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Pat’s Preview: March 8
Written by Pat's Papers | UPDATED: Monday, 8 March 2010 11:02 AM
Pat?s Preview is the first glimpse of our story selection for the day. Check back around 12 pm ET for our complete list of Pat?s Picks. Or if you can?t wait, keep your eye on the Story Stack for great articles as we come across them.
“Avatar” Failed to Convince With Oscar Campaign
Did you know no Best Picture winner has sold fewer tickets than “The Hurt Locker”? Lou Lumenick has a nice analysis in today’s New York Post about why the Academy singled out the film instead of the blockbuster “Avatar.” Lumenick says the Oscar campaign for “Avatar” spent too much time “convincing the voters that the motion-capture performances were real acting.”
A Razzie and Oscar for Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock broke new ground yesterday, becoming the first to win both a Razzie and an Oscar in the same year. The Washington Post says when Bullock showed up to accept a Golden Raspberry honoring her performance in “All About Steve” as the worst of the year she was pulling a child’s wagon full of free DVDs of the film.
Breast Milk Assault
The New York Daily News says a Kentucky woman whipped out an unconventional weapon during a fight with a prison guard: her breast milk. The 31-year-old woman received an assault charge for allegedly squirting a stream of breast milk into the guard’s face.
Tossing Bike Chains to the Curb
The LA Times introduces the belt driven bicycle in this morning’s paper. The new technology means an end to bike chains and the many problems - grease, rust, breakage - that accompany them. Instead, the bikes use a carbon-polyurethane belt like the ones used in auto transmissions to improve “engagement,” or the “millisecond it takes for the bike to react to your pedaling forces.”
Tea Party Movement Ruins Beverage for Some
Tea enthusiasts say their favorite beverage is being ruined by politics. The Chicago Tribune says it doesn’t matter that the tea party movement’s name has nothing to do with actual tea, the name has become such a part of our lexicon that it may end up linguistically changing “what we associate with the term ‘tea party’.”
Bombs Don’t Stop Iraqis from Voting
Iraqis proved that it will take more than bombs to keep them from voting. There was a huge turnout for yesterday’s election reports the New York Times, despite “as many as 100 thunderous blasts” that went off in Baghdad alone before the polls opened.
Quick Picks: March 7
Written by Pats Papers | UPDATED: Sunday, 7 March 2010 10:47 AM
Which Oscar Winner Will We Remember in 10 Years
Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar has an interesting question: which Oscar nominee will be around for the long haul? Among his picks: Avatar and Up.
“No Shame” Keeps Red Carpet Show Moving
E! Red Carpet show host Giuliani Rancic tells the Washington Post “no shame is my middle name.” In a lengthy pre-Oscar profile, the former Maryland resident describes a career that she initially assumed would take her into hard news reporting.
Tiger Woods Jokes Nixed for Oscars
There won’t be a lot of Tiger Woods jokes in the Academy Awards script, reports the New York Post on Page Six. The academy rejected a series of Tiger-themed jokes that had been written for hosts Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin.
Election Day Violence in Baghdad
At least 12 people died Sunday morning in Iraq in violence related to the country’s elections. The Los Angeles Times reports insurgents fired dozens of mortar rounds, following through on their vow to disrupt voting.
“Correction” in Milbank Column on Karl Rove
How can this not catch your eye in the Washington Post? CORRECTION: Every article about George W. Bush ever written by Dana Milbank was wrong. The Post regrets the error.
Quick Picks: March 6
Written by Pats Papers | UPDATED: Saturday, 6 March 2010 10:14 AM
General Motors to Reinstate 661 Dealers
Hundreds of GM dealerships are getting a stay of execution. The automaker has pulled back from its initial plan to drop 1,100 dealerships, reports the New York Times. More than 600 have been told they’ll be able to continue their affiliation with the parent company.
Soundalike “Tribute” Bands Thrive in Slow Economy
“It?s a lot cheaper to see a fake U2 than the real thing,” reports the Boston Globe. Tribute bands are bringing in big crowds to nightclubs and concert halls, and the variety of soundalike acts is increasing as a result. No longer is it just ABBA, Elvis and the Beatles. Now you can see an almost Dave Matthews, a probable Pearl Jam or an approximate Arctic Monkeys.
