George Michael famously once sang that “guilty feet have got no rhythm.” Change “feet” to “plea” and we are confronted with but the latest example of the former Wham! singer’s appearances in court.
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Canada Driving Electric Cars in New Direction: Cannabis
A prototype is in the works that could change car commercials on your television to “buy now from your tri-state pot dealer.”
Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete Crowned Miss Universe
Twenty-two year old former model Jimena Navarrete won the title of Miss Universe at last night’s pageant in Las Vegas.
Behind the Miracle: How 33 Miners Survived 17 Days, 5 Miles Underground
It’s been 17 days since a copper and gold mine in Chile collapsed burying 33 miners in the depths below. Rescuers tunneled down seven times, hoping for some sign of survivors. On August 22 they got their wish as they pulled to …
North Korea is Not Gay … Or On Facebook
On Friday, North Korea’s recently created Facebook account had 65 friends and its profile said the country was interested in men. (A North Korean official says “there is plenty of misinformation, speculation and sensationalism …
Historic Tree with Diary-of-Anne-Frank Ties Felled by Storm
Known in local vernacular as the “Anne Frank Tree,” the 150-year-old chestnut trunk’s claim to fame was its role in the teenage girl’s Nazi-related plight.
The “Best” Miss Universe National Costumes
Pretty women, strange costumes.
Epic Traffic Jam in China Enters Its 9th Day
Nothing is worse than sitting in traffic, right? How about sitting in traffic for nine days?
Simon Cowell’s X-Factor Admits to Vocal Tweaks
We’ve come to expect that many pop singers use Auto-Tune in some form, whether on their recordings or in live performance. But is using voice-enhancing technology on a TV talent contest going too far?
Revealed: The Best Time to Book a Flight
Pop quiz: what does the formula ∏A = gUG + min(k-g, (1-g)(1-r)) mean to you? Well, if you’re a savvy traveler, you’ll already know that it represents the answer to the age old question of when is the optimum time to purchase a …
Loser Sloth Would Rather Hang Out in Trees Than Have Sex
Hey everybody, a sloth in the London Zoo doesn’t want to mate. Let’s all stare at him!
North Korea Gets Facebook; South Korea Investigates
The latest in the secretive nation’s efforts to join social networking sites, North Korea is now on Facebook!
