It’s definitely no NIV. A new Biblical translation is written wholly in twee speak – a chapter-by-chapter summary, each in 140 characters or less.
Bedbugs, Watch Out: Stinkbugs Are Invading
Bedbugs are old news. Stinkbugs are the new pest du jour, and they’re affecting Middle America. Luckily, these little guys don’t bite — but they do smell like a skunk. Read more at Healthland.
World’s Karaoke Champ Wins 1 Million in Dough — Dumplings, That is
A million dumplings may not seem like the typical top prize for an international singing contest. But that’s just what American Edward Pimentel took home after he won the World Karaoke Championships in Moscow yesterday.
Airline Fees Up By 50% Since 2009
Flying soon? You could pay upwards of 50% more in airline fees than for the same flight just one year ago. And don’t even think of asking for a receipt to document the pain — you’ll pay another $20 for that privilege.
The Pink Bags Of The Queen Bees: Just Carrying a Victoria’s Secret Bag Makes Women Feel Sexier
It appears the American Dream has come true: Buying branded products does make you feel better about yourself!
Lil Wayne Releases Birthday Album — from Jail
Nothing says “happy birthday to me” like releasing an album that will likely make you serious cash. The downside? Releasing it from jail.
Struggling Artist: Adolf Hitler’s Watercolors On Sale
On September 30, the Ludlow Racecourse in Shropshire, England will be host to a rather controversial auction.
Reading While Eating for September 27: Gangsters, Beards and Sesame Street
Monday’s links write poems, come back from the dead and try desperately to be the new Old Spice guy.
Stone Cold Operators: Experimenting with Freezing Patients Before Surgery
Doctors are set to begin the first human trials of a procedure that helps those suffering from trauma while in surgery—by freezing the body before the operation.
Segway Company Owner Dies in Segway Accident
The end of a man’s life is an inappropriate occasion for NewsFeed’s usual mix of puns and drollery, so we’ll just announce this one straight: The multi-millionaire businessman who owned the Segway company died yesterday after …
Video Emerges of Emergency Landing From Inside Plane
They say that any landing you can walk away from is a good landing. That surely applies double to any landing you can walk away from despite shooting video because everyone onboard is fearing for their lives.
Happy Birthday, Meat Loaf: Top 10 Musical Acts Named After Food
NewsFeed has a healthy appetite for musicians named after food.