terrible day.

THE FBI IS INVESTIGATING THE ATTACK TO FIND THE BOMBERS AND HOW THE BOMBS ARRIVED! IF YOU HAVE ANY PICTURES OR VIDEO, DO NOT DELETE THEM!

SEND ALL PICTURES AND VIDEO YOU TOOK FROM THE ENTIRE MARATHON EVENT TODAY TO THIS LINK!

FEMALE VICTIM, 20'S, IS SECOND VICTIM DEAD

The name of the victim has not yet been put out, but this EYE WITNESS ACCOUNT from a nurse at the scene describes the blonde haired victim who the nurse describes as "20 or 22 years old." Her abdomen was torn open, her leg twisted around. Their CPR was useless, and she was the first victim in their "makeshift morgue."

"I still don't know who she was," he said. "She had blonde hair, blue eyes, the all-American girl. She was probably a student somewhere in Boston."

Eight and twenty years old. Two very young people dead at the scene of the bombing today. May our thoughts be with their families.

ALL UPDATES, PEOPLE FINDERS, HOUR BY HOUR HERE

This Reddit Thread also offers a comprehensive list of emergency phone numbers, places to sleep if you are in Boston looking for temporary shelter, and first hand accounts of the situation.

#PrayForBoston today. And hug the people you love.

BRITNEY'S BOY: He's a HOKIE!

2013-04-04T16:46:00.003-04:00

BRITNEY SPEARS new boy... is a HOKIE!

Spears and her man - David Lucado - stepped out hand and hand to get some groceries and whatnot in LA.

Brit, clearly in comfy-clothes, looks to be very happy with her younger and virile man!

Photos: PCN!

VIDEO: POOPY PUDDING PRANK

2013-03-16T03:31:00.000-04:00

So this guy is a genius, and decides to prank his friend with a diaper full of pudding THAT DOES NOT LOOK LIKE PUDDING!!

And his friend freaks the F--k out!

Check it:

Content provided by Jenny Haining, American University 2013

VIDEO: Olivia Wilde DESTROYS BELIEBERS

2013-03-13T18:42:00.002-04:00

Olivia Wilde, in a fit of great concern for his safety, encouraged Justin Bieber to place a shirt over his back in the London cold. Bieber fans were not impressed with her witty and kind-hearted advice and decided to attack Miss Wilde...

... which was unfair. And this is her epic response.

RESPECT. Imma follow her on Twitter ASAP!

FOLLOW OLIVIA'S TWITTER HERE

Content provided by Jenny Haining, American University 2013

VIDEO: Radioactive with PENTATONIX and LINDSEY STIRLING

2013-03-12T21:06:00.001-04:00

This cover ROCKS!

So you know that Imagine Dragons has been blowing up the airwaves lately with their hit "It's Time."
Their song "RadioActive" has been getting some attention.

"The Voice" A Capella Contest winners "Pentatonix" has gotten pretty huge themselves, and they have teamed up with violinist Lindsey Stirling for AN AMAZING COVER OF RADIOACTIVE

CHECK IT:

Crazy, post-apocalyptic songs. Love it.

Content provided by Jenny Haining, American University 2013

LITTLE MIX: Members take in London's Mahiki Nightclub!

2013-03-02T13:21:00.002-05:00

LITTLE MIX were spotted at London's MAHIKI NIGHT CLUB getting their party on... probably blowing off some steam since they're about to steamroll across the ATLANTIC to take the US pop scene by storm.

We've not had a group like this since the Spice Girls... although they have more of the sound of DESTINY'S CHILD.

They've got a new song, called WINGS, which is going for US pop radio airplay now.

MILEY CYRUS: Blue Hair just in time for the weekend!

2013-03-02T13:14:00.002-05:00

MILEY CYRUS stepped out this weekend with a new blue tint in her hair!

People have been crappin' on Miley lately... saying she and her fiance, Liam Hemsworth, have split. Not true.

What do you think of her new blue locks?

Photos: PCN. Used under agreement. Yes, I have one, do you?

GLBT: Spa tells Gays, Transgenders and the like to GTFO!

2013-03-01T16:17:00.000-05:00

Well this isn't going to end well for this spa, at all...

The DC GLOBAL gay community is ROYALLY PISSED THE EFF OFF at this hour after news that a Korean-style Virginia - and Rural DC - Spa - would no longer welcome members of the LGBT population to find peace and serenity at their facility!

They're called SPA WORLD. Who knew a place of peace was in all actuality a haven hiding a secret apparent hate which isn't so secret anymore.

Here's the story at the center of the firestorm.

Long story short -- a woman was asked to leave the spa because she was transgender. And, when asked, employees of SPA WORLD said they'd received some complaints and whatnot and that the spa does not serve LGBT people.

Now, here's the thing...

THERE IS NO WAY THIS SORT OF DISCRIMINATION IS OKAY.

This is the second time this week we've seen this sort of discrimination rear it's head. First, with the NFL when a combine athlete was asked if "he liked girls..." prompting an investigation. Now this.

At any rate, I'm sure there are those who will say "a private business has the right to conduct it's business the way it wants..." and that's a valid point, I guess...

Just make sure to remember this when your cash register stops ringing because you just pissed off THOUSANDS of people who once frequented you... and that's not just the LGBT types... but allies everywhere who think this is just ridiculous.

If you want to see more, check for 'em on YELP and whatnot and let 'em know what you think of this.

JUSTIN BIEBER: 6:30am, topless after his birthday blowout!

2013-03-01T12:10:00.002-05:00

Justin Bieber is all over the 'net today after strolling in at 6:30am following a long night of celebrating his birthday...

... and of course he rolled in topless.

PCN PHOTOS used under agreement.

