1. Kanye has very sensitive ears

"OK, everyone please be completely quiet, because I can literally hear a whisper and it'll throw off my stream of consciousness, and when I get my stream of consciousness going, that's when I give the best, illest quotes. Literally, a whisper can throw it off."

2. Kanye, married to a sex-tape-making reality star, has opinions on nobility

"We have the resources as a civilization to find a utopia, but we're led by the most greedy and the least noble."

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3. Kanye is not satisfied with your little graphic artist career

"My goal, if I was going to do art, fine art, would have been to become Picasso or greater."

4. Kanye must have skipped kindergarten

"By the way, I don't know the days of the week. I just go to exactly when my appointment is."

5. Kanye doesn't have an ego anymore

"One of my biggest Achilles' heels has been my ego. And if I, Kanye West, the very person, can remove my ego, I think there's hope for everyone."

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6. Kanye believes bad lighting is exactly like child abduction

"My momma taught me that if I was in a grocery store and I'm by myself and a stranger grabbed my hand, scream at the top of your f***ing lungs. If I'm at an awards show and a stranger grabs my hand and they say, 'So, we're going to use these moving lights,' or, 'We're gonna play the music right now before we define the look,' or, 'We're gonna cut the TV cameras in a traditional way,' I'll scream at the top of my f***ing lungs."

7. Kanye knows all about special rich-person things

"I'm successful in learning about the beauty that is afforded rich people."

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8. Kanye wants you to wear clothes

"Let's have an NBC telethon moment and say that beauty has been stolen from the people and is being sold back to them under the concept of luxury! It's illegal to not wear clothes and also possibly too cold. That means someone is imposing an idea on you that you should legally have to do!"

9. Kanye has feelings about your daughters

"People say to me, 'You're successful, what are you crying about?' I'm crying about the people. I'm crying about their daughters. Our daughters, as one family."

Tell us: What is your all-time favorite Kanye-ism?

The new series is currently untitled, but HarperCollins said in a statement on Monday it would be a "duology in the vein of Star Wars."

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The fact that there will only be two books in the series is also a new spin on the ever-popular and usual trilogy in young adult novels.

"Veronica Roth explores — with poise and poignancy — the story of a boy who forms an unlikely alliance with an enemy," the press release from HarperCollins explained. "Both desperate to escape their oppressive lives, they help each other attain what they most desire: for one, redemption, and the other, revenge."

I can't help but wonder if each book will focus on one of these two goals, perhaps narrated from each character's perspective.

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It also sounds like Roth will be diversifying her writing style. Her best-selling series, Divergent, was told from the perspective of a female lead, which is also popular with the YA genre these days. Of course, publishers are always looking to diversify and doing so with an already-established author greatly increases the likelihood of success.

"I'm really enjoying working on this new series," Roth said in the statement. "I can't wait to share it with readers!"

Roth said on Twitter the new series will not be connected to the Divergent universe at all, but will be set in a completely new world.

The announcement couldn't have come at a more perfect time, since the Divergent series' second movie, Insurgent, will be released in just a few weeks on March 20.

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The first book in the Star Wars-esque series from Roth is scheduled to be released in 2017, with the next book coming out in 2018.

Star Trek fans have been paying tribute to the actor who played their beloved half-human, half-Vulcan science officer in many different ways.

The Canadian arm of Spock fans have been encouraged by the Canadian Design Resource to "Spock" their $5 bills and post the results online.

This isn't actually a new thing — apparently "Spocking" Canadian $5 and $10 bills has been going on for years. Last year, a Reddit thread was devoted to the practice in response to the new bills that were printed with Canadian-built robotic arms for the International Space Station program.

As you can see, it's pretty easy to turn former Prime Minister of Canada Sir Wilfrid Laurier into Spock.

In case you're wondering about the legality of defacing your bills, you don't have too much to worry about. While The Royal Canadian's Mint website does state that, "The Currency Act and The Canadian Criminal Code clearly state that no person shall melt down, break up or use otherwise than as currency any coin that is legal tender in Canada," the law does not specify the defacing of banknotes.

In 2002, a Bank of Canada spokesperson confirmed that banknotes with markings are still legal tender.

