Sunday, November 30, 2014

21 Boozy Drinks To Keep You Warm This Winter

♫ Oh the weather outside is frightful / And this booze is damn delightful ♫



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Spiced Irish Coffee


Spiced Irish Coffee


Whiskey + coffee: A perfectly acceptable way to start a cold winter day. Get the recipe.


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19 Times Sookie St James Was The Best Part Of "Gilmore Girls"

And the greatest role Melissa McCarthy has ever played.



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When she quoted Shakespeare.


When she quoted Shakespeare.


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31 Holiday Gift Ideas For The Lumbersexual In Your Life

As told to me by the lumbersexual in mine.



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Stainless Steel Flask


Stainless Steel Flask


Because fine whiskey should be within arms reach at all times. $27 here.


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How A Big Change In "Mockingjay – Part 1" Will Affect "Part 2"

The filmmakers behind the final Hunger Games movies talk to BuzzFeed News about Katniss’ motivation and how dark the climactic film will be. WARNING: ALL OF THE SPOILERS ahead.


Warning: The following story contains MAJOR SPOILERS for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and Part 2.


Warning: The following story contains MAJOR SPOILERS for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and Part 2 .


Philip Seymour Hoffman and Julianne Moore in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1.


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Fans of Suzanne Collins' novel Mockingjay have likely recognized several significant changes in the feature film adaptation The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD): Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) clearly takes a more active role in the revolution against President Snow (Donald Sutherland) and the Captiol; Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks), MIA for most of the book, is brought back into the main story; President Coin (Julianne Moore) and District 13 aren't immediately as ominous a presence as they are in the book; and the film itself ends roughly halfway through the book, with the rescue of Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) from the Capitol and the discovery that he had been brainwashed (or "hijacked") into an assassin to kill Katniss.


There is another change, however, that could make arguably the biggest impact in the final film of the Hunger Games franchise, Mockingjay – Part 2: Katniss does not demand to kill Snow.


In Collins' novel, it is one of Katniss' key stipulations to Coin and Plutarch Heavensbee (Philip Seymour Hoffman) before she agrees to take on the role of the symbolic Mockingjay in the rebellion against the Capitol. In the film, however, Katniss' list of demands includes no mention of Snow at all.


The reason, according to the filmmakers, had to do with the decision to break Mockingjay into two movies, and allow each film to have a clear objective.


"That's probably one of the biggest changes in the splitting of the book," director Francis Lawrence told BuzzFeed News. "The way that you can tell the two stories, for us, is that each story has its own dramatic question, has its own objective. In this one, Katniss is finally taking on the role as the symbol of the revolution and starting to step up and fight back. But the dramatic question is: Will we get Peeta back? … Part 2 is: Let's go get Snow."



Donald Sutherland in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.


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When asked about this specific change, the Hunger Games team became wary of wading into tricky spoiler-filled waters for Mockingjay – Part 2 — Katniss' desire to kill Snow in the book has some surprising ramifications, to say the least. "For people who don't know the books, then I don't want to spoil that for them," producer Nina Jacobson told BuzzFeed News. "But … we wanted to let Katniss arrive [at the demand to kill Snow] a little bit more gradually. What's happened to Peeta informs that demand."


Even beyond the main objective to take out Snow, the second half of Collins' novel presents a far darker climax than most blockbuster franchises ever dare to go. And that is exactly why Lawrence wanted to direct the Mockingjay movies. "I went in saying, 'I want to make the books. I don't want to reinvent,'" he said. "There's always adaptation, because you have to take something from the page … and make it cinematic and visual. So there will always be some change. But I wasn't looking to reinvent."


At the same time, it sounds like the Mockingjay – Part 2 team also worked to be sure the film will not be just wall-to-wall bleakness and gloom. "We knew it was dark, and we looked at what wasn't dark, and really paid a lot of attention to it," screenwriter Peter Craig told BuzzFeed News. "Part of it is there's a lot of affection between the characters that you can't always show in moments where they're fighting in arenas, or when they're separated from each other. There's a love story that's emerging between Katniss and Peeta that is actually really, really sweet at its core. There's all these characters that have been reunited and genuinely care for each other."


If the main objective of Part 2 is "Let's go get Snow," then that conceit of characters reconnecting with each other — literally and figuratively — appears to be the film's emotional spine. "I feel like you can have darkness if you've got some redemption at the center of it," said Craig. "[Mockingjay – Part 2] is really completely about redemption, and all these people forgiving each other, and finding each other again. It might take you through a thicket, but you come out the other side."




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Heavily Pregnant Refugees Are Refusing To Get Off A Hot Darwin Bus

A dramatic stand-off with women demanding to be allowed to live in the community while they are able to deliver their babies.


Two heavily pregnant Iranian refugees are staging a defiant protest by refusing to get off a bus outside the Wickham Point detention centre in the Northern Territory.


Two heavily pregnant Iranian refugees are staging a defiant protest by refusing to get off a bus outside the Wickham Point detention centre in the Northern Territory.


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Ian Rintoul from the Refugee Action Coalition said they refused to get off the bus on Sunday when they were instead taken to the Wickham Point detention centre and told they would be put into detention.


"It will only be resolved when the Immigration Department comes to its senses. 40 hours is way too long anyway. They offered to pay their own money to stay in a motel," said Mr Rintoul.


He said the women are more than eight months pregnant and are both accompanied by their husbands and a 10-year-old boy.


He said the women are more than eight months pregnant and are both accompanied by their husbands and a 10-year-old boy.


