It was really just a matter of time, wasn’t it? The New York Post says Snooki was hauled off to jail yesterday for being, what else, too drunk. She was carousing on the beach in Seaside Heights with her fellow cast members in “a tight pink leopard print tank top with the word ‘Slut’ and an even tighter miniskirt that revealed the bottom of her buttocks” when she got into an argument with some cops. VIDEO

According to the Wall Street Journal, the fastest growing Internet business is the business of spying on people. The first in a series of investigative pieces, the Journal says they discovered that 50 of the top websites in the country were responsible for installing, on average, 64 pieces of tracking technology onto a visitor’s computer with no warning.

A Midwest amusement park is closed after a 12-year-old girl fell 40 feet and hit the ground because the net that was supposed to catch her was too close to the concrete. The Wisconsin State Journal says she was on something called Terminal Velocity, which bills itself as a “free fall thrill ride,” when the accident happened. VIDEO

If you thought being put on interminable hold was the worst thing that could happen when calling tech support, think again. The Reno Gazette-Journal has the bizarre tale of a woman who says she called a Mumbai-based Dell support center to get help locating some erotic pictures on her hard drive. Next thing she knew, the pictures were up on an adult website. VIDEO

For all of Apple’s efforts to keep x-rated content off the iPhone, it’s one of the company’s own innovations that has opened the floodgates, reports the New York Daily News. Apparently, the adult entertainment industry is lining up “nude models for steamy sex talk” via the much lauded iPhone application, Facetime. 

It’s become an unofficial sport on the Internet to critique the show “Mad Men” for historical accuracy. The show’s producers do such a good job recreating the 1960s that it’s often a losing battle. But USA Today columnist Rhonda Abrams says when it comes to creating an accurate portrayal of starting a business from scratch, the “Mad Men” cast gets as many things right as they do wrong.

Welcome to the DMV. For those not in the know, that’s an abbreviation: “D for the District, M for Maryland, and V for Virginia.” It’s also the cool new way to refer to the nation’s capital says the Washington Post. DC, it turns out, has felt left out all these years listening to New Yorkers talk about their Big Apple and Chicagoans go on and on about how windy it is in their hometown.

It was a “somber” ethics committee that delivered a list of ethics charges to Congressman Charles Rangel, reports the New York Times. A 40-page report outlines the allegations against the veteran lawmaker. While many of the allegations have been widely reported, the Times says the committee unearthed new charges and said Rangel’s actions “reflected poorly on the institution of the House.”

Sandra Bullock wants no part of her latest film. The New Orleans Times-Picayune says the actress has asked to be removed from a video she recently shot promoting the restoration of the Gulf region. Bullock says she’d like proof that the non-profit that produced the ad does not have ties to the oil industry. Apparently, a blog recently outed the America’s Wetland Foundation as a front for several major oil companies. VIDEO

If Reagan was the Teflon president, then President Obama is the Velcro one says the LA Times.  After two years of being blamed for the world’s troubles, aides are trying to protect his image by keeping the president out of the public eye.

The global population will top seven billion next year, and scientists say there’ll be little to celebrate when we hit the milestone. The dwindling birth rate in developed countries, and the exploding one in the developing world, will continue to threaten the environment and worsen poverty says the New York Times.

Hey, Hollywood, the Wall Street Journal‘s got some advice for you: First, “stop trying to pass off Shia LaBeouf as the second coming of Tom Cruise.” Second, “stop casting Gerard Butler in roles where he is called upon to emote.” And finally, “if ‘Legion’ and ‘Edge of Darkness’ and ‘The Back-up Plan’ and ‘Hot Tub Time Machine’ are the best you can do, stop making movies, period.”

There’s been a different American Idol rumor every day this week, but the picture is becoming clearer. The post-Simon Cowell judging table won’t resemble the panel that led the show through its first nine seasons. Ellen DeGeneres announced yesterday that her first season with the show was her last. The LA Times says Fox “hustled out” out a news release yesterday to confirm her departure.

