Out of Context Archive: March 2009
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Strange laws in foreign lands
If you're traveling to Singapore, you need to think twice about your gum. Your chewing gum, not your dental foundations. Published March 22 2009
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Gene find lets mice eat and stay thin
Some new research has uncovered a genetic circumstance that lets mice gorge and stay thin. I don't think this has any human uses. Published March 21 2009
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Romantic love lingers longer
Romance isn't dead. It's just taking a nap. Published March 21 2009
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AIG bonuses much higher than thought
If this is an accounting error, then AIG is a no-account company. Published March 21 2009
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Report: Dallas school made teens fight
Employees at a Dallas high school sponsored their own fight club, with teenage fighters. Kinda like vocational training -- without the vocation. Or the training. Published March 20 2009
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Chavez readying 'artillery' for Obama
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he's got some "artillery" for Obama next month, but he's probably just talking out of his arsenal again. Published March 19 2009
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Grassley to AIG execs: Resign or die
Sen. Charles Grassley says he wants AIG executives to resign or commit suicide. The executives, who have received $165 million in bonuses since their company failed, probably have other ideas. Published March 17 2009
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Lawmaker mulls quieting TV ads
A congresswoman thinks TV ads are too loud, and who could disagree? I said, "WHO COULD DISAGREE?" Published March 16 2009
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Report: Old age begins at 27
The saying "you're only as young as you feel" now can mollify a lot more people ... who actually thought they were young. Published March 16 2009
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Madoff's new Manhattan home
Bernard Madoff's new place has everything a man like him needs. Just barely. Published March 13 2009
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Saturday is Pi Day
It's not just the weekend, stupid. It's a mathematical holiday. Published March 13 2009
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Finger length can predict speed, aggression
The length of your fingers can predict some of your other attributes. So break out the tape measures. Published March 13 2009
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Swiss ease banking secrecy laws
The phrase "as safe as a Swiss bank" will take on a new meaning. Published March 13 2009
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Forbes includes drug lord among world's richest
Mexican drug lord Joaquin Guzman is on the Forbes list of billionaires. He's probably on a few other lists as well. Published March 13 2009
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Joaquin Phoenix swoops on heckler at concert
The former Academy Award-nominated actor confronted a heckler during his rap act. Just keepin' it real. Published March 12 2009
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'Sesame Street' hurt by Wall Street woes
"Sesame Street" faces a round of layoffs. This information is brought to you by the letter R -- as in "recession." Published March 12 2009
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Real 'Cheers' bartender gets laid off
The bar where "everybody knows your name" has lost one of its own. Let's toast Eddie Doyle. Set 'em up, whatever your name is. Published March 11 2009
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Report: RNC chief Steele likely to face no-confidence vote
It's not over until it's over. And when it comes to the Republican Party's leadership, it's never over. Published March 11 2009
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Paul McCartney show sells out in 7 seconds
The former Beatle and Wings perform can still pack 'em in. And fast too! Published March 11 2009
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Vatican: Washing machines liberated women
Women in the 20th century owe their liberation to the washing machine. So says the Vatican. Uh huh. Published March 10 2009
