Article Archive: August 2008    

8/27/2008 3:01 PM

Dennis Kucinich Wakes Up America

At the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich gave a goosebumps-inducing speech best summarized by the phrase Wake up, America. Here is a moving portion of his delivery. You can watch the full video today on our forum, where we post a video of the day, every day, just for you.

8/27/2008 2:59 PM

In Memory Of Lance Cpl. Travis M. Stottlemyer

Lance Cpl. Travis M. Stottlemyer of Hatfield, Pennsylvania died on August 17th during what the Department of Defense (DOD) labeled a non-hostile incident in Manama, Bahrain. He was just 20 years old.

8/27/2008 2:58 PM

Denver Protestors Arrested, Mased

Chaos ensued in Denver, Colorado on Monday when anti-war protestors outside the Democratic National Convention were doused with pepper spray by police for marching in the streets. A video of the incident is above.

8/27/2008 2:56 PM

Popcorn Prices Skyrocket!

Have you noticed how expensive it is to score a bag of popcorn at the movies lately? And it's not like you can stuff a bag into your purse and sneak it in like you can a box of Sugar Babies.

8/27/2008 2:56 PM

Diddy Asks Saudis To Send Him Some Oil

Evidently, the oil crisis has forced P. Diddy to fly commercial. While I might like the idea that I could run into Diddy on my next flight, he's not so pumped.

8/26/2008 5:20 PM

Happy Women's Equality Day

Happy Women's Equality Day!! The United States Congress officially designated August 26th as Women's Equality Day in 1971, to celebrate the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted women the right to vote.

8/26/2008 5:17 PM

In Memory Of Sgt. 1st Class George Stanciel

Sgt. 1st Class George Stanciel of Greenwood, Mississippi died on August 19th at Forward Operating Base Gary Owen in Iraq, from wounds suffered when the base came under mortar attack. He was 40 years old.

8/26/2008 5:14 PM

Update On Ron Paul's Rally For The Republic

We got an inspiring memo recently from Maryanne Petranek, the Ohio Coordinator for Congressman Ron Paul's Rally for the Republic. Thought I'd share! As most of you know, the Rally for the Republic and other events in Minneapolis are designed to pull together the many, many people who worked so hard on the Ron Paul Campaign.

8/26/2008 5:12 PM

Mr. Potato Head's Starring Role

The word on the street is that Mr. Potato Head will be playing a much more substantial role in the upcoming Toy Story 3. This film will focus on what happens to the toys after donated to a daycare when Andy leaves for college.

8/26/2008 5:09 PM

The Not-So-Secret Ingredient

Thanks to a little comparison shopping we all know what the secret ingredient is in Kate Hudson's new eco-friendly hair care line. She and her business partner David Babaii were using 220 Labs to produce the products. But they say that Kate went shopping for lower prices as soon as she found out that they were using volcanic ash.

8/26/2008 5:06 PM

American Idol Gets Girl Power

Next season American Idol will have a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi. Kara is the 2006 BMI Songwriter of the Year. She's also had her work recorded by previous idols, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Clay Aiken and Bo Bice.

8/26/2008 5:05 PM

Dancing With The Stars Season 7 Cast

After months of speculation and internet rumors, ABC has finally announced / confirmed the cast of Dancing With The Stars Season 7. The premiere is on September 22nd, and the show will run through November 24th.

8/23/2008 8:43 AM

Barack Obama Chooses Joe Biden For VP

I'm sure it won't take long for the mass media to blow my article into oblivion, but we are one of the first ones to report that in the wee hours of the morning, the announcement of Barack Obama's Vice Presidential running mate has been confirmed as Senator Joe Biden on Obama's website, and by CNN via text message.

8/23/2008 8:42 AM

In Memory Of Spc. Andre D. Mitchell

Spc. Andre D. Mitchell of Elmont, New York died on July 31st in Mosul, Iraq, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident, when his Humvee accidentially flipped over during a sharp curve while on patrol. He was 25 years old.

8/23/2008 8:41 AM

Beyonce's Pet Python

Beyonce Knowles has been spotted all over the place - and we mean all over the place - in this snakeskin bag. Let's hope she owns just one of these totes and not 4 of them.

8/22/2008 7:24 AM

McCain Has 7 Homes, But Doesn't Know It

Look, John McCain is not your average U.S. citizen. It drives me nuts when people go on about how Barack Obama is a so-called 'elitist' and act as if McCain is not. This week Sen. McCain proved just how detached he is from our own reality: he didn't know how many houses he owns.

