Charging overweight customers extra for their manicures is weight discrimination (and probably not the best way to ensure customer loyalty).
Society
Quotes: Rush Limbaugh on Elton John
“I’ve said constantly [that] it’s the left that looks at people and puts them in a group and then defines them thus. [...] Elton John’s not a gay man to me; Elton John is the premier performer of his generation.”
–RUSH LIMBAUGH, …
Neighborhood Strippers Don’t Object to Park51
Though TIME’s recent poll shows that 61% of Americans object to the building of an Islamic center near Ground Zero, the Wall Street Journal reports that those local to the area don’t see what the big deal is.
Jennifer Aniston Blasted For Saying She’s Like a ‘Retard’
Dr. Laura’s not the only celebrity being blasted for using controversial language this week; Jennifer Aniston is also now offending people en masse.
Are Bedbugs Taking Over New York City?
In the movies, it’s usually aliens that take over the Big Apple. In reality, it’s tiny, crawly little pests with an adorable name.
Welcome to the World, Facebook Places
As if we didn’t already know enough about each other thanks to Facebook, the social network behemoth has added one more step, which allows members to share where they are while on the move.
Freed Man’s Choice: Take the Cash or Sue for Wrongful Imprisonment
Three weeks ago, Michael A. Green walked out of the Texas penitentiary system a free man — but only after spending 27 years in prison for a rape that DNA evidence proved he didn’t commit.
Just How ‘Hallowed’ is the Ground Near Ground Zero?
The controversy keeps rolling in about the proposed Islamic mosque in Lower Manhattan and the big complaint is that building sits near where the World Trade Center stood before terrorists destroyed it, thus making it hallowed ground.
Is This the Summer of Baby Fear?
You’ve probably heard of ‘anchor babies,’ but there’s a new scare-mongering term from people who want to repeal the 14th Amendment: ‘terror babies.’ What are they? Where do they come from? Are they cute or are they evil? Head on …
Hot for Teacher? What’s Wrong With That?
Who doesn’t want a hottie at the head of the classroom? No one. But babe-alicious professors beware, The Chronicle of Higher Education is now saying.
Foul Ball Couple Calls It Quits
‘Bo the Bailer’ is (finally) in the right place: the single column.
Steven Slater’s Freakout: The Stress Of Being A Flight Attendant
Hero or criminal? There’s so much talk of disgruntled flight attendant Steven Slater, but what drove him out of the emergency exit?
