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Apr 11, 2012 5:30 AM
Erin Cunningham

Partying at George Clooney’s home to raise funds for Obama? Sounds like a blast… as long as you’ve got $40,000 for the ticket. (Huffington Post)

Ever wonder what witty missives are sent from the Secretary of State's cellphone? We're hooked on this Tumblr full of faux texts from Hillary. (Texts From Hillary Clinton)

Fear not: The annual Caribbean Carnival Parade’s organizers insist it’s still on. (DCist) http://dcist.com/2012/04/caribbean_festival_and_parade_may_s.php

We’re big fans of statement gems, and this beaded necklace has us swooning. Plus, you can get it for 15% off! (DC Alejandra)

What will happen to Instagram now that it's part of the Facebook empire? Here's an especially poetic theory. (The Washington Post)

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What $100 Will Get You In Each State

Folks, it might be time to consider relocating. The Bureau of Economic Analysis recently released a report measuring price disparities across different states and metropolitan areas. Interpreting the BEA's data (gathered for the year 2013), the Tax Foundation compared the real value of $100 in all 50 states and found that read

Rihanna Rings In The United States Of Amerihca

Rihanna took her reign south after receiving her tens at the Miyake-Mugler "Porcelain: A Sanctuary of Ostentatious Extravagance" vogue ball in Astoria, New York this past weekend. And, she brought over 13 million people along with her; since reinstating her Instagram account, where Rihanna goes, we go. While in read