Besides, Laurier — who was Canada's seventh prime minister, between 1896 and 1911 — seems to approve of the craze from beyond the grave: 

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After controversy last week surrounding statements made about Zendaya by Fashion Police cohost, Giuliana Rancic, E! has confirmed that Kelly Osbourne has left the program. "Kelly Osbourne is departing E!'s Fashion Police to pursue other opportunities and we would like to thank her for her many contributions to the series over the past five years," the network confirmed in a statement via the New York Daily News.

Now that Osbourne has officially turned in her badge as an officer, the people behind the show are faced with the task of finding a replacement to fill Osbourne's shoes. Rumors are already flying that E! execs are considering Chrissy Teigen and Amber Rose to help take over hosting responsibilities, according to VH1. But according to an Us Weekly inside source, two reality show personalities are in the running, with both NeNe Leakes, of Real Housewives of Atlanta fame, and Khloé Kardashian being eyed for the position.

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While Leakes, Teigen and Rose would all undoubtedly bring energy, enthusiasm and, well, craziness to Fashion Police, Kardashian seems like a pretty natural choice to fill Osbourne's ever-so-gorgeous shoes. Here's why:

1. She's already in the E! family

Image: Giphy

This really is a no-brainer. Kardashian has been a huge part of E! since the inception of Keeping Up with the Kardashians in 2007. Khloé would feel right at home and HR would be loving the fact that they wouldn't have to do as much paperwork for a new hire.

2. She's not afraid to call people out

Image: YouTube

Kardashian may not have been a part of X Factor for long, but during her time as host of the show, she showed that she wasn't afraid to make other people say what they were thinking, even if it meant things were going to get really uncomfortable, like when she not-so-subtly tried to pull information from Demi Lovato. Not that any of the hosts of Fashion Police are afraid to voice what's on their minds, but Kardashian would definitely be able to keep everybody honest.

3. She can hold her own in a conversation

Image: American Music Awards/YouTube

While being interviewed with her younger sisters on the red carpet at the American Music Awards last year, Kardashian proved that she's not afraid to dominate a conversation. Shrinking violets just aren't going to cut it on Fashion Police.

4. But she is perfectly comfortable as part of a panel

Image: YouTube

While Kardashian has no qualms controlling the flow of an interview, she also knows when it's appropriate to wait her turn to speak, as evidenced by her appearance on The View with her sisters, Kim and Kourtney, back in 2010. With all of the strong personalities on Fashion Police, you need to have cohosts who can debate, but also know when to shut up. Otherwise, it would just be an hour of everyone yelling.

5. No one is safe

Image: Daily Mail/Chelsea Lately

When Kardashian was a guest on Chelsea Handler's show, she made it clear that she's game to make fun of anyone, even her own family, which is great, because she's probably going to have to roast them on Fashion Police, too.

6. She's not afraid to get messy

Image: ExtraTV/YouTube

Kardashian admitted that she likes things to get nasty while she's hosting. "I love it, I want everyone to fight," she said about hosting X Factor. "I'll be the oil. I'll lube everyone up and we'll start wrestling. Let's do it." Hey, oil wrestling sure makes for good TV and Kardashian obviously has a great sense of humor.

7. But she knows how to class it up

Image: YouTube

During this year's coverage of the Oscars, Kardashian showed that she knows when to show her serious side.

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8. She knows how to deliver a compliment

Fashion Police isn't all bad-mouthing. The hosts also fawn over Hollywood's elite and Kardashian knows how to give credit where credit is due.

Well, nothing really. But there's just so much more to the complex and beautiful relationships people have with their pets that it's worth exploring. At least, they're the sentiments of photographer, David Williams, who decided to capture men with their cats to help stop the cat lady stereotypes and show that men love their feline friends, too.

Men are just as likely to be smitten with kittens, as Williams found out. He has been photographing men with their cats for his online photo series, called Men & Cats, which he has been working on since 2009.

"I found the way society has genderized animal ownership very compelling," the Brooklyn-based photographer told BuzzFeed. "As a portrait photographer I was interested in capturing the relationships of my male friends and their cats."