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33 "Parks And Recreations" Items You Should Treat Yo' Self To

Clothes. Fragrances. Massages. Mimosas. Fine leather goods…


Ron F*****g Swanson Brooch


Ron F*****g Swanson Brooch


It's even made out of wood! Buy here.


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Scented Waffle Necklace


Scented Waffle Necklace


Carry the scent of Leslie Knope's favourite food with you wherever you go. Buy here.


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Ron Swanson Quote Print


Ron Swanson Quote Print


Daily inspiration. Buy here.


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Mouse Rat Tee


Mouse Rat Tee


Show your support for pre-superhero Chris Pratt. Buy here.


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Michael Clarke's Instagram Tribute For Phillip Hughes Is A Real Tearjerker

“Goodnight buddy.”


Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke yesterday posted ten pictures of Phillip Hughes on what would have been the late batsman's 26th birthday.



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Hughes was known as Clarke's "little brother" and died last week after being struck in the head with a cricket ball.



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The pictures paint a portrait of Clarke and Hughes as inseparable Aussie mates.



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With Clarke taking Hughes under his wing.



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28 Things All Holiday Retail Workers Are Tired Of Hearing

“You’ve ruined my child’s Christmas.”


"Don't you have any more out the back?"


"Don't you have any more out the back?"


Nope.


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"Can you just double check anyway?"


"Can you just double check anyway?"


Sure. I might be awhile, get comfy.


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"Can you get one in for me before Christmas?"


"Can you get one in for me before Christmas?"


... It's December 23rd. Do you think I'm Sabrina, from Sabrina, the Teenage Witch?!


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"I really need [out of stock item], though!"


"I really need [out of stock item], though!"


I don't know what to tell you.


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33 Products Every iPhone Addict Will Want

#iphonelyfe.



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A bag that charges your phone.


A bag that charges your phone.


Cute, chic, and practical.


Via everpurse.com


A brush that helps you take the best selfie.


A brush that helps you take the best selfie.


Brush stray hairs, snap a selfie. Brush friend's stray hairs, snap a double selfie. Endless brushing and selfie possibilities.


Via thewetbrush.com


A fancy clip-on lens to up your photo-taking game.


A fancy clip-on lens to up your photo-taking game.


The Olloclip lets you take photos through fish eye, wide, and macro lenses.


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This Woman Started Wearing Makeup For A Week And Her Reactions Are Perfect

“On the first day, I felt like I was wearing a mask.”



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LINK: What It’s Like To Stop Wearing Makeup


27 Tees That Are Mean So You Don't Have To Be

::Points down at shirt instead of speaking::


When you have to drag yourself out of bed:


When you have to drag yourself out of bed:


Get it here.


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When anyone asks for a favor:


When anyone asks for a favor:


Get it here.


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For literally whenever:


For literally whenever:


Get it here.


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When you want to say it with a heart:


When you want to say it with a heart:


Get it here.


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The Bottled Water Taste Test

Is expensive water really worth it?


St. Louis Rams Show Support For Ferguson Before Game

The first five players on the field came out of the tunnel with “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot.”


As they took the field for Sunday's home game against the Raiders, several St. Louis Rams players raised their hands over their heads in the "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" gesture that has become the rallying cry of Ferguson protestors.


As they took the field for Sunday's home game against the Raiders, several St. Louis Rams players raised their hands over their heads in the "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" gesture that has become the rallying cry of Ferguson protestors.


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Pictures and Vines of the moment are being shared on Twitter.



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21 Things That Will Make You Say "OOF"

*full body cringe*


The unfortunate design of these pricetags.


The unfortunate design of these pricetags.


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This yearbook photo cropping.


This yearbook photo cropping.


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This headline/photo combo.


This headline/photo combo.


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This name tag.


This name tag.


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27 Quick And Easy Weeknight Pasta Dinners

All ready in 30 minutes or less.



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15-Minute Spaghetti Carbonara


15-Minute Spaghetti Carbonara


Just spaghetti + bacon + garlic + Parmesan + egg. Get the recipe.


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One-Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake


One-Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake


Get the recipe.


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Spaghetti with Zucchini, Lemon, and Parmesan


Spaghetti with Zucchini, Lemon, and Parmesan


Fresh and filling. Get the recipe.


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John Green Is Sending Signed Copies Of His Books To The Ferguson Library

During a Reddit AMA, Ferguson’s librarian said that The Fault In Our Stars is one of their most popular young adult novels.


The small library with only one full-time staff member received over $200,000 in donations.




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21 People Who Live By Their Own Rules

POLL: What Do You Think About The New Lightsaber In "Star Wars"?

It’s got a crossguard, and people have thoughts on that.


There is a new Star Wars trailer, and there is a new light saber.


There is a new Star Wars trailer , and there is a new light saber.


It has a hilt.


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32 Good-Looking Men With Good-Looking Beards

10 Life Lessons Atticus Finch From "To Kill A Mockingbird" Taught Us

Best. Dad. Ever. Warning: Some upsetting language.


People are complicated. Learn about their lives before judging them.


People are complicated. Learn about their lives before judging them.


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Bad things happen. It's better to just accept that and work with it.


Bad things happen. It's better to just accept that and work with it.


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Don't destroy the beauty in the world.


Don't destroy the beauty in the world.


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People aren't always what they seem.


People aren't always what they seem.


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Here's How The New Star Wars Trailer Would Look If George Lucas Made It

It’s pretty much a perfect parody of everything wrong with the Special Editions. And the prequels.


Many fans had complaints with the changes George Lucas made for the "Special Edition" versions of the original trilogy. This parody rather neatly sums them all up.



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