They’re taking it beyond just a dance down the aisle. A Wisconsin couple decided for their wedding, a two-act play was in order. So they wrote, directed and will star in their wedding story this weekend as their guests, who paid for tickets in lieu of giving a gift, look on says the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Maybe Americans should spend some time on a topless beach and realize it’s just not that big a deal.  A Las Vegas company is taking advantage of our collective self-consciousness by introducing Flying Pasties. Aimed at people who’d like to keep their private parts private during airport security checks, the Sun Sentinel says there’s a catch: Anything deemed an “anomaly” during the screening process usually results in a pat down.

One of Missouri’s most famous cold cases was reopened after a key piece of evidence—the murder weapon—was found in the backseat of a police car, forty years after it went missing. The Kansas City Star says authorities are using new technology to lift fingerprints from the weapon used to kill a black political leader in 1970.

The governor of Arizona has filed an appeal against a federal court’s ruling yesterday that blocked key parts of the state’s controversial immigration law from going into effect. The judge in the case said that “the United States is likely to suffer irreparable harm” if she didn’t not block the legislation. After the ruling, the Arizona Republic says there was a frenzy to explain what can and cannot be enforced when the law went into effect today.

As the Wall Street Journal put it, “there will never be another s— deal at Goldman Sachs.” Since their embarrassment on the Senate floor last April, the company has decided to ban their 34,000 employees from swearing when writing an email. Even words disguised with asterisks will be screened out using software.

Remember the Rachel? Well, according to the Houston Chronicle, Justin Bieber is doing for modern hairstyles what Jennifer Anniston did in the 1990s. For those in the know, it’s called “the Bieber,” and stylists say its appeal lies in the absence of hair products: “[It’s] all about the haircut.” VIDEO

It’s your right to wear your pants as low as they’ll go says the New York Post. A Bronx judge told a man who’d received a summons for his baggy pants that “while most of us may consider it distasteful, and indeed foolish, to wear one’s pants so low as to expose the underwear . . . people can dress as they please, wear anything, so long as they do not offend public order and decency.”

Gambling websites are the destination for those looking to make a quick buck and the New York Times says the US government is the latest to consider placing a wager. Just four years after it banned Internet gambling, Congress is considering a reverse course as they look for new avenues in which to make money.

Move over Madonna, there’s a new Material Girl in town. But according to the New York Post, it’s more of an ascension to the throne than an overthrow. Madonna has handpicked Taylor Momsen of Gossip Girl fame to be the face of her daughter’s new fashion line.

As temperatures continue to soar, the Boston Globe has some advice to keep your face from “resembling a Gulf of Mexico oil slick.” Skincare experts say contrary to popular belief, women should avoid using powder on their face. Drinking lots of fluids and avoiding caffeine will also keep the shine down.

One might consider it a crime, or a punishment, to try and get through some serious reading when the temperature is so high. To that end, USA Today has put together a list of breezy novels, perfectly suited for a day at the beach. The selections include stalwarts of chic lit (“Bridget Jones’ Diary”) and the latest from Sidney Sheldon (“After the Darkness”).

In its 91 years, it’s been married 20 times. The St. Petersburg Times profiles a veil that has been worn by 20 brides of the same family. And the women who’ve worn it are sure if it could talk, it would have some stories to tell.

There’s a better way to perform CPR say two recent studies. Instead of using mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, experts urge people to focus on performing chest compressions. The Wall Street Journal says the simplified technique is meant to encourage more people to step up in an emergency.

I’ve never been tempted to put anything growing between the cracks of a New York City sidewalk near my mouth. But for those who live in more bucolic settings, there’s a good piece in the LA Times about deciphering what’s edible and what’s not in your lawn. Advocates say “wild foods” are full of vitamins and minerals, so full in fact, that you might have a strong reaction to them.

As we become an increasingly pet-centric society, Beth Teitell of the Boston Globe says there’s a new term we should familiarize ourselves with: the pet snub. That’s when you get an invitation to a party or a weekend at the beach and your four-legged friend explicitly does not. Owners say that for them, a pet snub is usually a deal-breaker.

South Carolinians aren’t too concerned that they’re considered the country’s eighth laziest state—the Island Packet says being number one would be too much work. Business Week put a bunch of Southern states at the top of its annual list. Making ample time for sleep and TV watching were two of the qualifiers.

