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Germany celebrates twenty years of reunification.

2010-10-07T04:16:00.000-04:00

This past weekend, Germany celebrated the 20 anniversary of its reunification with nationwide festivities.
Coincidentally, the divide in the U.S. became official this weekend with the progressive march on the Mall in DC following the conservative march organized by Glenn Beck last month.

For more, see WSJ.com

Former White House Chief of Staff announced his candidature for mayor of Chicago.

2010-10-06T04:04:00.000-04:00

As long rumored, former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel announced his candidature to run for mayor of Chicago. In a statement, he said that "he plans to hit Chicago's grocery stores, train stops, bowling alleys and hod dog stands"
Wow! It seems like freshly coming from the White House Rahm Emmanuel has a clear idea of what works and a good plan.

For more, see AssociatedPress.com

Japan follows the U.S. and Britain in issuing Europe travel alerts to its citizens.

2010-10-05T04:44:00.000-04:00

Following the U.S. and Britain, Japan issued an alert to its citizens traveling to Europe because of an impeding terrorist attack over there.
The alert is similar to the one issued by the U.S. in a sense that it recommend caution when using public transportation and to be aware when visiting tourist sites.
In plain English, stop being like a Yankee abroad and more like a frightened foreigner.

For more, see VoiceofAmerica.com

More men said their parteners climaxed during sex than women admitted.

2010-10-04T11:20:00.005-04:00

A survey by Indiana University found that 85% of men said that their partners climaxed during sex while only 64 % women said they did so.
Ah! It seems like someone is stretching the true.

For more, see ABCNews.com

National Commission on the BP oil spill criticizes U.S. government initial estimates.

2010-10-01T02:37:00.000-04:00

A panel of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill has issued an initial report criticizing the government for making low initial estimates of the volume of oil spilled in the golf.
Why are we still putting in office people who in the face of challenges cannot get it right the first time?

For more, see WSJ.com

iPhone 4 makes it Chinese debut.

2010-09-30T04:51:00.000-04:00

Apple's iPhone 4 made its Chinese debut this weekend and already there is a shortage of the phone.
This latest developments is a testimony to the power of Apple's persuasion: convince Chinese people to buy back the fruit of their cheap labor.

For more, see WSJ.com

California passes a cuss free week

2010-09-29T03:32:00.000-04:00

Unable to pass a pass a budget due three months ago, the California legislature was nevertheless able to pass several measures like a cuss free week, or one that would bar the state from filming cows in New Zealand among others.
I don't know about the cow filming, but I know that in a broke state, it would be hard to keep people from cussing.

For more, see WSJ.com

Hugo Chavez looses super majority in Venezuelan congressional elections.

2010-09-28T14:23:00.003-04:00

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's ruling party lost its super majority in the latest Congressional elections held this past Sunday.
Not waisting any time, the GOP leadership is already using this story in their latest push to retake the House reminding everybody that this will be a bad year for all Socialists.

For more, see WashingtonPost.com

Halloween mask featuring a BP oil stained jumpsuit is unveiled.

2010-09-28T14:01:00.004-04:00

Just in time for Halloween, a custom manufacturer has come up with a green oil stained mechanic jump suit adorned with a BP logo and supposed to make fun of the infamous oil spill.
Me, I won't be in costume this Halloween unless someone come up with one representing the bad economy.

For more, see NYTimes.com

Obama delivers his second back to sckool speech.

2010-09-14T13:23:00.004-04:00

In his second back to school speech, President Obama choose a small public school in Philadelphia to deliver his address urging students to "dream big" and "to stay focused."
After further review, it seems like it is the same speech he has been giving to jittery Democrats across the country about their life after November.

For more, see WashingtonPost.com

Hot Mexican TV reporter back to cover the team on Monday Night.

2010-09-14T12:53:00.005-04:00

The hot Mexican TV reporter who caught Jets players'attention this past week end and said she felt uncomfortable being around them, was back on the field during the Monday Night game against the Baltimore Ravens. Coincidentally, the Jets lost after delivering a very sloppy performance.
For a chance to play any better, the Jets may need a restricting order against this woman who is apparently stalking them.

For more, see USA.today.com

The number of illegal immigrants living in the U.S. is said to be down significantly.

2010-09-06T04:57:00.000-04:00

A new report found that the number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. has decreased significantly for the first time in two decades .
The reasons if you may ask? Americans are now doing jobs that just a few months ago, Americans did not want to do.

For more, see CBSNews.com

Paris Hilton banned from two Wynn resorts in Las Vegas.

2010-09-03T04:09:00.000-04:00

On Wednesday, Paris Hilton was banned from two Wynn resorts on the Vegas Strip and her boyfriend dismissed as a nightclub partner following her arrest last week on suspicion of cocaine possession while riding in a car driving by the boyfriend.
That should be a lesson to all hotel heiress of the world: if you behave badly at a Vegas resort, you will be banned for life.

