Out of Context Archive: February 2009
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Web site proclaims 'This is why you're fat'
It's photos of actual food offerings might make you never take another bite of anything ever again. Published February 12 2009
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Web site posts embarrassing pics for profits
It's the entrepreneurial spirt raising its ugly head. Published February 12 2009
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Phelps bong case incurs arrests
The Michael Phelps bong-smoking case has turned another leaf -- and no, it's not a marijuana leaf. Published February 11 2009
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Report: Octuplets likely to cost taxpayers millions
Nadya Suleman has 14 kids, no money, no job and more than $200,000 in debts. No problemo. Published February 11 2009
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Vatican no longer at odds with Darwin
The Vatican has had a change of heart on Darwin's theory of evolution. And not a moment too soon. Published February 11 2009
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Bank CEOS will be 'humble' before Congress
Because humility works. When you're a big shot, you can afford to be humble -- especially with somebody else's money. Published February 11 2009
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Huckabee hits stimulus bill as 'anti-religious'
Mike Huckabee, the former Republican presidential candidate, says the Senate's stimulus bill undermines religion. Published February 11 2009
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Twitter dumps fake Dalai Lama
Tweets from the Dalai Lama have been sent by a non-representative of the Tibetan Budhhist leader. That is all. Published February 10 2009
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Study: Americans are bad spellers
Spelling's hard, but it's the nature of the language that makes it that way. Yeah, blame it on nature. Published February 10 2009
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Report: Feng shui guiding Asian investors
Asian investors are turning to ancient wisdom to navigate these tough times because, let's face it, modern wisdom just isn't cutting it. Published February 9 2009
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Starbucks to offer breakfast meals
Because when I spend a lot on a cup of coffee, I'll probably spend even more for a bagel. Published February 9 2009
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ABC to air "Dancing" with felons
It's just a slight tweak to a popular show -- just a little something to give it an air of danger. Cool. Published February 9 2009
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BofA tricking customers into paying dead relatives' debts
Bank of America is the country's biggest bank for one good reason -- they try harder. And succeed. Published February 7 2009
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The truth about growing old
Nobody said it would be like this, so I'm saying it for them. Published February 7 2009
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Alaska Senate holds Palin's hubby, aides in contempt
It's for a sense of "closure" in the Troopergate investigation. Thank goodness for closure. Published February 7 2009
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Phelps fans hit Kellogg's with boycott
Fans of Michael Phelps -- and some pot smokers -- have taken issue with Kellogg's dropping his endorsement contract. This just harshes my mellow. Published February 7 2009
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US Airways to charge $7 for blanket, pillow
It's a part of the "pay for what you use" plan. Some passengers like to call it the "nickel and dime me to death" plan. Published February 6 2009
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Report: Panetta got $700,000 from troubled banks
It looks like Leon Panetta, President Obama's pick for CIA chief, has some explaining to do. Published February 5 2009
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London Christians plan bus ad campaign
They say, "Why should the atheists have all the advertising?" Why, indeed? Published February 5 2009
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Scientists uncover fossil of 'world's biggest snake'
It was longer than a bus and weighed more than a car, scientists say. It got good gas mileage too. Published February 5 2009
