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Your Guide to Canada's Favorite Anti-American Primetime Dramas

Adrian Chen · 12/01/10 10:27PM

A diplomatic cable released today by Wikileaks reveals that Canadian television has some major beef with America. We obviously have to bomb Canada now. But first, read this guide to Canada's favorite America-bashing entertainment.

Don't Try Trolling Your Way to the Top of Google

Adrian Chen · 12/01/10 07:16PM

Last weekend we marveled at the story of the trollish business owner who claimed that being awful to his customers helped his Google results by getting them to bash him in customer reviews. Google says you can't do this anymore.

Today's Weather Really Blew

Brian Moylan · 12/01/10 06:29PM

For those on the East Coast, today was dark, damp, and windy as a storm front worked its way toward the Atlantic. Don't worry, it's supposed to be sunny and clear in NYC tomorrow. Leave your umbrellas at home!

Kentucky to Build Greatest Religious Amusement Park Ever

Jim Newell · 12/01/10 04:07PM

Kentucky's Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear breathlessly announced today that he has secured a deal with Ark Encounter LLC to build an awesome creationism-themed amusement park in his state. What, along with a "full-scale Noah's Ark," will it contain?

One Man Controls All Acts of Celebrity Kindness

Maureen O'Connor · 12/01/10 03:28PM

Meet Trevor Neilson. His job is helping famous people "build [their] brands" by finding charitable projects for them. He's the philanthropic powerbroker behind Angelina, Ashton, Demi, Shakira, and Bono. If he ever uses his powers for evil, we're screwed.

Jesus Luz, Please Shut Up

Brian Moylan · 12/01/10 03:03PM

The Post's totally superfluous Page Six Magazine comes out tomorrow with a cover story about Madonna's former boytoy Jesus Luz. The problem is no one wants to hear him talk. And when he does, he sounds like a fool.

Embarrassing PowerPoint Résumé Actually Works

Maureen O'Connor · 12/01/10 02:41PM

Eager for work in the financial industry, an MBA student fired off a PowerPoint presentation entitled "9 Reasons Why You SHOULD Hire Me As Your Investment Banking Analyst." And, because, "Passion Is Business," she reportedly landed several interviews.

How Did Paris Hilton Get Famous Anyway?

Brian Moylan · 12/01/10 12:09PM

Why did Paris Hilton suddenly become so famous a few years ago while other ditzy fameseekers with no discernible talent—like, say, Tara Reid—fell off the map so quickly? Elizabeth Currid-Halkett breaks it down in her new book.

Tom Cruise Keeps Stealing Katie Holmes' Makeup, and Other Nuisances

Maureen O'Connor · 12/01/10 10:54AM

Tom sneaks mascara and facials behind Katie's back. Jim Carrey likes kissing Ewan McGregor. Brad Pitt's nose hair secret revealed! Gwyneth Paltrow has a filthy sense of humor. Wednesday gossip ranges from superficial to superficially sordid.