For more, see AssociatedPresse.com

Chilean trapped miners receive first hot meals in 26 days.

2010-09-02T03:18:00.002-04:00

Chilean miners trapped underground after a rock collapse have received their first hot meal in 26 days when meatballs, chicken and rice were piped through a tube to them. But their request for alcohol and cigarettes were turned down.
When these miners asked for cigarettes and alcohol, I think they were just being greedy because they already got a better service at 2,300 ft below ground than most of us at our favorite fast food joint.

For more, see bbc.co.uk

Obama's ovale office get a makeover.

2010-09-01T04:34:00.000-04:00

While he was away on vacation, President got a complete makeover of the Oval Office in the White House.
It seems like this guy is living the high life. Is the recession over yet?

For more, see USAToday.com

Cargill Meat Solutions recalls close to 10,000 pounds of ground beef.

2010-08-31T04:38:00.000-04:00

On Saturday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall of 8,500 pounds of ground beef by Cargill Meat Solutions for E.coli contamination.
A twisted mind would think that there is a conspiracy behind all this food recalls to force American people to finally loose weight by scarring them to death about the safety of the food that they are eating.

For more, see CNN.com

Glenn Beck Restore Honor rally draws a big crowd.

2010-08-30T03:08:00.001-04:00

Addressing critics who objected to his choice of the anniversary of Rev Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech to hold his "Restore Honor" rally in Washington DC, TV commentator Glenn Beck called the coincidence "divine providence."
One has to wonder if Glenn Beck knew God before President Obama moved in the White House.

For more, see latimes.com

GOP minority Boehner calls for the firing of Obama's entire economic team.

2010-08-24T15:28:00.005-04:00

In a speech today, GOP minority leader John Boehner called for President Obama to fire his entire economic team and extend the Bush tax cuts because of the lack of momentum in the recovery and the high unemployment.
How about firing stupid politicians who put us in this hole in the first place and now are clamoring to go back to their old ways?

For more, see WashingtonPost.com

An exclusive gays resort to open in New York City.

2010-08-23T13:33:00.000-04:00

In New York, developpers are planning to open an exclusive gay resort to be called Out NYC Urban Resort as soon as early next year.
Yeah! It was about time to bring New York into the 21st century.

For more, see NewYorkTimes.com

Study finds that teen sex may not hurt grades after all.

2010-08-20T03:48:00.001-04:00

A study released Sunday by the American Sociological Association Conference found that
not all teens who have sex have lower grades as a result.
However, another source found that if students simply "hook up" and have casual sex, their grades do tend to be lower.
It seems like those teachers hitting on their students knew something that the rest of us didn't.

For more, see Time.com

New jobless claims rose to their highest levels in six months.

2010-08-19T04:34:00.000-04:00

It is said that new jobless claims rose to their highest levels in six months this week with the nation unemployment rate staying pretty much steady at around 9.5 % .
Could it be that that Jet Blue flight attendant has started a trend and that workers everywhere are deploying their emergency chutes to bailout of their jobs and start filling unemployment paper?

For more, see TheAssociatedPress.com

One single juror refused to find Rod Blagojevich guilty of corruption.

2010-08-18T13:11:00.006-04:00

After deliberating for 14 days, the jury in Rod Blagojevich trial could only agree on one count of lying to FBI agents thanks to one juror who said that she didn't believe that any crime took place for the most serious charge that he tried to sell President Obama former Senate seat.
In her mind, "there were no smoking gun, just political talks."
See you dumb criminal out there! Before you embark in your next crime spree, better hold a public office first.

For more, see BBCNews.com

Inda joins natiions threatening to shut down BlackBerry services.

2010-08-17T04:43:00.001-04:00

India has now joint the fray of nations demanding more access to BlackBerry's highly encrypted data. It is demanding that BlackBerry allows access to the data of two of its services in the country or face a shut down by August 31st.
A shut down from India should be easy: just ask them to pay their employees at call centers there the minimum wave.

For more, see CNN.com

Rod Blagojevich case is deadlocked in all but two counts.

2010-08-16T04:21:00.000-04:00

The jury deliberating in former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's case is deadlocked in all but two counts in his corruption trial.
This must be the only two counts the jury agreed on: his hair and his tongue.

For more, see latimes.com

New York Mets closer arrested after assaulting his father in law.

2010-08-13T04:58:00.000-04:00

New York Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez was arrested Wednesday after a game at the ballpark for allegedly assaulting his too be father in law by repeatedly hitting him in the face.
Was his soon to be father in law wearing the opponent's uniform?

For more, see usatoday.com

Tiger Woods' struggle makes him look for some help with his swing.

2010-08-12T04:33:00.001-04:00

Tiger Woods has been struggling the whole time at the PGA Championship and has been seen talking to a few number of swing coaches, trying to get his swing back.
Get his swing back? Oh boy! Did he ever need a coach for that?

