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The Hottest Holiday Gift? Reindeer Rentals! [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:37:08 +0000

A husband and wife couple in the U.K. have found a unique way to make a buck off Christmas — by renting live reindeer for public appearances. Wonder what Santa thinks about this? Martin and Angie Flint run a company called Real Reindeer that specializes in renting the animals for anything from small parties to [...]

The Newest Dangers to Watch Out for This Season Are Christmas Decorations?

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:02:43 +0000

They may look like innocent reflections of the festive holiday season but if you’re not careful, you’ll be seeing a lot more red than green at Christmas.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) issued an alarming study that found that accidents caused by holiday decorations went from 10,000 cases in 2007 to more than 13,000 in 2010.

Is This the Most Inappropriate Christmas Card of all Time? [IMAGE]

Don Deane — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:15:40 +0000

As far as Jorge Santini, the major of San Juan, Puerto Rico is concerned, nothing says Christmas like one animal crushing the windpipe of another. Wait, what???

The mayor and his family posed for an incredibly macabre Christmas photo this year, which shows a taxidermied leopard going to town on the jugular of an unfortunate antelope. Thank you, Santini family. You’ve just given us Christmas nightmares. Check it out after the jump.

Watch 25,000 Christmas Lights Tuned to the 'Angry Birds' Theme [VIDEO]

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:45:45 +0000

A family in Austin, Texas turned their Christmas light display into the brightest ever tribute to the popular ‘Angry Birds’ game. Pigs beware! The 25,000 lights that adorn the home blink in a dazzling, rapid display to the game’s iconic theme covered by the indie band Pomplamoose. The house not only dances in theme with [...]

New Study Shows How 'Jersey Shore' Is Actually Harming Society

Kathy Landin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:52:02 +0000

Many haters of ‘Jersey Shore,’ ‘Teen Mom 2,’ ’16 and Pregnant’ and ‘Real World’ have always somewhat jokingly said these shows are harming society. Turns out they might be right, at least when young ladies are concerned. A study released on Wednesday by The Parents Television Council (PTC) shows that females in these shows engage in 88 percent of the sexual dialogue and insult each other more than the men.

Emotional Contest Winner Declares Dr. Pepper 'The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me' [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:02:09 +0000

When Ivon Padilla-Rodriguez netted $100,000 in tuition money for winning a Dr. Pepper sponsored football-throwing contest during halftime of the SEC championship game, she was overcome with emotion.

Right after taking the prize Padilla-Rodriquez was interviewed, and the University of Nevada student showed her appreciation by tearfully declaring to a national television audience, “Dr. Pepper is seriously the best thing that has ever happened to me.”

Pixar Fanatics Buy Real-Life Replica of the House from 'Up' [VIDEOS]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:25:43 +0000

A California couple may now be able to claim the title of Biggest Disney Fans in the World since purchasing a replica of the house in ‘Up.’ Clinton and Lynette Hamblin had been looking for a house with a similar style to the one seen in the Pixar movie, and they found it in the Salt Lake City suburb of Herriman, UT.

Hanson to Brew New IPA Beer, MMMHop

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:52:12 +0000

All three of the musical Hanson brothers are of legal drinking age, if you can believe that. That’s why Isaac, 31, Taylor, 28, and Zac, 26 have decided to brew their own beer line, appropriately named MMMHop after their 1997 smash hit, ‘MMMBop.’ “It’s vital our fans have trust in everything Hanson do,” Zac said [...]

Survey Says — Holidays Are No Longer the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Shauna Wright — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:22:49 +0000

Seems “holiday cheer” may be a misnomer, at least according to a new survey. Consumer Reports polled 1,013 adults, revealing that 90 percent of us have at least one thing to complain about the holidays, and 15 percent hate that they’re expected to be nice.