The governor of Arizona has filed an appeal against a federal court’s ruling yesterday that blocked key parts of the state’s controversial immigration law from going into effect. The judge in the case said that “the United States is likely to suffer irreparable harm” if she didn’t not block the legislation. After the ruling, the Arizona Republic says there was a frenzy to explain what can and cannot be enforced when the law went into effect today.

As the Wall Street Journal put it, “there will never be another s— deal at Goldman Sachs.” Since their embarrassment on the Senate floor last April, the company has decided to ban their 34,000 employees from swearing when writing an email. Even words disguised with asterisks will be screened out using software.

It’s your right to wear your pants as low as they’ll go says the New York Post. A Bronx judge told a man who’d received a summons for his baggy pants that “while most of us may consider it distasteful, and indeed foolish, to wear one’s pants so low as to expose the underwear . . . people can dress as they please, wear anything, so long as they do not offend public order and decency.”

Gambling websites are the destination for those looking to make a quick buck and the New York Times says the US government is the latest to consider placing a wager. Just four years after it banned Internet gambling, Congress is considering a reverse course as they look for new avenues in which to make money.

There’s a better way to perform CPR say two recent studies. Instead of using mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, experts urge people to focus on performing chest compressions. The Wall Street Journal says the simplified technique is meant to encourage more people to step up in an emergency.

I’ve never been tempted to put anything growing between the cracks of a New York City sidewalk near my mouth. But for those who live in more bucolic settings, there’s a good piece in the LA Times about deciphering what’s edible and what’s not in your lawn. Advocates say “wild foods” are full of vitamins and minerals, so full in fact, that you might have a strong reaction to them.

The Grateful Dead were more than just great musicians, they were great marketers too. The Boston Globe says Jerry Garcia and company created the prototype for how things are marketed on the Internet. By encouraging fans to swap bootleg albums and produce Dead-themed wares, the band created a “freemium’’ model, which created a dedicated fanbase and became a great long-term investment.

A California man who bought a series of glass negatives for $45 at a garage sale back in 2001 is having a great day. After six months of investigating, experts have confirmed that the negatives once belonged to Ansel Adams and are worth around $200 million. The Fresno Bee says meteorologists compared the clouds featured in the negatives with ones that appear in Adams’ pictures to confirm their authenticity.

This seems more like the plot from an episode of “Lost”: The San Francisco Chronicle says a group of scientists working on a remote island have noticed more than just the fragile wildlife they’re chronicling—they all report having the same dream. Called “day residue,” experts say it’s pretty common for people who experience similar circumstances during the day to have similar dreams at night.

Never has there been such a desire to see a president in his bathing suit. The Miami Herald says the whole state of Florida is wondering whether President Obama will go for a swim when he takes his family on vacation to the Gulf next month. Local tourism insiders say with his love of surfing on record, avoiding the waves would be interpreted as a snub to the region.

Less than two weeks after the BP leak was plugged, only a few large patches of oil remain in the Gulf of Mexico says the New York Times this morning, Apparently, the warm Gulf water is dissolving the oil more quickly than expected. Experts say that’s good news for wildlife and shore communities but they still worry about the spill’s effects underwater.

We sent our sexy Russian spy back home, with love. But now we have a sexy Russian smuggler to warm our hearts. The Dallas Morning News says 24-year-old Anna Fermanova is the new Anna Chapman. The young woman is under house arrest after she was stopped with three pairs of high-tech night vision scopes, items that require a license to leave the country, on her way to Russia earlier this month.

The cast of the “Jersey Shore” is getting a new roommate and this time, she’s actually from New Jersey. The New York Post says 23-year-old Deena Nicole Cortese was brought in to correct girl-boy ratio in the Seaside Heights house. She’s certainly got the tan to fit in but it maybe Cortese’s description of her attributes that sealed the deal. If anyone had any doubts, Cortese characterizes herself as “f- - king classy.”

USA Today has a cool story on the pro-quality microphones now being marketed towards regular consumers. Many of the models plug directly into an iPhone or a laptop with a USB cable, eliminating the need for drivers or mixing equipment. That’s good news for the growing number of people who are podcasting and making their own music.

