Despite his now-damaged reputation, Joe Paterno has dramatically affected Penn State life, from campus buildings to tailgate traditions.
Iowa Same-Sex Couple Fights for Names on Daughter’s Birth Certificate
Iowa may have joined the handful of states recognizing same-sex marriage, but gay couples are still fighting for recognition. A gay couple sued the state after the Iowa Department of Public Health refused to list both women on …
Canadian Trades Twitter Username for Free Trip to Buffalo Bills Game
A 20 year-old Canadian business student owes his parents big time. Thanks to his name, Kirk Morrison just had one heck of a weekend.
It turns out that Buffalo Bills player Kirk Morrison was keen to switch his Twitter handle …
“If being recalled is the price for keeping these promises, then so be it.”
Every Dog Has Its Day: Occupy Denver Elects a Canine Leader
Shelby the dog promises to equally distribute smiles and tail wags among 100% of the protesters.
Reading While Eating for November 9: In Real Time
Wednesday’s links look back at history and ponder the future.
Soccer Player, Inspired by Twitter, Names Son ‘Trendy’
Twitter isn’t just revolutionizing the way we connect with one another. It’s now influencing the way we name our childrenâŻand stirring up popular protests of a different kind.
The latest addition to the growing list of …
“This is a tragedy. It is one of the great sorrows of my life. With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.”
Will ‘Manly’ Paint Colors Encourage Men to Decorate?
Real men don’t buy paint with enticing names like Fairytale Green or Butterscotch. They prefer colors dubbed Mo Money and Beer Time instead.
Such is the logic at Canada’s CIL Paints, which last week renamed 27 of its paint …
West Hollywood Becomes First City to Ban Fur Sales
In a triumph for animal rights activists but a grand loss for high-end retailers, the West Hollywood city council voted 3 to 1 to pass the nation’s first ban on fur sales.
It was the third time that the council had voted on …
A History of Gloria Allred’s High-Profile Clients
On Monday, Sharon Bialek came forward as the first woman to publicly accuse Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain of sexual abuse. By her side was attorney Gloria Allred, who has made a name for herself as a go-to lawyer …
Does the TSA Favor the 1%?
Occupy Wall Street? How about Occupy the TSA?