The Whine Cellar News & World Report

Police fire tear gas at Oakland protesters

2012-01-28T19:39:00.000-08:00

Police fired tear gas at hundreds of Occupy Oakland protesters who tried to take over a shuttered convention center on Saturday. Only 19 crying dirt bags were arrested in the latest clash between anti-Wall Street activists and authorities in the Bay Area city.

Murray found guilty.

2011-11-08T13:04:00.000-08:00

After being found guilty in the death of Michael Jackson, Dr. Conrad Murray was taken into custody and booked into jail. He will be sentenced later this month, but he may be sued for breach of contract if he fails to show up for the nude photo shoot he is contracted to do for Playboy magazine.

Michele Bachmann: 'Yes, Bat Boy is my son!'

2011-11-02T09:40:00.000-07:00

"Yes, Bat Boy is my son," a tearful Michele Bachmann declared Tuesday evening to a crowd of reporters. Investigative journalists from a major news publication broke the news this week in what can be seen as the largest scandal so far in the 2012 presidential campaign. The reporters uncovered hard evidence that Tea Party darling and erstwhile Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann

Mr Potato Head Lost His Hat

2011-09-29T09:59:00.000-07:00

Burnt Offerings

2011-09-04T19:59:00.000-07:00

Mr Potato Head on tour

2011-08-28T09:00:00.000-07:00

Mr. Potato Head begins his world wide tour in Venezuela. Mr. Potato Head entertains the troops.

Bewildered Texan Notifies Homeland Security

2011-08-24T10:49:00.000-07:00

A report by Billy Ray Jimbob: While hiking down along the border this morning, I saw a Muslim extremist fall into the Rio Grande River ; he was struggling to stay afloat because of all the guns and bombs he was carrying. Along with him was a Mexican who was also struggling to stay afloat because of the large backpack of drugs that was strapped to his back. If they didn't get help, they'd surely

Chavez's supporters shave heads in solidarity

2011-08-22T10:43:00.000-07:00

Supporters of President Hugo Chavez shaved their heads in solidarity with their leader's struggle against cancer on Sunday as hundreds prayed and sang at a televised event. Barbers shaved off the hair of several men and at least one woman while the crowd swayed to a religious song. Chavez, who shaved his head after starting to lose his hair due to chemotherapy, smiled and waved to the crowd.

Liza Minnelli Receives Award

2011-07-11T08:54:00.000-07:00

Singer and actress Liza Minnelli attends a ceremony to receive an award, the Officer de la Legion d'Honneur medal, at the Culture Ministry in Paris.The award was given to Minnelli for her effort in marrying gay men, so they could experience a heterosexual relationship without actually having sex with her.

History of the condom

2011-07-03T18:47:00.000-07:00

In 1872 the Arabs invented the condom, using a goat's lower intestine. In 1873 the British somewhat refined the idea by taking the intestine out of the goat first.

Hooded Orioles and Hummingbirds

2011-06-17T10:06:00.000-07:00

On-Stage Injury Leaves Three Audience Members in a Trance

2011-06-04T20:54:00.000-07:00

David Days was performing a hypnotism demonstration Friday night in Portland, in the south of England, when he tripped over an audience member's leg and was knocked unconscious by the fall.When he fell, Days was in the process of bringing three volunteers from the audience out of a hypnotic trance.Audience members initially believed the fall was part of the act and reportedly applauded. But they

Bond To Stay In Cape Town

2011-05-30T08:57:00.000-07:00

The estate of James Bond author Ian Fleming has confirmed that the latest Bond novel, named 'Carte Blanche' and set in Cape Town, is just the first of many future Bond novels to be set in the South African city. According to a spokesman, next year will see the publication of 'Joumasepussy', followed in 2013 by 'The Man With The Golden Gums', featuring a toothless super-villain called Tikkop.

Osama Bin Laden Speaks From Beyond the Grave

2011-05-19T09:53:00.000-07:00

The 13-minute audiotape, which references the revolts in Tunisia and Egypt, includes still images emblazoned with an old picture of bin Laden and dated with the Islamic month that begins in the last week of April. It seems to have been recorded after Feb. 17. The tape ended with, "Vegans? Where are the virgins? Is it hot here or is it just me?"