The series is a social dialogue about gender imbalance and doing away with gender stereotypes, which is a conversation we need to see happening more. The photos, though, also feature a very good number of men who are pretty easy on the eye, which inspired us to delve deeper into the word of men with their cats. Here are 10 other guys with cats who are stopping the crazy cat lady stereotype.

1. Because a selfie just isn't the same without a kitty in the shot:

2. Look at them falling asleep with each other:

3. Multiple cats with a couple of men. Too cute:

4. Everyone likes a good catnap:

5. Someone was smart and searched "hot guys with tattoos with cats":

6. Even Marlon Brando loved a good snap with his cat:

7. This guy has gone for a triple whammy — cat, tattoos and a beard:

8. This guy was quick picking up on the trend:

9. Chess-playing kitty — gorgeous and smart:

10. Hot guys with their cats are so in fashion right now:

Do you have some hot guys with cats photos to share with us? Get in touch with us on Twitter or share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.

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On the one hand, I totally get the baby first birthday party obsession. By the time that my oldest son turned 12 months, I felt like I deserved a medal for making it through the first year in one piece. My husband and I threw a big first birthday bash, mostly because we wanted to eat cake and hang out with our friends that we had hardly seen in the past year. Sorry, kid.

There's nothing wrong with throwing an over-the-top first birthday party for your child, as long as you acknowledge what's really going on. Your baby won't remember anything. Luxurious decorations, trendy party rentals and expensive cake are all for you and your friends to enjoy while Junior takes his afternoon nap.

Before you roll out the red carpet, consider 10 warning signs you may have gone too far: 

1. You order a couture party hat

Adorable keepsake or frivolous waste of money? You decide.

2. You build a castle

Image: Catch My Party

You are clearly an awesome mom who put a lot of time and effort into this first birthday theme, and you truly have my respect. But a 12-month-old will never be impressed by a birthday castle and carriage, no matter how epic it is.

3. You buy an ice sculpture

Image: Catch My Party

I know Frozen is still all the rage, but no need to take your party theme so literally. And seeing as I've always coveted an elaborate ice sculpture for my own adult birthday, yes, I'm jealous.

4. You rent a pony

Image: Horse and Pony Rides

This cute little guy is only $110 an hour! Totes affordable for a broke new parent.

5. You set up a rainbow-themed candy bar

Image: Kara's Party Ideas

Must I be the party pooper who points out the obvious? One-year-olds can't really eat handfuls of candy — choking hazards and such.

6. You set up a baby spa

Image: H&C Stylish Kids

But how can you get a baby's skin even more baby soft?

7. You hire a professional photographer

Image: Kara's Party Ideas

Unless your name ends in "yoncé," you can document this memorable milestone with an iPhone and Instagram, like everyone else.

8. You have a smash cake fit for a queen

Image: Hostess with the Mostess

You do know that your little princess is going to smash this immediately, right? But I digress.

9. Your cake is covered in bling

The odds are that these jewels are fake, fake, fake, but if they're not… my judgy face is on.

10. You rent a Ferris wheel

This one takes the cake, unless you happen to be Kim and Kanye celebrating North's first birthday. If so, rock on with your bad selves.

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Have you ever been in a situation where someone smiled at you down the aisle of the grocery store or while out walking your dog and you kicked yourself for not striking up a conversation? Left forever wondering what if? Well, a woman named Sarah has taken destiny into her own hands after catching glimpse of a guy who was playing with his dog on a beach in New Zealand.

The pair shared a glance, but didn't speak. So instead of kicking herself and wondering what could have been, Sarah instead created a poster and stuck it up for him to find.

"Is this you?" the poster read, along with a picture of a man walking his dog. "I was sitting on the grass on Friday watching the sea... you were playing with your dog. You ran past me and smiled," it continues.

"Would you like to go for a drink/coffee/walk??? I'm in Wellington just now, my ferry arrives back in Picton on Tuesday 3rd. I'm in town for 1 night only... but let's see how things go... on the off-chance you are single, remember who I am and would like to meet for a drink/coffee/walk. I'll be sitting on the grass, watching the sea from 1-1.30pm onwards on Tuesday... maybe you'll run past again?!? (sic)"

My inner schoolgirl is squealing at the thought of this love story panning out. And the guy, Will, showed up to meet Sarah on the grass this afternoon, with people eagerly following the story on social media.