Tips for Stealing a Better Seat
We’ve all been there. You end up in the nosebleed seats at an event and spend the next two hours staring down at a bunch of empty seats in row 5. Time to be bold and give yourself an “upgrade.” The Chicago Tribune offers some advice.
Reporter “Too Cool” in Price is Right Audition
It’s not really a big secret by now. On “The Price is Right” only a few of the people in the audience are actually selected for the pool of contestants who have a chance of being asked to “come on down!” San Francisco Chronicle reporter Meredith May was in the audience recently, and she didn’t make the cut. “Too cool,” they said.
Plus-Size Furniture for Plus-Size Americans
You may pay a little more for a chair engineered to hold 800 pounds, but there’s a much better chance you’ll find such a chair available for sale these days. The Los Angeles Times says furniture makers have responded to demands for furniture on a bigger scale.
Pat’s Picks: March 5
Written by Pat's Papers | UPDATED: Friday, 5 March 2010 12:48 PM
The stories on Pat?s Picks are evolving throughout the morning as we make our final selections. At about Noon ET we lock down the list and send out our free e-mail summary.
Fly Girls
USA Today has the details on a new reality show that chronicles the life of five Virgin Airlines stewardesses. “Fly Girls” follows the women both in the air and on the ground and has been dubbed “‘The Hills’ on a plane.” One of the stars says she hopes the show “gives viewers a different perception of flight attendants.”
Consultant: Cut Deeper And Switch to 3-Day Mail Delivery
Never mind the chatter about the post office saving money by eliminating Saturday mail delivery. Many papers have picked up a Bloomberg News story today about a consultant’s report that recommends the US Postal Service switch to a three-day-a-week schedule. A USPS spokespeerson quoted in North Carolina’s Herald-Sun says for now, the agency is only focusing on a switch to five-day delivery.
AT&T Wants to Expand “By Request” Program for Phone Book
I wrote about this a few weeks ago. I have no need for the printed phone book and wish they’d save the trees. So a story in the Atlanta Journal Constitution caught my eye. When AT&T stopped the automatic delivery of phone books in the Atlanta area, just one customer in 100 made a request for the hard copy.
Working For the Man
“It pays to work for Uncle Sam.” That’s what USA Today discovered after comparing the wages of federal employees to those in the private sector. In eight out of ten fields, those who work for the government bring home bigger paychecks - bigger by about 20 percent. And that doesn’t include the value of benefits, “which averaged $40,785 per federal employee in 2008 vs. $9,882 per private worker.”
Avoiding Gray Hair
For most of us, gray hair is inevitable. And while dye is the only permanent solution, the Chicago Tribune says there are some things you can do to stop the graying process. Some notable ones include quit smoking and eat more Vitamin B. Also, the paper says significant graying before the age of 30 could be the sign of a more serious health problem.
A Close Read of Danielle Steel
She’s the queen of romance novels, but the Washington Post says you’ve got to read between the lines to understand the real Danielle Steel. In a nice profile, the paper talks to the 62-year-old author about her nine children, many marriages and what she would do if she wasn’t an author: “I want to be Miss Universe when I grow up.”
Crock Pot Queen Dead at 88
She started the slow-food movement with a best-selling cookbook. The Wall Street Journal has an interesting obituary about the woman who taught Americans how to cook with a crock-pot. The Journal says when Mable Hoffman’ s “Crockery Cookery” surpassed “The Joy of Sex” as the best-selling trade book of 1975, it “provid[ed] a clue as to which is the stronger human urge.” Hoffman died in February at the age of 88.
Fact Checking Food Labels
The grocery store is a jungle these days says the Chicago Tribune. A recent survey found that dubious heath claims have made their way onto more American food labels than ever before. From products that boast immunity from disease to ones that fudge their serving sizes, the paper has a nice guide to help you navigate the aisles.