Vote For A Dummy

2011-05-18T19:55:00.000-07:00

Whenever a Republican is elected president, the media and liberals in general try to convince the people that he is stupid or a knuckle dragging cowboy with a hair trigger.Reagan was an eloquent speaker and was intelligent but was portrayed as feeble minded.George W. Bush was called everything but a child of God. He may not have been a great public speaker but he is an intelligent man, who tells

Bin Laden Freaks Out...In Hell

2011-05-06T08:33:00.000-07:00

With the aid of our in house Gypsy medium, WNC has learned that upon arriving in Hell, Usama Bin Laden was greeted by 72 vegans.

Something to ( Achoo ! ) Think About

2011-05-05T10:01:00.000-07:00

Coffee, Sex, Blowing Nose May Increase Risk of a Stroke, Dutch Study Finds( The take home from this important study...? Don't drink coffee and blow your nose while having sex. )

NASCAR UPDATE:

2011-04-29T08:58:00.000-07:00

Officials have announced the Daytona 500 in 2012 will be run only with electric powered cars. NASCAR spokesman, Billy Ray Jimbob, said, "It is estimated the race will take five days to complete, maybe longer if the extension cords get tangled."

Marines get trained on accepting gay recruits

2011-04-28T13:23:00.000-07:00

If a Marine spots two men in his battalion kissing off-duty at a shopping mall, he should react as if he were seeing a man and woman. If he turns on the television news to see a fellow Marine dressed as a civilian and marching in a parade with a banner that reads, "Support Gays and Lesbians in the Military!" he should accept it as a free right of expression.Prescriptions for those possible

Freedom Day gift from police to South Africans: life

2011-04-27T08:29:00.001-07:00

To mark South Africa’s 17th consecutive year of freedom, police commissioner Bheki Cele has announced that from now on protestors will have the right not to die while participating in demonstrations. “Obviously you might still get a jackboot in the face, but we’re not going to go out of our way to kill you any more,” Cele said today. http://hayibo.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=

Two Bodies Found in Pile of Horse Manure at Indiana Farm

2011-04-25T16:48:00.000-07:00

The bodies of two people were found Sunday in a 15-foot (5-meter) high pile of manure at a horse farm in Gary, Ind.Police said a man boarding his horse at the stable called authorities at about 10:30 a.m. after spotting what he thought was an arm sticking out of the pile, The Times of Northwest Indiana reported. A police spokesman said: "As we were uncovering the first body, we came across a

The Glenn Beck Channel

2011-04-12T09:31:00.000-07:00

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Make A Retention Holster

2011-04-03T13:08:00.000-07:00

This holster is what I use for open carry, with a slight modification to the back plate, it can be worn concealed. I've made my own holsters for over 40 years. Until recently, I made them only with leather. A couple of years ago I found an article on the Internet, showing how to make a holster with a material called Wonderflex. It's a material, when heated, will adhere to itself. The

Libyan Rebels Seek Cease-Fire

2011-04-01T13:25:00.000-07:00

Libya’s opposition called for a cease-fire after the U.S. said it’s withdrawing aircraft used to attack Muammar Qaddafi’s forces following adverse weather that prevented strikes allowing Libyan loyalists to push back rebels. Qaddafi's strategy sort of makes sense. Let the rebels win once in a while, until they run out of ammo celebrating. With no ammo, the rebels will be crushed.

Obama Wants To Increase The Supremes

2011-04-01T08:34:00.000-07:00

In a surprise move, President Obama has indicated he wants to increase the Supreme Court by at least two justices. A source that wishes to remain anonymous, says there are 4 individuals on his short list. None of the candidates have judicial experience and a vigorous debate is expected in the Senate over the choices. Obama's short list includes, Oprah Winfrey, Joy Behar, Rosie O'Donnell and

Lifetime Network To Air Biopic Of Janet Napolitano

2011-03-31T09:04:00.000-07:00

The Lifetime cable network is in the process of casting for a biography movie of Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Napolitano. At this time, Paul Giamatti is the casting choice to play Secretary Napolitano when lifetime does her life story.

