Akira Yoshizawa Celebrated With Oragami Google Doodle
Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the life and work of Akira Yoshizawa, the grandfather of modern Oragami, who would have turned 101 today. Web Pro News reports that the self-taught origami master...
View ArticleJessica Biel Dishes on “Tomboyish” Childhood, Fighting with Kate Beckinsale...
Jessica Biel revealed that in her youth she was far more interested in “snake pits” and “destroying Barbies” than her female peers. The 30-year-old Total Recall actress, whose engagement to Justin...
View ArticleEncyclopedia Britannica Calls it a Day, No More Print Editions to Be Made
People who grew up in an age of paper reference probably experienced some bittersweet nostalgia upon hearing the news that after more than two centuries of publication, Encyclopedia Britannica will no...
View ArticleLennox Little League Rejects Season Saving Donation From Strip Club
The little league season in Lennox, Califonia, has been delayed several times due to budget constraints, but last week a group of kindhearted strippers at the Jet Strip Cabaret donated $1200 to save...
View ArticleKim Kardashian Comment Wasn’t Personal, Says Jon Hamm
Earlier this week Jon Hamm criticized modern culture by saying that any idiot can become a celebrity. The “Mad Men” said that Kim Kardashian was a perfect example of the phenomenon, which didn’t...
View ArticleStudy Suggests Metal On Metal Products Shouldn’t Be Used In Hip Replacements
A new study published in the Lancet journal suggests that metal shouldn’t be used in hip replacements due to high failure rates, especially in female patients. More than 400,000 hip replacements were...
View ArticleJet Blue Removes Unruly Toddler And Family From Plane: 71% Agree With The...
Last month the airline company Jet Blue removed a family of four whose toddler was throwing a tantrum from one of its flights. The family believes the airline overreacted, but Jet Blue defends its...
View ArticleYahoo Criticized From Within Over “Weaponized Patents”
The people responsible for writing the patents that Yahoo is using to sue Facebook are furious at the company. Andy Baio sold Upcoming.org to Yahoo in 2005 and as part of the deal he would help write...
View ArticleInternet Insomnia
Fortunately, therapies exist to treat this condition, mainly getting the hell off Facebook and getting in bed. Internet Insomnia is a post from: The InquisitrInternet Insomnia is a post from: The...
View ArticleMonta Ellis Trade: Warriors Send Ellis to Bucks in Exchange for Andrew Bogut,...
The NBA’s Golden State Warriors have agreed to a deal that would send guard Monta Ellis to the Milwaukee Bucks for center Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson, according to Yahoo! Sports. Per the report,...
View ArticleBrown Recluse Spider Bite Nearly Blinds Texas Christian University Student
The Brown Recluse spider is one of the most deadly spiders in North America. If you don’t believe it, look at what happened to Texas Christian University student Nikki Perez, who was bitten by the...
View ArticleArizona Law Will Give Employers The Right To Fire Women Who Use Birth Control
Arizona is really outdoing themselves this time. It wasn’t enough for them to go after Hispanics and gays. Now women are going to bear the wrath of the lunatic religious right. An Arizona lawmaker...
View ArticleObama Fills Out NCAA Tournament Bracket, Picks North Carolina To Win
President Obama has made his pick for the 2012 NCAA Tournament. The President filled out his bracket today with ESPN and picked North Carolina to come out on top at the end of March Madness. Obama has...
View ArticleNuclear Expert Pinpoints Spot Of Iranian Weapons Testing Facility
David Albright, a U.S. non-proliferation expert on Tuesday announced that he has identified a building at the Parchin military site in Iran that contains what he believes is a high-explosive test...
View ArticleCharlize Theron Adopts A Baby Boy
Actress and Oscar winner Charlize Theron, 36, has adopted a little bundle of joy. The actress’ rep confirmed on Wednesday that she has adopted her first child. According to Theron’s rep she: “has...
View ArticleGoldman Sachs Executive Quits, Calls Bank Morally Bankrupt
Greg Smith, who is departing his post as Director of U.S. Equity Derivatives in Europe for Goldman Sachs, is leaving the firm today after 12 years. He has decided to write a New York Times Op-Ed that...
View ArticleJennifer Aniston’s Looks Run Her $8,000 a Month
Jennifer Aniston is beautiful. She’s America’s sweetheart. She’s easily one of the most gorgeous women alive, famous or not, and she’s aging pretty well too. But despite the appearance of a...
View ArticleLeon Panetta OK After Explosion On Afghanistan Runway
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta started his trip to Afghanistan with a scare on the runway. A pickup truck raced onto the runway as Panetta’s plane was landing. The car crashed into a ditch and exploded...
View ArticleCancer Patient Kicked Out Of The Hospital For Using Medical Marijuana
Angel Raich, the medical marijuana activist who is famous for bringing the Government to court for the right to smoke medical marijuana, is not in best of shape. Her doctors at the University of...
View ArticleGeorge Clooney Testifies Before Congress on Sudan’s “Campaign of Murder”
After taking a trip to the troubled country of Sudan, George Clooney, who has himself been a long-time advocate for the broken country , appeared before Congress today to testify about the “campaign of...
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