Cook Jailed For Placing “Body Hair” in Cop’s Food
A New Jersey cook was thrown in jail and held on a $25,000 bail for placing a “body hair” on the breakfast sandwich of a cop who had ticketed him several times in the past. The Courier Post reports that local police first asked the paper not to run the story for fear that “it may trigger copycat acts and generally contribute to the discomfort of our officers.”
Video Killed the Protest March
Forget the placards. The Boston Globe writes that for activists trying to make a point, “it is now a video, rather than a picture, that is worth a thousand words.” The paper looks at the rise of YouTube as an outlet for social change among young people.
Oscar Predictions
The Oscars are almost upon us. And USA Today marks the occasion with predictions about who will and who should win come Sunday. In the Best Picture category, the paper gives “The Hurt Locker” both a will and a should nod. Ditto for Katheryn Bigelow in the Best Director category.
Palin Family “Like Locusts” in Oscar Swag Suite
Apparently they don’t have swag in Alaska. The New York Daily News says Sarah Palin and her family “descended like locusts” when shown into the Oscar gifting suite. The Palins picked up jewelry, watches and even a new celebrity hairdo for daughter Willow. According to the LA Times, Palin was supposed to donate her booty to the Red Cross but many sources say that never happened.
“Urban Monkey” Eludes Capture for a Year
His stomping ground is one of Florida’s most densely populated counties. But the St. Petersburg Times says that hasn’t stopped a monkey from evaded capture for over a year in the Tampa Bay area. And as his notoriety grows, so do his fans. The paper says the unnamed monkey now has three Facebook groups dedicated to him. VIDEO
Pat’s Preview: March 5
Written by Pat's Papers | UPDATED: Friday, 5 March 2010 10:08 AM
Pat?s Preview is the first glimpse of our story selection for the day. Check back around 12 pm ET for our complete list of Pat?s Picks. Or if you can?t wait, keep your eye on the Story Stack for great articles as we come across them.
Working For the Man
“It pays to work for Uncle Sam.” That’s what USA Today discovered after comparing the wages of federal employees to those in the private sector. In eight out of ten fields, those who work for the government bring home bigger paychecks - bigger by about 20 percent. And that doesn’t include the value of benefits, “which averaged $40,785 per federal employee in 2008 vs. $9,882 per private worker.”
Avoiding Gray Hair
For most of us, gray hair is inevitable. And while dye is the only permanent solution, the Chicago Tribune says there are some things you can do to stop the graying process. Some notable ones include quit smoking and eat more Vitamin B. Also, the paper says significant graying before the age of 30 could be the sign of a more serious health problem.
Video Killed the Protest March
Forget the placards. The Boston Globe writes that for activists trying to make a point, “it is now a video, rather than a picture, that is worth a thousand words.” The paper looks at the rise of YouTube as an outlet for social change among young people.
Palin Family “Like Locusts” in Oscar Swag Suite
Apparently they don’t have swag in Alaska. The New York Daily News says Sarah Palin and her family “descended like locusts” when shown into the Oscar gifting suite. The Palins picked up jewelry, watches and even a new celebrity hairdo for daughter Willow. According to the LA Times, Palin was supposed to donate her booty to the Red Cross but many sources say that never happened.
Closed Rest Stops a Deal Breaker in Arizona
There’s a great story in today’s New York Times about budget cuts in Arizona, which has the biggest budget gap of any state. The Times says citizens were tolerant when officials started floating plans to mortgage state buildings and privatize death row. But things hit the fan when they started messing with their places to pee.
Opinion: Raise Gas to $7 a Gallon
If gas was $7 a gallon, would you take that extra trip to the store? An editorial in today’s Washington Post urges just that, a huge tax to push up the price of gas, as a way to force Americans into making better energy decisions. The paper points to the summer of 2008 as an example: As gas prices soared, people found a way to get by with less.
Pat’s Picks: March 4
Written by Pat's Papers | UPDATED: Thursday, 4 March 2010 1:13 PM
The stories on Pat?s Picks are evolving throughout the morning as we make our final selections. At about Noon ET we lock down the list and send out our free e-mail summary.
