In order to distract you from the insane amount of coverage of the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton this morning and the devastating tragedy of the tornadoes that ripped across the South on Wednesday, I present to you racing weiner dogs. The 2011 Weiner Nationals were held in mid April in Golden […]
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Data The Android Stars In “White And Nerdy”
Posted 4/29/2011 7:30 am by Ron HoganOh Star Trek: The Next Generation. You’re my favorite Trek series, and with good reason. For example, you’ve got the Borg, the best enemies since the Klingons. You’ve got Professor Charles Xavier as the captain of a starship. Best of all, you’ve got Data, the best android in TV history. Sure, he’s not as […]
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Space Shuttle Endeavour’s Last Flight Is Today
Posted 4/29/2011 7:00 am by Ron HoganMan, today is a busy day. Between the NFL Draft and the royal wedding, there’s a lot going on. To add to the list, there’s another historic milestone about to go down that’s expected to draw 700,000 people to the beaches of Florida. The Space Shuttle Endeavour will be making its last flight today; there’s […]
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Fans Boo Roger Goodell At NFL Draft
Posted 4/29/2011 6:30 am by Ron HoganWell, they certainly didn’t waste any time in confronting the elephant in the room, did they? During last night’s National Football League draft, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell walked up to the mic to begin the draft and was greeted by a chorus of boos. After all, this is the first work stoppage for the NFL […]
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Obama Releases Birth Certificate
Posted 4/28/2011 8:00 am by Ron HoganWhen the short-form certificate of live birth wasn’t enough, President Barack Obama ignored his Birther critics for YEARS. Meanwhile, Hawaii changes its state laws to stop the requests for Obama’s birth certificate and the calls for Obama to come forth with his official, long-form birth certificate increased to a deafening roar thanks to muck-rakers and […]
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Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2 Trailer Released
Posted 4/28/2011 7:30 am by Ron HoganIt’s the most-awaited Harry Potter movie of all time, since it’s the last Harry Potter movie (for now anyway). Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 has a trailer, and it’s pretty epic if you’re a fan of all things witchcrafty and wizardy. Even if you’re not a fan, you’ll probably still find this […]
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Peyton Hillis Named Madden 12 Coverboy
Posted 4/28/2011 7:00 am by Ron HoganGiven the specter of a NFL work stoppage and dispute between players and owners, there hasn’t been a whole lot of good news coming out of the NFL. Players can’t be traded or work out, and the draft preparations have been going on as usual, but with the belief that there may not be a […]
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Man Gets Will and Kate Painted On His Teeth
Posted 4/28/2011 6:30 am by Stephanie SturgisThe fervor surrounding the impending nuptials for England’s future king and his lovely Kate and her fabulously sexy dress has taken over the US media. Even bear-fearing Stephen Colbert has taken lessons on the proper etiquette required to be a good royal wedding guest on his show The Colbert Report. In addition to the media […]
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The Zombie-Proof Safety House
Posted 4/27/2011 8:30 am by Ron HoganThere’s paranoid, and then there’s prepared. The only difference between the two is that, to go from paranoia to protected, something bad has to happen. For example, the zombie apocalypse. You might be paranoid now as you design a zombie-safe home, but when the zombies come? The website All That Is Interesting has uncovered the […]
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White iPhone 4 Out Today?
Posted 4/27/2011 8:00 am by Ron HoganIt’s been a long 10 months, but apparently the rumors are true. If you believe the leaked screenshots of Best Buy’s inventory computers, the white iPhone is a reality and the white iPhone is coming today. That’s right, after nearly a year, the white Apple iPhone is finally being released. Celebrate good times, kids, and […]
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SETI Closes Down Its Telescopes
Posted 4/27/2011 7:30 am by Ron HoganSince I first started watching The X-Files way back when, I have been fascinated by the search for alien life undertaken by the organization SETI. SETI, or the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence, is one of the longest-running searches for alien life, which basically involves scanning the skies with a whole fleet of radio telescopes, […]
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Karaoke Singer Labeled Racist After Singing Disco Hit
Posted 4/27/2011 7:00 am by Ron HoganA Brit named Simon Ledger was arrested by Hampshire Police on the Isle of Wight after performing “Kung Fu Fighting” at the Driftwood Beach Bar. His crime? He performed the song in front of two Chinese people who happened to be in the audience. They were offended, went to the police, and now the whole […]
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Oklahoma Loves “Swing Low Sweet Chariot”
Posted 4/27/2011 6:30 am by Ron HoganThese days, every state has a ton of official everything. From state microbes to state tee-shirts and state artwork, the rush to declare something “The official (blank) of the state of (blank)” seems to be building. For example, Oklahoma already has an official song or four, but that hasn’t stopped officials from adding to the […]
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Flavor Flav’s Fried Chicken Failure
Posted 4/26/2011 8:00 am by Ron HoganThe restaurant was launched only four months ago to great fanfare, but Flavor Flav’s fried chicken restaurant, dubbed FFC for Flav’s Fried Chicken, has already gone under. After some harsh words and a few brutal disputes, Flav has pulled the license to use his likeness from business partner Nick Cimino, meaning Flav’s Fried Chicken in Clinton, Iowa, […]
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Man Eats Rat Poison, Emits Potentially Harmful Gas
Posted 4/26/2011 7:30 am by Ron HoganWhen it comes to superhero origin stories, there are good ones and there are bad ones. For example, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a patient in the intensive care unit is currently isolated due to some harmful emissions. Specifically, eating rat poison has given a man potentially dangerous gas. St. Joseph […]
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Facebook Launching Daily Deals Program