'Pig Out' With the Angry Birds Pizza [PHOTO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:51:25 +0000

Angry Birds and pizza — two of modern life’s most addictive things — come together in this nifty photo, which was posted on Deviant Art user Ilovetohavfun’s account. As you can see, the cardinal bird topping the pie is made from mushrooms, olives, red peppers and pineapples. If pizza wasn’t so yummy, we’d be reluctant [...]

Phony Doctor Injected Cement Mixture Into Plastic Surgery Patients [PICTURES]

Kathy Landin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:21:44 +0000

A transgender woman was arrested in Miami for performing medical procedures without a license. She’s also charged with causing great bodily harm cause by her phony enhancement procedures, where she injected a mixture containing Fix-A-Flat, a tire inflator and sealant, into her patients. On Friday, police finally caught up with Oneal Ron Morris after investigating [...]

Airline Forces Passengers to Pay $31,500 for Fuel — Or Be Stranded [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:37:24 +0000

Flying the friendly skies is one thing. Being forced to pony up the cash to do it while en route is something else entirely.

But that’s what happened on a flight operated by Austria-based carrier Comtel earlier this week.

'Jersey Shore' Christmas Ornaments Are Real!

BJ Kelley — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:22:35 +0000

Since you’re not supposed to put the Christmas tree in a tanning bed, bring the next best (worse?) thing to your tree… Jersey Shore ornaments! No, I’m not joking! While doing some online shopping today, I came across… Hold on, I’m trying to type this without cringing… Jersey Shore Christmas ornaments! Yes, now we can [...]

Cisco Survey Reveals Many Young Job Seekers Value Social Media Over Money [INFOGRAPHIC]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:08:17 +0000

Shakespeare once wrote, “All that glitters is not gold,” and when it comes to young job seekers, he was spot-on.

Cisco’s recent survey of 2,800 college students and recently employed graduates found that while a competitive salary is important, many respondents said a company’s social media policy matters even more. In fact, 56 percent overall said they wouldn’t work for a company that bans social media usage.

Michael Jackson's Death Bed Up for Sale

Scott Shetler — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:30:01 +0000

Disturbing, but true: The bed that Michael Jackson died in is up for sale. TMZ says the queen-size bed is one of several items from Jackson’s home that will be available in a December auction.

Girl Scout Cookie Flavored Lip Balm

BJ Kelley — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:45:00 +0000

Besides Christmas, it’s one of my favorite times of year. I’m talking about Girl Scout cookie time! It’s like a scavenger hunt… Trying to find out where the Tagalongs are! Then, to the freezer they go. In my mind, I’ve bought enough to last all year, but that’s never the case. It’s not a perfect [...]

Bride Texts During Her Wedding [VIDEO]

BJ Kelley — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:24:13 +0000

I swear, people will use their cell phones anywhere these days! Talking, updating Facebook, and texting are getting out of hand. In the theatre, in line at the credit union, in church, and at their own wedding! A couple of friends and I were talking about how disrespectful people can be these days… When Sarah [...]

Veteran in Oregon Faces Eviction for Putting Up American Flag

Kathy Landin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:49:18 +0000

A navy veteran in Springfield, Oregon received an eviction notice from his landlord for putting up an American flag for Navy Day on October 27. Edward Zivica has been displaying his large American flag in a common area of his apartment complex on special holidays for a year. He said he didn’t think it was [...]

Foreclosure Firm's Tasteless Halloween Party Mocked the Homeless [PICTURES]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:40:13 +0000

New York’s largest foreclosure law firm, Steven J. Baum, whose clients include Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, is under fire after photos from the company’s 2010 Halloween party were released to the New York Times by a former employee.

Burgers for Breakfast — Florida Schools Serve Lunch Before 10 AM [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:54:21 +0000

Is a cheeseburger or a corn dog appropriate early-morning fare for kids? Some Florida schools think so. According to a report on ‘Today,’ Winter Park High School has begun serving lunch as early as 9:30 a.m. because, they say, students start their days much earlier now. And this isn’t the only school serving lunch when [...]