Chavez says capitalism may have ended life on Mars

2011-03-22T12:20:00.000-07:00

Capitalism may be to blame for the lack of life on the planet Mars, Venezuela's socialist President Hugo Chavez said on Tuesday."I have always said, heard, that it would not be strange that there had been civilization on Mars, but maybe capitalism arrived there, imperialism arrived and finished off the planet," Chavez said in speech to mark World Water Day.Chavez, who also holds capitalism

Qaddafi To Open Restaurant Chain

2011-03-21T14:50:00.000-07:00

In a surprise move, President Obama has asked Colonel Qaddafi to step down and open a chain of fried chicken restaurants in the U.S. Obama has been overheard telling Qaddafi that it's time the chicken business should have someone other than an old white dude as it's icon. In the past, Hillary Clinton made an attempt to make it in the chicken business, with Hillary's Fried Chicken, which failed

And Now, An Important Foreign Policy Message

2011-03-18T15:01:00.000-07:00

Obama Calls for General Mills to Comply With U.N. Resolution and Cease Its Aggression Against Yoplait( " No... Wait a minute... What was I supposed to say ? " )

Rosie O'Donnell Invades Texas

2011-03-18T12:02:00.000-07:00

Some Texas cities are going to the hogs.Neighbors in a Dallas suburb have certainly felt that way since seeing their well-manicured lawns uprooted and sprinkler systems destroyed by packs of hefty feral hogs — beasts that once caused problems mainly for Texas farmers and ranchers.Some farmers have identified Rosie O'Donnell or someone who resembles her, as the leader of the feral pigs.

Scientists Project Path of Radiation Plume

2011-03-17T10:01:00.000-07:00

A United Nations forecast of the possible movement of the radioactive plume coming from crippled Japanese reactors shows it churning across the Pacific, and touching the Aleutian Islands on Thursday before hitting Southern California late Friday.Health and nuclear experts emphasize that radiation in the plume will be diluted as it travels and, at worst, would have extremely minor health

CBS Plans Replacement For Two and A Half Men

2011-02-28T11:30:00.000-08:00

After cancelling Charlie Sheen's hit sitcom, Two And A Half Men, CBS has announced plans for a replacement. The new show will keep most of the cast and crew of Two And A Half Men. Costar, Jon Cryer will still be one of the main characters, with the addition of Wilfred Brimley and Fred Ward. Two And Half Geezers will begin production sometime this Spring.

Chimpanzee On The Menu in UK

2011-02-28T10:16:00.000-08:00

Bushmeat available on black market in UK and most of Europe. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1361149/Chimpanzee-meat-discovered-British-restaurants-market-stalls.html An example of Iranian bushmeat.

Muslim Brotherhood Warning to USA

2011-02-28T09:53:00.000-08:00

This morning the Muslim Brotherhood warned the United States that if United States meddling in Egypt continued they intend to cut off America's supply of 7-11 and Motel 6 managers. If this action does not yield sufficient results, cab drivers will be next, followed by Dell , AT&T and AOL customer service reps . Finally, if all else fails, they have threatened not to send us anymore

Rep. Weiner urges removal of 'sexist' statue

2011-02-25T12:42:00.000-08:00

>>... A New York politician is calling on the city to remove a public statue in Queens that depicts a nude man standing over two prone women and to sell it on Craigslist.Rep. Anthony Weiner says the statue, Triumph of Civic Virtue, is sexist and plans to hold a press conference Friday calling for its removal....<< Weiner supporters are encouraged to attend.

Protests Continue In Wisconsin

2011-02-21T17:27:00.000-08:00

Wisconsin State Police have been issued special ammunition, to apprehend truant politicians.

Westminster Dog Show Update

2011-02-15T23:04:00.000-08:00

‎ The first time showing of a breed at Westminster is rarely a winner for Best Of Show. This year was no different for the new, Unemployed Working Class breed of Meth Labrador Retriever.

Muslim Brotherhood plans political party in Michigan

2011-02-15T09:39:00.000-08:00

Egypt's long banned Muslim Brotherhood said Tuesday it intends to form a political party once democracy is established, as the country's new military rulers launched a panel of experts to amend the country's constitution enough to allow democratic elections later this year. Michigan held the largest and still growing Muslim population in the United States and the second largest Arab population

Border Patrol Reports Illegal Border Crossings Down

2011-02-13T09:03:00.000-08:00

What was once, a very active point of entry for smugglers, crossing the border into Arizona from Mexico, is no longer used. A spokesman for Homeland Security, Billy Earl Jimbob, said this is due,in part, to the new signs placed on a 20 mile portion of the border fence.

South African Police Arrest Man on Terror Charges

2011-02-12T18:46:00.000-08:00

PRETORIA — A South African man accused of threatening to unleash vuvuzela weapons on Britain and the United States unless he was paid millions of dollars was arrested Saturday, police said. Authorities said they had not found evidence he was capable of carrying out the threats.

Harry Baals Government Center ? You Decide

2011-02-12T12:13:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BScrP-lW60E&feature=player_embedded

Mubarak Steps Down

2011-02-11T10:06:00.000-08:00

The sign translates to: "Now that the people have won, we are going to Disney World!"

