Forget the WD-40. Hungarian bike designers give a whole new meaning to clean design by unveiling the world’s first chainless bike, reports WIRED.
Supreme Court Steps Aside from Teresa Lewis’ Impending Execution
A Virginia woman’s hopes for clemency fell at the federal level on Tuesday.
Quotes: Eagles Coach Andy Reid on His Decision to Name Michael Vick the Team’s Starter
“This is about Michael Vick and his accelerated play. He’s sitting there as possibly the hottest quarterback in the National Football League at this time and deserves an opportunity to play.”
— ANDY REID, Head Coach of the …
Sparkling Water on Tap: Even French Water Fountains Are Classy
In the U.S., water fountains have plain old still water (blech!). But in Paris, sparking water springs from a public fountain. Does everything have to be classier in France?
Iranian President Scolds U.S. Over Woman’s Planned Execution
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has come out against the death penalty — at least for one American woman.
Photos: The People Who Became Nouns
Before the leotard, there was Jules Leotard. He’s just one entry of LIFE.com’s list of the people whose fame earned them a permanent spot in the dictionary. Check out the full list at LIFE.com.
Exclusive: Danny McBride Gives The Scoop On Those K-Swiss Ads (and The Office)
If you don’t like this, then change your mind.
Quotes: Harry Reid Thinks Sen. Gillibrand is ‘The Hottest’
“We in the Senate refer to Sen. Gillibrand as the hottest member.”
–Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid referring to New York junior senator, Kirsten Gillibrand. (via Politico)
Michael Bloomberg: One Rich Mayor Who Hates Shopping For Shoes
As the adage goes, you have to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes to really get to know them. But to get to know Mayor Michael Bloomberg, you’d probably have to walk for a little bit longer.
Is NetFlix Planning World Domination?
You bet they are. But they’re testing it out on Canada first. Yay for Canada!
Joe the Plumber, Meet Velma the CFO
Confronting politicians on television: America’s #1 growth industry!
Dissecting the Vincent Jackson Trade Drama
Isn’t it only September? How often does the NFL see a case of “should I stay or should I go” this early in the calendar?