"Romance? didnt think it existed? This is so damn cute! (sic)" one follower of the story said.

"Awwww this is the sweetest thing ever," said another.

"Hes coming, I think he was going to get the dog first.. Yay Sarah, how exciting!! Good Luck Bro (sic)," chimed in one of his friends.

What do you think about this romantic tale? Are you squealing like a schoolgirl, too? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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We're going to take a page from People's book here and start with this: What? Why in the world? Is it real? Is it an extension? Please tell us it's for a new role.

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The outlet even goes so far as to ask if the world prefers the paper bag the actor sported. It's a fair question because this, this is just unexpectedly bad.

Paired with the earrings and the eyebrow ring, it's way too reminiscent of the '80s and not in the good way. This is so far from nostalgia.

I mean, he's getting publicity for it, so... mission accomplished? Otherwise, why the heck would he ever think this was a good idea? We can't even see this being a good idea in a movie... unless it's 1983 and he's playing a bad guy.

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Vulture is calling the rattail the new man bun, thanks to LaBeouf's hairstyle choice, but the only man I've ever seen who could remotely pull of the rattail look is Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. (You know you liked it, too.)

Image: Lucasfilms

So, needless to say, LaBeouf really needs to give this one up and ASAP. 1983 fashion may be back in style, but the hairstyle is best left in the past. Maybe pull a Jared Leto on this one, please and thanks.

For the record, I vote extension. Do you think his rattail is real?

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Hough and Liukin's first DWTS promo photo proves once and for all that chemistry can be caught in a picture. We've never seen such a sexy duo as this Dancing pairing. The gold medalist posted the picture today on Instagram and soon everyone was talking.

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As sexy as they are together, not everyone is happy to see Hough performing this season. While he's certainly one of the best dancers in the competition, he previously said he'd be taking the season off in order to pursue a job on the New York Spring Spectacular. He then changed his mind and was quickly paired with the most athletic of this season's stars. Many hardcore DWTS fans feel it was unfair that he ditched Stars only to come back and nab such a stellar partner.

Can the couple take home the trophy? One of Liukin's former teammates, Carly Patterson Caldwell, seems to already think Liukin has it in the bag. In a recent interview with the Dallas Morning News, the Olympian said, "I feel like there's going to be no competition [on DWTS]. She was that type of gymnast... she has dance in her."

Of course, Caldwell isn't the only one who has confidence in her former teammate. Covers.com claims Hough and Liukin are the 3:1 favorites for gamblers. We're not supposed to pick favorites, but we're still certain these guys are sure to take home the trophy. One thing is for sure: She can still kick it!

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Well, we're jealous of Taylor Swift... again. She's known for having all kinds of famous friends. Most recently, she's been practically attached at the hip to supermodel, Karlie Kloss. Now she can add a new famous friend to the mix: Lady Gaga.

Just as we wrote last week, Swift called attention to the excellent couple of weeks that Gaga has had. Between her engagement, her stellar performance at the Oscars and her new gig on American Horror Story, Gaga's life has taken an upswing.

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Swift noticed and said so on Twitter, "Is it just me or is Lady Gaga, like, fully LIVING right now?!? #goals."

Mother Monster, being the kind, loving creature that she is, quickly responded to her pop contemporary. "@taylorswift13 wow you're a sweetheart! Life is friends, family, and love!" she tweeted. Following up with, "We all see that in you, your prince charming will come!"

Everyone knows Swift has been singing and searching for her prince since she first arrived on the country scene. While many roll their eyes at her continued celebrity dating trials and errors, Gaga remained encouraging to the 25-year-old singer. That, of course, is exactly what we should all do for Swift and everyone else out there searching for their version of a prince. Mother Monster clearly has her life priorities in check and after "friends, family, and love" clearly comes "kindness." We love this sweet exchange and hope to see plenty more between the two women in the future.

Just one question: Does Karlie know?

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An article this week, published by News Ltd, has caused debate among parents and teachers, with many angered by a school that used a penalty scheme to stop children from going to the toilet during class.

Using Bellbridge Primary School's "earn and learn" program, students have been fined for taking toilet breaks during class time and have instead been encouraged to use the toilet during meal breaks.