For more, see USAtoday.com

Katy Griffin is reportedly courting Levi Johnston

2010-08-11T04:20:00.000-04:00

Now that he is no longer engaged to Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol, it seems that Katy Griffin wouldn't mind hooking up with him.
After making a living from the D-List, this will guarantee her a retirement in the L-List if they effectively connect.

For more, see MTV.com

Jet Blue fliight attendant deploys emergency chute and bails out of plane.

2010-08-10T16:12:00.006-04:00

A Jet Blue flight attendant had it enough yesterday when after an altercation with a passenger, he picked the plane intercom system, cursed out loud at everyone, grabbed his bag and a beer from the service tray, pulled down the lever of the emergency chute and slided off the plane.
This guy deserves an Oscar for the best ever way to quit a job.

For more, see ABCnews.com

Wyclef Jean to run for President of Haiti.

2010-08-09T04:52:00.000-04:00

Hip-Pop and Pop star Wyclef Jean has confirmed the rumors that he will run for president of Haiti in the coming November elections.
At first, I was a little sceptical but then I got back to my senses and remembered that just not long ago, Sarah Pallin was running for President of the United States.

For more, see newsyahoo.com

Rudy Giuliani's daughter caught shoplifting.

2010-08-06T04:15:00.000-04:00

On Wednesday, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani's daughter was arrested accused of shoplifting $100 worth of cosmetic products at an upscale beauty shop in Manhathan.
You know the economy is bad when a former Presidential candidate's daughter is caught shoplifting.

For more, see nbcnewyork.com

A Rod finally hit home run number 600.

2010-08-05T03:56:00.000-04:00

Two weeks after being stuck at number 599, A-Rod hit home run number 600 in the first inning yesterday against the Toronto Blue Jays .
To celebrate, he borrowed a Lady Gaga outfit and went for a wild night out.

For more, see nydailynews.com

North Korean national socer team is publicly shamed after disapointing tournament.

2010-08-04T03:49:00.000-04:00

Fresh of their first round elimination at the soccer world cup tournament where they exited following three losses, the entire roster of the North Korean team was reportedly subject to a public humiliation in front of the country public officials. The head coach got it worse; not only was he fired, he was forced to take a construction job and expulsed from the ruling party.
Yankees players should exhale a deep sight of relief that the Boss is no longer around to take inspiration from the North Koreans.

For more, see USAtoday.com

Ellen DeGeneres to leave American Idol.

2010-08-03T03:23:00.000-04:00

American Idol judge Ellen DeGeneres announced last week that she is leaving the show after just one year on the job.
Is it because the contestants were not gay enough for her? Just asking.

For more, see MTV.com

A contestant in British got talents is suing Simon Cowell over comments he made.

2010-07-30T04:22:00.000-04:00

A 54 years old contestant in the 2009 season of Britain' Got Talent show is suing Simon Cowell for $3.8 for what she calls "humiliation" after being unceremoniously being booted off the show.
One can only hopes that the judge Judy is not presiding over her case.

For more, see NewYorkDailyNews.com

Lawn chair flight race took place in Oregon.

2010-07-29T04:40:00.001-04:00

The man famous for flying a lawn chair strapped to hundred of helium filled balloons over 240 miles cross Oregon and into Idaho two years ago, did again, this time racing against a fellow balloonist.
Who can blame them? At the rate at with airlines are jacking up prices and tagging a fee to almost anything, we may soon all be flying strapped to our own balloons.

For more, see KTVZ.com

Pigeon droppings force the cancellation of Kings of Leon concert.

2010-07-28T04:12:00.000-04:00

Over the week end, a concert headlined by the Kings of Leon in Saint Louis was cancelled after three songs due to heavy pigeons droppings. The band's bassist was said to be the most targeted by those droppings.
Man! How bad did that guy sucks to the point that even the pigeons couldn't take it anymore?

For more, see ABCNews.com

U.S. Copyright Office ruled that iPhone jailbreaking is legal.

2010-07-27T03:43:00.000-04:00

The U.S. Copyright Office dealt Apple a setback by ruling iPhone jailbreaking legal.
Ah! Apple iPhone's mystic: Why go through so much trouble to own a phone that can't make phone calls?

For more, see PCWorld.com

The world reacts in disbelief to Wiki Leaks' documents release.

2010-07-26T13:32:00.005-04:00

On Monday, the world reacted in disbelief to the documents released by the Website WikiLeaks revealing deep secrets about the war in Afghanistan.
Particularly shocked was the Afghan Government who seems to be caught off guard that their country has a Taliban problem.

For more, see CNN.com

India unveils a $35 tablet PC prototype.

2010-07-23T15:15:00.003-04:00

The government of India has just unveiled a $35 prototype of a touchscreen tablet computer that it hope will hit the market early next year.

For more, see pcworld.com

Senator Joihn McCain suggests that all illegal immigrants be sent back home.

