New Site is Up!

Howdy, folks! If you're here today, it's because you've been coming to my site via pioneerwoman.typepad.com. I've packed it up here and have struck out on my own. From here on, please change your bookmarks to http://www.thepioneerwoman.com -- I'll be there 'til the end ...

Cow-yote Ugly

Oh, Lawsie Mercy---congratulations, OCJen! Gosh, 1,828 entries was a lot to wade through (my toes are all pruney and pale) but I finally made friends with each and every one. After laughing my ever-lovin' head off for hours and hours and going through an entire bottle of Visine (it gets the red out, ...

Man Drinks Liter of Vodka at Airport Line

BERLIN (AP) -- A man nearly died from alcohol poisoning after quaffing a liter (two pints) of vodka at an airport security check instead of handing it over to comply with new carry-on rules, police said Wednesday....

“I just need to let everyone know, the Whopper has been...

“I just need to let everyone know, the Whopper has been discontinued FOREVER.” — anomaly — chetgulland

Disney Acquires Web Site for Children

Aiming to solidify its position in online entertainment, the company acquired Club Penguin in a deal that could total $700 million.

Cliff Schecter: My Bad Boss Contest

Have you ever had a boss who treats you like Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell does non-corporate-approved legislation? Dick Cheney does the Constitution? Geoge W. Bush does multi-syllabic terms? You know the type. It could be a CEO who spends hooks himself up with the $6,000 shower curtain while ...

Man, 75, claims he was held 2 weeks after visiting prostitute

Officials aren't sure what happened A 75-year-old man called 911 overnight, saying he was being held against his will in a Holden Heights home after going there with a prostitute 14 days ...

Mother convicted of helping to hide fugitive son

"Obviously, (we're) hoping for probation" CANTON A mother has been convicted of charges she helped her son while he was on the run from murder charges. via The Repository

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Bird Deterrent Fails.

Vivien Reynolds put up a plastic eagle owl in her barn to scare off birds. The idea didn’t quite work, as a swallow found it the perfect place to build a nest and raise a family. Link -via Arbroath

Tonight at 6:00: Alleged skimmer handling credit cards

The NBC2 Investigators found a man who was arrested five months ago for skimming customer credit cards at a popular Naples restaurant is now back in the restaurant business - and handling credit cards.

Barry Bonds Not Certain He'll Be Present For His 755th Home Run

SAN FRANCISCO—Barry Bonds added his voice to the chorus of criticism surrounding his inevitable breaking of the all-time home-run record...

Climate change worries for bird

A rare mountain bird is to be radio tracked in an effort to better understand its declining numbers.

Young whale spends night in port

Rescuers try and lure a minke whale who spent the night in Fraserburgh Harbour back to sea.

In the Can: 6 Canned Foods We’re Reluctant to Try

With hurricane season almost upon us, it’s time to start stocking up on bottled water, extra batteries and canned food. But why stick to just beans and corn? Here’s a look at some more exotic (read: disugusting!) canned foods we found. Pork Brains in Milk Gravy On Heroes, serial killer Sylar gets ...

Nasa astronauts 'drunk on duty'

US astronauts were cleared to fly while drunk at least twice, according to a report commissioned by Nasa.

Cycling: Contador holds lead

Alberto Contador keeps hold of the yellow jersey after Saturday's time trial in a stage won by Levi Leipheimer.

TASER-armed robots keep police out of harm's way

June 3, 2007 Love them or hate them, TASER stun guns have become an essential and effective part of law enforcement armory. Perhaps their main drawback has been that even the long-range wireless shotgun-mounted TASER XREP puts a police officer within 30 feet of a potentially dangerous suspect before ...

Our Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2007 Revisited

Now that E3 is over, have our lists changed? Click here to find out what we're excited about this year.