The "earn and learn" program encourages children to work for and earn pretend money, which can be saved to buy different rewards throughout the year.

One mother, Danielle Henderson, said she was furious about her 11-year-old daughter being fined $50 of the reward system money.

"There will always be kids who use the toilet as an excuse to get out of work, but they're the kids who should be targeted, not the whole class," Henderson said.

While it is no doubt painful for any parent to watch their child grow up and be penalised, it seems to me that the teachers here are educating kids on some important life lessons about personal responsibility and the consequences of their actions.

While, of course, children should be able to go to the toilet if they really need to, the children in question are at an age when they can keep tabs on their toilet habits and plan ahead so as not to disturb the rest of the class.

If the kids were 3-year-old kindergarteners still learning how to go to the toilet, then of course that would be ridiculous and cruel. But the kids are between 8 and 11 years old.

It seems that the policy was created because some, not all, students were using toilet breaks as an excuse to get out of class, which became disruptive to everyone in the classroom.

It's a policy that informs kids that their actions have consequences and that if they don't plan their time right or don't follow the rules, the whole group can be affected. Teachers educating children on personal responsibility isn't such a bad thing. That's what school is about, after all.

What do you think about this policy? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.

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The show's reputation took a serious hit back in August 2008 when Jemima Harrison's BBC documentary, Pedigree Dogs Exposed, raised concerns about genetic diseases in pedigree breeds. The documentary showed a prize-winning Cavalier King Charles Spaniel suffering from syringomyelia, a condition caused by a dog's brain being too large for its skull. The documentary also featured Boxers with epilepsy and Pugs with breathing problems. Despite these serious health issues the BBC claimed that affected dogs were not excluded from dog shows and some had even gone on to win "best in breed."

Following the subsequent backlash the BBC announced that it would no longer televise Crufts, ending a 40-year relationship with the event, and the RSPCA also decided to cut ties with the show. In October 2008 the Kennel Club confirmed that it would undertake a review of each of the 209 pedigree breeds in the U.K.

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Further shockwaves were sent through the Crufts community after health inspections recommended by the Kennel Club were carried out on 15 "high profile" breeds. Six breed winners (the Basset Hound, Bulldog, Clumber Spaniel, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff and Pekinese) failed the examination by an independent veterinary surgeon, which put an abrupt end to their chances of going on to win the highest Crufts accolade, Best in Show.

Dog fanciers around the world were up in arms protesting that Harrison's documentary and animal rights activists were infringing on their rights to breed and show.

Since then the debate has raged on, with those against dog shows like Crufts arguing that they contribute to the suffering of pedigree dogs by prioritising looks over health and encouraging well-meaning but ill-educated people to buy pedigree dogs from breeders. The anti-Crufts camp also complain that the changes the Kennel Club made to its standards after Harrison's documentary haven't gone far enough to safeguard the health and well-being of all pedigree breeds.

Supporters of Crufts argue that the Kennel Club's revisions to its standards, which include limiting the number of C-sections per bitch to two and banning first-degree-relative matings, is evidence of significant progress.

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Another fresh Crufts controversy this year concerns not the health of the dogs but their nationality. Following the change to British quarantine laws in 2001 dogs from outside the U.K. were allowed to enter the contest. Each year an increasing number of foreign mutts enter. In 2009 1,100 dogs came from abroad; this year 2,995 are registered to take part. Crufts 2015 is set to be an international melting pot with dogs from all over Europe, Thailand, the United States, Brazil and South Korea due to arrive on British soil over the next few days.

Unfortunately those visiting hounds won't receive a warm welcome from all quarters. Some members of British canine societies believe that Crufts judges are encouraged to choose foreign dogs as winners to keep their breeders happy so they keep paying to come back.

"I haven't entered this year," said one, who wished to remain anonymous. "I already know who will win — and it's not a dog from Britain."

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Originally the concept seemed pretty cool. A pop-up "owl bar," in a secret Soho location for only seven days, and the chance to enjoy cocktails while petting one of six live owls.

But what about the owls? What pleasure do they get out of the experience? Are they at risk of harm if the event goes ahead?