2010-07-22T14:25:00.001-04:00

During a radio interview early this month, Arizona Senator and former Presidential candidate who is in a fight of his life to win his party nomination in the upcoming primary, was quoted saying that all illegal immigrants in this country need to be sent back to wherever they came from.
Tea party activists seem to have taken that advice too far with their plan to send all incumbents to wherever they came from.

For more, see nydailynews.com

Rod Blagojevich defense rested without him taking the stand.

2010-07-21T12:38:00.004-04:00

At his corruption trial, former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich's defense rested his case without him testifying the advice of his lawyer. '
Finally, the engineers at BP are able to cap that hole.

For more, see Chicagotribune.com

Lindsay Lohan to start 90 days jail sentence today

2010-07-20T11:26:00.005-04:00

Actress Lindsay Lohan is expected to report to a court today to be sent to prison to start serving her 90 days jail sentence.
But for Lindsay fans out there, the wait won't be too long; she will be out drinking again just in time for memorial day week end.

For more, see ABCnews.com

Former Tiger Woods mistress will be part of new season of Celebrity Rehab.

2010-07-19T15:04:00.004-04:00

Rachel Uchitel the former alleged Tiger Woods mistress is reportedly picked to be part of the cast of "Celebrity Rehab" upcoming season. For now, it has not been revealed what addiction the former night club manager is suffering from.
I will go out on a limb and say that she is probably suffering from SWSS -or Sudden Withdrawn from the Spotlight Syndrome.-

For more, see ABCnews.com

Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston are engaded.

2010-07-15T04:07:00.001-04:00

In a bombshell, Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston announced their engagement to the world in an US Weekly article yesterday.
Wow talking about a shotgun wedding.

For more, see the WashingtonTimes.com

Mel Gibson caught on tape disparaging his girlfriend and Mexicans.

2010-07-14T05:46:00.000-04:00

Another Mel Gibson tape has surfaced in which he is heard berating his ex-girlfriend in an expletive filled rant that is also calling Mexicans and black people.
Man! If Mel keeps putting out this tapes, he may have to change his name to Mohmel Gibson and move to Turkistan to find an audience for its next movie.

For more, see MTV.com

Israeli Prime Minister's bodyguards guns went missng.

2010-07-13T04:47:00.000-04:00

During the recent visit of Israeli Prime Minister in the U.S., four guns belonging to his body guards went missing while in transit from New York to Washington.
Call me a sceptic, but I am suspecting that those guns were lost deliberately by the Israelis so to bring the U.S. closer by having uncle Sam provide fully armed body guards to the Israeli leader.

For more, see Reuters.com

McDonald mistakenly ship colored condoms to a school in Massachusetts.

2010-07-12T04:58:00.000-04:00

McDonald is caught up in a scandal in Massachusetts, where some brightly colored condoms were sent to a school district instead of some plastic toys belonging to a happy meal promotion of the movie The Last Airbender.
I think McDonald just jumped the gun trying to promote way to early another kind of binding

For more, see Digg.com

Lindsay Lohan's alleged attacker denied hitting her.

2010-07-09T04:48:00.000-04:00

Jasmine Waltz the waitress who was accused of hitting Lindsay Lohan in a bar during her 24th birthday, has denied ever hitting and called her a "disturbed delusional little train wreck.
Wow, finally a correct diagnostic is made on this chic and the surprising part is that it was done by a waitress.

For more, see MSNBC.com

Norway arrest terrorism suspects who planned an attack.

2010-07-08T10:08:00.008-04:00

Authorities in Norway have arrested three individuals including a Norwegian citizen accused of plotting to carry out a terrorist attack on the Scandinavian country soil.
An AlQuaeda attack in Norway? Have AlQuaeda started throwing darts at a map to decide which country to attack?

For more, see bbc.co.uk

U.S. Justice Department is suing Arizona to stop the immigration law.

2010-07-07T04:48:00.000-04:00

On Tuesday, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Arizona looking to stop stop its immigration law from taking effect on the grounds that it is unconstitutional. The Justice Department argues that enforcing immigration laws is a federal responsibility.
Uncle Sam, you know you have been drinking too much when you start suing members of your own family.

For more, see Washingtonpost.com

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagovich has considered Oprah for senate seat.

2010-07-06T03:04:00.001-04:00

Tapes played during former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich showed that for a moment, he considered Oprah to feel the former senate seat vacated by President Obama.
But Blagojevich former chief of staff was against the idea, calling it "crazy."
After hearing the news, Illinois residents are all furious at the former chief of staff calling him crazy for keeping them from getting free spanking new cars from the Queen of TV.

For more, see Chicagotribune.com

The Pentagon looking to save $100 billionS over the next five years.

2010-07-05T04:53:00.000-04:00

In a speech last week, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that his goal is to save his department some $100 billions in the next five years. He outlined that those savings would come mainly from weapons systems and contractor service.
I am no defense specialist but Mr Secretary, the easiest and most obvious way to save your department some money, is to to restraint from invading the wrong country.