“The Devil Wears Khakis”
According to the Boston Globe, the devil does not wear Prada - he wears khakis. Columnist Christopher Muther writes a really funny piece about the recent resurgence of chinos. Both Dockers and Banana Republic have launched big ad campaigns to boost the popularity of “the official uniform of the dot-com boom, casual Fridays, and your company?s computer guy.” And it’s a situation that has Muther worried - he says he’s been khaki-free since kicking the habit in the late 1990s.
RFK’s Son Blasts LAPD for Assassination Display
The son of Robert F. Kennedy takes to the opinion page in today’s LA Times to blast the LAPD for displaying the clothes his father was wearing when he was assassinated in 1968 during a convention in Las Vegas. Maxwell Taylor Kennedy writes that it was a “macabre publicity stunt” to let his father’s blood-soaked clothing be “gawked at by gamblers and tourists.”
Last Year for Barbara Walters Oscar Interviews
This will be the final year for the Barbara Walters pre-Oscar interviews. Her age is one factor, but the New York Times says Walters feels like Hollywood stars are interviewed everywhere, making it tough for her to break new ground. For her finale, Walters will sit down with nominees Mo’Nique and Sandra Bullock.
Oscar Win Doesn’t Always Guarantee Money or Success
Do the Oscars actually mean anything? Once you strip away all the hype, USA Today says it’s not always easy to see what kind of tangible effect winning an Oscar has on the career, or the bank account, of an actor. The paper did a study on the 116 statue recipients since 1980 and found that in many cases, an Academy Award is followed by “an urge to cash in with subpar projects and unsuitable roles.”
5 Reasons Not To Write Off Taylor Swift
After Taylor Swift’s off-pitch duet with Stevie Nicks at this year’s Grammy Awards, the Internet was abuzz with criticism for the 20-year-old country singer. But the St. Petersburg Times says Swift’s detractors should hold their tongues and prints five reasons why in today’s paper. Number one? “Her voice is thin, but at least it’s hers.”
DMV Workers Beg for an End to Muzak
Please stop the musak! DMV workers are sick of hearing Celine Dion piped into their cubicles says the Oregonian. So they’ve suggested the state pull the plug on the agency’s “acoustic wallpaper.” Workers say the gift of silence is good for taxpayers too - it costs $160 a month to fill the DMV with musak.
Johnny Depp’s Girlfriend Vetoes Love Scene With Angelina Jolie
Johnny Depp is in trouble reports the New York Post this morning. He is filming a movie with Angelina Jolie in Italy. And the rumor is that Vanessa Paradis, Depp’s longtime girlfriend and mother of his two children, demanded he quit the film after learning about a “passionate love scene” in the script between the “puffy-lipped siren” and Depp.
Word of the Day: Prehab
Hollywood has coined a new word: prehab. That’s short for preventative rehab. Apparently, that’s what Charlie Sheen is doing. The New York Times says the word debuted in Gawker’s comments section and has since been defined as everything from “the new personal leave” to simply, “a celebrity thing.”
Patients Try to See Psychiatrist in Jail
He’s got a cot instead of a couch. But that hasn’t stopped a jailed psychiatrist’s patients from trying to keep their appointments says the Kentucky Enquirer. Neither has the fact that he’s currently on trial for killing another patient with a sword. Jail officials say one patient even dropped off the doctor’s prescription pad in hopes of a refill.
Guns and Coffee
Coffee isn’t the only thing people are slinging in Starbucks these days. The Wall Street Journal says many chain stores have found themselves in the midst of a battle over Americans’ right to carry guns in public. Starbucks recently opted not to ban guns in its stores, a decision that has made the coffee chain’s stores a “parade grounds of sorts for open-carry advocates.”
Tip Jar Etiquette
We’ve all been there. You order a coffee and then wonder what to do with the quarter you receive back as change. Is it offensive to leave a 25-cent tip? Isn’t a one dollar tip too much to leave for your $1.75 house blend? The San Francisco Chronicle offers some etiquette for the tip jar in today’s paper. The general rule seems to be leave 10 percent if you’re happy with your service.
