Only days after the bailout passed, AIG executives spent $200,000 for hotel rooms, almost $150,000 for catered banquets, $23,000 at the hotel spa and another $1,400 at the salon. picked by unzercharlie 3 hours ago

Man goes to the doctor for kidney problems. During the examination, the patient gets an erection. The doctor sees this and performs oral sex until completion. After the patient gets his, then he decides he is uncomfortable and complains about it. picked by bernardblack 5 hours ago

While former Lehman CEO Richard Fuld was testifying before the House Oversight Committee Oct. 6, CNBC reported he had been punched in the face at the Lehman Brothers gym after it was announced the firm was going bankrupt. picked by Bornbad 19 hours ago

WASHINGTON - The now-bankrupt investment bank Lehman Brothers arranged millions in bonuses for fired executives as it pleaded for a federal lifeline, lawmakers learned Monday, as Congress began investigating what went so wrong on Wall Street to prompt a $700 billion government bailout. picked by TraumaMamma 20 hours ago

Just in case you didn't have any bad financial news lately... picked by Moe 1 day ago

Benedict says that "now with the collapse of big banks we see that money disappears, is nothing and all these things that appear real are in fact of secondary importance." He urges those who build their lives "only on things that are visible, such as success, career, money" to keep that in mind. picked by 2manyusernames 1 day ago

Mark Waid, The Amazing Spider-Man writer who assimilated the faux newscaster/White House wannabe into issue No. 573 of the comic book, thinks we could use a Colbert presidency more than we could use a Palin vice presidency. picked by Bornbad 2 days ago

After a desperate 90-year-old Ohio woman attempted to kill herself as authorities tried to evict her from her foreclosed home, troubled mortgage lender Fannie Mae forgave the delinquent loan - and gave her the house outright. picked by Bornbad 2 days ago

Click the jail cell at the top of the page to hear the absolute best O.J. song ever!!

*will make your day. picked by hoosker 2 days ago

I'll get back to you on that. picked by gratheo 3 days ago

Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia happens to have been built next to a mango tree that one family of pachyderms have always visited when the fruit ripens.
(Let the porter grab your trunk) picked by Bornbad 4 days ago

Who needs a high risk loan!!!? picked by Alton 4 days ago

"It is trisomy 21. It is Down syndrome."

Beyond those words I heard nothing, sitting in the obstetrician's office. The doctor was talking about my unborn daughter, and the results of an amniocentesis. picked by Bornbad 5 days ago

A Washington man is facing an assault charge for allegedly smearing peanut butter on the forehead of a fellow student who is severely allergic to peanuts.

*image not that of victim... but what luck finding it... eh?! picked by Nateebiinature 5 days ago

These amazing pictures show how cruel nature can sometimes be as a grey heron snacks on a rabbit. picked by AutumnLotus 5 days ago

US citizenship tests are given orally to prospective citizens and require 6 correct answers out of 10 questions chosen from about 100 possible questions. The old citizenship test had fairly basic questions while the new test has ”more meaningful” ones. Get with a friend and quiz each other…. Would you make the 60% passing grade? And do you think it's better or worse, and... read full post picked by meggysue 6 days ago

Two days after the failed house vote and before the Senate vote, Ron Paul gives his opinion on the bailout again. picked by JoshSF49 6 days ago

He is growing up without a mother's love. But this tiny muntjac fawn appears to have a lucky streak nonetheless. He was born three weeks early after his mother was hit by a car. Vets battled to save her but she died soon afterwards. picked by AutumnLotus 6 days ago

October 1, World Vegetarian Day kicks off a month of parties, potluck, presentations, food tasting displays...and lots of friendly discussions. picked by maven 1 week ago

The cartoonist/animator who helps reporters make sense of the news on ABC News.

His piece tonight on the economic crisis was terrific.

His home page. Loads of cool 'toons and games.. picked by suebe 1 week ago

People start investing in canned food and shotguns picked by Moe 1 week ago

Also, check out the more pictures area. picked by Bornbad 1 week ago

Need to check the facts on obama and mccain? Sort the sensationalism and smartness with this site. It's actually surprisingly unbiased for a political site, and just might replace CNN as my place for information on the candidates. picked by roarkmeister 1 week ago

Democratic congresswoman Marcy Kaptur in action again. Here's a lady who really cares what's going on. Two more of her latest ...

HERE
The second I already posted as
"Let's play Wall Street bailout"

AND HERE
This last one is her latest. . picked by siennablue 1 week ago

Peter Hitchens writes about some of the problems in Africa and how the Chinese are treating the country and its people. picked by bernardblack 1 week ago