For more, see CNN.com

General McChrystal to retire.

2010-07-02T04:11:00.000-04:00

Less than a week after being fired as the top commander in the Afghan war, General Stanley McCrystal informed the army on Monday that he plans to retire from the army.
It seems like the general now will have more time to smoke that Afghan pot who got him in trouble in the first place.

For more, see ClevelandLeader.com

Ten alleged Russian spies arrested.

2010-07-01T04:52:00.002-04:00

Ten Russian suspected of being some agents for Russia's secret services were arrested Monday on suspicion of of spying.
The news of the arrests makes us wonder: Does any foreign country needs to spy on the U.S. anymore? All they need is a cable service and Fox News.

For more, see Yahoonews.com

Dick Cheney is said to be near his release from the hospital.

2010-06-30T05:19:00.000-04:00

Hospitalized since Friday for some chest discomfort, former Vice President Dick Cheney's was released from the hospital on Monday.
If you are among many who may have missed Dick Cheney lattest hospital stay, not to worry, he has another hospital tour scheduled this fall.

For more, see cbsnews.com

BET annual awards delivered a lot of dramas.

2010-06-29T04:50:00.000-04:00

Sunday, BET held its annual awards and it was marked by some powerful tributes to Michael Jackson on the anniversary of his death. But it was also some sort of coming out party for girlfriend beater, jail breaker, microphone snatcher etc.

For more, see ABC.com

Hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan to begin today.

2010-06-28T16:17:00.005-04:00

The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to begin week long hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. In all accounts, today proceedings are expected to be just introductory with the real bullying and mud slugging to start tomorrow.

For more, see LosAngelesTimes.com

Nevada leads nation in unemployment at 14 percent.

2010-06-22T04:22:00.000-04:00

On Friday, the Nevada Department of Employment released a report showing the state unemployment rate jumping to a record 14 percent in May from 13.7 in April, which push the state to lead the nation.
Work? Do they know what work is in Nevada?

For more see AssociatedPress.com

BP CEO Tony Hayward is releved of day-to-day duties in Golf oil spill.

2010-06-21T05:39:00.002-04:00

A day after getting grilled on Capitol Hill by lawmakers and after several gaffes during his handling of the oil spill, BP finally removed CEO Tony Hayward from day-to-day oversight of the crisis.
It may be a little too late, but Mr Hayward finally got his wish about getting his life back and can go spend the rest of his summer watching the blockbuster movie that he directed.

For more, see AssociatedPress.com

California man caught in Pakistan trying to sneak in in Afghanistan.

2010-06-17T04:40:00.000-04:00

A California man was arrested in Pakistan while trying to sneak in in Afghanistan armed with a handgun, a sword, a dagger and night vision equipment in a mission to hunt and kill Osama Bin Laden. Police in Pakistan said the man was caught in the Nuristan region because he said that where bin Laden is hiding.
About time one American is serious about catching Osama Bin Laden.

For more, see Reuters.com

BP is said to be looking to pay billions in first-quarter divident to its shareholders.

2010-06-16T04:17:00.000-04:00

With the golf of Mexico oil spill as a backdrop, BP is said to be leaning towards making good on its plan to pay first-quarter dividend to its shareholders.
The average people asking how come they can be even be contemplenting to do such thing, need only to remember that these oil people have oil in their veins instead of blood.

For more, see WSJ.com

Lindsay Lohan violates the terms of her bail again.

2010-06-14T06:05:00.000-04:00

In an other episode of the Lindsay Lohan saga, a judge found her in violation of her terms of probation when her court ordered ankle bracelet alcohol monitor detected the presence of yes, you guess it, alcohol. As a result, and after a closed-door meeting, the judge doubled her bail to $200,000 instead of issuing a bench warrant for her arrest.

People may get upset about Lindsay Lohan treatment, but in hindsight, she is being used as a cash caw to keep the broke state's afloat.

For more, see Yahoonews.com

Google change of its homepage upsets its users.

2010-06-11T03:59:00.002-04:00

Yesterday, Google upsets many of its users by changing its distinctive traditional white background with a customizable picture in an attempt in what is described as an attempt to give its users a certain level of personalization.
I think Google users got upset at it for playing with their nerves with a distracting image instead of providing them a job.

For more, see PCWorld.com

Mitt Romney Detroit childhood home torn down.

2010-06-10T04:47:00.002-04:00

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's childhood home in Detroit was among thousands of vacant homes torn down in that city this week.
These houses were said to been seating vacant for years because the city is so broke that it could not afford the costs associated with their demolition and have to use some federal stimulus money to do it.
What an insult for a staunch conservative like Romney: your childhood home city is so broke that federal stimulus money is to be used to tear down your former broken down home.

For more, see DetroitFreePresse.com

Former Illinois Governor Rod.Blagojevich trial finally began.