Thousands march in Yemen to demand change of government

2011-01-27T11:21:00.000-08:00

Thousands of Yemenis took to the streets of Sanaa Thursday to demand a change of government, inspired by the unrest that has ousted Tunisia's leader and spread to Egypt this week. Witnesses estimated that around 16,000 Yemenis demonstrated in four parts of Sanaa in the largest rally since a wave of protests rocked Yemen last week. To repel Muslim rioters, police fired shotguns loaded with bacon.

Zimbabwe mulls treason charges over WikiLeaks

2011-01-20T09:05:00.000-08:00

Zimbabwe's top lawyer may seek treason charges against former opposition politicians named in diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks, a move that drew criticism Thursday from a prominent legal rights group.Attorney-general Vlad Impalerobongo said he has formed an unnamed five-member expert panel to assess some 3,000 Zimbabwe-related U.S. cables for breaches of security laws.Impalerobongo says

Harry Reid and Modern Science

2011-01-19T10:32:00.000-08:00

In a photo handout, Senator Harry Reid demonstrates his tracheal breathing device. The device is designed to be used during long winded speeches, where in Reid's case, the brain is deprived of oxygen and causes him to say strange things. Such as the president of China being a dictator. Reid says the device works great but it makes him sound like Donald Duck.

Mammoth 'could be reborn in four years'

2011-01-14T10:08:00.000-08:00

The woolly mammoth, extinct for thousands of years, could be brought back to life in as little as four years thanks to a breakthrough in cloning technology. Possibly in 43 years, a spear only hunting season may open on a trial basis.

6,000 years old, wine press is oldest yet found

2011-01-13T19:48:00.000-08:00

Archeologists have unearthed the oldest wine-making facility ever found, using biochemical techniques to identify a dry red vintage made about 6,000 years ago in what is now southern Armenia. Carbon dating showed a desiccated grape vine found near a wine press was grown around 4000 BC, his team reported. This makes it 1,000 years older than any other wine-making facility discovered, the team

Lame Stream Media Places Blame

2011-01-09T10:35:00.000-08:00

Minutes after the horrendous shooting in Tucson, members of the lame stream media started blaming everyone except the moron that did the shooting. The list, which I'm sure will be added to, blames Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck, The Tea Party, George Bush, Rush Limbaugh, gun owners, and anyone who's not a liberal. The call for more gun control will be be coming too. Blaming lawful, responsible gun

Gibbs tells staffers he is leaving White House

2011-01-05T09:32:00.000-08:00

Robert Gibbs told White House staffers Wednesday that he is leaving his post as President Obama's press secretary, ending a two-year tenure that made him the face of the White House as he sparred argued with reporters and defended made excuses for administration policies. It has been rumored possible replacements could be Baghdad Bob or Glenn Beck.

Falling birds likely died from massive trauma

2011-01-03T18:03:00.000-08:00

The thousands of birds that fell from the sky just before midnight New Year's Eve in Arkansas likely died from massive trauma, according to a preliminary report released Monday. The birds, most of which were dead when they were found, were red-winged blackbirds and starlings. They were found within a one-mile area of Beebe, about 40 miles northeast of Little Rock, the Arkansas Game and Fish

Anorexic model dies at 28

2010-12-30T09:51:00.000-08:00

Isabelle Caro, a French actress and model whose anorexic image appeared in a shock Italian ad campaign, has died at the age of 28. Her longtime acting instructor, Daniele Dubreuil-Prevot, said that Caro died on November 17 after returning to France from a job in Tokyo. Dubreuil-Prevot said she did not know the cause of death but that Caro 'had been sick for a long time,' referring to her anorexia

Will Christmas be delayed?

2010-12-19T10:28:00.000-08:00

The elves say Santa recovers fast...but lock up your liquor, Christmas eve, before he gets to your house.

He Did What?

2010-12-18T17:36:00.000-08:00

Instead of looking for Muslim terrorists, a man in California is letting them look for him. He announced today that he has named his hemorrhoid Muhammad.

