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Download of the Day

Download of the Day: Mad Men Cocktail Culture

Remember that episode of Mad Men when Sally Draper was tasked with mixing drinks for Don and Betty's guests?

Remember that episode of Mad Men when Sally Draper was tasked with mixing drinks for Don and Betty's guests? Yeah, totally inappropriate, but that scene made me want to learn all about the cocktails that the real Dons and Bettys of the '50s and '60s enjoyed. Think of the Mad Men Cocktail Culture App (free) like your own personal Don Draper in your pocket — it gives you details on how to mix drinks like a Manhattan, a Blue Hawaiian, a Classic Martini, and an Old Fashioned, just like your grandparents (and Conrad Hilton) used to drink.

Find out more after the jump.

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5 Ways to Celebrate Geek Pride Day

Happy Geek Pride Day!
Ways to Celebrate Geek Pride Day

Happy Geek Pride Day! If you've been hiding your true nerd behind that cool facade, today is the day to let your geek flag fly and declare yourself a loud and proud geek! There are plenty of ways to show off your true colors, and for me, it's all about celebrating with other like-minded geeks. I'm having a party! Here, five easy ways to incorporate the theme into your own Geek Pride Day event. Geek on!

Website of the Day

Browsin' and Boozin': Drunk Shenanigan Websites You Don't Want to End Up On

Recently, a new kind of website has popped up: the drunken night aggregator (to keep yourself from being featured on the lush site du jour, do yourself a favor and refer to my tech guide for avoiding boozy situations).
Websites Like My Drunk Pix Get Laughs at Drunk Peoples' Expense

Recently, a new kind of website has popped up: the drunken night aggregator (to keep yourself from being featured on the lush site du jour, do yourself a favor and refer to my tech guide for avoiding boozy situations). Embarrassing, indulgent, exploitative, and frequently hilarious, these websites are unavoidable as the passed-around link among your friends right now, but trust me — you want to avoid actually being on these websites.

healthy living

How Much Booze is Healthy?

Drinking in moderation is considered to be healthy for your heart.

Drinking in moderation is considered to be healthy for your heart. Before you get spirited away on the spirits about this good news, how much alcohol is considered healthy? Take this quiz and test your booze knowledge straight up.

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