2010-06-09T13:16:00.006-04:00

Former Illinois governor Rod. Blagovich trial began yesterday and his lawyer said in his opening statement that his client could not be corrupt because he is a broke man saddled with as much as $2oo,000 of consumer debt.
Dough! Case close. This guy just sank his client. Sir your client is broke, that's why he tried to shake anybody that came close to him.

For more, see AssociatedPresse.com

Playing video games before bed may help people control their dreams.

2010-06-02T03:23:00.000-04:00

A new study by Grant MacEwan University in Canada has found that playing video games right before bed may help people control their dreams. It concluded to say that the findings may help develop a possible treatment for people with frequent nightmares.
I think that treatment spells j o b !

For more, see IBD.com

President Obama denies any wrongdoing concerning Representative Sestak.

2010-06-01T04:35:00.001-04:00

At a news conference last week, President Obama brushed away any wrongdoing in relation with Pennsylvania Representative Joe Sestak claims that he was offered a position in order for him to drop out of the senate race and not challenge Arlen Specter, the longtime holder of the seat and the White House favorite.
Yeah! The only thing wrong here is how naive the world outside politics is.

For more, see NYTimes.com

Facebook ex privacy chief to run for California Attorney General.

2010-05-31T03:37:00.000-04:00

Former Facebook privacy chief is one of three Democrats on the June 8 primary for California Attorney General.
Given his background, that makes perfect sense : nothing that happens in California stays in California.

For more, see WSJ.com

Violent crime is down sharply in the U.S. from last year.

2010-05-28T04:58:00.000-04:00

According to federal statistics, violent crime fell significantly last year in cities across the U.S. despite the recession.
Or if you are a cynical, you will said that because of the recession, criminals have recognized that potential victims are no better off and that maybe only their dignity is keeping them from becoming criminals themselves.

For more, see WSJ.com

Sarah Ferguson is to make public appearance in New York despite scandal.

2010-05-27T04:58:00.000-04:00

Just a couple of days after the revelation of her embarassing money shack-down scandal, Sarah Ferguson has no trouble being in the spotlight, keeping up with her busy schedule.
On Wednesday, she was at a book convention in New York where a cocktail reception was held in her honnor in regard to her children books.
Yeah kids! You could not have asked for a better role model.

For more, see NYTimes.com

Sarah Ferguson caught selling access to ex husband, Prince Andrew.

2010-05-26T04:48:00.000-04:00

A Sunday London tabloid is reporting that Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York was caught in a set-up by the paper, trying to sell access to the highest bidder, access to her ex-husband, Prince Andrew.
Hey, you have to give it to Sarah. What else is the British monarchy good for?

For more, see ABCNews.com

Last episode of Lost met with mixed emotions.

2010-05-25T14:14:00.005-04:00

On Sunday, the last episode of ABC's "Lost" aired and left a lot of viewers disappointed and lost.
To that I say: "Mission accomplished ABC."

For more, see LosAngelesTimes.com

Republicans choose Tampa FL over Salt Lake City for their next convention.

2010-05-24T10:36:00.003-04:00

The Republican party has choosen Tampa Fl over Salt Lake City and Phoenix Arizona as the host city for the 2012 presidential nomination convention.
The morality here, Salt Lake City is so white than even the Republican Party can see it.

For more, see TBO.com

A California judge issues an arrest warrant for Lindsay Lohan.

2010-05-21T04:55:00.003-04:00

In California, a judge issued an arrest warrant for the arrest of Lindsay Lohan after she failed to show up at a mandatory court hearing as part of a progress report on her 2007 probation.
To her defense, her attorney said that the actress missed the appointment because her passport got stolen while she is in France attending the Cannes film festival.
What's wrong with these judges on these celebrities cases? Why do they insist on being on the spotlight by keeping these party-hardy celebrities on endless probation?

For more, see the AssociatedPresse.com

White House party crashers showed-up again uninvited at second White House state dinner.

2010-05-20T15:27:00.008-04:00

Michaele and Tareq Salahi, the famous party crasher couple that got into the White House first state dinner uni uninvited, showed-up again yesterday at the second White House state dinner. This time, they were spotted and turned away after the limousine they were riding in was stopped and the driver ticketed for running a red light
Here is a couple absolutely determined to get something in return for their taxes dollars.

For more, see theAssociatedPresse.com

GM is said to be in talk with Google to have Onstar on Android phones.

2010-05-19T04:50:00.000-04:00

General Motors is said to be in talks with Google to have its OnStar service on Google' Android phones so drivers could access the system information service even when they are not in their cars.
Why would anyone want to have their crappy GM cars talk to them and remind them all that is wrong with it even when they are not behind the wheel?

For more, see WSJ.com

Study links processed meat to heart attack and diabetes.