Obamas will not be invited to Prince William's wedding

2010-12-18T17:10:00.000-08:00

President Obama and his wife Michelle will not be invited to Prince William's wedding next year. Because Prince William is not yet heir to the throne, his wedding to Kate Middleton is not classed as a ‘state occasion’. A handful of heads of state are likely to be invited in line with previous royal weddings, possibly including France’s President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni. But the

Congress Overturns Military Ban of Gays Serving Openly

2010-12-18T14:43:00.000-08:00

In a landmark vote, the Senate on Saturday ended the Clinton-era ban on gays serving openly in the military, marking a major triumph for President Obama, liberals and the gay community. The final vote to end the Pentagon's 1993 "don't ask, don't tell" policy was 65-31, drawing support from eight Republicans. A small but vocal group of Republicans led by Sen. John McCain of Arizona said the law

Zooooom !

2010-12-05T14:23:00.000-08:00

China passenger train hits 300 mph, breaks record>> BEIJING (AP) - A Chinese passenger train hit a record speed of 302 miles per hour (486 kilometers per hour) Friday during a test run of a yet-to-be opened link between Beijing and Shanghai, state media said...<< ( Still slower than a certain Palme D'or winning documentary film maker rushing for the buffet table at Denny's )

♪You Better Watch Out♪, ♪You Better Not Pout♪, You Better Not♪ Cry, ♪I'm Telling ♪You Why.♪..

2010-12-05T10:50:00.000-08:00

...♪Wikileaks is ♪coming to town. North Pole-- It seems the Wikileaks document dump has affected Santa's workshop. Santa has directed his elves and contractors not to view the secret cables and other classified documents published by Wikileaks and news organizations around the world unless the workers have the required security clearance or authorization. Some of the documents include letters

Gas leak clears facility

2010-12-02T09:38:00.000-08:00

An East Topeka nursing home was evacuated just after sunup Wednesday after a possible gas leak was reported. Wilbert Dingle, a resident, said he suspected the bean casserole, served the night before as the real cause.

N.J. Town Outlaws Sleeping In Public

2010-11-17T10:54:00.000-08:00

ROSELLE PARK, N.J. — Getting some shuteye in one New Jersey town could land you in hot water, depending on where you lay your head. Police Chief Paul Morrison said drowsy drivers and napping babies need not worry. “This ordinance was amended to help assist the police in addressing the increasing problem of homeless people sleeping on benches,” Morrison said. Business owners said they’re a

Rangel found guilty of 11 ethics violations

2010-11-16T11:02:00.000-08:00

The panel's chairwoman, California Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren said the committee rolled two charges together, meaning that Rangel was ultimately charged with 12, not 13 charges as originally stated. She added the committee was split on one of the remaining 12 counts-- a charge of harming the credibility of Congress. Rangel walked out of his House trial yesterday in protest claiming that the

Poles build 167ft Jesus Christ to rival Rio's

2010-11-06T18:23:00.000-07:00

A Polish priest is on the verge of realising his dream of putting up what he says will be the world's largest statue of Jesus Christ in a small town in western Poland. The giant Jesus at 167ft - a couple of yards higher than the iconic Christ the Redeemer monument in Rio de Janeiro at 125ft - took two days to build as windy weather conditions prevented it being completed in one day. Brazilian

World War Two bombs found on Galapagos Islands

2010-10-28T10:11:00.000-07:00

Fishermen have found a dozen bombs believed to be from World War Two buried on the Galapagos Islands, a local government official said Tuesday. The bombs were found on Bartolome Island, one of the Galapagos group located about 600 miles off South America's northwestern coast. The islands are a province of Ecuador, which let the United States set up a military base on one, Baltra Island, during

New Justice Backs a Loser

2010-10-27T14:20:00.000-07:00

The newest member of the Supreme Court, Lou Costello, is in the minority in backing a stay of execution over questions about the safety of a drug to be used in a lethal injection. Shortly after the stay was overturned Tuesday, Arizona executed Jeffrey Landrigan.

VOLT Fraud At Government Motors

2010-10-21T10:17:00.000-07:00

Government Motors' all-electric car isn't all-electric and doesn't get near the touted hundreds of miles per gallon. Like "shovel-ready" jobs, maybe there's no such thing as "plug-ready" cars either. The Chevy Volt, hailed by the Obama administration as the electric savior of the auto industry and the planet, makes its debut in showrooms next month, but it's already being rolled out for test

More Face Time for Gloria Allred

2010-10-13T11:07:00.000-07:00

The famous attorney "to the sluts" and other whining wannabe gold-diggers has yet again held an hour long conference before a camera. It was a security camera at a 7-11. After an hour of rambling on about the woes of Tiger Woods' mistresses, Meg Whitman's former illegal alien housekeeper, and her latest client, a Chilean miner, who claims Bret Favre had sent nude pictures of himself, via text