Sully Hangs Up His Wings
Captain Sully is hanging up his wings. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger has decided to retire early. The “Hero on the Hudson” pilot says he will continue advocating for aviation safety and plans to write another book. Sounds like he’ll need the money. The Charlotte Observer says passengers on Sullenberger’s last flight yesterday passed around a barf bag to collect donations for his retirement. And all he got was a measly $11.
JFK Air Traffic Controller Lets Kids Do His Job
An air traffic controller at JFK went a little too far when he brought his kids to work. Instead of coloring quietly in the corner, the man’s two young children took turns giving take-off instructions to pilots. The New York Post says the pilots “didn’t mind taking orders from grade-schoolers,” even wishing they could bring their own kids to work. Now that makes me nervous. LISTEN to AUDIO
Pat’s Preview: March 4
Written by Pat's Papers | UPDATED: Thursday, 4 March 2010 8:28 AM
Pat?s Preview is the first glimpse of our story selection for the day. Check back around 12 pm ET for our complete list of Pat?s Picks. Or if you can?t wait, keep your eye on the Story Stack for great articles as we come across them.
Oscar Win Doesn’t Always Guarantee Money or Success
Do the Oscars actually mean anything? Once you strip away all the hype, USA Today says it’s not always easy to see what kind of tangible effect winning an Oscar has on the career, or the bank account, of an actor. The paper did a study on the 116 statue recipients since 1980 and found that in many cases, an Academy Award is followed by “an urge to cash in with subpar projects and unsuitable roles.”
Johnny Depp’s Girlfriend Vetoes Love Scene With Angelina Jolie
Johnny Depp is in trouble reports the New York Post this morning. He is filming a movie with Angelina Jolie in Italy. And the rumor is that Vanessa Paradis, Depp’s longtime girlfriend and mother of his two children, demanded he quit the film after learning about a “passionate love scene” in the script between the “puffy-lipped siren” and Depp.
Patients Try to See Psychiatrist in Jail
He’s got a cot instead of a couch. But that hasn’t stopped a jailed psychiatrist’s patients from trying to keep their appointments says the Kentucky Enquirer. Neither has the fact that he’s currently on trial for killing another patient with a sword. Jail officials say one patient even dropped off the doctor’s prescription pad in hopes of a refill.
Guns and Coffee
Coffee isn’t the only thing people are slinging in Starbucks these days. The Wall Street Journal says many chain stores have found themselves in the midst of a battle over Americans’ right to carry guns in public. Starbucks recently opted not to ban guns in its stores, a decision that has made the coffee chain’s stores a “parade grounds of sorts for open-carry advocates.”
Drawing Every Person in New York
He’s not even worried about getting carpal tunnel syndrome. The LA Times profiles a 27-year-old “self-proclaimed” New Yorker who is on a mission to sketch the city’s 8,363,710 people. Jason Polan draws people everywhere, whether they’re eating pizza or on the subway, and posts them to his website. So far, he’s up to 8, 300.
Pat’s Picks: March 3
Written by Pat's Papers | UPDATED: Wednesday, 3 March 2010 12:30 PM
The stories on Pat?s Picks are evolving throughout the morning as we make our final selections. At about Noon ET we lock down the list and send out our free e-mail summary.
Welcome to Google, Kansas
We’re not in Topeka anymore. The Kansas city has (unofficially) changed its name to Google for the month of March. Yes, that right - Google, Kansas. It’s a bid to woo the Internet giant into testing its new broadband service in the city. And the Capital Journal says Topeka’s new name and slogan - “the capital city of fiber optics” - have created quite a buzz.
More Retailers Willing to Haggle Over Prices
It’s a little known secret, but the Cleveland Plain-Dealer says more and more retailers are willing to negotiate on prices that are supposedly “non-negotiable.” A recent survey from Consumer Reports found that 75 percent of Americans were able to haggle a better price on everything from cell phone plans to appliances. Experts say the down economy triggered a “cultural shift” about bargaining.
Colbert, Daily Show Leaving Hulu
“The Colbert Report” and “The Daily Show” are leaving Hulu reports the LA Times this morning. The decision was made after negotiations over how to share advertising profits broke down. Insiders say it is hard for Hulu to get cable shows to commit to their site because their satellite distributors “don’t like it when the shows they pay good money are offered elsewhere for free.”
