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‘Exhausted’ Paula Deen a no-show for ‘Today’ interview on racial slurs

http://twitter.com/#!/todayshow/status/348033482351583232

Time for a new publicist, Paula Deen. The celeb cook was scheduled to do a “Today” interview Friday morning about her reported use of racial slurs.

http://twitter.com/#!/todayshow/status/347862385089982464

But lo and behold, y’all:

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Al Roker and Matt Lauer are not pleased.

http://twitter.com/#!/MLauer/status/348043878835843072

What’s her excuse for the abrupt cancellation?

http://twitter.com/#!/newyorksiddy/status/348033519219515394

Exhaustion? You know what comes next, right?

http://twitter.com/#!/wastetimewithme/status/348045370363883521

Update:

Worth reading: The easy jump to villain: The Paula Deen edition

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‘The hell you say?’ NBC reportedly wanted Jon Stewart to host MTP

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According to New York Magazine, that pretty much sums it up:

Unreal. RT @sahilkapur: "NBC was prepared to offer Stewart virtually ‘anything' to bring him over.” http://t.co/KQTSLP7wNx

— Noah Rothman (@NoahCRothman) October 8, 2014

From the Daily Intelligencer:

Before choosing Todd, NBC News president Deborah Turness held negotiations with Jon Stewart about hosting Meet the Press, according to three senior television sources with knowledge of the talks. One source explained that NBC was prepared to offer Stewart virtually “anything” to bring him over. “They were ready to back the Brinks truck up,” the source said. A spokesperson for NBC declined to comment. James Dixon, Stewart’s agent, did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

Dang. That’s a juicy little news nugget, isn’t it?

The hell you say? pic.twitter.com/FQXbVzyUv6

— Matthew (@Matthops82) October 8, 2014

.@TheDailyShow Can't wait for your segment tearing apart NBC fro trying to hire a comedian to host Meet the Press https://t.co/CHQzub6I4g

— Anthony Eboly (@AnthonyBialy) October 8, 2014

OMG. NBC wanted Jon Stewart to host Meet The Press. Oh journalism, how far have you fallen? That’s just pathetic.

— Heather (@hboulware) October 8, 2014

NBC is a reputable news organization. Tough and completely not biased. That's why they wanted Jon Stewart to host Meet the Press. #wait

— RB (@RBPundit) October 8, 2014

Eh, it’s NBC.

Jon Stewart deadpans to camera at thought of NBC hiring him to host Meet the Press (suggested segment title: Bleat the Press)

— Anthony Eboly (@AnthonyBialy) October 8, 2014

Jon Stewart hosting Meet the Press would mean it's just as unintentionally funny.

— Anthony Eboly (@AnthonyBialy) October 8, 2014

So nothing would really change, then.

Jon Stewart hosting a Sunday morning political show is just as unbelievable as having George Stephanopoulos host one. Oh wait…

— Andrew Johnson (@AndrewE_Johnson) October 8, 2014

If people are dumb enough to get their news from Jon Stewart, does it really matter which channel they tune into to do it?

— A.J. Winkelspecht (@ajwink) October 8, 2014

Good point.

Sure, Stewart is a clown. Maybe MTP would do better with a clown. Didja think of that?

— Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) October 8, 2014

They sure as heck couldn’t do much worse.

Kudos to NBC for thinking outside the box w/ the Jon Stewart idea. The old Sunday morning show model is deader than dead.

— jon gabriel (@exjon) October 8, 2014

Jon Stewart is no more a liberal hack than David Gregory. And Stewart is more respectable.

— jon gabriel (@exjon) October 8, 2014

Fair enough!

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What This Barista Creates Will Make You Want To Hold Off On Drinking That Coffee

Latte art is nothing new to the barista scene, and if you love frequenting boutique coffee shops in your city, you’ve probably watched as your favorite coffee connoisseur elevated your latte with a flick of the wrist.

While swans and hearts are impressive when you consider the medium, Melannie Aquino‘s take on the trend isn’t your average approach to latte art. After watching a friend draw intricate designs on cups of hot chocolate one day, Aquino decided to give it a go. Her first attempts were a little shaky, but after four years of hard work replete with countless trials and subsequent errors, she developed a style that’s as adorable as it is impressive.

