"A police officer shocked a handcuffed Baron "Scooter" Pikes nine times with a Taser after arresting him on a cocaine charge. He stopped twitching after seven, according to a coroner's report. Soon afterward, Pikes was dead." picked by RowanGrey 1 day ago

Yuck! Arizona school lunchroom offers full-service catering... and apparently does brisk business. No word on whether food offerings depend on what day of the week your event is scheduled. I can't imagine serving square pizza to my wedding guests! picked by RowanGrey 2 days ago

I think I'm feeling a career change coming on... picked by RowanGrey 2 days ago

Judge rules in husband's favor, enforcing the prenuptial agreement they both signed 3 weeks before marrying. Well, duh!
Update to this. picked by Rowangrey 2 days ago

Mom continually lies to police when questioned and shows no remorse that her daughter is missing.
FLORIDA! picked by Rowangrey 1 week ago

Well, I haven't quite come up with a good title, but I think this is going to be all the rage at the next E3. I would play this all day (with breaks for corms and baby carrots). picked by Rowangrey 1 week ago

Most people either think he's crazy, or a genius. I absolutely think both are true. This is an interview linked to his official website (tomwaits.com).
When you are finished reading, please visit your favorite video/audio website and listen to some of his work. picked by Rowangrey 1 week ago

As brought to you by Democratic Underground. Updated (nearly) every Monday, and it always gives me a good chuckle. Go through the archives for a good laugh/cry session. picked by Rowangrey 1 week ago

For Muppetmaker! picked by Rowangrey 2 weeks ago

I already know I'll be voting Obama this year, but if Edwards were his running mate, I'd actually feel good about it. picked by Rowangrey 2 weeks ago

"A few months after Nunu came to live with us in Baghdad, I asked Ghasson, an NPR translator, to call a veterinarian and make an appointment. We needed to have Nunu neutered.

Ghasson didn't have any idea what I was talking about. " picked by RowanGrey 1 month ago

One man's take on the "N-word" as used by whites and blacks. Not what I would consider an iron-clad defense, but certainly brings up some interesting points. Thoughts, Plimates? picked by Rowangrey 1 month ago

An excerpt from an episode of the extremely popular "Danny Dumps", a program hosted by GalaxyFM, a local FM radio station in Yorkshire, England.
Part of me kind of feels bad for this girl... no, wait... that was a belch. Sorry! picked by Rowangrey 2 months ago

Make your own pod with a 4-cup basket filter and fresh ground beans. Yum!

*A link found in desperation at 3:00 AM today because I am out of pods for my Senseo and I was NOT about to get dressed and go to the store. picked by Rowangrey 3 months ago

Audio from the '08 movie trailer on top of video from Batman '66. Some of the syncing is amazing. picked by Rowangrey 3 months ago

Huh-dorable video of a talky little Siamese named Alaska (how cute is THAT??) who absolutely will NOT come inside after playtime. Nuh-uh, no way.
In related news, this is exactly the sound (and face) one of my Siamese mixes makes when he's doing something he KNOWS he's gonna get in trouble for. picked by Rowangrey 3 months ago

The owner of one of my new favorite sites has put his (or her) ownership up on the block. If I had any money at all to invest, I'd buy it.
Here's the link to the site (above link is to auction). picked by RowanGrey 3 months ago

Students at MIT use their bioengineering skills to make hours spent watching stinky E. Coli cells somewhat more pleasant by splicing in a gene from another plant that produces a minty scent.
*Link includes audio, which is really the preferred method of taking in this article. Much more interesting with sound, IMNSHO. picked by RowanGrey 3 months ago

Brush up on your ACTUAL George Washington trivia. Forget that "cherry tree" crap you learned in school... THIS is the real Washington.
You are not gonna believe what he did to bears. Nuh-uh. No way. picked by Rowangrey 3 months ago

A growing number of baseball enthusiasts are joining "throwback" baseball leagues. Players wear the classic white long-sleeved shirt and short-brimmed hats popular in the game's early years. Another big difference? No gloves. "Only sissies wear a mitt..." *THIS is baseball I could get into. No corporate endorsements, no steroids, no million-dollar salaries. Just guys out ... read full post picked by RowanGrey 3 months ago

Home of "How Much Is Inside?" Ever curious about exactly HOW MUCH ramen is in a brick? Me neither! But these guys were, and they went to great lengths to find out. Tons of other "How Much" adventures are available for your time-wasting pleasure. Science projects like, "What is the best way to prevent backwash in your drink?" picked by RowanGrey 3 months ago

7-minute interview from NPR with the author of the book "Bad Money". Kevin Phillips warns us that America is going to way of ancient Rome... at least financially. One of the reasons for the economic collapse of the Roman empire was that they began to focus their economy on DEBT products, rather than manufacturing actual, physical items. Sound familiar? *This ties in with Bornbad's ... read full post picked by RowanGrey 3 months ago

A video so cute, your eyes will actually melt out of your head. If you turn your speakers up a teeny bit, you can hear his little tiny purrs.

*Please note: This is NOT how you should play with your kitten! Doing this will lead to all kinds of woe in your future. Trust me. picked by Rowangrey 4 months ago

An elephant named Hong who lives in a sanctuary in Thailand has learned to paint himself.

*Thumbnail not from this clip. picked by Rowangrey 4 months ago

Clip of a Japanese television show where the object is to stack as many nummy treats on your pet as possible without the stack falling OR being eaten.
Cute, funny, AND Japanese... the trifecta! picked by RowanGrey 4 months ago