There’s an interesting article in today’s Orange County Register about protecting yourself against medical identity theft. Apparently, it’s a growing problem. Experts say most victims don’t know their insurance information has been stolen until they receive notice from a collection agency about unpaid bills.

We’re not the only ones without details about Chelsea Clinton’s upcoming nuptials. USA Today says even those who’ve been invited are being kept in the dark. The tabloids are griping that helicopters won’t be able to get near the ceremony because there will likely be a no-fly zone in place.  And even the “usually loquacious former president” has managed to keep his lips shut.

Rumors are circulating that Wyclef Jean might be gearing up to run for president in Haiti come November. The Boston Herald says Jean has completed all the necessary paperwork and has hinted that he will announce his candidacy soon. If he does run, Jean will have to answer to allegations that his charity Yele has mismanaged funds.

“The Case for $320,000 Kindergarten” is the eye-catching headline I saw on the front page of the New York Times this morning. Economy columnist David Leonhardt looks at data indicating that the quality of education in kindergarten is so important to a student’s development that an exceptional teacher is actually worth about $320,000 a year to society.

Those planning the Livestock Nursery program at this year’s California State Fair did not expect things to go down like this. Early yesterday morning, a very pregnant cow that was part of the longstanding exhibit freaked out and started running wild around the fairgrounds. After several attempts to calm her down, she was shot says the Sacramento Bee. Both the mother and the calf died.

In order to warn players about their risk of head injury, the NFL has required teams to put posters up in their locker rooms. In this spirit, the Wall Street Journal has created their own list of warnings. NBA stars are reminded that apathy can cause the desire “to update Twitter while your team is on defense” and bulls are solemnly informed that “the skinny men in sequins are trying to kill you.”

There’s nothing I’d rather avoid in this weather than standing over a hot stove. Luckily, someone at the New York Post must’ve been feeling the same way. They put together a great feature on recipes that don’t require any cooking. A recipe for tuna ceviche caught my eye, as did several delicious-looking Middle Eastern dishes.

Erin Andrews was on Capitol Hill yesterday stumping for tougher anti-stalking laws reports the Washington Post. She told lawmakers that her own experience with a camera-wielding stalker had shown her how much technology has changed and intensified the crime. Andrews argued that our current laws need a rewrite in order to deal with technologically savvy predators.

Less than two weeks after the BP leak was plugged, only a few large patches of oil remain in the Gulf of Mexico says the New York Times this morning, Apparently, the warm Gulf water is dissolving the oil more quickly than expected. Experts say that’s good news for wildlife and shore communities but they still worry about the spill’s effects underwater.

We sent our sexy Russian spy back home, with love. But now we have a sexy Russian smuggler to warm our hearts. The Dallas Morning News says 24-year-old Anna Fermanova is the new Anna Chapman. The young woman is under house arrest after she was stopped with three pairs of high-tech night vision scopes, items that require a license to leave the country, on her way to Russia earlier this month.

USA Today has a cool story on the pro-quality microphones now being marketed towards regular consumers. Many of the models plug directly into an iPhone or a laptop with a USB cable, eliminating the need for drivers or mixing equipment. That’s good news for the growing number of people who are podcasting and making their own music.

Rumors are circulating that Wyclef Jean might be gearing up to run for president in Haiti come November. The Boston Herald says Jean has completed all the necessary paperwork and has hinted that he will announce his candidacy soon. If he does run, Jean will have to answer to allegations that his charity Yele has mismanaged funds.

In order to warn players about their risk of head injury, the NFL has required teams to put posters up in their locker rooms. In this spirit, the Wall Street Journal has created their own list of warnings. NBA stars are reminded that apathy can cause the desire “to update Twitter while your team is on defense” and bulls are solemnly informed that “the skinny men in sequins are trying to kill you.”

If you’re watching your weight, you may want to turn off your air conditioner.  The Star Tribune says living in air conditioning can affect a person’s ability to burn calories. And a new book on the subject says that by spending most of your time in air conditioning, your body actually becomes less able to deal with hot temperatures. In 1960, only 12 percent of American homes had AC. Now, it’s 85 percent.