A Teary Emanuel Gets Dead Fish At White House Send-off

2010-10-01T10:39:00.000-07:00

At the 8:30 staff meeting in the Roosevelt Room this morning, departing chief of staff Rahm Emanuel was given a gift by Council of Economic Advisers chair Austan Goolsbee: a dead Asian carp. Emanuel opened the package, which was wrapped in copies of the Chicago Sun-Times and the Chicago Tribune. “This is a dead fish!” he said. Goolsbee: “To most people, it looks like a dead fish. But to a future

President Ahmadingdong Threatens U.S. With War

2010-09-21T09:56:00.000-07:00

Iranian President Mahjong Ahmadingdong warned the Obama administration today that if Iran's nuclear facilities are attacked, the U.S. will face a war that "would know no boundaries." The Iranian president, who is in New York for the annual meetings of the United Nations General Assembly, spoke at a breakfast meeting with reporters and editors at Manhattan's Warwick Hotel. White House

The Madness of Prince Charles?

2010-09-20T13:13:00.000-07:00

In an interview, Prince Charles admitted to eavesdropping on visitors to his estate...and talking to plants and trees. "Yes,I happily talk to trees and plants...Oh look, a squirrel!"

2 tornadoes struck NYC during storm

2010-09-18T17:00:00.000-07:00

All over the city, witnesses compared stories of the destruction they saw — roofs peeled away, street signs uprooted, storefront windows blown out, thick tree trunks snapped in half, a parked van lifted a foot into the air. So it came as no surprise when meteorologists determined late Friday that the storm that barreled across a large swath of Brooklyn and Queens a day earlier spawned two

Project Runway Update- Week 8

2010-09-17T09:51:00.000-07:00

Michael Drummond was sent home. Mondo was the winner. Mondo is on the right.

Obama to campaign in Louisiana

2010-09-16T10:11:00.000-07:00

On a request from Congressman Cleophas Beaudreux, of St Landry Parish, President Obama made a visit to raise money for the congressman's re-election. Obama declined an offer to water ski in the bayou, as the Secret Service thought it was a conspiracy to use the president as aligator bait.

Zawahri criticises Pakistani govt in al Qaeda tape

2010-09-15T18:30:00.000-07:00

DUBAI, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Al Qaeda's number two Ayman al-Zawahri released an audio recording on Wednesday accusing the Pakistani government of responding too slowly to severe flooding in the country and calling on Pakistanis to revolt. Zawahri, believed to be hiding somewhere near Detroit, spoke in a 44-minute recording which appeared to mark the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in the

Woman Has World's Largest Breast Implants Removed

2010-09-13T10:08:00.000-07:00

Sheyla Hershey’s fight to save her M cup breast implants came to an end Thursday, as she underwent surgery in Richmond, Tex., to have them removed, myFOXhouston.com reported. Hershey -- who was trying to achieve fame for having the largest breasts in the world and has had over 30 plastic surgeries -- was plagued by severe infections and high fevers after her most recent implant surgery in Brazil

Project Runway Update - Episode 7

2010-09-10T18:12:00.000-07:00

The designers had to come up with a resort wear piece. The catch was, they were in teams of two and each team member had to construct the other's design. Michael Kors gave everyone free sunglasses. April won and Casanova, after becoming human, lost. He had a good design, if its supposed to be for a hot older woman going out for lunch. Ivy was the bitch of the week and should have been sent

Afghans Protest Fluoride

2010-09-09T16:05:00.000-07:00

An Afghan protester shouts slogans during a demonstration against the United States, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Sept. 6, 2010. Hundreds of Afghans railed against the U.S. and called for President Barack Obama's death at a rally in the capital Monday to denounce an American plan to fluoridate water in Afghanistan.

So Long, Tony

2010-09-07T13:43:00.000-07:00

Toy Pony Sparks Bomb Scare In Orlando>> ORLANDO, Fla. -- A child's toy sparked a bomb scare late Tuesday morning. The Orange County Bomb Squad was on scene investigating a suspicious package, which was a toy pony, on Whisper Glen Court in Orlando. Just before noon it was blown up...<< ( Memorials may be sent to " The Questionable Over-reactions Society " c/o Elwood Eggface, Adm. )

Earth's surface 'lurches 11ft to the right'

2010-09-06T15:53:00.000-07:00

The 7.1-magnitude quake which hit Christchurch, New Zealand the country’s second-largest city, destroyed about 500 buildings and caused an estimated £930million of damage and tore open a new 11ft faultine in the Earth’s surface. But hundreds of lives were saved by tough building rules, it was claimed. Only two injuries were reported. "The quake was caused by the continuing collision between the