To date over 25,000 people have signed a Change.org petition, set up by owl lover Sarah Stafford, calling on Westminster Council to prevent Annie the Owl bar from going ahead.

The owls have been trained to be around people and the organisers of the event insist they have taken all appropriate measures to ensure their welfare. However animal rights campaigners, experienced falconers, owl lovers and raptor experts are accusing them of cruelty.

In response to concerns that the bar-goers would be drinking alcohol the organisers issued a press release, which included the following statement: 

"After some concerns from animal welfare groups regarding the provision of TWO alcoholic cocktails per person at Annie the Owl, the organisers have decided to no longer serve alcoholic drinks/cocktails during the event. The organisers believe that 64,000 people (and +125,000 tickets applied for) have registered for the event because they love owls and not because of the alcohol.

"The organisers are seeking to raise funds for owls sanctuaries through a special event that invites people to relax, enjoy smoothies, and learn about owls in a unique setting."

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However this hasn't gone far enough to allay concerns. "Five owls working for 6 hours over 7 nights for public entertainment and money making is downright unfair and cruel," said Stafford in a statement posted on her petition page. She has urged the thousands of people who have entered the ballot for Annie the Owl tickets to reconsider and "go and see them in a reputable centre, where they are as close to their natural environment as possible, well cared for [and] unstressed."

Annie the Owl organisers insist that "the welfare of the birds is our biggest priority" and say they "are working with professionals to make sure of that."

Annie the Owl bar is scheduled to take place between March 19 and March 25, opening from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. every evening. Unless, of course, Westminster Council decides to deny them permission to trade.

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"CookieOman," a food criminal who joins the ranks of such culinary antiheroes as "The Hamburglar," has been leaking pics of upcoming, unreleased Oreo flavors on Instagram. They were the first to hail the coming of Red Velvet and S'mores Oreos.

Until suddenly, they was gone. The Instagram account has been deleted, and the photos of the leaked Oreo flavors, including the most recent Cotton Candy Oreo (which... yes, please), have disappeared into the night.

According to MarketWatch, an Oreo rep told them:

"It's been brought to our attention that some of our top secret OREO flavors are leaking. As we get to the bottom of these cookie leaks, we can only say time will tell when our next delicious flavor will hit shelves."

Will CookieOman strike again? How will we prepare ourselves for the next Oreo flavor without forewarning? Will there be mayhem at the grocery store when shoppers unexpectedly stumble upon the next offering and are unable to restrain themselves from tearing the packages from store shelves? Only time will tell, my fellow cookie lovers, only time will tell.

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That was true until he got just a taste of what it's like to be a woman online.

When Schilling got the news his only daughter, Gabby, was accepted to college and would play softball, he took to Twitter to crow about the "incredibly proud day."

Such a sweet and naive thought.

What he got instead was a healthy dose of harsh reality. What women who venture into the social media sphere know all too well is that it's not a friendly place to be for chicks. And more often than not, the trolls love to talk dirty and violently about women. It's wrong, but it's what they do. We just deal with it the best way we can.

Curt, not so much.

He's written quite the dad-ifesto on his blog 38 Pitches to explain what happened and ask the toughest question of all: When did it become acceptable to hurl violent sexual threats at women online? Good question, Curt, and welcome to the party.

He maintained his cool when he got the predictable "Can’t wait to date her!" responses but broke rule numero uno of troll engagement by acknowledging them and then ratcheting up the tough talk.

"…I have many friends that are in or former special forces…" he tweeted.

Then the misogynist floodgates opened, and the conversation quickly turned violent and scary. Against Curt? No, silly — against is daughter, Gabby. That's how it works online. When in doubt, just start hurling disgusting and violent stuff about women to make your point. It's just how it's done.

"And tweets with the word rape, bloody underwear, and pretty much every other vulgar and defiling work you could likely fathom began to follow," he wrote.

Guess he's never heard of Brianna Wu or Lindy West or that even Twitter's own CEO admits they "suck" at stopping trolls. Stopping trolls can't be the answer. Empowering our women to speak up against misogyny is the only way forward.

He goes on to write more stuff about the Red Sox and Republicans and this generation of kids and get off my lawn, but it's pretty fascinating to watch this alpha man be driven insane by a bunch of college dudes saying stuff online that women hear almost every day across every social media platform available.