8/22/2008 7:22 AM

In Memory Of Pfc. Daniel A. C. McGuire

Pfc. Daniel A.C. McGuire of Mashpee, Massachusetts was killed in action in Anbar province, Iraq on August 14th, when he came under small arms fire while supporting combat operations for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

8/22/2008 7:21 AM

Tell The Presidential Candidates Your Vote Supports Animals

Companies applying for Food and Drug Administration approval are currently not required to use proven alternatives to animal testing. Every day, thousands of animals are experimented on and/or killed to test drugs that will never help a sick human being!

8/22/2008 6:55 AM

No More Recorded Sales Calls

Finally - and I do mean finally - the Federal Trade Commission has announced that all prerecorded sales calls can only be placed to consumers who have provided written and signed agreements to receive them (as if anyone would do that).

8/22/2008 6:54 AM

CompuCredit Cracks Down On Pool Sharks

Pool players aren't the only ones being penalized by CompuCredit. They have cancelled cards for people who frequently get massages, go to marriage counseling, have their tires retreaded or hit the bar for a drink or two.

8/22/2008 6:52 AM

Ryan Seacrest Grows His Empire

Ryan Seacrest has signed a deal with Comcast giving him the rights to not only continue with E! until 2012 but also letting them get a first look at any new productions that Ryan comes up with.

8/22/2008 6:50 AM

Hayden Panettiere Is Auctioning Off Her Clothes

Hayden Panettiere has a new auction site at PanettiereCloset.com. She's cleaning out her closet and auctioning off the clothing to raise funds for the whales. No she's not selling off her skivvies so get your mind out of the gutter.

8/22/2008 6:49 AM

Laurence Fishburne Joins CSI

Now you can get your weekly dose of Mr. Hotness himself, Laurence Fishburne, on CSI:Crime Scene Investigation. He'll be replacing William Peterson who will remain with the show through the 9th episode of the new series.

8/21/2008 4:01 PM

Antiwar Protestors Win $2 Million Judgment

Sarah Kunstler is the Co-Director of Off Center Media, and the Media Director for the William Moses Kunstler Fund for Racial Justice; she's a Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Attorney in New York; and she's a documentary filmmaker. She produced and directed Tulia, Texas: Scenes From the Drug War, about a small town that wrongfully charged 46 men -- 40 of whom were African-American -- with drug and cocaine charges.

8/21/2008 3:58 PM

In Memory Of Cpl. James M. Hale

Cpl. James H. Hale of Naperville, Illinois died on August 13th in Baghdad, Iraq from wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device (IED).

8/21/2008 3:56 PM

A Piano Cover Song Like No Other

You have never heard T-Pain's Buy You A Drink sound so eloquent. And you would never believe this soulful pianist is just 24 years old. Well, okay, maybe the Rihanna, OneRepublic, and Justin Timberlake song choices were a slight giveaway.

8/21/2008 3:55 PM

Madonna Shows J. Lo What A List Is All About

Madonna's publicist has released a list of elements needed for Madge's Sticky & Sweet world tour. Why these things are released is beyond me, but it includes things like 100 pairs of kneepads, 100 pairs of antique-style fishnet stockings, 16 caterers, and an astonishing 653 hours of rehearsal time. Wait, rewind. 100 pairs of kneepads?

8/21/2008 3:54 PM

Christina Aguilera's Magic Potion

You may have seen this ad already on any number of other blogs, but I find this too funny to pass up. If this isn't embracing a bubble gum pop image, Britney Spears has never worn pigtails. It's new ad for Christina Aguilera's perfume is out, and while the bottle would be pretty on my nightstand, the description manages to offset any desire I might've had to sample it.

8/20/2008 6:57 AM

Sara Evans To Headline For Ron Paul Rally

This is super-exciting news! Multi-platinum country singer Sara Evans is going to be performing at the upcoming Ron Paul rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota! The convention is going on from August 31st to September 2nd. Also attending that day are former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, Grover Norquist, former Reagan Administration Deputy Attorney General Bruce Fein, and political commentator / Senior Campaign Correspondent for MSNBC, Tucker Carlson, among others.

8/20/2008 6:56 AM

In Memory Of Sgt. Michael H. Ferschke, Jr.

