Month: December 2008

Politics by JT20162016

Al Gore Might Get The Last Laugh, Douchebags

By Alexander Mooney CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) — Former Vice President Al Gore is set to meet with President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden Tuesday, leading to speculation Obama is eyeing Gore for a slot in his administration. According to the Obama transition office, the meeting will focus on issues relating to energy and […]

Congress by JT2016

The Nationalization of the Auto Industry?

Taking risks with bailout for U.S. automakers By David E. Sanger Tuesday, December 9, 2008 WASHINGTON: When President-elect Barack Obama talked on Sunday about realigning the American automobile industry he was quick to offer a caution, lest he sound more like the incoming leader of France, or perhaps Japan. “We don’t want government to run […]

Venice Beach by JT20162016

Newsflash: Dogs Get Jealous, Especially Ones That Don’t Live In Venice Beach California

Test reveals dogs’ jealous side Scientists in Austria say they have found a basic form of jealousy in dogs. The Vienna-based researchers showed that dogs will stop doing a simple task when not rewarded if another dog, which continues to be rewarded, is present. Writing in the journal PNAS, the scientists say this shows a […]

Kids by JT20162016

The Bizzare Dangerous World of Chuck E. Cheeses

DECEMBER 9, 2008 Calling All Cars: Trouble at Chuck E. Cheese’s, Again Kid-Centric Pizza Parlors Become Stage for Adult Bad Behavior, as Mama-Bear Instincts Kick In and Fights Break Out By ANNA PRIOR In Brookfield, Wis., no restaurant has triggered more calls to the police department since last year than Chuck E. Cheese’s. Officers have […]

NBC by JT20162016

David Gregory’s Past Year Of Intense Prime-Time Bootlicking Lands Him ‘Meet The Press’ Job

NBC Chief White House correspondent to replace the late Tim Russert MSNBC Sun., Dec. 7, 2008 David Gregory has been named moderator of NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” effective immediately. In addition, Betsy Fischer, the program’s longtime executive producer has extended her tenure with the top-rated broadcast. The announcements were made today by Steve Capus, […]