In the aftermath of the terrible earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, the nuclear ongoing nuclear crisis has made radiation sickness a very dangerous threat according to Japan’s federal government. The radiation threatens not only the Japanese people, but also the country’s drinking water and livestock. In related news, McDonald’s has temporarily brought their barbecue […] Read more
As Transformers 3: The Dark of the Moon’s release date fast approaches, some directors would be worried. Not Michael Bay. The famed director of “Bad Boys II” and “The Rock” assured reporters late Monday that the film is nearly complete, and will easily make its release date of July 1. “The filming just wrapped up, […] Read more
Vice President Joe Biden addressed the nation last week on how the United States will handle protests in Libya. Biden’s track record with public addresses has typically been fairly poor, either due to made-up words or outrageous claims. As Secretary of State Hilary Clinton said, “Biden typically makes an ass out of himself.” This time, […] Read more
McDonald’s restaurant CEO Roy Wadinger unveiled the new name of the restaurant’s trademark kids’ meal last Friday, saying the name is more realistic for the customers purchasing the meal. The Happy Meal, which has been a McDonald’s staple since 1979 and has gone through only minor changes since, will now be listed on the menu […] Read more
Local sources stumbled upon a hot story earlier this week when Phoenix University, a nationwide internet-based university, announced its merger with popular online shopping powerhouse Amazon.com. Phoenix has reportedly begun offering current and incoming students the opportunity to expedite their medical degree process by providing undergraduates a printable, Phoenix-certified ‘ready-to-frame’ license when they purchase the […] Read more
Controversy over the removal of “the n-word” from novels like “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” has lead to much debate over the integrity of literature, and whether the editing of its content is justified simply due to the derogatory nature of the word. Library of Congress curator Chuck Tritter told CNN that the re-release of […] Read more
What originally seemed like a positive career development — winning Album of the Year at the 2011 Grammy Awards — has turned out to be the worst thing that could happen for Canadian indie band Arcade Fire. “When we won, I was like, ‘what the hell, this is awesome.’ Then I saw how many followers […] Read more
February 2011 saw the reported divorce rate for first marriages in the United States has hit a historic high of 41%. This has been matched with an increasing trend — kids dropping out of their home schools. The rates of home school truancy have almost doubled in households that have gone through divorce. “Since the […] Read more
After nearly eighteen months touring worldwide with his classic album ‘The Wall’, Roger Waters — former songwriter and bassist for psychedelic rock group ‘Pink Floyd’ — was committed to the Sudden Valley Retirement Centre Sunday afternoon. ‘The Centre,’ as it is referred to by its staff, is a popular rehabilitation facility in northern California known […] Read more
Christina Aguilera shocked the world last Sunday when she released an upgraded version of the American National Anthem at Super Bowl XLV. “I just thought to myself, if I can make the word ‘brave’ last for 45 seconds, I can probably make up some new lyrics for our country’s anthem,” Aguilera explained. “I figured it […] Read more
