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D.C. unready for inaugural masses
The millions of people expected to arrive in Washington for Barack Obama's inauguration will overwhelm facilities in the nation's capital. Somehow this information will be used to lobby for D.C. statehood.
Report: Illinois gov. in federal custody
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a Democrat, has been taken into federal custody. Good thing it's not an election year. Oh, wait.
Obama's YouTube videos tanking
The president-elect's weekly videos are attracting as many viewers as they once did. Perhaps a few people have gotten tired of "change" and want to watch "Gossip Girl" instead.
Higher pay link to longer commutes
If you have a long commute, you're probably making some serious money, a new report says. But if you're making serious cash and you don't commute, you're probably a CEO.
Clean house in 30 minutes
Sometimes you just need to clean your home quickly for unexpected guests. In my household, such unexpected guests are no friends of mine.
Clean house in 30 minutes
Sometimes you just need to clean your home quickly for unexpected guests. In my household, such unexpected guests are no friends of mine.
Obama to meet with Gore
Barack Obama is to meet with Al Gore in Chicago and possibly discuss environmental issues. Or maybe the Chicago Bears, you know, whatever comes up.
Merrill Lynch CEO rescinds request for $10 million bonus
Merrill Lynch's chief executive has withdrawn a request for a $10 million bonus. Apparently he said, "Well, at least I still have a job."
Gay activists call for boycott Wednesday
Organizers of "A Day Without a Gay" want to protest California's ban on same-sex marriage by showing the economic power of gays and their supporters. Of course, in this economy, a boycott could be mistaken for just another bad business day.
Pulitzers to allow Web-only entries
The board that administers the Pulitzer Prizes now will consider journalism that appears only on Web-based outlets. The board said it's trying to keep up with the changing media, which is their polite way of saying that someday soon there won't be any newspapers or magazines to award prizes.
GM: Sorry about 'betraying' you
Just weeks after defending itself before Congress, General Motors apologizes for mistreating customers. Kinda brings a tear to the eye, doesn't it?
New tech delivers Hollywood to consumers
New technology will allow DVD users to communicate with each other and holograms to appear in your living rooms. Yes, but will the basic content — the movie — be any better?
Man fights $115 ticket — at cost of $7,500
A New York man's fight against a $115 parking ticket has cost him $7,500 so far. No this is the kind of guy they should have at Lehman Brothers. Oh, he worked on their books? You don't say!
Mug shots are popular feature for Web
Web and print publishers are posting mug shots — much to the enjoyment of an ever-growing customer base. These are some strange times, folks.
70-year-old woman gives birth
An Indian woman has given birth to her first child at age 70 after having received a fertility treatment. With science, anything's possible. It might not make much sense, but it's possible.
