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I know most of the world is anxious for the start of the Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week tomorrow. But let’s not neglect some of the other beasts in the sea. And in this case, unlike most shark stories, it has a happy ending. Michael Fishbach, one of the co-founders of the Great Whale Conservancy, […]

Time and time again, most of society is both appalled and entertained by the bumbling efforts of stupid criminals. Whether it’s sugar-craving idiots who robbed a candy store getting caught because they left a trail of empty wrappers like Hansel and Gretel or the dunces who had to leave their loot on the curb because […]

Every restaurant begins with a single person with an idea.  KFC is no different.  Their founder, Colonel Harland Sanders, is so renowned for his life story that he’s practically a legend.  Well, as it turns out, the legend of Col. Sanders is true, and KFC has finally decided to do right by their founder and […]

When the Nintendo 3DS launched in March, there’s no doubt that the big N had high hopes for it.  Unfortunately, due to hand-held fatigue and a weariness concerning all things 3D, the 3DS hasn’t been the huge success that Nintendo had hoped for.  However, there’s still hope, as Nintendo is making the 3Ds cheaper.  Nintendo is […]

It’s never too early to begin planning Halloween.  For example, a hot newsworthy person at the moment is acquitted child murderer and party girl Casey Anthony.  While it’s possible to just kind of look like Casey Anthony, a better (safer) solution is to simply put together a costume, though it’s true that the more lifelike […]

I must have been doing something wrong years ago when I had goldfish as pets. Inevitably, and sooner than later, the little swimmers all ended up floating at the top of their bowl before taking a swirly trip to heaven via the flushing funeral. I considered the goldfish less hardy a survivalist than Kim Kardashian […]

Given NetFlix’s recent loss of popular Showtime shows and an increase in its monthly pricing model, many subscribers are angry and have been giving thought to jumping ship, despite the fact that the company still offers one of the best deals in entertainment. Some are even thinking of going back to cable. Those of you […]

One of Michelle Obama’s pet projects is improving the obesity epidemic in America.  To achieve that goal, she’s turned her attention to various methods, from encouraging exercise to improving nutrition.  Well, somewhere, First Lady Obama is smiling, because she’s finally gotten the biggest fish in the fast food pond to bend to her will.  McDonald’s […]

Kangaroos look cute, but behind those big eyes is a heart as black as their eyes.  Kangaroos can be aggressive, dangerous creatures, especially during mating season.  No one’s sure why a kangaroo went on a rampage in Charleville, Queensland, but it did.  A rampaging kangaroo attacked a 94-year-old woman while she was doing laundry; she […]

It’s always interesting when movie real estate goes up for sale.  From the often-sold Amityville Horror house to Cameron’s house from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, when a movie house gets sold I get interested.  However, when it’s property from a movie I like?  I’m even more interested.  Unfortunately, I don’t have a few million dollars […]

When Australian road racer Cadel Evans was 14, he announced to his family that he was going to one day win the Tour De France, the world’s most prestigious bicycle race.  The Australian, from Katherine in the Northern Territory, learned to ride as a mountain biker, then spent two years making the transition to road […]

Buttheads rejoice! The annual San Diego Comic-Con has grown by leaps and bounds, providing debuts and teases about upcoming comic book series and plot twists, events, movies and television shows. All those uber fans attending a panel that featured Mike Judge were treated to some big news. Hopefully there were enough seats at the panel […]

Nothing says fun like a Yeti and action figures directed by Spike Jonze. Then throw in the music of the Beastie Boys and you’ve got 11-minutes worth of must-see footage. It’s sort of a combination of Team America/Robot Chicken/Thunderbirds with music. Maybe the rap trio took some cues from the mashup video put together using […]