In five minutes or less, the San Francisco-based creator turns simple lattes into works of art that are too pretty to drink without a twinge of guilt.

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“I begin by pouring milk into a shot of espresso,” she explained to BoredPanda. “I use a spoon to manipulate the foam into the shape of what I want to draw.”

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In her words, “You need a marriage of the perfect espresso and microfoam in order to get the right contrast and bring out the little details.”

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She does intricate line work with chocolate and uses contrasting colors and textures in her favor.

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The resulting pieces are beautiful, whimsical, and totally delicious.

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“The reactions on customers’ faces are the most rewarding parts of my job,” she writes. “A lot of people become regulars and it pushes me to do different designs and to do better.”

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As you can imagine, her unique approach to the craft has successfully set her apart from the rest, and it’s garnered quite a bit of attention online.

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She sketches and paints from time to time, but as she explained to Mashable, “I don’t really have aspirations in pursuing art outside the realm of latte art.” That being said, she does have a coffee table book in the works that will bring her creations in front of an even larger audience.

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For a little glimpse into her process, check out the videos below!

Still can’t get enough? Be sure to follow Melannie Aquino on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates!

When will the MSM ask Bill Ayers to tone it down?

As we told you, Bill Ayers — former member of the terrorist group Weather Underground and mentor to President Obama — was front-and-center at the protest of Donald Trump in Chicago on Friday, braggingabout getting Trump to cancel the rally:

But he wasn’t done.

Yesterday, he took to twitter and continued to taunt Trump and his supporters, this time over Trump’s claim that his free-speech rights were violated by the protesters:

Ayers then called Trump a “coward” and a “bully”:

When will the media tell Ayers to tone down his rhetoric? Actively encouraging anti-Trump protesters to disrupt legitimate political gatherings needs to end.

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These Babies Were Hilariously Hairy When They Were Born

When you think of babies, you probably picture a little guy or gal with a nice bald head, maybe some peach fuzz. But did you know that some babies are born with full heads of hair? You need to see these ridiculously hairy babies. They’re so adorable…but their ‘dos might also make you jealous.

No product needed.

This baby has Brooklyn hipsters beat.

He may only be two months old, but his blowout is on point.

This lil’ guy is WORKIN’ it!

“Big hair, don’t care.”

I think he’s surprised his little bro has better hair than him.

She’s pretty proud of her ‘do.

She knows the camera loves her…

Okay, someone get this baby an agent…stat!

“I woke up like this.”

Hair game: strong.

“When it comes to my hair, it’s serious business.”

Lincoln loves feeling the wind in his hair.

She slays.

“No photos, please.”

His hair is super freaky.

I wish my bed head looked this good.

He’s a natural.

Look at that pompadour.

That’s one full head of hair.

She knows you’re jealous of her hair…and it’s okay.

(via Bored Panda)

I’m sure there are a lot of bald men that are jealous of these amazing heads of hair. Actually, I’m sure there are men and women with thick, beautiful locks that are envious of these cuties, too!

This Guy Claims To Have Found An Alien Artifact That Fell Off Of A UFO

Sometimes it seems like the debate over whether or not we’re alone in the universe will never be settled. First you have someone claim to encounter a UFO, then you have people go and debunk that claim, and the cycle repeats itself over and over again.

What could settle the whole argument once and for all would be some physical evidence of aliens, which is where the story of Bob White comes in.

In 1985, White and a friend of his were driving from Denver to Las Vegas. They were the only ones on the road as they neared the Utah-Colorado border.

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That’s when they saw it: a blinding white light in the sky about 100 yards in front of them.

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That’s when they pulled the car over and stared in awe as the object silently floated up and joined with a pair of tubular lights. White suspects that this was a mothership of some kind. Once the UFO was docked with the bigger ship, it zoomed off into the distance until it was out of sight.

That’s when White and his friend noticed some debris falling to the ground.

Amazing Universe

The object (pictured above) was red hot when White found it. In the years since his encounter, White has spent upwards of $60k having the object analyzed and tested.

So far, the tests have yielded very little evidence that the object is of alien origin. The only confirmed finding is that it’s mostly made of aluminum.

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(via Amazing Universe)

Still, that hasn’t stopped White from believing that what he saw that night was from another world. He has vowed to continue testing and retesting the artifact until he finds a way to prove where it came from.

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