A U.S. Department of Agriculture official who is African American has resigned after a tape of discriminatory comments she made at an NAACP event was posted to the web.
Quotes: Lindsay Lohan Goes to Jail
the only “bookings” that i’m familiar with are Disney Films, never thought that i’d be “booking” into Jail… eeeks
- LINDSAY LOHAN, tweeting in advance of reporting for jail today. (via Twitter)
‘Parasailing Donkey’ May Prompt Animal Cruelty Charges
As part of an advertising stunt for a private beach in Russia, some resourceful businessmen decided to use a parasailing donkey to attract attention. Right, because animal cruelty just screams “ fun day at the beach.” (via BBC)
The Greatest Politician Malapropisms, Misspeaks and Made-up Words Of All Time
Sarah Palin, you’re in fine company. Here are a few of NewsFeed’s favorite political language blunders.
Playboy’s New Site: Really Safe for Work?
Playboy launched TheSmokingJacket.com today, which it claims is a work-suitable site. But is your boss really okay with you looking at half-naked women instead of, well, working?
Quotes: UNAIDS Director on HIV Breakthrough
“We are giving hope to women.”
– Michel Sidibé, Executive Director of UNAIDS (Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS), on a study that found that a vaginal gel is capable of preventing women from contracting HIV from an …
Massive Craving: U.K. Investor Buys $1 Billion in Chocolate
In these uncertain economic times, where should a billionaire invest his funds? If you’re like one British hedge fund manager, you’ll put your money on chocolate.
UltraViolet: A New Attempt to Make Digital Video Play Nice
Nearly 60 different electronics manufacturers and media companies announced a cross-industry plan yesterday to improve the ability to share digital video online.
How to Stop Asian Carp? Sue Someone
Five states surrounding the Great Lakes have sued to keep invasive Asian carp out of their water.
Pay Up: BP to Face Huge Oil-Spill Fines
BP has already pledged $20 billion to assist those affected by the oil spill. But that’s not all they’ll have to fork over.
Quotes: President Barack Obama on America’s Unemployment
“It’s time to do what’s right, not for the next election, but for the middle class.”
– PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, to GOP lawmakers, on the need to restore unemployment benefits for jobless Americans (Via the Associated Press)
Rich Cho’s Rise to His Newest Title: Portland Trail Blazers GM
The Pacific-Northwest native has plenty of NBA experience. But his professional career started with a completely different flight path.