Project Runway Update - Episode 6

2010-09-03T08:51:00.000-07:00

This week's challenge for the designers was to recycle a bridesmaid dress. After scraping off cake icing and removing wine stains, the designers still had ugly dresses to deal with. Once again it was "dump on Michael C." week. Which failed, as he was the winner...for the second time. Peach, the oldest designer this year, was voted off the island by the judges. She should win an award for

Preview of Project Runway Episode 6

2010-09-01T15:14:00.000-07:00

With Gretchen on the shit list, she wears a disguise to confuse Tim Gunn. Casanova gives Michael C a haircut with pinking shears. April short-sheets Ivy and Super-Glues shoes to Gretchen's ass.

5Th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

2010-08-29T11:27:00.000-07:00

Today is the 5Th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Category 5 hurricane that killed nearly 1,200 people across 5 states, damaged more than 420,000 houses and forced 1.2 million people to evacuate. In honor of Katrina, former New Orleans mayor, Ray Nagin was issued a permit to drive a school bus.

Project Runway Smackdown

2010-08-27T08:29:00.000-07:00

Last night was the group challenge. Last week's winner, Michael Costello, was supposed to be the leader of one group. When he picked Gretchen for his team, he might as well of looked for a bus to be thrown under. But even after the past few weeks’ steady unveiling of Gretchen’s inner bitch, he picked her anyway. The other team, led by April, consisted of the designers that had been barely

Project Runway Preview of Episode 5

2010-08-26T11:16:00.000-07:00

It's a team challenge, and not all the team members can get along with each other. With any luck there will be more than the usual bitching, moaning and pouting.

Congress Creates Green Energy

2010-08-24T09:09:00.000-07:00

With the failures of the Obama administration and the current Congress, there is a source of "green" energy. If someone can figure out a way to convert the spinning corpses of the Founding Fathers, Washington, D.C. will have a cheap power source.

Gridlock spans 60 miles

2010-08-23T08:18:00.000-07:00

A traffic jam stretching more than 60 miles in China has entered its ninth day with no end in sight, state media reported. Cars and trucks have been piling up since August 14 on the National Expressway 100, which is also known as the G110, the major route from Beijing to Zhangjiakou, Xinhua News reported. Officials expect the congestion to continue until workers at the new White Castle can

Project Runway Update

2010-08-20T08:27:00.000-07:00

Has anyone ever heard of Phillip Treacy? He's an Irish hat maker and each of the models wore one. The designers had to create an outfit that deserved to be on the same planet with the hat. Casanova made the cut...again, after threatening to quit the dog and perro show. He also made reference to a cat with seven lives. The trillions of fabrics talk to Mondo (Erkel's white twin). Gretchen

Stop Using the Phrase “Ground Zero Mosque”

2010-08-19T16:50:00.000-07:00

In an unusual move, the Associated Press has publicly released an advisory memo to its reporters on how to cover of the Ground Zero mosque story - and the first rule is that journalists must immediately stop calling it the "Ground Zero mosque" story. "We should continue to avoid the phrase ‘Ground zero mosque' or ‘mosque at ground zero' on all platforms," reads the advisory, which was issued by

S. C. Mother Who Killed Kids, Makes Court Appearance

2010-08-18T15:52:00.000-07:00

Shaquan Duley, 29, an unemployed mother from Orangeburg, South Carolina, is facing two counts of murder after police say she killed her own two children.When asked if she intended to use an insanity defense, her attorney, Rufus T. Lightening, said he would be using the obesity defense.

Is Imminent Domain The Answer?

2010-08-12T11:34:00.000-07:00

State Controller John Chiang said Tuesday that without a state budget, California's government would be unable to pay its bills in late August (or maybe early September). That means issuing IOUs to some people. Possible dates for IOUs could be either Aug. 27 or Aug. 31, when big payments to schools are due, according to this schedule on the controller's website. One option to make money for

Martin Luther bobble-heads has Wittenberg in a stir

2010-08-11T13:37:00.000-07:00

About 800 colorful bobble-head statuettes of 16th-century Protestant reformer Martin Luther are popping up in the eastern German town of Wittenberg, where Luther first railed against some practices of the Roman Catholic church almost 500 years ago. The one-meter high plastic Luther bobble-heads, in red, green, blue and black are the creation of the artist Gnar Vroooostk, a Norwegian bachelor