Jessica Simpson “Little Angry” Over John Mayer Comments
Jessica Simpson finally opened up about the remarks John Mayer made to Playboy about what she was like in the sack says the New York Daily News. Simpson told Oprah yesterday she was a “little bit angry” over the way Mayer talked about her in the interview but said it “could have been a lot worse.”
Stewardesses Protest Plane’s Pin-Up Decals
AirTran flight attendants aren’t feeling very friendly these days. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says they’re up in arms over a series of Sports Illustrated decals plastered to their planes. The advertisements are to promote the magazine’s annual swimsuit edition. They say the images of “a swimsuit-clad woman in heels” opens them up to harassment by male passengers.
TSA to Introduce Shoe Scanners
The TSA is working on a scanning machine that would let passengers keep their shoes on reports USA Today. The agency says travelers name shoe removal as the biggest airport security hassle. The technology has existed for quite awhile but the TSA says earlier models were too unpredictable. The agency says it plans to invest in at least 100 of the machines before the end of the year.
Paradinha Has Soccer World Kicking Up Dust
The Wall Street Journal writes about a move that’s causing controversy in the soccer world this morning. It’s called the paradinha. Invented by Pele and perfected by contemporary Brazilian stars, the move is designed to fake out the goalie during a penalty shot. FIFA regulators say there isn’t enough time to outlaw the paradinha before this summer’s World Cup begins. VIDEO
Blagojevich Speaks About Political Ethics, Laughter Ensues
It wasn’t advertised as satire, just as a good old-fashioned talk on ethics. Rod Blagojevich apparently didn’t see the irony as he got up to speak about the role of ethics in politics at Northwestern University yesterday. But the audience did. The Chicago Tribune says Blagojevich appeared “ruffled” after the audience laughed through his introduction, his claims of innocence and self-comparisons to “Thomas Jefferson, Elvis and a mythical Greek figure.”
Study: Aspirin Increases Risk of Hearing Loss in Men Under 50
New research shows that regularly taking headache medicine can seriously increase the risk of hearing loss in men under 50. The Arizona Republic says taking acetaminophen more than twice a week doubles the risk of hearing loss and taking ibuprofen increases the risk by two-thirds. Regular aspirin is the least risky but still increases the chances of hearing loss by 30 percent.
Ebert Debuts Voice on Oprah
He sounds just about the same. After losing his voice to cancer in 2002, Roger Ebert was able to cobble together a computerized model of his voice from commentary he’s provided on DVDs over the years says the Chicago Tribune. Ebert debuted his new voice, dubbed Roger Jr., on the Oprah Winfrey Show yesterday. VIDEO
Cook Up An Oscar Feast
Why not make some Avartinis for your Oscar party? The San Jose Mercury News says with ten movies nominated in the Best Picture category, the possibilities for film-themed food are virtually endless. Beyond blue cocktails, the paper suggests German sausages in honor of “Inglorious Basterds” or Middle Eastern food for fans of the “Hurt Locker.”
On Eating Rabbits
Silly diners, rabbits are for eating. There’s a funny New York Times piece this morning about eating rabbit. The animal is becoming a favorite of chefs despite its reputation as the “star of children?s books and Saturday-morning cartoons.” The paper offers a piece of advice when serving rabbit at home: “Don’t tell the kids.”
Black is the New Garlic
There’s a new kind of garlic in town. The Chicago Tribune says black garlic is popping up on menus across the country. Fermented for 30 days until its tan exterior turns black, the ingredient offers a similar taste without the common side effects, namely heartburn and garlic breath.
Driver Says Naomi Campbell Attacks Again
The New York Daily News says police were fanned out around the city yesterday looking for a “supermodel with long legs and short fuse.” Naomi Campbell fled the limo she was in after allegedly assaulting her driver. The fight reportedly had something to do with Campbell’s (married) Russian millionaire boyfriend. The supermodel thinks the boyfriend is cheating and became irate when her driver refused to snitch on him.
