Amy Sciarretto
Viacom and DirecTV Finally Reach Deal, Blackout Ends As Millions Get Their Channels Back — Dollars and Sense
Viacom and DirecTV have made up. The cable programmer and the satellite broadcaster reached a deal on Friday after a nine-day standstill over a fee hike which led to blackouts.
Bed and Breakfast Owners Fined $4,500 After Canceling Gay Couple’s Reservation [POLL]
A retired couple running a now-closed bed and breakfast in British Columbia, Canada denied a gay couple access to their establishment.
Now, they have to pay the price. Literally.
Kiss Launch Hello Kitty Co-Branded Toilet Paper
Is nothing sacred? Is there nothing they won’t come up with in the Kiss merchandising think tank? Apparently not. The band announced a licensing deal with Sanrio’s Hello Kitty brand last Novemeber. Now, there’s Hello Kitty-branded Kiss toilet paper. We wish we were kidding!
Casino Sees Surge in Violent Crimes Against…Slot Machines?
The Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York has seen a surge in police presence and arrests. It’s not due to casino goers committing crimes against one another, though.
McDonald’s Flexes Its Muscle by Banning All Restaurants from Selling French Fries at the London Olympics — With One Exception
McDonald’s has a monopoly on french fries at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Massachusetts Town May Fine Residents for Cursing — Is It Fair?
The residents of Middleborough, Massachusetts will likely be fined $20 for loud, public swearing. It’s a hot-button issue, since it may or may not infringe on free speech, which is protected by the First Amendment.
Owning A-Team Replica Van Does Not Mean You Can Ram Into Cop Cars
If you own a replica of The A-Team van and happen to be, you know, sane, it does not mean you are an innate badass like B.A. Baracus. Nor does it give you licenses to ram said imitation vehicle into a cop car when the po-po pulls you over for a moving violation. However, if you are a bit of a whack job, you may think the opposite is true.
Tony Iommi on Recording New Black Sabbath Tunes While Receiving Chemotherapy Treatments
Tony Iommi is nothing if not a trooper. The Black Sabbath guitarist has confirmed that he received chemotherapy treatments for lymphoma while recording new music. Despite the difficult diagnosis and illness, Iommi continued to do what he does best and that’s make hard rock.
Man Boards Plane Without a Ticket After Getting Out of Jail — How’d He Do It? [VIDEO]
This news ought to do little to renew your faith in airport security systems. On Tuesday, a man boarded a plane in San Diego without a ticket.
Even worse, he was just released from jail a day earlier.
Waiter Receives $5,000 from Customers — But It’s Not a Tip
A generous couple gave a lump sum of cash to a waiter at D’Amico’s Italian Market Café in Houston, Texas and not just because he has provided consistent, terrific service.
Robocalling Company Fined a Staggering $65,000 for Badgering Man with Unwanted Calls — Dollars and Sense
No means no — on a date and when it comes to telemarketing.
Woman is Kind Of Upset at Cheating Husband — Slightly Overreacts
A women in Superior, WI not only offered to sell off her ex-husband and his junk, but she also tagged a GMC Yukon with lots of bright graffiti and bad words. There’s also a flat tire on the vehicle. Warning: the photos are NSFW. But they sure are funny, as she calls him out for being a “cheater,” “a douche” and a “f—er.” We almost feel sorry for the car.