Posted 4/26/2011 7:00 am by Ron HoganWhen it comes to coupons, the future of extreme couponing is obviously group deals akin to the like pursued by companies like Groupon and Living Social. Groupon has been wildly successful, and Living Social has received some big investments from Amazon, so it’s only natural that a company like Facebook would want to leverage their […]
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Teenager Shoots Down LAPD Helicopter
Posted 4/25/2011 8:30 am by Ron HoganDistraught by the death of a friend, 18-year-old Danny Lopez decided that the only way to cope with his grief was to grab his rifle and shoot down a LAPD helicopter. Not only did he shoot the helicopter, it was so badly damaged that it had to make an emergency landing at Van Nuys Airport. […]
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Computer Glitch Leads To Free Groceries
Posted 4/25/2011 8:00 am by Ron HoganCustomers at a New Zealand supermarket got more than they bargained for when it comes to bargains, thanks to an unexpected computer glitch. At 8 AM, the doors to the Hamilton’s Mill Street Pak ‘n Save opened up with absolutely no employees inside. Cue the rampaging thievery, right? Well, not quite: about half the customers […]
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Britain’s Rules For Air Raid Golf
Posted 4/25/2011 7:30 am by Ron HoganThe spirit of Britain during World War II is epitomized in the famous “Keep Calm and Carry On” motivational poster which was displayed prominently throughout the UK during the darkest hours of Nazi Germany’s air campaign against Britain. Well, as it turns out, that sentiment of keeping calm and carrying on with real life extended […]
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Charlie Sheen Down To One Goddess
Posted 4/25/2011 7:00 am by Ron HoganWhile in the midst of his 20-city “My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat Is Not an Option” tour, Charlie Sheen has someone gone from “winning” on a consistent basis to breaking even. Now, things are looking to go from bad to worse as winning has morphed into losing. Burned by bad reviews and scathing audience response, […]
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Nintendo’s Next-Gen Console To Launch At E3
Posted 4/25/2011 6:30 am by Ron HoganThe next E3 event won’t be until June, but that hasn’t stopped people from talking about it. Adding fuel to the E3 fire is the news that Nintendo will be doing something pretty radical in Los Angeles, California, during the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Nintendo will be debuting a playable version of Project Cafe, AKA Wii […]
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New York To Los Angeles Via Taxi
Posted 4/25/2011 6:00 am by Ron HoganWhen it comes to road trips, there was only one way for John Belitsky and Dan Wuebben to travel. Looking to do something magical, Belitsky and Wuebben met cab driver Mohammed Alam at LaGuardia Airport and negotiated a deal. Alam would drive them from New York City to Los Angeles in his cab for $5000. Road trip! […]
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Bus Runs Over Trophy After Sergio Ramos Dropped It
Posted 4/22/2011 8:45 am by Stephanie SturgisIt’s a good thing Sergio Ramos makes his living playing with his feet instead of his hands. The talented pro soccer player played a big role in Real Madrid winning its first Copa del Rey since 1993 with a 1-0 victory over rival Barcelona. Just like any American sports champion, the team celebrated with a […]
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Wet, Salty Cat Covered In Seaweed Found On Governor’s Island
Posted 4/22/2011 8:00 am by Ron HoganCats are pretty tough creatures. Cats scoff at 19 hours in the freezer AND 30 minutes trapped in a car’s engine, so no amount of hot or cold can really phase the tenacious feline species. That said, cats have a long-time nemesis in the form of water. Cats generally don’t like water. However, one cat apparently doesn’t […]
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Dutch Elvis Nut Recreates Graceland
Posted 4/22/2011 7:30 am by Ron HoganFor the last 16 years, Elvis fanatic Henrick Knudsen has run a small Elvis museum in the city of Randers in The Netherlands. It draws about 25,000 visitors per year, but the small scope hasn’t stopped Knudsen from achieving his dream of living in Graceland. Since the original Graceland is in Memphis and isn’t for sale, […]
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Mommy Vs. Mommy In Wine-Name Lawsuit
Posted 4/22/2011 7:00 am by Ron HoganIf you thought food lawsuits occurred only over restaurant themes, then think again. Two vineyards are battling in court over the right to be Mommy’s new little helper and to reflect that idea on their label. Clos Lachance Wines, a California-based vineyard that makes Mommyjuice wine, is suing the New Jersey distributor behind Mommy’s Time Out wine […]
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The Grumpiest Generation
Posted 4/22/2011 6:30 am by Ron HoganGas prices are up. The deficit is up. Unemployment is up. Bankruptcies are up. About the only thing that’s down, aside from the value of homes, is the American mood. Americans are at the unhappiest they’ve been in two years, according to a recent New York Times/CBS News poll, and that record grump doesn’t seem […]
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Tickling A Penguin
Posted 4/21/2011 11:32 am by Stephanie SturgisWith Easter just a few days away, cute bunnies and chicks and ducks are everywhere. We are even inundated with them in the marshmallow form for both consumption and for Peep dioramas. Sure those flop-eared rabbits and fluffy birds create lots of “Awwwww” moments, but to give you a short break from those holiday-related animals, […]
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Weird Al’s Parody Of Lady Gaga Released
Posted 4/21/2011 8:00 am by Ron HoganWhen it comes to hitmakers, nobody’s bigger right now than Lady Gaga. She’s hot, she’s topping the Billboard charts, and she’s generally making waves wherever she goes, selling out arenas and raking in cash. Weird Al Yankovic has been parodying musicians and musical acts since before Gaga was born, and he’s kind of the master […]
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Nissan Leaf’s 99 MPG Electric Car
Posted 4/21/2011 7:30 am by Ron HoganWhen it comes to hybrid cars, there are two schools of thought. There are the fans of the plug-in hybrid, like the Nissan Leaf, and fans of the electric car with gas back-up, like the Chevy Volt. Which side you fall on may be determined by the type of driving that you do. For example, […]
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