The animal activist lost their lawsuit alleging that the use of training tools such as bullhooks were cruel enough to violate the Endangered Species act. The loss wasn't a response to the activist claim, but due to the activist had no standing to sue. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Judicial Watch Announces List of Washington’s “Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians” for 2009 picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Link goes to a collection of Zombified Star Wars posters picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

BoingBoing and many other blogs pointed out yet another photoshopped magazine cover. This one was Demi Moore who it appeared to have had her hips crudely altered with PhotoShop. Demi's lawyers sent threatening letters, crying slander. A copy of the magazine for the Korean market shows wider hips. As always, Demi's attempt to hide the alteration made sure that everyone knows about it. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

the selfish solution to gridlock
Article about temporary and counter-intuitive solutions for gridlock in india. Think of this image the next time you are upset about your commute. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Here it is, you've waited all year to read Dave Barry's year in review piece. 2009 is the year we learned that you can't throw billions of dollars at problems and expect that to solve them. You need to throw trillions of dollars. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Unions are in search for new members to replace their sagging membership. Newest idea? Any company that provides day care for any client(s) that receive government subsidy for child care are forcibly union members. Their mandatory union dues ($3.7 million) are given to the union instead of the providers. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

A number of people are quite upset about Obama's removal of limitations placed on Interpol's abilities. Reagan granted them certain diplomatic immunities but Obama has given them unprecedented powers such as immunity from FOIA requests and exemption from taxation. Others point out that the reaction is uncalled for at least in part. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Chilean Olympic weightlifter Elizabeth Poblete has given birth to a baby boy during a training session, without having known she was pregnant. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

That describes those whose favorite author is Dan Brown. If your favorite author is Anais Nin you're a librarian, and Jackie Collins is loved by your drunk stepmother. For a full list defining what your favorite author says about you click on the [now fixed] link. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Christmas is celebrated all over the world. Every country has its own unique take on the holiday and how to celebrate it. Sweden's tradition of watch Donald Duck (Kalle Anka) is one of the more unusual ones as is its origins. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

25-year-old Eutisha Revee Rennix was pregnant and working at a Brooklyn cafe. While working she started having trouble breathing. 2 EMTs were in the restaurant but when asked to help they said "call 911" as they were too busy eating bagels. Sadly Ms. Rennix, nor her baby survived. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Allegedly a girl gets revenge on her sister with a post of rather private information to Facebook. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Ah, the immortality of youth picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Children can be so precious
image links to full-size image picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

At least not from those who listen to the folks over at "Rock The Vote" who suggest that people refrain from having sex with anyone who isn't supportive of the proposed bill. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Father Tim Jones of St Lawrence church in York stated in his sermon that it was okay for the poor to shoplift. Furthermore it wasn't a sin because God's love for the poor outweighs his love for the rich. Those wishing to shoplift, keep in mind that St Patricks has a large number of valuables. No doubt, Mr Jones has a very nice TV, stereo, jewelry, and more. You have his blessing. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

You may not be able to see the whole thing due to a rather innovative parental control technology. Give it a try. If you can watch it to the end you'll be damn impressed. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Rep. Louise Slaughter (d) for New York, along with 70 co-sponsors has put forth a bill limiting the interest rate and fees that credit card companies could charge.
another story for Moe's Good News Day picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

A bank in Pennsylvania was robbed earlier this month. Evidently either the robber felt guilty or one of his associates did. An envelope containing about 80% of the amount stolen was mailed back to the bank. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

CNN names 10 people as top heroes and list several others who didn't make the top 10. Among those recognized are Brad Blauser who has provided 650 free wheelchairs to disabled Iraqi children, Andrea Ivory for bring mobile mammogram detection to 100's of uninsured women. Check link for many more. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Christopher Astle and Emily Yanich were teenager 20 years ago when they an abandoned baby girl wrapped in towels and placed on a doorstep. 20 years later, that newborn infant, now a college student named Mia Fleming tracked down her two rescuers to thank them. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

So you've always wanted to become a billionaire. Here is a way that you can make it happen quite easily. You can even make your friends multi-millionaires. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Children find proof that makes them think that their mommy is the real Santa Claus picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

A billboard to make people think about the true meaning of Christmas has caused tremendous amount of uproar. "Is it about a spiritual male God sending down sperm so a child would be born, or is it about the power of love in our midst as seen in Jesus?" picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago