Out of Context Archive: March 2009
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Researcher: Chimp 'planned' to throw rocks
A chimp in Sweden shows how animals can plan, a researcher says. Luckily, the chimp's plans are small — a book deal, maybe a TV special, that sort of thing. Published March 10 2009
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Report: OctoMom to get child care, bigger house
Things are looking up for Nadya Suleman, the Southern California mother of octuplets via artificial insemination. In fact, you could say things are going according to plan. Published March 10 2009
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Dems tout earmarks as good government
Democrats, who were suspicious of earmarks when Republicans ran Congress, now say they're a good thing. Don't understand why. Published March 9 2009
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Michael Jackson eyes 'final curtain call' in London
The erstwhile king of pop says "this is it." But nobody's quite sure what he means. Published March 5 2009
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Gators to get a place for eternity
University of Florida alumni likely will get a place to call their own — for all eternity. Published March 5 2009
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Read '1984?' Probably not.
A new study shows that most people fib about having read classic books. It makes them look smart. And sexy. Published March 5 2009
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Kennedy to receive honorary knighthood
It's an honor to be knighted, so it's a double honor to be honorarily knighted, right? Published March 4 2009
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Woman who called 911 over McNuggets will get refund
She wanted her McNuggets, and a McDouble just wouldn't do. Published March 4 2009
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Questions abound over Madoff's wife's fortune
Quite a few people want to know where Bernie Madoff's wife's $70 million came from -- including his wife. Published March 4 2009
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Blagojevich signs 6-figure book deal
It's going to have words AND pictures, many of which pop up. Published March 3 2009
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Report: Steele apologizes to Limbaugh
No matter how mad they get, Republicans can't stay mad at Rush Limbaugh for very long. He's got mojo. Published March 3 2009
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Celebrate 'Square Root Day'
March 3, 2009, is a holiday of sorts ... and my mom's birthday. Published March 3 2009
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Food Network sees spike in ad revenue
The economic downturn didn't hurt the Food Network in the first quarter of 2009. Thank goodness for food -- and the Super Bowl. Published March 2 2009
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Fallon 'tweets' for late-night success
Former SNLer Jimmy Fallon is using his mastery of the digital world to improve his chances of success in his new gig -- host of NBC's "Late Night." We're pulling for you, Jimmy. Published March 2 2009
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Heavy snow ties up traffic, schools
It's a snow day -- so drive at your own risk. Published March 2 2009
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Doctor to Chavez: Be quiet
It's a simple request -- one that has been asked often since he came to power. Published March 2 2009
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Is Twitter crashing?
It's hard to know because I've got no digital signal. Published March 2 2009
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Scientists know why we go gray
It's not your fault. Blame your hair. It doesn't know what it's doing. Published March 1 2009