2010-05-18T17:50:00.007-04:00

In a study published Monday, researchers found that eating processed meat like bacon, hot-dog or salami, increased the risks of developing such diseases as heart attack or diabetes.
In the other hand, unprocessed meat, seemed more safe.
So next time you are at the drive-through and are asked "do you want fries to go with that?"
Ask them first if they keep a defibrillator in hand.

For more, see Reuters.com

FCC is looking to force carriers to warn users about high usage.

2010-05-17T05:29:00.000-04:00

In an effort to cut on so called "bill shock" or surprise high cellphones bills, the FCC is looking into imposing a measure that would force wireless carriers to send a warning to their users when they are about to reach their plan limits.
Otherwise, for people who can't shut-up, they need a friendly reminder to do so.

For more, see WSJ.com

Former President Bush "Decisions Points" memoir is due on November 9.

2010-05-14T05:03:00.000-04:00

Former President George W. Bush is said to be writing his memoir about his presidency and it is called "Decisions Points." The book due out November 9 is said to focus on the 14 most important decisions of his presidency.
Really? If you like me you are dying to know where in hell were you when those 14 decisions were made.

For more, see TheWeekmagazine.com

Hollywood sign spared from any obstructing new developments.

2010-05-13T03:50:00.001-04:00

A last minute $900, 000 contribution from Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner has allowed to close the gap in a $12.5 million fund-raising drive to buy the land behind the famous Hollywood sign to keep it from being transformed into a residential area.
Where else could that happens than in Hollyweird? At the same time when the state and local government are struggling there to pay teachers and public workers, the weird set went to great length to make sure that their sign is safe

For more, see the week.com

Calling Mom said to be comforting for stressed-out kids.

2010-05-12T03:05:00.000-04:00

Calling Mom said to calm down stressed-out kids.
According to a new study, talking on the phone with mom is nearly as comforting as getting a hug for stressed-out kids.
Go tell that to LeBron James after last night beating in the hands of the Celtics.

For more, see CNN

Brazilian health minister orders more sex.

2010-05-10T04:31:00.000-04:00

Addressing the nation high blood pressure problem, Brazilian Health minister has one simple solution: more sex. Clarifying his remark, he said that adults should exercise more to keep their blood pressure down and he went on to say that a good cardiovascular workout includes sex.
Why is it that the U.S. do not have health minister like that?

For more, see MSNBC.com

House lawmakers join their senate counterparts and forgo their annual raise.

2010-05-05T04:22:00.001-04:00

Last week, the House of Representatives passed a bill blocking lawmakers from getting their scheduled $1,600 raise next year, following a similar measure passed by the Senate.
Explaning their decision, lawmakers said they try to show that they understand voters angst in the middle of a recession.
So as it stands, lawmakers would have to be more creative to live off their $174, 000 a year salary.

For more, see Washingtonpost.com

A Connecticut woman calls 911 six times trying to get a ride home.

2010-05-04T04:17:00.000-04:00

Police in New Haven Connecticut was arrested and charged for calling 911 six times trying to get a ride home from a night club.
Here my question: " How ugly do you have to be to be at a night club and have to call 911 six times for a ride homes?"

For more, see MeridenRecordJournal.com

Take your kid to work day is loosing favors with schools across the country.

2010-05-03T03:28:00.000-04:00

Last month, take your kids to work day was observed but schools administrators across the country appeared to have had it with the nearly two decade tradition and some of them are threatening to consider absent any kid not attending school on that day in the future.
One of the main reason given by school administrators is the kids' poor performance in schools already and the need to raise the stakes in standardized tests.
But I am suspicious that the main reason why schools administrators are rebelling against the practice is that they know that most parents don't even have a job.

For more, see Chicagotribune.com

Arizona wants to pass a bill requiring Obama to show his birthcertificate.

2010-04-30T02:54:00.001-04:00

Arizona lawmakers are trying to pass a bill that would require President Obama to produce a birth certificate showing that he was born in the USA for him to be able to be on the state's 2012 ballot of the presidential elections.
Now how about a national ballot to decide if Arizona is worthy to keep in the Union?

For more, see CBSNews.com

GOP Senators agree to end stalmate and start the debate for financial reform.

2010-04-29T04:57:00.000-04:00

Late Wednesday, senate Republicans have agree to end their filibuster of the Democratic financial reform bill after closed-door negotiations. That latest move opens the doors for the bill to be brought and debated publicly on the floor.
In others words, they have agreed to have a public disagreement.

For more, see CNN.com

Blagojevich wants President Obama subpoenaed for his trial.

2010-04-27T12:31:00.007-04:00

Former Illinois governor Rod Blogojevich asked a judge last week to issue a subpoena for President Obama to make him testify at as a witness at his corruption trial.
Some legal experts equate that attempt to a hail marry pass disguised as an onside kick.

For more, see the Associatedpresse.com

SEC officials accused of watching porn while Wall Street was collapsing.

2010-04-26T13:30:00.007-04:00

According to an internal memo obtained by the media last week, it has been reported that some senior SEC officials spent more time watching and downloading porn than policing the market at the height of the financial meltdown.
Hard to believe that anyone had fun watching the market collapse and not panick.

