Archive for ‘March, 2009’

I’m Not Racist Because I Disagree With Obama

I’m Not Racist Because I Disagree With Obama

Brain dead D-list actress Angie Harmon is flexing her political muscles in a recent interview. Since Angie’s stellar career is filled with bombs like Baywatch Nights, Renegade, and gems like Agent Cody Banks, we are going to assume she’s just as wrong about Obama and she is about her slim career choices. There is nothing [...]

Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama

Looking spectacular in a bright orange/tangerine dress.

Michelle Obama takes the world stage

Michelle Obama takes the world stage

President John F. Kennedy once quipped that he was merely “the man who accompanied Jacqueline Kennedy to Paris.” This week, Barack Obama might find out how he felt. The first couple’s trip to Europe Tuesday takes Michelle Obama to a land that likes her husband but seems positively fascinated by her. The British press in [...]

Buyer Beware the Brassage? The Truth About ‘Healthy’ Underwear

Buyer Beware the Brassage? The Truth About ‘Healthy’ Underwear

Attention women: What if you could detoxify your breasts and get rid of cellulite by wearing a special bra and panties? Some clothing manufacturers are suggesting that their products can do just that. The “Brassage” promises to massage away toxins and help prevent breast cancer.The Brassage, billed as a revolutionary “wellness bra,” retails for as [...]

Blogging Your Way Into a Job

Blogging Your Way Into a Job

by Tara Weiss, Forbes.com With competition so fierce for every open position these days, even the smallest edge can make the difference in landing you that interview or even a job. One way to gain an advantage: Start a blog about your profession or industry. The concept is simple. Keep your blog entries short and [...]

Madonna trying to adopt Malawian child

Madonna trying to adopt Malawian child

BLANTYRE, Malawi – Madonna is planning to adopt a second child from Malawi, officials said Thursday, but questions have already been raised over whether the newly divorced pop star will face obstacles because of her single mom status. An official at the Malawi welfare department said the pop star had filed adoption papers in the [...]

Woman sentenced for DUI three times in three days

Woman sentenced for DUI three times in three days

A Washington woman visiting Wisconsin last year was arrested for drunken driving three times in three days, including twice in and around Kohler-Andrae State Park, according to court records released Wednesday. Jo A. Trilling, of Spokane, Wash., who was sentenced on the final two cases last week, was arrested in each case after driving off [...]

Ceo’s discuss bonuses with Obama

Ceo’s discuss bonuses with Obama

WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will talk about regulatory reform, risks to the financial system and executive bonuses when he meets top bankers on Friday, the White House said on Thursday. “Wall Street and Main Street, all of us, are in the same boat together,” White House spokesman Robert Gibbs told reporters. [...]

Fargo ‘sandbagging like crazy’

Fargo, ND is fighting perhaps the worst flood in 500 years. This video was shot on the front lines of the sandbagging efforts March 23 in South Fargo in the Oak Creek neighborhood. Many of the people in this video attend colleges and universities in the Fargo area. Most schools were closed today to allow [...]

Fresh fears for EU treaty as Czech government falls

Fresh fears for EU treaty as Czech government falls

PRAGUE (AFP) – The fall of the Czech Republic’s centre-right government cast new doubts Wednesday on the future of the EU’s Lisbon reform treaty and overshadowed the country’s EU presidency. Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek rushed back to Prague from the European parliament after seeking to reassure EU members his political battle would have “no impact” [...]