Amy Sciarretto
Viacom and DirecTV Finally Reach Deal, Blackout Ends As Millions Get Their Channels Back — Dollars and Sense
Viacom and DirecTV have made up. The cable programmer and the satellite broadcaster reached a deal on Friday after a nine-day standstill over a fee hike which led to blackouts.
Bed and Breakfast Owners Fined $4,500 After Canceling Gay Couple’s Reservation [POLL]
A retired couple running a now-closed bed and breakfast in British Columbia, Canada denied a gay couple access to their establishment.
Now, they have to pay the price. Literally.
Father Refuses to Allow Daughter to Go on Make-A-Wish Trip to Disney World Because She Is Cured of Cancer — Is It Fair? [POLL]
The father of a four-year-old leukemia survivor will not sign off on a trip to Disney World as part of a Make-A-Wish “gift” since he feels that it would be an improper use of donations. His reasoning? The little girl is cured.
Taiwanese Gamer Dies After Marathon 40-Hour Diablo III Session
Video games can be deadly and we’re not talking about the action that takes place on screen in relation to the character/avatar you play.
Kiss Launch Hello Kitty Co-Branded Toilet Paper
Is nothing sacred? Is there nothing they won’t come up with in the Kiss merchandising think tank? Apparently not. The band announced a licensing deal with Sanrio’s Hello Kitty brand last Novemeber. Now, there’s Hello Kitty-branded Kiss toilet paper. We wish we were kidding!
Skip the Meal — Needles Found in Delta Air Lines In-Flight Food
Imagine being on a transcontinental flight and getting ready to tuck into a turkey sandwich only to find a sewing needle. That’s quite the unwanted condiment.
Unfortunately, it was a reality for some unlucky passengers.
Man Gives Out Money to Motorists on His Birthday
When Doug Eaton turned 65, he celebrated by handing out cash to motorists in Oklahoma City. Usually, you get money from people you know for your birthday, as opposed to being the one doling it out to complete strangers.
Casino Sees Surge in Violent Crimes Against…Slot Machines?
The Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York has seen a surge in police presence and arrests. It’s not due to casino goers committing crimes against one another, though.
McDonald’s Flexes Its Muscle by Banning All Restaurants from Selling French Fries at the London Olympics — With One Exception
McDonald’s has a monopoly on french fries at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Team USA Gets Gold Medal for Embarrassment By Wearing Olympic Uniforms Made in China [VIDEO]
The athletes that comprise Team USA in the Summer Olympics may have been born in the USA but their outfits? Not so much.
Guy Shapes Beard Into ‘Star Wars’ X-Wing Ship
You must have a lot of time on your hands (and limited, if any, dating prospects) if you can fashion your face pubes into a full scale replica of the X-Wing starfighters from ‘Star Wars.’
How Ridiculous Is It That Kate Upton Is Being Called Fat?
Kate Upton has emerged as the dream girl of many men in 2012, thanks to her pretty face and rock hard body. Put simply, she’s a looker and a head turner, a beer ad-worthy beauty that seems attainable.
Ah, not so fast.