Interesting interview with NYU professor Eric Klinenberg, the author of a new book about being single and living alone.

He’s certainly right about there being a shift of thought in academia - for years, there were books (one, as he mentions, called Bowling Alone) written about the decimation of civic groups and community activities. It seems that now the tone of the discourse is beginning to change and that singlehood is actually being looked at as something positive.

Of course, this is not a black and white kind of issue - obviously there are many positives to the “traditional” community-based society we used to live in and there are also many positives in the new independent-minded modern society we live in now. To me, it’s just cool to see this topic being explored in a new light.

So awesome. This is what makes me love Google.

So sad to see such talent leave this world. Feeling the same sinking feeling I felt for Michael Jackson, but even more so. Whitney was my music idol as a kid and I can honestly say her beautiful and powerful voice changed my life.

“I’m Your Baby Tonight” was one of my favorites. Sounds just as good today as it sounded the first time I heard it as a little girl.

Wow! These Jimmy Kimmel videos don’t disappoint.

Jimmy Kimmel asks parents to give their kids terrible gifts and tape their reaction. The results are laugh out loud funny.

What are YOU doing for News Years Eve?

This video made my day! Beautiful performance by two of my favorite celebs.

Just finished watching the latest episode of Pan Am. Talk about intense. This show is just getting better and better with each episode.

Love it, so well written! RT @@thedailybeast: Why Won’t Playboy Die?: Nora Ephron ponders Hefner’s creepy resilience http://t.co/1yvoh2ra

Hm crazy but intriguing idea for a TV show http://t.co/VmwfSMGA

What a sweet episode of Glee- everything from Brittany’s belief in Santa to Artie walking. And of course, always nice 2 see Sue’s kind side!

This scene with Sue playing the Grinch was brilliant!