[VIDEO] TEARS OF JOY: ANONYMOUS helps this HOMELESS MAN

2013-02-28T02:23:00.000-05:00

There is a lot I want to say, so take a minute and listen.

You may look at first and think this is an exploitation of this homeless man to prove a point. You may judge the free hugs girl and think what she is doing is hippie-ish or stupid, you may turn away because Anonymous gets a bad/evil rap, but NONE OF THAT MATTERS IN THIS SITUATION.

This is a beautiful and human moment as the Anonymous protestors all stop and help this man, and not only that. They speak to him, wish him well, give him hugs, and they are fearless in doing so.

"Get yourself a good drink" is I think my favorite line.

And his response is not anger at his exposure, or any form of malice, it is tears, joy, and consistent thanks. More like this in the world, and it would be an incredible place.

Promotion tool for themselves? Well, how can it be really? These people are ANONYMOUS, they have no gain from this but to get people noticing this man. And no matter what for, because he got money enough to last him for a bit.

DO NOT pass these people on the street. It's hard, everyone has money troubles, but my GOD if we shared more, if we took time to love more, if we just cared more on an INDIVIDUAL LEVEL, I promise you this world would be a better place.

Anonymous Nottingham, what a beautiful thing you did on this day.

Jenny Haining, American University 2013

T-SWIFT: TROUBLE REDUX... AGAIN!

2013-02-28T02:08:00.000-05:00

PAY ATTENTION CUZ THIS ISN'T THE SCREAMING GOATS

It's something... much greater.

On THIS DAY, the internet is truly won.

RIHANNA: White powdery substance? Is that the COCAINE??

2013-02-27T12:31:00.000-05:00

PCN has photos this morning of RIHANNA leaving a club with some white powdery substance on her outfit...

... now, we won't speculate as to what it is. Could be anything. Salt from doing tequila shots. Anything.

Of course, some people are speculating that it's some of that GOGO powder...

Again, we have no idea what it is. And we know Rihanna hates Bloggers blogging BS so we'll skip on any more speculation about one of music's biggest acts.

Sniff. Sniff. The drip. Oh the drip.

Why is it always snowing in South Tampa? Or St. Pete?

Photos: PCN.

T-SWFT Trouble: GOAT EDITION

2013-02-23T04:00:00.000-05:00

THIS IS HILARIOUS and I cannot even pinpoint why.

FIRST if you have not, on reddit or elsewhere, seen the vid of goats screaming like people, GET TO THAT VIDEO ASAP.

BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY watch the video below RIGHT GOD DAMNED NOW.

So funny. So simple.

Jenny Haining, American University 2013

[VIDEO] GOLLUM DREAMED A DREAM

2013-02-21T03:03:00.001-05:00

It was a good game everyone. Pack it up and go home. We did well.

But this guy has won the internet.

We put up a good fight. Congratulations to you, our new king.

Jenny Haining, American University 2013

[VIDEO] BEST Valentines Day gifts EVER

2013-02-15T21:57:00.001-05:00

THIS GUY bought like 20 roses and just handed it out to any girls that he saw alone/by themselves/chilling on Valentines Day. He disguised himself in a hilarious costume THEN JUST ACTED FRICKIN AWESOME

Good on this guy, we need more like him in this world.

But screw that girl who didn't respond. We're ignoring her. WOO

Content provided by Jenny Haining, American University Class of 2013

HARLEM SHAKE UNDERWATER

2013-02-12T03:23:00.001-05:00

Everybody's favorite stupid new seizure got a little less stupid when THE COOLEST SWIM TEAM ON THIS EARTH did the new dance UNDER THE WATER.

I would love to attend this damn party. Check it.

SUPER BOWL BLACKOUT: FIRST RESPONDER

2013-02-04T02:20:00.001-05:00

OREO!!!

OREO just FOR THE WIN!

Oreo turned around the quickest ad creation ON THIS EARTH the moment the blackout took hold of the SuperDome tonight during the SuperBowl:

And while this ad is awesome quick thinking.... one must wonder...

DID OREO CAUSE THE DAMN BLACKOUT??

Cuz I mean... this ad came out RIGHT QUICK

Sketchy Oreo... sketchy, catchy... kudos.

SUPER BOWL: TOP COMMERCIAL 2013

2013-02-04T02:00:00.002-05:00

My room was silent as the "God Made A Farmer" commercial rolled onto the screen. The first time seeing it, i thought NOTHING of it as we all continued to drink our beers and decide who won the bet over what kind of car this commercial was advertising.

BUT TONIGHT ON REDDIT, people were going CRAZY FOR THIS COMMERCIAL! Users noted, "it shut up my entire room," and "this made me even tear up."

"This country is made from the little man. God bless him and god bless the farmer."

Jenny Haining, American University 2013

IRON MAN 3: EXTENSIVE LOOK

2013-02-04T01:51:00.000-05:00

You heard right...

And then... a kickass trailer.

IT'S TIME PEOPLE!! IRON MAN 3 TEASER DOS

You can screw with Tony Stark... but you don't f%^K with his Pepper.

Jenny Haining, American University 2013

FOOTBALL JESUS: Super Sunday Podcast!

2013-02-02T20:05:00.002-05:00

Well it all comes down to this... how will it all pan out? Here... is your SUPER SUNDAY PODCAST!

LINDSAY LOHAN: Arrives in court after all night flight from NYC!

2013-01-30T12:17:00.001-05:00

pcn photo. used with permission.

She flew all night... and she wasn't originally going to make it to court... but LINDSAY LOHAN has just arrived at court in LA, after flying FIRST CLASS across the country ALL NIGHT... with momma DINA in tow.

LiLo is in trouble... again... for things. And, she could be locked up again for her issues... which like a bad disease, the herp or whatnot, just seem to never go away.