Argument Over Project Runway Goes Ballistic

2010-08-09T15:48:00.000-07:00

A JetBlue flight attendant was arrested Monday following a bizarre incident on board a flight incoming to John F. Kennedy Airport in which he allegedly inflated the emergency exit slide and rode it down to the tarmac after cursing out passengers over the plane’s intercom. Sources said the flight attendant, got into a heated argument with a passenger aboard Flight 1052 from Pittsburgh

Woman Charged For Assault With Loaded Diaper

2010-08-09T09:50:00.000-07:00

An argument between two women had a messy (and stinky) ending when one pulled a dirty diaper out of her car. You have to wonder what the other woman was thinking when Jessica Hollis, 23, allegedly walked up to Melanie Campbell's car and smeared the contents of that dirty diaper all over Melanie's rear window. The two women started arguing when they were stuck in traffic leaving the Fayette County

Kagan Joins Supremes

2010-08-07T16:48:00.000-07:00

WASHINGTON – A beaming Elena Kagan and President Barack Obama on Friday celebrated her imminent ascension to the Supreme Court with jokes and references to the irreverent sense of humor she put on display during her Senate confirmation hearing.

Senate Confirms Elena Kagan as Newest Supreme Court Justice

2010-08-05T14:15:00.000-07:00

The Senate on Thursday approved Elena Kagan to be the newest Supreme Court justice, making her the fourth woman ever to serve on the high court. The final tally was 63-37, with five Republicans voting with all but one Democrat, Ben Nelson of Nebraska, and the two independent senators in Kagan's favor. BP finished pumping cement into its blown-out oil well in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday,

Helen Thomas may get statue in museum

2010-08-03T10:28:00.000-07:00

Arab American National Museum in Michigan launches campaign to raise money for statue of veteran White House correspondent who ended career by saying Jews should 'get the hell out of Palestine'. Warning signs have been recomended to caution parents, "This statue may frighten children". MORE

CELEBRITY WARNING FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

2010-08-02T10:50:00.000-07:00

LINDSEY LOHAN RELEASED FROM JAIL In the early morning darkness, Lindsey Lohan was released from the LA County Jail in Lynwood. She reportedly has checked into the UCLA Medical Center for rehab. After being sentenced to 30 minutes to life, she was released after 13 days. People wonder if Lindsey can make a comeback. Sure she can. If Roman Polanski can do well after raping a 14 year old girl.

This Day In History

2010-08-01T09:16:00.000-07:00

1975 - Teamster leader Jimmy Hoffa disappears, last seen coming out of a restaurant in Bloomingfield Hills, Michigan. Stories of Hoffa's demise have been around for years and his possible burial sites. The story most believable is he went into hiding, got plastic surgery, served two terms in congress... and has been an advisor to the DNC on union ethics. He is now in Costa Rica living on a large

Oregon officials close investigation of Gore

2010-07-30T18:20:00.000-07:00

Law enforcement authorities in Portland, Ore., have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to proceed with a criminal prosecution of former vice president Al Gore after a massage therapist accused him of sexually assaulting her in a 2006 incident. The Multnomah County District Attorney's Office reached its decision after reviewing a follow-up Portland police investigation into the woman's

Project Runway Begins Season 8

2010-07-30T10:49:00.000-07:00

Project Runway started it's 8TH season Thursday night. This year each series episode will be 90 minutes long. This will show more of the drama, bitchiness and crying that wasn't shown in the previous seasons.In the first episode, the 17 designers were told they were still auditioning and one of them would be eliminated.There seemed to be more straight male designers this year, as they got

" Mixed Up " Says It All

2010-07-29T09:45:00.000-07:00

President Obama calls African-Americans a ‘mongrel people’>>... When asked about his background, which includes a black father and white mother, Obama said of African-Americans: "We are sort of a mongrel people."  "I mean we're all kinds of mixed up," Obama said. "That's actually true of white people as well, but we just know more about it."...<< ( Leaving race totally aside, " all kinds of mixed

Woman found dead in car trunk

2010-07-27T07:30:00.000-07:00

A woman was found dead in the trunk of her car in an Oceanside neighborhood Monday afternoon, not long after her boyfriend reported her missing then found her car, a police lieutenant said."We haven't been able to determine at this point whether it is a suicide or homicide," Oceanside police Lt. Hook N. Bookem said. "It is plausible that she got into the trunk on her own, to take a nap. We are