Sgt. Michael H. Ferschke, Jr. of Maryville, Tennessee died on August 10th in Salah ad Din province, Iraq, from wounds suffered in a hostile small arms fire while supporting combat operations for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

8/20/2008 6:54 AM

Bigfoot Was Made Of Rubber

Moving on, the whole Bigfoot story in the news as of late has been debunked. Matthew Whitton and Rick Dyer claimed to have the corpse of Bigfoot stored in a freezer, but really it was nothing more than a Halloween costume, for which Tom Biscardi - owner of SearchingforBigFoot.com paid $50,000. No, he did not know it was a costume at the time.

8/20/2008 6:51 AM

Dan Abrams Out, Rachel Maddow Is In

It's about damn time, that's all I have to say. Not that I had a problem with Dan Abrams, the one who's getting replaced - I don't think I ever watched him - but it's nice to see that a network has finally given a female political commentator, Rachel Maddow, her own show. There are certainly more than enough male pundits with their own programs out there.

8/20/2008 6:50 AM

Will Alison Carroll Replace Angelina Jolie?

Alison Carroll is replacing Angelina Jolie in the video games. A new game Tomb Raider:Underworld will be released November 21, just in time to stuff a few stockings. And Alison would like to replace Angelina Jolie in the actual Tomb Raider movies.

8/20/2008 6:48 AM

Kanye Invests In Fatburgers

Kanye West has just purchased the rights to 10 Fatburger eateries in Chicago. Since these aren't in New York they don't have to display the calorie content on the menu. But you can check out the website if you want to find the nutritional content of Fatburger's menu.

8/20/2008 6:47 AM

Heath Ledger's Daughter Receives A Donation

It's unfortunate that Heath Ledger hadn't updated his will to include his daughter Matilda. But you've got to give the guy a break, I mean, how many of you have an up to date will? Anyways, Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell have stepped in to save the day.

8/19/2008 8:53 AM

John McCain Fires Up Keith Olbermann

Senator and Republican presidential candidate John McCain told attendees at a Veterans of Foreign Wars convention this week that victory in Iraq is now attainable, and accused Senator Barack Obama of shifting positions, prompting a Special Commentary from MSNBC's Keith Olbermann that asked Sen. McCain to grow up.

8/19/2008 8:50 AM

In Memory Of Sgt. Kenneth B. Gibson

Sgt. Kenneth B. Gibson of Christiansburg, VA was killed in action on August 10th in Tarmiyah, Iraq, from wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated near his position during dismounted operations supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

8/19/2008 8:48 AM

Kissed By A Giraffe, And Helping The Needy In Nairobi

Actress and former Dancing With The Stars contestant Shannon Elizabeth is in Kenya, Africa visiting the Abandoned Baby Center, where she fell in love with a baby girl (who will be named after her) and was kissed by a giraffe at a Giraffe Center built to save the diminishing giraffe population.

8/19/2008 8:45 AM

Melt-Worthy Country Crossover Star

In fact, it was Darius Rucker, the former lead singer of the band Hootie and the Blowfish! The new single Don't Think I Don't Think About It was released in May through Rucker's new home with Capitol Records in Nashville, off the album Learn to Live (which will be out September 19th).

8/19/2008 8:44 AM

Girls Next Door Come Back For One Episode

Last night at 10 pm EST, the Girls Next Door - Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt, and Kendra Wilkinson, the three girlfriends of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner - came back for a one-episode special to promote the new movie The House Bunny, starring Anna Farris.

8/15/2008 7:15 AM

Oh, President Bush Showed Up At The Olympics, Alright

Showed up and got drunk! That's what sources say, anyhow. Despite international pressures, President George W. Bush not only attending the opening ceremony and the Games at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he brought First Lady Laura Bush, and proceeded to reportedly drink a few too many.

8/15/2008 7:11 AM

In Memory Of Sgt. Jose E. Ulloa

Sgt. Jose E. Ulloa of New York City, New York died on August 9th in Sadr City, Iraq from wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device (IED) in Sadr City.

8/15/2008 7:09 AM

Strike One For Bigfoot Finders

Rumors of there being a breed of giant hairy Sasquatch (aka Bigfoot) running around forests in the Pacific Northwest have been circulating since the 1800's. Some swear up and down that Bigfoot is real, while others compare these myths to that of the Loch Ness Monster or even alien life. The two men, Matthew Whitton and Rick Dyer, who recently claimed to have found the corpse of Bigfoot - which they still maintain they are storing in a freezer - already have at least one strike against them, though.

8/15/2008 7:07 AM

How Did The Beijing Olympic Games Get Their Logo?

There's hardly a day that goes by, as you know, that I don't complain about the Olympics. Because I resigned myself to boycotting the event for the lack of morals surrounding this Summer's Games in Beijing, I'm stuck with only the occasional clip - such as that of Hungarian weightlifter Janos Baranyai popping out his elbow (I do not suggest clicking on that link) - on YouTube or Google Video, and I miss everything else.