Newlyweds Spend First Night in Jail
Talk about a ball and chain. A Massachusetts couple spent their first night as newlyweds in jail reports the Cape Cod Times. And they weren’t even put in the same cell. The bride was charged with assault after trying to run over an ex-girlfriend of her new groom.
Pat’s Preview: March 3
Written by Pat's Papers | UPDATED: Wednesday, 3 March 2010 10:25 AM
Pat?s Preview is the first glimpse of our story selection for the day. Check back around 12 pm ET for our complete list of Pat?s Picks. Or if you can?t wait, keep your eye on the Story Stack for great articles as we come across them.
Colbert, Daily Show Leaving Hulu
“The Colbert Report” and “The Daily Show” are leaving Hulu reports the LA Times this morning. The decision was made after negotiations over how to share advertising profits broke down. Insiders say it is hard for Hulu to get cable shows to commit to their site because their satellite distributors “don’t like it when the shows they pay good money are offered elsewhere for free.”
Paradinha Has Soccer World Kicking Up Dust
The Wall Street Journal writes about a move that’s causing controversy in the soccer world this morning. It’s called the paradinha. Invented by Pele and perfected by contemporary Brazilian stars, the move is designed to fake out the goalie during a penalty shot. FIFA regulators say there isn’t enough time to outlaw the paradinha before this summer’s World Cup begins. VIDEO
Sen. Bunning Ends “One-Man Protest” of Jobs Bill
Kentucky Senator Jim Bunning finally abandoned his “one-man protest” of a benefits program, set to expire on March 1, that would offer temporary relief to the country’s jobless. The Lexington Herald Leader says as a compromise, Democrats agreed to vote on an item Bunning had suggested to offset the cost of the bill.
Driver Says Naomi Campbell Attacks Again
The New York Daily News says police were fanned out around the city yesterday looking for a “supermodel with long legs and short fuse.” Naomi Campbell fled the limo she was in after allegedly assaulting her driver. The fight reportedly had something to do with Campbell’s (married) Russian millionaire boyfriend. The supermodel thinks the boyfriend is cheating and became irate when her driver refused to snitch on him.
Chile Earthquake Permanently Shortens Days
If you felt like yesterday was just a little bit shorter than the day before, you’re right. The St. Petersburg Times says the 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile over the weekend was so powerful that it shifted the Earth’s axis, permanently shaving 1.26 microseconds off of every day.
Pat’s Picks: March 2
Written by Pat's Papers | UPDATED: Tuesday, 2 March 2010 8:27 AM
The stories on Pat?s Picks are evolving throughout the morning as we make our final selections. At about Noon ET we lock down the list and send out our free e-mail summary.
South Carolina To Do Away With “Subversive Agent Form”
Until recently, if you were planning on overthrowing the government in South Carolina, there was some paperwork you needed to fill out. But now lawmakers think the McCarthy-era rule makes them look silly to the rest of the nation reports the State. They want to do away with the “subversive activities registration act.” See the Form
Rahm Emanuel, Obama’s Voice of Reason
His sharp tongue has enraged Sarah Palin. But the Washington Post says Rahm Emanuel is emerging as the White House’s voice of reason. Many Washington insiders believe that President Obama could have avoided many of his current legislative problems by heeding Emanuel’s advice.
Death of the Necktie
With more men on the job interview circuit, tie manufacturers thought they might actually turn a profit during the recession. But they were wrong. While suit sales ended the year virtually untouched by economic factors, the tie industry’s numbers continue to plummet. The Chicago Tribune says men collect ties without trying and usually update their collection inadvertently on Fathers Day.
Clinton Urges End to Falklands Fracas
Who even knew that the Falklands were still an issue? The New York Times headline on Hillary Clinton’s trip to Latin America says she’s urging Argentina and Britain to peacefully resolve their differences over the Falkland Islands.
Chile Survivor: “I Saw Wave and Started Running”
The Miami Herald publishes an eyewitness account from a survivor in Chile. The man was vacationing on an island off the coast of Constituci?n when the earthquake struck. He spent the hours after the quake ferrying dozens of members of his family to safety. On his last trip, the man says the river his boat was in “returned in the form of a tidal wave more than 30 feet high.”
