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Month: May 2009

May 31, 2009 Braddon Mendelson

Woman Accused of Changing Husband's 'Sleep Number'

Crime
Woman Accused of Changing Husband's 'Sleep Number'

DENVER — A Colorado woman was accused of changing her husband’s Sleep Number on the couple’s adjustable Select Comfort mattress. Arlene Gimbleman had bought the king-size bed five years earlier as a gift for her spouse, whose lower back had been giving him problems since childhood.

May 25, 2009 Braddon Mendelson

Larry King Researches Guest Before Interview

Entertainment
Larry King Researches Guest Before Interview

LOS ANGELES — CNN host Larry King stunned television viewers last week by researching the background and accomplishments of a guest prior to interviewing him on his popular cable television show.

May 24, 2009 Braddon Mendelson

For the Record 002

In a recent article, we referred to the former Vice President as “Prick Cheney.” We regret not coming up with something more clever.

May 23, 2009 Braddon Mendelson

Gitmo Prison to House Bush Library

Skunk Nation
Gitmo Prison to House Bush Library

Once the last of the terrorists has been relocated, the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay will be transformed into the George W. Bush Presidential Library.

May 22, 2009 Braddon Mendelson

Craigslist to Create New Section for Stalkers, Victims

Crime
Craigslist to Create New Section for Stalkers, Victims

SAN FRANCISCO — Craigslist officials announced today they will be adding a new category exclusively for Stalkers and Victims, in an attempt to make their Adult Services section safer for call girls, hookers and erotic masseuses.

May 22, 2009 Braddon Mendelson

Bad Singer Sues American Idol for Discrimination

Entertainment
Bad Singer Sues American Idol for Discrimination

TRENTON — An atrocious singer from New Jersey sued the producers of American Idol, claiming unfair employment practices by only hiring those with strong singing voices to participate in the popular reality series.

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May 20, 2009 Braddon Mendelson

Guantanamo Detainee New CEO of Chrysler

Business
Guantanamo Detainee New CEO of Chrysler

DETROIT/GUANTANAMO BAY — Terrorist Abdullah Reza Mafabi, imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay for conspiring with Al Qaeda, is now the number-one man at Chrysler.

May 19, 2009 Braddon Mendelson

New Microsoft Automobile Needs Reboot

SEATTLE — Bill Gates has thrown his hat into the auto manufacturing ring. Microsoft’s first generation of vehicles will be the aptly named “Car, VER. 01,” and will feature internet connectivity and voice activated controls.

May 18, 2009 Braddon Mendelson

Specter Switches Genders

Politics
Specter Switches Genders

WASHINGTON — Following his surprising switch to the Democratic Party, Senator Arlen Specter has announced that as of Monday he will no longer identify with the male gender, and will be joining the ranks of congressional females.

May 16, 2009July 22, 2015 Braddon Mendelson

Trump Defends Miss California as "Perfectly Doable"

The growing controversy as to whether or not Miss California should keep her crown ended today when pageant owner Donald Trump declared the young beauty queen “perfectly doable.”

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