8/15/2008 7:05 AM

Tom Cruise Is Too Old

Well, that's one opinion anyway. This comment came about in relation to the movie Edwin A. Salt. According to reports Tom Cruise was either pursued for this movie and turned it down, or he was rejected because, at the ripe old age of 46, he's too old to be an action hero anymore.

8/15/2008 7:01 AM

New York City Fights Obesity

It's really easy to eat a 2,500 calorie specialty burger if you don't know the actual calorie count. But not so easy to justify if you do. Thanks to New York city's Board of Health, you'll have that information available while eating in the Big Apple.

8/15/2008 7:01 AM

Wal-Mart Discontinues Fisher-Price Walkie Talkies

Fisher-Price has had a slew of recalls this year and perhaps they should add one more toy to the list. Deborah Pancaro of West Virginia contacted Fisher-Price after her three-year-old picked up a conversation that she believed to be between two truckers because they were saying stuff like 10-4.

8/12/2008 5:14 AM

Congress Enjoys Nearly 3 Times The Vacation

If we've had a string of slow news days in the political arena, it could have something to do with the fact that our Congress is off on a five-week vacation - one that started early, too, at noon on Friday, August 1st.

8/12/2008 5:12 AM

Not Enough Of You Are Boycotting The Olympics

Ratings don't lie...actually, who really knows?--but here's what we're told. NBC's coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing is supposedly raking in the dough. NBC Universal claims the Olympics drew an average audience of 29.1 million in the first two days, the highest rated broadcast of non-U.S. Summer Games since 1976.

8/12/2008 5:11 AM

In Memory Of Sgt. Gary M. Henry

Sgt. Gary M. Henry of Indianapolis, Indiana was killed in action on August 4th in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when debris from an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated on an overpass above the vehicle he was in.

8/12/2008 5:09 AM

Did You Know...

We hardly ever post any paparazzi shots, as we find it a pretty sleazy business in general. But we have to link to this story because we were shocked - shocked! The View cohost, and winner of an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, a Tony Award, two Golden Globe Awards and two Saturn Awards - Whoopi Goldberg - is a smoker.

8/12/2008 5:07 AM

Rosie O'Donnell's Gone, But Not Really

I'm not sure when exactly I began reading Rosie O'Donnell's blog, but I was hooked ever since the first visit. She lets you into her world, of cruises and Broadway, touring with Cyndi Lauper, her smattering of celebrity friends that make occasional joint video blogs with her, photographs of her family and her fans, and an almost-daily Q&A with visitors to her site.

8/12/2008 5:07 AM

NKOTB Release A Greatest Hits CD

We're pretty sure New Kids On The Block fans already have these songs on tapes and/or CD's already, but the newly-reunited band NKOTB is coming out with a Greatest Hits CD.

8/7/2008 8:40 AM

Gold Medalist Denied Entrance To Olympics, China

Instead of all of the junk news about Katie Holmes wearing rolled-up jeans, Mary-Kate Olsen getting off the hook for an indictment, Morgan Freeman getting a divorce, and whether or not Jennifer Aniston is set to wed John Mayer, this should be front page news. Joey Cheek has had his visa revoked by Chinese officials, barring him from attending the Summer Olympics in Beijing.

8/7/2008 8:38 AM

In Memory Of Spc. Jonathan D. Menke

Spc. Jonathan D. Menke of Madison, Indiana died on August 4th in Baghdad, Iraq from wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered debris from an improvised explosive device (IED) that detonated on an overpass.

8/7/2008 8:36 AM

White House Calls Pulitzer Prize Winner Gutter Journalist

You're going to be absolutely shocked by this, but the White House has denied any claims made by Ron Suskind that the CIA forged ties between Saddam Hussein and 9/11. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Suskind penned the book The Way of the World: A Story of Truth and Hopse in an Age of Extremism about orders the CIA was allegedly given to equate Iraq's nuclear threat with the attacks of September 11th, 2001.

8/7/2008 8:33 AM

AIG Loses Billions

I thought I was seeing a lot more AIG commercials than usual. The insurance company American International Group has reported a quarterly loss of around $5.36 billion in profits. Um, isn't the kicker in that news that an insurance company was looking to make over $5 billion in profits?