“Women and Children First” Only When Time Permits
Civilized behavior takes awhile to kick in. The LA Times says researchers studying two iconic shipwrecks of the 20th century found that when a crisis is imminent, social norms are replaced with “powerful survival instincts.” Survivors of the Lusitania, which sunk in 18 minutes, were mostly able-bodied men and women. Nearly all those who survived the Titanic, which took hours to sink, were women and children.
Gender Bending Frogs
It sounds like science fiction but the San Jose Mercury News says it’s true: Male frogs, exposed to herbicides that run off into rivers and lakes, are turning into females and having babies. A new report out of Berkley says the “male-turned-female frogs” only spawn male offspring, which could throw off the species’ sex ratio.
NY Post Disclaimer: Gov. Doesn’t Have Duck Body
The New York Post calls Governor David Paterson a “lame duck” in today’s paper. To illustrate their point, they put a picture of his head on a duck. The funny thing is that they felt the need to include the “photo composite” disclosure - in case you thought the governor really did have a duck body.
Where’s the Flu?
What ever happened to the flu season? We’re on the winter home stretch and the much feared H1N1 virus has been barely present. And neither has its more pedestrian cousin, the common flu. The Wall Street Journal says typically influenza comes in waves and peaks around this time of the year. But the swine flu showed up early last year and peaked around October.
O.J. Simpson’s Suit Goes to Smithsonian
O.J. Simpson and his suit made headlines this morning. But it’s not a lawsuit this time. The LA Times says the tan suit Simpson wore in 1995 when he was acquitted of two murders is going to the Smithsonian. The suit was donated by Simpson’s agent as part of a settlement. No word on whether the museum actually wants the suit.
LeBron to Change Number from 23 to 6
LeBron James has filed paperwork to officially change his number for the 2010-11 season reports the Cleveland Plain-Dealer. James says out of respect for his hero, Michael Jordan, he will retire his number “23” jersey and instead opt for “6,” which was his number on the US Olympic Team.
“Small Changes Theory” Doesn’t Help Weight Loss
First lady Michelle Obama has been urging parents to make small changes in their kid’s diets to prevent childhood obesity. But when it comes to losing weight, the “small changes” approach doesn’t really work says Tara Parker-Pope of the New York Times. Our bodies adjust to small changes in our diet and retool the amount of calories we need accordingly, a biological strategy that can make weight loss difficult.
Macarons Go Mainstream
Are macarons the new cupcake? The Wall Street Journal says the almond-flavored treats are enjoying a boom in popularity and can even be found in some French McDonalds. But fans of the macaron worry that all the attention is putting their sophisticated sandwich cookie in peril: “Macarons are not meant to be mainstream.”
Oscars Not a Fan of War Movies
War is generally not a popular subject. And when it comes to the Academy Awards, neither are war movies. The LA Times says if the “Hurt Locker” ends up with an award for Best Picture, it will be the first conflict-themed film to do so in 25 years. In the last 40 years, only three war movies (1970’s “Patton”; 1978’s “The Deer Hunter”; 1986’s “Platoon”) have received an Oscar for Best Picture.
Russian President Asks Olympic Officials to Resign After Poor Show
Russia won just three gold medals in Vancouver. The Wall Street Journal says President Dimitri Medvedev told Olympic team officials they can resign or he’ll fire them—whichever they prefer. Said the president: “[They] should take the courageous decision and tender their resignations. If they cannot, we will help them.”
“Dancing With the Stars” Cast Revealed
The cast for season ten of “Dancing with the Stars” was announced yesterday reports the LA Times. Among those trying to dance their way to glory are Pamela Anderson and the “original octomom,” Kate Gosselin. And though it seems odd, given all the fuss over the fuzzy photos snapped of her in her hotel room, a high-def Erin Andrews is set to appear, albeit in a parade of skimpy costumes.
Baby Wooly Mammoth Still Cute After 42,000 Years
She’s still cute after 42,000 years. The Chicago Tribune profiles a month-old baby wooly mammoth that went on display this week at the Field Museum. The paper says after being preserved in a Siberian river bed for tens of thousands of years, even her baby fat survived intact.
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