Desperate times require desperate measures. That seems to be the mantra coming out of Greece, which has announced it will begin renting some of its most well known archeological sites, starting with the Acropolis itself, for about $2,000 per day. 1/19/12 12:59pm ET
Texas Governor Rick Perry ended his campaign for president today and endorsed Newt Gingrich. ''I believe Newt is a conservative visionary who can transform this country,'' he said. 1/19/12 12:39pm ET
Wow. You must really think your chances are slim when you pick Newt Gingrich to beat you in a race.
Internet addicts have brain changes similar to those hooked on drugs or alcohol, preliminary research suggests. ''Overall, our findings indicate that IAD has abnormal white matter integrity in brain regions involving emotional generation and processing, executive attention, decision making and cognitive control,'' some science guy said. 1/12/12 5:49pm ET
Funny, I thought the only abnormal white matter internet addicts displayed was the spatter on their keyboards.
A new study suggests that Facebook may be skewing the way its users perceive their lives. It finds those carefully selected photos of cheerful, contented people cumulatively convey a self-esteem-shattering message: Our lives are fantastic! What's wrong with you? 1/12/12 5:03pm ET
That's why I don't do Facebook. And also because I don't have any friends.
Twinkies and Wonder Bread maker Hostess Brands Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today, struggling under the weight of debt and soaring labor force expenses. 1/11/12 4:58pm ET
If the company is forced to close, they plan to bring in the cleanup crew from Fukushima.
Twinkies and Wonder Bread maker Hostess Brands Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today, struggling under the weight of debt and soaring labor force expenses. 1/11/12 4:58pm ET
Well the company may not be long for this earth, but its products sure are.
Parents of children at a Georgia elementary school were outraged to find math problems in their kids' homework referring to slavery and beatings. One question read, ''Each tree had 56 oranges. If eight slaves pick them equally, then how much would each slave pick?'' Another read, ''If Frederick got two beatings per day, how many beatings did he get in one week?'' 1/10/12 12:27pm ET
How many beatings did he get in one week? Does that include weekends?
Parents of children at a Georgia elementary school were outraged to find math problems in their kids' homework referring to slavery and beatings. One question read, ''Each tree had 56 oranges. If eight slaves pick them equally, then how much would each slave pick?'' Another read, ''If Frederick got two beatings per day, how many beatings did he get in one week?'' 1/10/12 12:27pm ET
Parents of children at a Georgia elementary school were outraged to find math problems in their kids' homework referring to slavery and beatings. One question read, ''Each tree had 56 oranges. If eight slaves pick them equally, then how much would each slave pick?'' Another read, ''If Frederick got two beatings per day, how many beatings did he get in one week?'' 1/10/12 12:27pm ET
Totally understand the outrage. No two slaves pick oranges equally.
Researchers at MIT have created a body suit called AGNES (Age Gain Now Empathy System) that simulates old age. The suit includes a heavy helmet, body braces, and yellow-tinged glasses that create the feeling of achey joints, limited mobility, and blurred vision. 1/5/12 3:29pm ET
Christian conservative leader Pat Robertson says he has a secret straight from God: He knows who the next president of the United States will be. ''I think He showed me about the next president, but I'm not supposed to talk about that so I'll leave you in the dark -- probably just as well -- but I think I know who it's gonna be,'' he said this week on '700 Club.' 1/5/12 5:01pm ET
"I think He showed me about the next president, but I'm not supposed to talk about that so I'll leave you in the dark -- hint, hint."
Mitt Romney edged Rick Santorum by a mere eight votes in Tuesday's Iowa caucuses, a margin that amounted to a tie in the opening act of the 2012 presidential race. Ron Paul finished close behind in third place, while Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, and Michele Bachmann took the bottom three slots. Perry and Bachmann are now expected to drop out. 1/4/12 11:21am ET
Santorum credits his conservative family values for his success, while his supporters credit the Urban Dictionary.
It's once again time for a favorite Kwipster pastime -- in that we've done it once before. See if you can guess whose chest is pictured, ideally in a humorous way. Hints: the person is a rock star, just got engaged, and has a famous daughter. Click through for the answer. 1/4/12 12:06pm ET
It's definitely not Axl. His tits are much bigger.
A Steve Jobs action figure complete with miniature iPad and iPhone is set to go on sale this February for $100. The 12'' figure depicts the former chief executive of Apple (who died last year) in his familiar black turtleneck and blue jeans. InIcon, which is making the figure, will include a spare pair of glasses and extra hands -- for gripping the prop accessories. 1/3/12 4:42pm ET
Microsoft already planning its own version at half price.
A Steve Jobs action figure complete with miniature iPad and iPhone is set to go on sale this February for $100. The 12'' figure depicts the former chief executive of Apple (who died last year) in his familiar black turtleneck and blue jeans. InIcon, which is making the figure, will include a spare pair of glasses and extra hands -- for gripping the prop accessories. 1/3/12 4:42pm ET
The commercial slots for Super Bowl XLVI have officially sold out -- at a cost of about $3.5 million for 30 seconds. This year's price is up $500,000 from last year and up 59% from a decade ago, when 30-second commercials ran about $2.2 million. 1/3/12 4:07pm ET
Damn. Those are the most expensive slots since the Tiger Woods divorce.
Technology startup Twilio, which does something to do with cloud communications, has just launched ''Callin' Oates,'' an emergency hotline that allows the caller to listen to a selection of Hall & Oates songs over the telephone. The hotline, which can be reached at 719-26-OATES, is reportedly a test of a new service provided by the company. 12/22/11 4:45pm ET
"For 'One on One', press 1. For 'Rich Girl', press 2. To talk to Oates, press 3."
Researchers in the UK have found that 92% of public baby-changing tables contain traces of cocaine. The study, conducted by British journalists, included facilities in shopping centers, hospitals, police stations, courts, churches, supermarkets and department stores. 12/21/11 12:57pm ET
Despite having 20% fewer locations, Wendy's is poised to pass Burger King in U.S. sales this year, trailing only industry behemoth McDonald's and marking the first reordering of top 3 burger chains since Wendy's was founded in 1969. 12/21/11 11:30am ET
And Christmas comes a few days early for the people who sell faceless fat people videos to the news.
Despite having 20% fewer locations, Wendy's is poised to pass Burger King in U.S. sales this year, trailing only industry behemoth McDonald's and marking the first reordering of top 3 burger chains since Wendy's was founded in 1969. 12/21/11 11:30am ET
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