You really can’t make it up any better than this: The New York Post reports that Tony Hayward will resign as CEO this fall to run BP’s Siberian business. Yes, that right. But he’s not exactly going into exile. Under a great photo of Hayward hiding from onlookers, the Post says he’ll receive “millions in severance and pension payments” to take the job in Siberia.

According to the Wall Street Journal, it’s not about whether we fight with our spouses—it’s about how we fight with them. Experts say that couples who grow used to criticizing each other, rolling their eyes at each other or leaving a room to end an argument are the ones that end up getting divorced.

The “Jersey Shore” juggernaut has gotten so out of control that it’s prompted the launch of an official face-saving campaign says the Philadelphia Inquirer. Called “Jersey Doesn’t Stink,” it’s attempt to reclaim the Garden State’s maligned public image, one that, according to historians, has been ridiculed since colonial times.

I guess Kings of Leon should be happy it’s not a widespread sentiment in the pigeon community. According to Verizon, it was one rogue bird that caused “pigeongate.” The band abruptly stopped their show in St. Louis last Friday after complaining that they were being showered with guano says the Post-Dispatch. The band’s bassist claims the last straw was when some of the pigeon poop got into his mouth. VIDEO

It costs $30 a cup and tastes like crap. But it’s supposed to says the New York Daily News. “Cat poo coffee,” otherwise known as “Kopi Luwak,” is made from beans that are eaten and then excreted by small cat-like mammals called civets. In Indonesia and the Philippines, it’s considered a delicacy. VIDEO

Continental is the first US airline to try “self-boarding,” reports USA Today. It’s really not that big a change, but passengers at the airline’s hub in Houston are now scanning their own boarding passes at a turnstiles before walking down the ramp to their flight. The newspaper says it’s similar to what riders do when swiping their Metrocard on the New York City subway.

There was a spectacular Associated Press photo picked up in several of the papers this morning. It’s of a replacement for the Willis Avenue Bridge being moved to its new home. The New York Post says the 300-plus foot structure passed under both the Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridges as it made its way (slowly) uptown on the East River.

Imagine living on a lake and then waking up one day to find it’s disappeared. About 900 homes ring Lake Delhi and until yesterday, they all shared spectacular views of the 450-acre lake in Eastern Iowa. Over the weekend a dam broke, sending water levels plummeting. The New York Times says only two days later, all that’s left is a nine-mile track of mud.

For 378 years, it’s been passed down from generation to generation. Until now. The Boston Globe says the country’s oldest working family farm is up for sale in New Hampshire. Tuttle Farms’ current owner says he hasn’t turned a profit since the recession. According to federal estimates, 41 million acres of American farmland have been lost since 1982.

About 4 million iPhones and other Apple devices have already been altered to run on systems other than AT&T’s network; the LA Times says T Mobile has authorized so many iPhones it now offers technical support for them. But now, it’s actually legal to jailbreak your iPhone.

They’re state-sanctioned party crashers. The Las Vegas Review-Journal says the police department has created a special unit to deal with teen parties. Officials claim the task force is necessary because teens have gotten so good at planning alcohol-laden events. One technique to elude the authorities is to send out a fake address via text. When partygoers arrive, they pay a fee and are given the real address.

My kids are pretty healthy eaters but like many parents I can’t imagine a world with no Goldfish on hand. The Charlotte Observer profiles one family that’s put themselves on a strict whole-foods diet. For 100 days, they are saying no to “refined sugars, fast food, deep-fried foods or refined grains.” And at day 62, the family says many of their kids health problems have vanished, as has 10 pounds from around dad’s waist.

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg is so good at what he does that it’s easy to chalk up his ability to some otherworldly phenomenon. But a highly detailed article in today’s Washington Post says the real reason the 22-year-old is so good is that he’s “a genius at moving energy through his body, never making a motion too early or too late, never creating an angle in his body that’s too acute or obtuse.”

Don’t try throwing a snowball in Michigan. Avoid using a white cane in public, unless you’re blind. And whatever you do, refrain from painting any birds to sell later as a parakeet.  The Detroit Free Press says it can be funny to look at the old laws still on the books. Funny, until they’re actually enforced. The paper talks to a man who received a ticket for violating a 100-year-old obscene speech law after he fell out of his canoe.

