Jim Bennett

Anthony Cumia Firing Indirectly Prohibits Free Speech [Opinion]

I admit it. I’m a fan of Opie & Anthony. I’m a fan of the brash, unapologetic, rough around the edges but warm and fuzzy insides of the former WNEW and now former Sirius XM Opie & Anthony Show (O&A). While nobody publicly will give Sirius XM grief for the firing of Anthony Cumia, it’s […]

10y ago

LG G3: Late Yet Awesome

LG has a propensity for releasing phones late, however, this time, they brought their A game, or their G game, with their G3 flagship model slated for release later this month. The late release is a risky move due to the popularity of the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Sony Xperia Z2. The budgets of early […]

10y ago

jim parsons|Lisa Kudrow|wimbledon

‘Big Bang Theory’: Cast News And Notes

The Big Bang Theory is scheduled to return on September 22 with back-to-back episodes on it’s season premiere night. However, even though the new episodes are nearly three months away, we have plenty of cast news to keep up with! The Big Bang Theory character actor Jim Parsons, who plays Sheldon on the hit show, […]

10y ago

Angela Merkel

Germany Minimum Wage Approved By Parliament

Germany will now have a minimum wage as of 2015. The new minimum wage was approved by Germany’s Parliament and will be set at €8.50, or $11.61 USD per hour. Germany’s first minimum wage law has not been a smooth passing as German trade unions have complained that the law has many loopholes and could […]

10y ago

eric clapton

Eric Clapton – It’s Okay For You To Go [Opinion]

There is no doubt that Eric Clapton is one of the best, most influential guitar players of any generation. Earlier in the week, Eric Clapton announced that he is considering retiring after 50 years on stage. From a stint with the Yardbirds, to Cream, Derek & The Dominoes, and his own expansive solo career, Eric […]

10y ago

Man Sets Self On Fire Protesting Japanese Government [VIDEO]

In Tokyo, a man set himself on fire at Tokyo’s Shinjuku railway station apparently protesting recent government actions. The man who witnesses say was in his 50’s or 60’s was taken to the hospital after suffering critical injuries, office Daiji Kubota said at the Shinjuku police station. Office Kubota said that the reason for the […]

10y ago

Barack Obama|nancy pelosi

Nancy Pelosi Fuels Fire In Immigration Discussion

Nancy Pelosi considers the influx of children immigrants as an “opportunity”. “I wish I could take all those children home with me,” Pelosi said of the throng of parent-less children crossing the border between Mexico and the United States. Nancy Pelosi was visiting the border town of Brownsville, Texas. “We’re all Americans in this hemisphere, […]

10y ago

American Apparel Feeling Aftereffects After Ousting CEO

After American Apparel forced the resignation of CEO Dov Charney, the company now faces not only a public sentiment dilemma with Charney’s actions while on the job, but also a financial crisis. Creditors are now coming after American Apparel with their teeth showing, demanding that the company repay its debts to them based on the […]

10y ago

Prince George|prince william|royal family

Princess Kate Pregnancy Rumors Fly But Are They True?

In The United States, the only thing we love more than a British Royal pregnancy is a royal wedding. Apparently Princess Kate is obliging us with a second bundle of joy according to British tabloids. Several sources are reporting comments made by Buckingham Palace officials eluding to the pregnancy of the most popular princess since […]

10y ago

amsterdam|anne frank

Anne Frank Exhibits, Memorials In And Around Amsterdam

Anne Frank is a familiar story to just about every person alive. However, with the popular book and movie The Fault in Our Stars, the interest in Anne Frank has skyrocketed among our young readers. For those who are lucky enough to visit Amsterdam with an interest in Anne Frank, these are some of the […]

10y ago

amazon

Does Amazon Fire Phone Price Itself Out Of Contention?

The Amazon Fire phone is the newest technological device coming from Amazon and the reviews thus far have been mixed. However, at a lofty price point of $649.00 it may have left out many potential users who can’t afford to spend that kind of cash on their smartphone. Amazon turned the tablet world on its […]

10y ago

Grey's Anatomy

Grey’s Anatomy: Cast News

Grey’s Anatomy is currently between seasons, however fans still have much to talk about as the cast, past and present, is constantly in the news. Eric Dane, who played McSteamy for several seasons on Grey’s Anatomy, is setting sail in his new TNT series The Last Ship. The series is set on a ship after […]

10y ago

lance armstrong

U.S. Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong Will Continue, Judge Rules

Lance Armstrong and his attorneys attempted to have the $100 million lawsuit against them by the U.S. government for falsely claiming he was clean while being sponsored by the United States Postal Service dismissed. A judge has ruled against the dismissal claim and will allow the lawsuit to continue. Judge Robert Watkins released an 81 […]

10y ago

Hoarder Crushed By Weight Of Massive Collection

In Cheshire, Connecticut, a hoarder was found crushed by her own collection of trash, electronic waste, and other belongings. The garbage was reportedly “waist deep.” Beverly Mitchell, 66, was recently found in the basement of her home. Reports indicate that the first level floor collapsed beneath her feet. Ms. Mitchell lived alone and had little […]

10y ago

avril lavigne|chad kroeger

Avril Lavigne & Chad Kroeger Reportedly Heading Toward Split

Pop star and weird YouTube video poster Avril Lavigne and her husband of less than a year Chad Kroeger, lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for Nickelback, are reportedly on the outs. Seems that Kroeger wasn’t willing to follow all the rules that Avril Lavigne outlined for him while out on dates. Avril Lavigne has been […]

10y ago

LA Kings & NY Rangers Stanley Cup Final Should Earn More Fans

The L.A. Kings and NY Rangers played about as close of a five game series as any fan of hockey could ask for. The Stanley Cup Finals featured not one, or two, but three games that ended in overtime. The fifth and deciding game ending in the second overtime. The NHL could not have asked […]

10y ago

jimmy page|led zeppelin

No Led Zeppelin Tour Without Robert Plant, Says Jimmy Page

Led Zeppelin fans looking for a grand reunion tour featuring Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham, son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham will have to be more patient. Jimmy Page continues his war of words with Robert Plant and consistent dropping of hints at a reunion tour by stating […]

10y ago

powerball

Powerball And Other Lottery Strategy

While it’s true that winning the Powerball lottery, or any lottery for that matter, is mostly luck, there is a strategy that was revealed by a seven-time lottery grand prize winner. Richard Lustig, author of the book Learn How To Increase Your Chances Of Winning The Lottery, has been playing the lottery every day for […]

10y ago

Big Bang Theory: The Latest!

The Big Bang Theory is currently on break between its seventh and eighth seasons, but there is still much to talk about! The hottest show on CBS’s lineup remains hot even in the off season. The numbers are in, and The Big Bang Theory has led the ratings for Live plus DVR in the 18-49 […]

10y ago

NY Rangers: Learn To Close, Win The Cup

The NY Rangers are on the verge of being swept out of the Stanley Cup Finals by the LA Kings. For the Rangers, this is the first appearance in the NHL Finals in 20 years. Down 0-3, it is not over, but there’s not much life left. Lessons learned may be applied toward next year, […]

10y ago