They're not saying anything new, Curt. You just can't believe they're actually saying it to you. But that's OK. Realizing that threats of rape and violence against women are out of control online is an important first step.

Schilling can make all the threats in the world about hunting these trolls down and teaching them a lesson, but that won't help. He brags some of the "tough tweeters" were college athletes who were later suspended by their coaches. One report says that Schilling's efforts to "track down" these Twitter misogynists actually got one guy fired from the Yankees. But Schilling throwing his influence around to settle a personal score doesn't really do anything to take on the bigger problem.

But the postscript to his blog post meant for his daughter sure does.

"P.S. Gabby I know you're likely embarrassed and for that I apologize," Schilling writes. "But as we have talked about, there is no situation ever in your life, where it's ok for any 'man' to talk about you, or any other woman this way (and truth be told no real man would ever talk this way anyway). It truly is time this stopped. I don't know where it started because it sure as hell didn't happen much when we were growing up. Like any dad reading this the only thing I need you to leave this home with when you head to college is the knowledge that I love you more than life itself and there is NOTHING I would not do to protect you. And while it may sound corny, it's nothing I'd ever be shy about saying in public, ever."

You know what? Talking openly about the horrors our girls face online every single day is a really important way to protect Gabby and all the other millions of women just like her. And reminding our girls they deserve better matters.

Go get 'em, Curt.

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That is hard to say, and I don't ever want those words to be twisted into a statement that somehow suggests I deserved the harm that came to me. I didn't. But last year, I realized there was something going on inside my heart that led me to the same type of man, over and over again. And that something — whatever it was — needed my attention.

I took a break from dating. Instead, I decided to "date" a horse named Joe. He was my therapy horse, and he showed me why I longed for love from dangerous men.

I love dangerous men because they fill the silence of my anxiety. They assure me that all will be well, that I won't be lonely, that I'll be the muse for their passion and their anger. They tell me I am unforgettable, knowing fully well that my biggest relationship fear is that I will end up forgotten and alone. None of their commitments and promises turn out well, because their empty words are nothing more than a grab for power.

A few months ago, I met a different kind of man. On our first couple of dates, he treated me well in a reserved kind of way. He wasn't showy. He didn't profess his love for me within just a few dates, or look for a commitment from me before I was ready to give it. But he called me when he said he would. He picked me up for our dates on time. His compliments were few and far between — but when he gave them, he meant them.

I fell hard for him on our fourth date, when he gave me the extra shrimp on his plate as a result of a conversation from three weeks before, in which I'd said I love grilled shrimp. He had listened to me. He saw me as a woman who was separate from himself, and not one to be absorbed into his ego.

This man filled me with anxiety, unlike what I'd ever felt with any of my abusive exes. He didn't need-me-want-me-have-to-have-me. He wasn't willing to fill the silence of my anxiety with a too-quick commitment. It wasn't a partnership developing around a need for each other. Rather, it was a partnership developing around a mutual desire to know one another better. Those kinds of relationships are terrifying for a woman with anxiety issues, because mutual desire can diminish in the blink of an eye. A partnership of need cannot.

A few weeks ago, he and I went on a weekend trip together. At the end of the trip, I asked him where he thought our relationship was headed. He was only able to say that he cared for me, but wasn't yet sure. There were many unknowns, including my daughter, my custody arrangement and the status of his career.

The woman I was before "dating" Joe would have reasoned with him. I would have soothed and silenced my anxiety by explaining why he should be with me, commit to me and plan his life around a future together. Joe, however, taught me that only abusive men respond well to the escalation of a needy relationship. Good men do not. So I sat quietly, and then told my date that I understood. My anxiety pounded in my chest, and I felt overcome with the uncertainty of it all. I left the weekend in tears, because I didn't know if this good man would choose me, if he didn't need me and I didn't need him.

I sat with my anxiety for two days after our return. I thought of Joe, my therapy horse. I thought of how Joe came to me when I let him know I wanted him nearby, but didn't demand it of him. I thought of how he grew aggressive with me when I tried to force him to do anything.

On the second day, my date called. He said, "You are beautiful and you are delightful. I want to make this thing work."