8/7/2008 8:32 AM

Tyra Banks Posing As Michelle Obama Video

Oh hell to the no. Above is a video clip of Tyra Banks shooting the cover of Harper's Bazaar September cover, where she - as we're sure you've heard - posed as Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic Senator and presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

8/7/2008 8:31 AM

The Wait Will Soon Be Over For Pink Fans

Alicia Moore, better known as the singer Pink, was recently seen riding down Sunset Blvd. in a lawnmower as part of a shoot for her new video. Yes, Pink is back in the studio! The album art above is for her new single So What, which will hit the radio this month.

8/7/2008 4:04 AM

Runners-Up Hillary Clinton, Ron Paul Still Out There

As we all know, Barack Obama has sealed his position as the Democratic nominee for the presidential race, and John McCain has done the same for the Republican Party. However, that doesn't mean runners-up Hillary Clinton and Ron Paul are just disappearing into the sunset.

8/7/2008 4:02 AM

I Will Never Fall For This Again

I don't even know why I clicked on this, or whether I actually would have worn lip sugar...maybe I was hungry. Maybe it looked sparkly - women, raccoons, and crows cannot resist shiny things. Whatever it was that possessed me, I followed an ad on a blog for 'free samples' of Revlon Sugar Sugar Lip Topping.

8/7/2008 4:00 AM

In Memory Of Pfc. Jennifer L. Cole

Pfc. Jennifer L. Cole died on August 2nd in Bayji, Iraq from injuries suffered from a gunshot wound. She was 34 years old, from American Canyon, California.

8/7/2008 3:59 AM

You Know You've Lost It When

You know you've lost it when you sell your home in order to get $50,000 to give to South Korean scientists to clone your dead dog. Enter Bernann McKinney, a California woman who did just that, and says she's 'in heaven' now.

8/7/2008 3:55 AM

Pregnant Teen Drama Wins Award, Of Course

How's this for a follow-up to our article Is There Any Wonder The US Is Battling Teen Pregnancies? The Secret Life of the American Teenager, an ABC Family show about a 15-year-old Christian teen who gets pregnant, has won a Teen Choice Award for Choice Summer TV Show.

8/7/2008 3:55 AM

Amanda Beard Sheds Duds For PETA

Women everywhere are gazing longingly at the abs of Olympic athlete Amanda Beard, who has dropped trou for an anti-fur ad for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

8/5/2008 7:23 PM

Paris Hilton Slams McCain With An Ad Of Her Own

I have never been one to write about Paris Hilton, believe me. But the socialite deserves her rebuff, after Republican presidential candidate John McCain used her image in an ad (along with Britney Spears) to ponder whether or not Barack Obama the "celebrity" is ready to lead.

8/5/2008 1:41 PM

Book Claims CIA Forged Ties Between Hussein, 9/11

Author Ron Suskind has released a book called The Way of the World: A Story of Truth and Hope in an Age of Extremism, which accuses the White House of ordering the CIA to forge a letter to tie together Saddam Hussein and the attacks of September 11th, 2001.

8/5/2008 1:39 PM

In Memory Of Sgt. James A. McHale

Sgt. James A. McHale of Fairfield, Montana died on July 30th in Bethesday, Maryland of wounds suffered in Diyala Province of Iraq when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device (IED).

8/5/2008 1:37 PM

John McCain Wearing Baby Calves

Isabel Wilkinson of the Huffington Post is one smart writer, with quite the eye for details. Details like John McCain's $520 black leather Ferragamo shoes. That's right - in an article in the Huff Po last week, Wilkinson pointed out that John McCain has been making every campaign stop recently wearing a pair of calfskin loafers with silver Gancini buckles from Italy.

8/5/2008 1:35 PM

Good And Bad News About Tobacco

Scientists have now developed a tobacco plant that turns red when there are landmines around. When the roots of the plant sense nitrogen oxide, the green leaves take on a red pigment from the gene of tomato plants and apple trees. There is also bad news, though, in the world of tobacco. Well, for tobacco users in the U.S., anyway. The U.S. House of Representatives voted last week in favor of having the FDA regulate tobacco products.

8/5/2008 1:33 PM

Obama Put On The Spot By PETA

Barack Obama was recently not only put on the spot not only by his kids but by PETA as well. Evidently he promised his kids a dog because he's been gone so much lately and PETA got wind of it.

8/5/2008 1:32 PM

Whatever Happened To Madonna's Mole?

With all the talk about Madonna's face as of late, we got to thinking: whatever happened to Madge's signature mole? Remember it? It was ever-present in the 1980's and early 90's, but seemed to disappear before the millennium, somewhere around Evita.

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