Groundhog Day Newsflash: Punxsutawney Phil Exposed as a Fraud
Post by Adriana VelezWhy? Why are we depending on a burrowing mammal to tell us how long winter will last? It's the 21st century. Hasn't technology progressed to the point where we can find out some...
View ArticleMichelle Obama's Lingerie Shopping Spree Is Phony Baloney
Post by Adriana VelezDid Michelle Obama spend $50,000 on fancy lingerie at Agent Provocateur? OMG, DID SHE?!? Enquiring minds want to know! And the answer is, NO. Of course she didn't. But that didn't...
View ArticleAunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes Recalled for One Suspect Ingredient
Post by Adriana VelezDo you eat frozen pancakes? If so, you might want to check your freezer -- Aunt Jemima is recalling their frozen pancakes because they may contain soy protein. The affected...
View ArticleDeadly Case of Legionnaires' Disease Makes Us Scared to Travel
Post by Adriana VelezMost of us turn on the water faucet and just assume our water is safe. And if you're playing in Las Vegas, I'm sure water contamination is the last thing you have on your mind. So...
View ArticleKaren Santorum Shows How Fierce a Special Needs Mom Can Be
Post by Adriana VelezOne of the most emotionally gripping moments of the CafeMom Coffee Breaks with the Republican candidates was this candid conversation with Rick and Karen Santorum speaking as...
View ArticleSee What Happens When You Microwave a Watermelon and 10 Other Crazy Things...
Post by Adriana VelezYou know how everyone says you shouldn't put metals in the microwave? That nuking food wrapped in tin foil is dangerous? Have you ever wondered... What would happen if you just...
View ArticleSusan G. Komen’s Defunding of Planned Parenthood: 5 Ways to Protest Responsibly
Post by Adriana VelezLast night my Facebook stream was lit up with friends angry about Susan G. Komen for the Cure split from Planned Parenthood. The cancer organization has pulled hundreds of...
View Article6 Black History Movies You Haven’t Already Seen
Post by Adriana VelezIt's Black History Month! If you're thinking about films you could watch to commemorate the month, the movie Roots probably comes to mind almost immediately. Or there's also Red...
View ArticleBirth Control Recall Is God Telling Men to Get a Vasectomy
Post by Adriana VelezBummed out about the birth control recall? Worried about the safety and effectiveness of your pill? Welcome to the I-hate-dealing-with-birth-control club. There were plenty of...
View ArticleWild Groundhog Day Snacks to Lure You Out of Hibernation
Post by Adriana VelezYou have Thanksgiving turkey, your Christmas cookies, your Easter eggs, and your 4th of July barbecue. But what do you eat for Groundhog Day? Certainly not groundhog burgers! (Heh,...
View ArticleAn Apple Boycott Is Asking Way Too Much of Me
Post by Adriana VelezI guess it was inevitable: In the wake of The New York Times expose on the horrifying working conditions for Apple-product factories, people are talking about a boycott. The LA...
View ArticleSuper Bowl Recipe Challenge: Double Cheese and Onions Burger vs. Bacon...
Post by Adriana VelezWe're getting ready for the showdown between the New England Patriots and New York Giants by cooking up some crowd pleasing football party foods in our Super Bowl Recipe Challenge....
View ArticleParents of ‘Noisy’ Toddler Shouldn’t Be Evicted
Post by Adriana VelezToddlers, can't live with them, can't live underneath them. That's what just about any apartment-dwelling neighbor living downstairs from a three-year-old will tell you. But is the...
View ArticlePlanned Parenthood Supporters Take Their Anger Out on Facebook
Post by Adriana VelezWondering how women are feeling about Susan G. Komen's for the Cure's decision to cease funding for breast cancer screenings via Planned Parenthood? Probably not -- because the...
View ArticleFacebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's Success Secrets: Aerobics and a Husband Who...
Post by Adriana VelezThe COO of Facebook is about to become a very wealthy woman. In case you haven't heard of her, Sheryl Sandberg has been leading Facebook with Mark Zuckerberg for four years. And if...
View ArticleYou’ve Never Seen Fast Food Ordered Like This at the Drive-Thru (VIDEO)
Post by Adriana VelezDo you ever feel like the fast-food drive-through experience is lacking a little magic? Even though it's kind of miraculous that you can just drive somewhere and people will pop...
View ArticleSusan G. Komen Is Paying a High Price for Its Break With Planned Parenthood
Post by Adriana VelezNews of the aftermath of the Susan G. Komen break from Planned Parenthood is swiftly unfolding. We've told you all about the funding boost Planned Parenthood got as a result. But...
View ArticleCollege’s Bottled Water Ban Won’t Leave Students Thirsty
Post by Adriana VelezIt seemed like a good idea at the time: As part of the University of Vermont's greening effort, the university decided to stop selling bottled water in its vending machines....
View ArticlePoor Kids Don't Deserve Spankings Any More Than Rich Kids Do
Post by Adriana VelezShould rich parents "discipline" their kids differently than poor parents? A British MP seems to think so. Last summer the country was rocked with riots. Youths lit fires and...
View ArticleBet You Didn't Know You Could Do THIS With Asparagus! (VIDEO)
Post by Adriana VelezMove over Punxsutawney Phil. (Yes, he saw his shadow. The end.) A tall, green stranger is stepping out of your shadow and moving into your spotlight. I'm not talking about the...
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