Kathy Landin
Pee-wee Herman and Craigslist Help Man Get Stolen Bike Back
As Pee-wee Herman can attest, having your bike stolen is very unpleasant indeed. The same was true of Matt O’Rourke, a man who had his prized ride stolen. Luckily, thanks to the intervention of some concerned citizens (including Pee-wee himself), the story has a happy ending.
Egyptian Authorities Close Pyramid Amidst Reports of Mysterious 11/11/11 Rituals
The antiquities authority in Egypt closed down the pyramid of Khufu, known as Cheops, the largest pyramid in the Giza Necropolis, after rumors surfaced about groups attempting to hold spiritual ceremonies there to mark the rare 11/11/11 date.
Nickelodeon Will Create Lineup to Focus on Mothers
The cable TV network Nickelodeon has plans for new, late night programming targeted at moms. After months of research, the network has concluded that an untapped audience of busy moms are watching television between the hours of 9 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Snooki Offers Business Advice on How to Make it Big
‘Jersey Shore’ star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi may be better known as a bar-hopping, trash-talking, hair-poofing, over-exposed “Guidette” who enjoys vacationing on the Jersey shore, but she’s also a savvy and well-paid businesswoman.
Fewer Will Fly for Thanksgiving, But Planes Will Be Jam Packed
If you’re planning to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, be prepared to have trouble finding open seats, pay a premium when you do and fly on a packed plane. Industry insiders say that, because of high costs and lower bookings, airlines have had to increase ticket prices and reduce the number of available seats.
Which Languages Are the Most Efficient for Communicating?
Even though it’s their most important function, some languages communicate information less efficiently than others, according to a new study.
California High School Students Become First Lesbian Homecoming King and Queen
Two students at Patrick Henry High School in California have been crowned homecoming king and queen. What makes this unusual from any other high school homecoming is that the students were both female, and a publicly lesbian couple.
Parents Who Gave Kids Nazi Names Lose Custody Battle
The parents of three children, who gave each of them Nazi names, including Adolf Hitler, have finally lost custody of all three kids.
On Thursday, a New Jersey appeals court ruled that the children, who have been in foster care, should not be returned to the couple due to evidence of domestic violence in the home. The court has returned the case to family court for further reconsideration.
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Can a Pill Turn Sweat Into Perfume?
Feeling stinky, but don’t like to spritz? An artist in Amsterdam is working on a pill that, when taken, would release perfume with your sweat.
Lucy McRae calls her invention Swallowable Parfum and says she’s mainly trying to change the way people think, not the way they smell.
Do You Live in One of America’s Most Attractive Cities?
Check your address, the list is out. Once again Travel+Leisure Magazine readers have ranked America’s cities to find out which one has the best looking residents.
Lindsay Lohan Has Been Sent Back to Jail – Once Again [PICTURES, VIDEO]
At a probation hearing today, a judge ordered Lindsay Lohan back to jail with $100,000 bail, for continuous probation violations.
Lohan arrived at court this morning to update Judge Sautner on her compliance to the terms and conditions of her probation. Sautner then revoked Lohan’s probation, citing her bad behavior and lack of hours served.