“I want to regain my First Amendment rights.”
– DR. LAURA SCHLESSINGER, announcing her decision to quit her radio talk show Dr. Laura after racially-charged comments, including saying the n-word 11 times, caused a stir; she …
Report: Brett Favre Back to Vikings, World Keeps Spinning on Its Axis
In what must be considered the least shocking sports story of the day, it looks like the veteran quarterback Brett Favre will be participating in his 20th NFL season with the expected announcement that he’ll be playing again for …
Why Time Slows Down in Near-Death Experiences
Using an unorthodox experiment, a researcher thinks he has discovered why time seems to drag in moments where the body thinks it is experiencing extreme danger.
Quotes: Gay California Resident on the State Halting Its Marriage Ruling
“This delay is just really going to screw us up,”
–HARRY SEAMAN, Gay-marriage advocate, on California’s 9th Circuit Court of Appeals setting aside an earlier decision that allowed same-sex ceremonies to take place. Seaman was …
After Blagojevich Mistrial on 23 Counts, Feds Vow Retrial
The news came down late Tuesday in the Windy City: Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is guilty of lying to federal agents, but the judge overseeing the case will be declaring a mistrial on the 23 outstanding verdicts that did …
Shark Sightings Not Enough to Close California Beaches?
There have been a half dozen shark sightings reported off the coast of Southern California, but the beaches remain open, as lifeguards are “urging caution” while experts are saying, “there is no cause for alarm.” Talk …
Video: Virgin Atlantic’s Time-Lapse Makeover
How long does it take to repaint a jumbo jet? Four days. Watch Virgin Atlantic’s livery get an update in this cool little stop-motion video, posted at TheDailyWh.at.
Texas Gunman Launches Assault on Police Station
Early Tuesday morning, a lone shooter parked a pick-up truck outside of a police station in McKinney, TX, set the truck on fire and began shooting at the station. According to witness reports, the man wore a bulletproof vest and …
Twifficiency, By James Cunningham: Better Than A College Diploma?
Yes, yes, you’re no doubt annoyed by all that Twifficiency spam in your Twitter feed. But for 17-year-old James Cunningham, his overnight success might just be a lesson in how DIY creativity could soon trump the most conventional …
Somehow, French Football Hits A New Low
Let’s reflect on French football over the past year: a literal helping hand gets Les Bleus into the World Cup, followed by a miserable winless campaign better known for bitter in fighting in South Africa and, naturellement, an …
Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Fears
An outbreak of salmonella has led to a nationwide recall of 13 egg brands. (Should we say it? Ah, we’ll say it: These eggs are not going over easy with consumers.)
Worried About the Environment? Then You Should Probably Let Your Lawn Die
That’s the conclusion of Laura Vanderkam, who notes that there are 21 million acres of grass in the U.S. that wouldn’t exist without the aid of human labor, water supplies, and pesticides. (Via USA Today)
