@duckwise: FMLA gives you 12 weeks unpaid leave regardless whether it is because of the birth/adoption of a child or because of a serious medical condition (such as botched plastic surgery). In this case, though, FMLA did not apply because the employer had fewer than 50 employees.

Sweet jesus, those are some tight jeans.

Two many Jesse/ies. Come on, producers! I don't watch these types of shows just to have to think.

@morninggloria: Even though it resulted in Diet Coke going up my nose, this comment has pretty much made my day.

@crazycatfemme: @Lux Alptraum: @msAnthrope: @Uncommon_Whore: @Peppermint: @cate3710: Belated thanks for the info. I asked because most workers don't know that their status as an "employee" versus an "independent contractor" is determined by law, not by what the employer designates them. I don't usually think of…

Ok, I have a serious question: is it typical for strippers to be considered independent contractors and not employees? Are they usually able to set their own hours, come and go as they please, and work for multiple clubs?

Constant previews for the Real Housewives of DC almost ruined Top Chef for me last night. They make me feel stabby.

I read the AP article before reading this post. What I don't understand is why the AP made this a story about Facebook and doesn't mention until 3/4 through the article that this douchebag ran off with their kids and hasn't let her see them.

There's going to be a whole helluva a lot of natural funny in that movie. I'd be willing to pay a goodly sum to watch the two of them just sit and chat.

What is it with Tom Shales and his woman-hating? And, more importantly, why does WaPo keep giving him a pass?

I'm betting this involves Mario Batali and a whole helluva lot of pasta.

Republican staffers going to strip clubs? PR firm Presidents spewing shit? What is this, Politico?

"I know what's going on in your office, Don Draper."

Can joking about trafficking lead to full-body cavity searches? Please say yes.

@elyseface: Being "open-minded" leads to asking questions. Asking questions leads to thinking there are other options than what you are being told. Thinking that there are other options than what you are being told leads to infertility.

I'd love to make fun of the tall guy's English but I'm having a hard time getting over the fact that attending an "International Tea and Coffee" event satisfies some kind of global learning requirement at NCSU.

Lions? Puppies? Prince Harrys? I'm expecting the next post to be Alexander Skarsgard with a kitty. Please let it be Alexander Skarsgard with a kitty.

I'm not even going to attempt to post the image but the first baby at the link is not only drunk, he has a 'stache and is leering at me.

I see many awkward Thanksgiving dinners in their future. "Mrs. Palin, could you please pass the potatoes?" "Of course. Just make sure not to get any on my 'retarded baby.'"

@bluebears: Thank you! My understanding is that most of the allegations of prosecutorial misconduct come from the very Polanski-friendly documentary made a few years back.