You really can’t make it up any better than this: The New York Post reports that Tony Hayward will resign as CEO this fall to run BP’s Siberian business. Yes, that right. But he’s not exactly going into exile. Under a great photo of Hayward hiding from onlookers, the Post says he’ll receive “millions in severance and pension payments” to take the job in Siberia.

It costs $30 a cup and tastes like crap. But it’s supposed to says the New York Daily News. “Cat poo coffee,” otherwise known as “Kopi Luwak,” is made from beans that are eaten and then excreted by small cat-like mammals called civets. In Indonesia and the Philippines, it’s considered a delicacy. VIDEO

Continental is the first US airline to try “self-boarding,” reports USA Today. It’s really not that big a change, but passengers at the airline’s hub in Houston are now scanning their own boarding passes at a turnstiles before walking down the ramp to their flight. The newspaper says it’s similar to what riders do when swiping their Metrocard on the New York City subway.

Imagine living on a lake and then waking up one day to find it’s disappeared. About 900 homes ring Lake Delhi and until yesterday, they all shared spectacular views of the 450-acre lake in Eastern Iowa. Over the weekend a dam broke, sending water levels plummeting. The New York Times says only two days later, all that’s left is a nine-mile track of mud.

For 378 years, it’s been passed down from generation to generation. Until now. The Boston Globe says the country’s oldest working family farm is up for sale in New Hampshire. Tuttle Farms’ current owner says he hasn’t turned a profit since the recession. According to federal estimates, 41 million acres of American farmland have been lost since 1982.

About 4 million iPhones and other Apple devices have already been altered to run on systems other than AT&T’s network; the LA Times says T Mobile has authorized so many iPhones it now offers technical support for them. But now, it’s actually legal to jailbreak your iPhone.

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg is so good at what he does that it’s easy to chalk up his ability to some otherworldly phenomenon. But a highly detailed article in today’s Washington Post says the real reason the 22-year-old is so good is that he’s “a genius at moving energy through his body, never making a motion too early or too late, never creating an angle in his body that’s too acute or obtuse.”

It may be called Forever 21, but the online retailer is setting its sights on a younger demographic says the Tampa Tribune. Just in time for back-to-school shopping, Forever 21 has unveiled a line of clothing aimed at teen mothers. Commentators note that while this is a “brilliant” marketing strategy, it’s a strange move from the overtly Christian company, which is known for printing references to a Bible verse on its shopping bags.

The dawn of Google Music could be right around the corner says the New York Post. Although the company’s remained silent on the topic, several insiders say there have recently been “accelerated talks” with the Harry Fox Agency, which has a catalog of more than 27,000 songs. It’s long been rumored that Google is planning to challenge Apple’s online music domination.

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath to get your hands on a life-sized Elvis statue once owned by Rod Blagojevich, book a ticket to Chicago. The owner of a storage facility says the ex-governor owes more than a year in back rent and he’s ready to kick his stuff to the curb. The Chicago Tribune says the public will be able to peruse the collection starting in mid-August.

Anyone who’s ever been on a roller coaster knows the feeling—the stomach-in-your-throat sensation that hits just as you plunge over a steep curve. Well, according to the Sacramento Bee, it’s not just a feeling. Scientists say your stomach, internal organs and the liquids coursing through your body actually move towards your head.

A tragic mix up has left the families of two young women reeling says the Arizona Republic. After a deadly car accident last week, Phoenix police told the family of Abby Guerra that the 19-year-old had died in the crash. But now authorities say Guerra isn’t dead at all and that in fact, it was her friend, 21-year-old Marlena Cantu, who died in the crash.

Archeologists say they’ve discovered what might be the founder of a Maya dynasty in a well-preserved tomb in Guatemala. Researchers say the burial site was so well preserved that it still smelled of decay after 1600 years. According to the LA Times, the body of the king was accompanied by six infants, who are thought to be human sacrifices.

If Americans are ever going to get serious about ending our addiction to oil there’s only one thing to do says an editorial in this morning’s USA Today: raise prices by way of a federal gas tax.  Pointing to the 2008 spike in gas prices, the paper says “it did more to change habits and reduce oil usage than anything Congress and a parade of presidents had done in decades.”