Thanks, Joe.

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In an interview with BuzzFeed, a woman who requested to be identified only as "Patricia" for privacy reasons said that she was assaulted twice by Cosby, once in 1978 and again in 1980. Much of her story closely resembles that of the other women who have stepped forward, but there are a few new details that, if true, are truly out there.

Patricia said she accepted a dinner invitation at Cosby's home with the assumption that his wife would be in attendance as well — but Camille was nowhere to be found. Instead, the comedian arranged an intimate meal in front of the fireplace and some very strange acting exercises.

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"I felt alarm bells go off because it did feel intimate, but I was trying to be so grown up and mature," she told BuzzFeed, adding that she accepted a drink from Cosby before acting upon his improvisation instructions.

"It was so creepy," Patricia said. "He told me to convince him that I could remain regal and queenlike no matter what I looked like. I would leave the room and walk back in, pretending to be a queen with oatmeal on her face, and he would tell me I was doing it wrong and to go back and try again. Then, I started to feel weird from the drink. And then I don't remember much."

She said she later woke up naked in Cosby's guest room to find him standing over her in a bathrobe, saying she vomited on her dress and he had to wash it for her. She believed him and felt humiliated, not questioning his explanation despite only having one drink and having to pull her car over four times to vomit on the side of the road the next day.

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Patricia said Cosby then arranged for acting lessons and a gym membership for her, and she accompanied him to various events. Two years later, in 1980, she said she was his guest at a taping of The Dinah Shore Show when it happened again: she was met with another strange request and allegedly drugged and assaulted.

She explained that Cosby gave her explicit instructions to wear her hair in a teased bun like Queen Noor of Jordan — "He was obsessed with her," she said — and that he refused to speak to her unless she took some pills to relax. The next morning, "I was very sick and knew that someone had penetrated me," she said. "Finally, I realized what was happening."

She got up the nerve to confront him, but said he became furious, called her ungrateful and threw her out of his suite.

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So why talk now? It turns out that this is not the first time she has spoken out. She was set to be one of the Jane Doe witnesses in the civil suit against Cosby in 2005. But her testimony was never heard because Cosby settled the suit for an undisclosed sum the following year.

Sadly, Patricia still believes she had a role in what happened.

"I played a part in what happened to me, because I trusted the wrong person," she told BuzzFeed. "I allowed my ambition to color my ability to make healthy choices. But what Cosby did was without my consent and a violation.

"The late '70s and early '80s were very different times than the culture in which we live at present. Powerful men were not challenged by women. I didn't think anyone would believe me."

The problem started when Kendrick tweeted some comments about The Bachelor, and the world's most hated reality TV star Spencer Pratt favorited it. Kendrick's reaction was meant to be funny (we think), but it honestly just made us feel pretty yucky.

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Kind of odd for someone who mourned the death of Robin Williams with this lovely tribute after he actually did kill himself:

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And at least one Twitter follower tried to warn her that suicide jokes are not OK.

So why is what on the surface seems like an innocent joke actually in really bad taste? Because it belittles a very important issue. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 3000 people commit suicide each day and 20 times that many try. One million die by suicide each year, and 90 percent are suffering from a diagnosable and treatable psychiatric disorder at the time of their death.

Very serious stuff — and not something to make light of because a D-list celeb favorites your tweet.

We love the Pitch Perfect actress and are usually huge fans of her tweets, but this one just fell flat. Hopefully in the future she'll be more sensitive with her choice of words.

If you suspect someone might be considering suicide, or you have struggled with those thoughts yourself, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

So how desperate are you? Can you stomach a glass of pickle juice chock-full of rehydrating electrolytes? How about a fried egg to help break down some of those toxins floating around your system?

Personally, I might have to stick to my favorite, unnaturally hued, berry-blue sports drink in lieu of pickle juice, and even the mention of eggs when I'm hungover is enough to send me running to the bathroom. But if you can get them down, they might do some good. It's worth a try, right?

Now, there are no promises here. If you're that hungover, no matter how magical the food, it might very well make you feel worse. In that case, just go back to bed, and eat tomorrow. I highly recommend cheap ramen noodles with butter and plenty of fake Parmesan cheese. And a bloody mary, of course.

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