Out of Context Archive: August 2009
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Too much exercise is just wrong
Some celebrities aren't looking any better in spite of all their exercising. Just look at Jack Black. Published August 31 2009
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More people cutting hair at home
Cutting your own hair might save some money, but if you don't like the results, you can't sue the hairdresser. Published August 31 2009
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J.Lo. holds party for Sotomayor
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony honored Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at a private dinner. Very private. Published August 19 2009
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Paper or plastic? Seattle says 'both'
Voters in Seattle have rejected a shopping bag tax. And I thought they liked taxes in Seattle. Wow. Published August 19 2009
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Alcoholics less able to read faces
A new study has found that alcoholics are less able to read faces. But they're more likely to get the Cliff Notes. Published August 18 2009
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Actor in swine flu ad gets swine flu
An actor in a swine flu commercial has caught swine flu. It's one of the perils of method acting. Published August 18 2009
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Cocaine found on most dollars in U.S. cities
Researchers find that U.S. bank notes are soaked in cocaine. That's why the economy is so twitchy. Published August 18 2009
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DNA proof can be faked
Scientists have shown they can fake DNA evidence. "CSI" is now on hiatus. Published August 18 2009
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'Dancing With "The Hammer"?'
Tom DeLay is scheduled to kick up his heels on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" next month. Who says there's no life after politics? Published August 17 2009
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Italian court OKs 'kick in the pants' threat
An Italian court Published August 12 2009
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Man, 60, guilty of groping Minnie Mouse
A Pennsylvania man is guilty of groping Minnie Mouse at Disney World. You don't want to know what he did to Pluto. Published August 12 2009
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French pools require Speedos
In France, pool managers make men wear Speedos. Just one more reason to hate the French. Published August 12 2009
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Saturn's rings disappear Tuesday
Saturn's rings will vanish on Tuesday, and I'm blaming David Copperfield. Published August 11 2009
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Fox to air OctoMom 'special'
Fox will air "Octomom: The Incredible Unseen Footage" this month. What's incredible is that it takes a full two hours. Published August 11 2009
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Speilberg to remake 'Harvey'
Steven Speilberg is going to make a movie about an invisible rabbit. With no special effects -- you know, because it's invisible. Published August 3 2009
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Castro slams U.S. overtures
Cuban President Raul Castro says he won't abandon communism to make peace with the U.S. But he might reconsider for some bailout money. Published August 3 2009