For more, see cbsnews.com

Democrats and Republicans square over financial regulation reform.

2010-04-21T04:53:00.000-04:00

As Democrats are contemplating to bring their financial reform bill to the Senate floor for a vote, Republicans are threatening to filibuster it on the grounds that it opens the doors for more Wall Street bailouts. For his part, President Obama is threatening to veto any financial reform bill that is not tough enough against Wall Street.
There you have it. When it comes to good drama, Hollywood is no match to Washington.

For more, see CNN.com

Flights resume over Europe, but thousand still stranded.

2010-04-20T20:43:00.006-04:00

Flights have resumed over in Europe but thousand of travelers still remained stranded at airports worldwide and it is said that it may take weeks before they all get to their destinations.
As a result of airports tightly packed with thousand of travelers for days it's no surprise that a lot of false of underwear bombers cases have been filed by travelers overcame by the aroma in the air.

For more, see dailymail.co.uk

Volcanic ashes still strand thousand of air travelers in much of Europe.

2010-04-20T04:01:00.000-04:00

For nearly a week now, the airspace over Europe remained closed following the spread of ashes clouds flowing from the volcanic eruption in Iceland, stranding thousand of air travelers and forcing them to find alternative traveling routes.
But in a shameless non surprising move, Osama Bin Laden released a new video taking credit for the travel disruptions.

For more, see LaTimes.com

The SEC charges Goldman and Sachs with securities fraud.

2010-04-19T04:27:00.000-04:00

On Friday, the SEC charged Goldman and Sachs with securities fraud for allegedly betting against deals that it helped structure.
Wow!what accomplishment! Finally the SEC catching up with these Wall Street bad boys.

For more, see Marketwatch.com

The U.S. to pay $55.8 per seat to hitch a flight aboard Russian Soyouz.

2010-04-13T03:26:00.000-04:00

Under a new agreement, the U.S. is paying Russia $55.8 million a seat for six flights to the International Space Station in 2013 and 2o14 after the current agreement expire in 2012. The new price represent an increase from the current price of $51 million per seat. It is said that the price include training and support services.
That begs the question:does it include in flight meals or will American astronauts have to bring their own launch bag too?

For more, see DiscoveryNews.com

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is said to threaten to joint the Taliban.

2010-04-12T03:21:00.000-04:00

Coming off days of harsh criticisms of the U.S. and its allies fighting alongside against the Taliban, Afghan President Hamid Karzai is reportedly threatening to joint those same Taliban if the U.S. keeps pressuring him to do more to end the rampant corruption of his regime.
With the U.S. economy still in the tank, it seems like it the guy is ready to ditch the dollar for a sure supply of opium.

For more, see the Associatedpresse.com

Scam artists are trying to profit from the passage of the health care bill.

2010-04-09T03:44:00.000-04:00

The ink with which it was signed not even dried yet, some scam artists are going door to door trying to pressure unsuspecting people to buy phony new health insurance before the enrollment window closed and they faced with potential fines.
Who said that the new health care bill was a small business killer?

For more, see Huffingtonpost.com

Iranian President mocks Obama's new nuclear policy.

2010-04-08T04:51:00.001-04:00

Barely made public, President Obama new policy on against who to use or not use the nuclear bomb, is already making waves with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad issuing a statement, mocking it yesterday.
Ultimately he said, " After President Bush's eight years use of all the "nucular," we here in Iran don't think there is any nuclear weapons left in the U.S. arsenal.

For more, see voiceofamerica.com
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Chrysler is said to expect to break even this year.

2010-04-06T16:10:00.006-04:00

Less than a year after filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy, Chrysler is saying that it expects to break even by year end.
Achieving that goal should be a non-brainer: just stop making that awful PT Cruiser.

For more, see DetroitNews.com

Pope Benedict XVI named as defendant in lawsuit against Church.

2010-04-05T14:05:00.001-04:00

Three men in Kentucky have filled a lawsuit against the Catholic Church with Pope Benedict XVI named as a defendant for sexual abuses they suffered in the hands of priests in the Commonwealth years ago.
It is said that the Vatican is already mounting an aggressive legal defense that it hopes will shield the Pope against the claims of negligence.
There strategy? They said they Googled Kentucky and could not see it on the Internet.

For more, see LouivilleMojo.com

Karl Rove heckled at book signing in California.

2010-04-02T04:32:00.000-04:00

Earlier this week, Karl Rove, former President Bush political advisor was heckled at a book signing in Beverly Hills by members of Code Pink, the anti-Iraq war group. The heckling got so ugly that it prompted the ending the event. In case you didn't know, Rove was there promoting his new book titled: "Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight."
Given what unfolded in California, I think the book is already due for a makeover to be titled: "Consequence for Lack of Courage."

For more, see NYTimes.com