The Royal Mint’s commemorative coin to celebrate the impending marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton has been released in the U.K. The reviews are in and to call them unkind is an understatement.
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Why Times Are Tough for Your Average Santa
Just because everyone out there’s thinking it, doesn’t it make any less worthy: this holiday season for Santa has been more “no, no, no,” than “ho, ho, ho.”
Forget Rummaging Goodwill Bins. Moms Go Online to Swap for Christmas Presents
A modern version of bartering is gaining in popularity.
Can Wesley Snipes Watch His Own Movies in Prison?
Sadly for Snipes, this role is all too real.
Kim Kardashian Named Highest Paid Reality TV Star
And really, it couldn’t have gone to a more worthy recipient.
Soccer Legend Tries, Fails, to Revolt Against Big Banks
Goodbye King Eric; hello Che Cantona.
How to Win the Lottery: Sell Yourself the Winning Ticket
The best lottery-related anecdote NewsFeed ever heard was that the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 have never been drawn together. We might just have found out about a better story.
Black Friday 2010: Bigger, Badder, Bolder
It’s the most awesome day in the history of the world. Well, since Black Friday 2009. But all NewsFeed wants to know is: what deals have been found (and is the economy going to see a revival?)
Bad Education: Graduate Turns to the Internet To Fund $200,000 Undergrad Bill
Meet Kelli Space. She’s 23, graduated from high school in 2005, and went to Northeastern University. But she’s saddled with $200,000 of debt. What to do? Beg for help on the internet.
Broke Romance: Brides Who Can’t Afford the Pomp Try Out Mass Marriages in Yemen
According to CNNMoney, the average cost of the American wedding is approaching $30,000 with more and more couples bending towards ‘bling’ rings and huge ceremonies. But what if, like many people today, you’re feeling the pinch of …
Google Fires Employee Who Said Good Things About Google
NewsFeed reported Wednesday about Google generously offering a 10% across-the-board pay raise. But in a grim twist, the employee who leaked this good news story has just lost 100% of his/her salary.
Warhol Coke Bottle Nabs $35 Million at Auction
The craziest thing about the multi-million dollar sale? The painting wasn’t even in color.