Even after a vigorous workout most people don’t need the added stuff they put in sports drinks says the LA Times. Only after a 100-mile bike ride or 10-mile run does a person need the added sugar or sodium that are found in most brands. If you’re just doing some standard cardio, water is the best thing to keep you hydrated. Makes you wonder what Tiger Woods is doing drinking all that Gatorade.

The New York Post profiles a man in this morning’s paper with a dream job “for anyone who’s ever been a teenage boy or continues to think like one.” Gen Nishino has been shooting Playboy centerfolds since 1997. He tells the paper his strategies for defusing uncomfortable situations and talks about why he doesn’t like to shoot women who’ve had breast surgery.

A catch-22 is frustrating unemployed job seekers says the New York Post. More and more want ads are specifying that only those who are currently employed will be considered. Recruiters say the trend is based on the notion that if you’ve currently got a job, you’re probably worth a second look.

From flagstick etiquette to what kind of advice to offer, the New York Times’ Bill Pennington offers 10 tips to make you a better golf partner. Many of the maxims—“be on time”; “be generous”—hold true for other life situations. But even the tips that are specific to golf—“watch the flight of everyone’s shots”; “maintain a good attitude regardless of how you’re playing”—strike me as solid advice both on and off the golf course.

He’s a man of his word. Even if his word means shedding his clothes and treading in shark-infested waters. The New York Daily News says Enrique Iglesias is planning to make good on a promise he made during the World Cup. Without giving up a specific date, he told People magazine he plans to water ski naked in honor of Spain’s victory—he’s just got to get waxed first.

I guess ‘porch wine’ sounds better than ‘stoop wine’. Does anything sounds worse than clasping a big glass of heavy-bodied red wine in your sweaty palm during this summer we’ve had? Hot weather calls for lighter wines says the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. But that doesn’t mean solely whites—the paper recommends wines from California and South America for those who love their reds. 

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath to get your hands on a life-sized Elvis statue once owned by Rod Blagojevich, book a ticket to Chicago. The owner of a storage facility says the ex-governor owes more than a year in back rent and he’s ready to kick his stuff to the curb. The Chicago Tribune says the public will be able to peruse the collection starting in mid-August.

If Americans are ever going to get serious about ending our addiction to oil there’s only one thing to do says an editorial in this morning’s USA Today: raise prices by way of a federal gas tax.  Pointing to the 2008 spike in gas prices, the paper says “it did more to change habits and reduce oil usage than anything Congress and a parade of presidents had done in decades.”

Even after a vigorous workout most people don’t need the added stuff they put in sports drinks says the LA Times. Only after a 100-mile bike ride or 10-mile run does a person need the added sugar or sodium that are found in most brands. If you’re just doing some standard cardio, water is the best thing to keep you hydrated. Makes you wonder what Tiger Woods is doing drinking all that Gatorade.

The New York Post profiles a man in this morning’s paper with a dream job “for anyone who’s ever been a teenage boy or continues to think like one.” Gen Nishino has been shooting Playboy centerfolds since 1997. He tells the paper his strategies for defusing uncomfortable situations and talks about why he doesn’t like to shoot women who’ve had breast surgery.

A catch-22 is frustrating unemployed job seekers says the New York Post. More and more want ads are specifying that only those who are currently employed will be considered. Recruiters say the trend is based on the notion that if you’ve currently got a job, you’re probably worth a second look.

From flagstick etiquette to what kind of advice to offer, the New York Times’ Bill Pennington offers 10 tips to make you a better golf partner. Many of the maxims—“be on time”; “be generous”—hold true for other life situations. But even the tips that are specific to golf—“watch the flight of everyone’s shots”; “maintain a good attitude regardless of how you’re playing”—strike me as solid advice both on and off the golf course.

He’s a man of his word. Even if his word means shedding his clothes and treading in shark-infested waters. The New York Daily News says Enrique Iglesias is planning to make good on a promise he made during the World Cup. Without giving up a specific date, he told People magazine he plans to water ski naked in honor of Spain’s victory—he’s just got to get waxed first.