Thursday, January 1, 2009

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In several European countries, identifying the "naughty" kids at Christmastime is not Santa's job but is left to unsavory legendary icons who have endured for centuries (according to a December series of articles in Germany's Der Spiegel). In Italy, determinations are made by the extremely ugly witch La Befana, who has the ability to fly her broomstick through keyholes into bad kids' houses. In ... read more...

Wal-Mart has officially announced the availability of the revolutionary Apple iPhone 3G at nearly 2,500 Wal-Mart stores beginning Sunday, December 28, 2008. read more...

Police have admitted nearly half of speed cameras are never used, but are left in place to spook motorists. read more...

WITH the Christmas sales, actress Lindsay Lohan decided to go shopping for some sexy lingerie with her lesbian lover Sam Ronson. But who paid read more...

No need to spend a fortune on a swanky dinner, admission to an upscale club, a babysitter or a big blowout bash for New Year's. Here are some cheap and fun ways to celebrate: read more...

The exploits of football wonder kid Theo Walcott have inspired scores of parents to name their sons after him, it was revealed yesterday. read more...