Google Engineer Calls Google Plus a 'Complete Failure’; 5 Reasons We Agree
Steve Yegge, a senior engineer at Google, accidentally and publicly posted a critical analysis about his company's understanding of platforms, calling Google Plus a complete failure. Here are five reasons we agree.
Peanut Butter Prices to Skyrocket at Supermarkets Nationwide this Fall
Thanks to a hot summer which devastated the peanut crop, peanut butter prices are set to inevitably skyrocket this fall at supermarkets nationwide, and possibly even double. Looks like November, which is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month according to Chase’s Calendar of Events published by McGraw-Hill, will be pretty costly for consumers.
Halloween Costume Ideas: Top 20 Most Popular in 2011 to DIY
It looks like Charlie Sheen is actually winning for once as the most popular Halloween costume idea for 2011 according to web trends from Yahoo's search data.
National Coming Out Day: 24th Annual Celebration of LGBT Community
Sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign, Oct. 11 marks the 24th annual National Coming Out Day (NCOD) in celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) pride within the community.
UNC Asheville Goalkeepers Play Angry Birds with Soccer Trick Shots [VIDEO]
You spend hours playing it on your smartphone, why not play Angry Birds in real life? That's what UNC Asheville goalkeeper Lassi Hurskainen and his teammates did while filming a video of Angry Birds-inspired soccer trick shots.
Mikey Welsh of Weezer Predicted his Death on Twitter, Drugs Found in Hotel
The death of Mikey Welsh has roused controversy as the former bassist for Weezer was found dead in his Chicago hotel room, where drugs were also found, on Saturday, exactly the way he predicted two weeks ago on Twitter.
Dancing with the Stars: Cher Expected to Attend for Chaz
As if 'DWTS' wasn't star-studded enough, Cher is expected to be in the crowd to cheer on her son Chaz Bono during week four of Dancing with the Stars, which airs tonight.
YouTube Space Lab Launches Challenge for Students [VIDEO]
YouTube announced on Monday plans to launch YouTube Space Lab, a challenge for students worldwide to create an experiment which will be conducted in space and the chance to receive out of this world space-oriented grand prizes.
Columbus Day Sales Guide: 35 Stores to Score the Best Deals, Bargains in 2011
Columbus Day gives us a chance to be a bit thrifty before the holidays and enjoy some great Columbus Day sales. Here’s a guide of 35 places you can save on some great deals and score bargains on your Monday off from work (if you are so lucky) both online and in stores on Oct. 10, 2011. Happy savings!
Kim Kardashian Wedding Special Airs Tonight: What to Expect
We've already seen the dress, the venue and the guests leading up to the big day, so what other drama should we brace ourselves for when the Kim Kardashian wedding special airs Sunday night?
Mikey Welsh Dead: Weezer Bassist Found in Chicago Hotel
Mikey Welsh, the former bassist for the band Weezer, was found dead in his Chicago hotel room on Saturday.
Ben Stiller Hosts SNL, Derek Zoolander Steals the Spotlight [VIDEOS]
As the host for Saturday Night Live on Oct. 8, Ben Stiller brought back a rehash of the world's favorite supermodel Derek Zoolander to SNL, stealing the spotlight.
Nexus Prime Release Date Delayed: What’s the Hold Up? [VIDEO]
Google Inc. has decided to delay releasing the Nexus Prime, which was set for Tuesday during the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event, opting for a rumored Oct. 27 release date instead.
Draconid Meteor Shower Dazzles the Sky Saturday [Photo]
The Draconid meteor shower, last seen in 2005, emerged Saturday with shooting stars seen dazzling in the night sky.
4 Arrested in Ohio Amish Attacks by Beard-Cutting Cult
Four men believed to be former members of the Amish community and allegedly part of a cult have been arrested for an attack on a Amish man after breaking and entering his Ohio home and cutting his beard with scissors.
Michael Jackson Tribute Concert: Children and Stars Pay Homage [PHOTOS]
Among star performers paying homage to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson's children took the stage at the Michael Forever tribute concert in Wales Saturday night.
California Passes 'Dream Act' for Illegal Immigrant Students
Gov. Jerry Brown signed the second half of the two-part California Dream Act on Saturday, which will make undocumented immigrant students in California eligible for state-funded financial aid for college.
Is Sony Planning to Make a Steve Jobs Movie?
Reports show that Sony Pictures Entertainment is in the planning stages and making deals to acquire the rights to make a Steve Jobs movie about the Apple co-founder.
Harold Camping Says Rapture, End of World is October 21
Harold Camping, the Christian broadcaster who said the end of the world would be May 21, has revised his date of the Rapture to October 21.
Madonna Topless Leaked Photos Emerge Following Super Bowl Announcement
Directly following the announcement that Madonna will perform during halftime at this year's Super Bowl, topless leaked photos of an unairbrushed Queen of Pop emerged rousing controversy for the 53-year-old singer.
Death of Steve Jobs: Apple Will Not Falter, iPhone 5 Release on Horizon
Following the death of Steve Jobs on Wednesday evening, analysts say Apple (APPL) is in good hands and will not falter, especially with the yet-be-released iPhone 5 still on the horizon.
Apple Dedicates Homepage to Steve Jobs Death
Apple has dedicated its homepage to Steve Jobs following his death on Wednesday at age 56.
Kim Kardashian Pregnant or Waiting Longer? [VIDEO]
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, who married just over a month ago, couldn't wait to renew their vows. But is Kim waiting longer to become pregnant?
India Introduces $35 Tablet Computer ‘Aakash’
Following the suit of HP and the $99 TouchPad sale, India plans to introduce a $35 tablet computer dubbed Aakash for students, which will be the least expensive tablet in the world.
Not a ‘Happy Ending’: Friendly’s Chain Files for Bankruptcy
Friendly's, a 76-year-old chain of ice cream parlor restaurant franchises known for its Happy Ending sundaes, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing the spiraling economy and shift in consumer spending.
iPhone 5: 25 Features we Hope it Has Whenever it Finally Comes
Instead of the highly-anticipated (understatement of the year) iPhone 5, Apple unveiled the iPhone 4S on Tuesday, which has left some disappointed, to say the least. Here are 25 features we hope the iPhone 5 will have, whenever it finally comes out.
Apple Unveils iPhone 4S, But Why Not the iPhone 5?
Much to our dismay, Apple unveiled the iPhone 4S on Tuesday, an updated version of its fourth generation phone. But why not the sought-after iPhone 5?
Italian Wikipedia Shuts Down Prompted by New Wiretap Act
Wikipedia's Italian edition homepage has been shut down following the prospect of a new wiretap law from Italy's Prime Minister, forcing the Italian language Web site to be hidden with the possibility of being eventually deleted.
iPhone 4S Price, Release Date and Other Updates You Need to Know
Instead of the expected iPhone5, Apple has unveiled the iPhone 4S with a price tag of $199 set for an October 14 release date. While many were disappointed with the release of a sequel to the iPhone 4 during the Tuesday Let's Talk iPhone event in Cupertino, Calif., the iPhone4S, while aesthetically similar, has some great updates in features.
CDC: Drunk Driving Incidents Decline, Likely Caused by Tough Economy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a dramatic decline in drunk driving incidents, the lowest in two decades, most likely caused by the current state of the U.S. economy.
