Kathy Landin
Should an Obese Child Be Taken From His Parents? Some Authorities Thought So and Did
A boy in Cleveland, OH, who weighs more than 200 pounds, was taken from his mother by authorities last week. Officials were forced to remove the third-grader from his home when caseworkers decided that his mother’s inability to reduce his weight constituted medical neglect.
Could 5-Year-Old Suri Cruise Be Writing a Children’s Book?
She has famous parents, she’s adorable and she’s a snappy little dresser, but is Suri Cruise also an author? In Touch magazine reports that she is.
Colin Firth Is Selling Himself to Fight Poverty – Who’s Gonna Win?
Don’t worry, it’s not as racy as it sounds — Colin Firth is auctioning himself off as a date for charity. The Oscar-winning star of ‘The King’s Speech’ is attempting to raise money by selling a chance to meet him on the red carpet and accompany him to an after party.
7 Secrets Every Thanksgiving Dinner Host Should Know
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Tired of all the Thanksgiving hype, Thanksgiving decorations and extravagance? Or is this your first time hosting a Thanksgiving dinner? Whether you feel the need to go back to basics with the holiday or you want to learn all the facts, don't feel like you're left in the dark.
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5 Black Friday Apps to Help You Survive the Crowds
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Are you pumped for the earlier Black Friday hours? Well, even if you're not, many people are, and that means crowds of clawing and elbowing customers will be looking for the best deals. Whether you're a seasoned Black Friday shopper or someone venturing out into the retail wilderness for the first time, you can save some hair pulling by letting your smart phone do mos
Egyptian Authorities Close Pyramid Amidst Reports of Mysterious 11/11/11 Rituals
The antiquities authority in Egypt closed down the pyramid of Khufu, known as Cheops, the largest pyramid in the Giza Necropolis, after rumors surfaced about groups attempting to hold spiritual ceremonies there to mark the rare 11/11/11 date.
Walmart to Beat ‘Black Midnight’ With 10 p.m. Opening on Thanksgiving Day
In the midst of retailers looking to start traditional Black Friday festivities at the first possible moment the Friday after Thanksgiving, Walmart is expected to announce that it will do them one better. The company has decided to open at 10 p.m. the night of Thanksgiving, so its customers can get an “early” start on shopping.
Fewer Will Fly for Thanksgiving, But Planes Will Be Jam Packed
If you’re planning to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, be prepared to have trouble finding open seats, pay a premium when you do and fly on a packed plane. Industry insiders say that, because of high costs and lower bookings, airlines have had to increase ticket prices and reduce the number of available seats.
Veteran in Oregon Faces Eviction for Putting Up American Flag
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.
Police Investigate Texas Judge After Daughter Posts Video of Beating [GRAPHIC VIDEO]
A family law judge in Texas is now under investigation after his daughter posted a video of him beating her with a viciously beating her in 2004 for downloading music and games off the internet. The nearly eight minute video shows the judge whipping his daughter with a belt and getting more irate as she refuses to bend over the bed to get beaten.
New ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Jurassic Park’ Movies Are in the Works
It appears that Steven Spielberg has new installments of two long-running franchises in the pipeline, because you never miss a good thing until it’s gone. According to the director himself, wheels are turning on both an ‘Indiana Jones V’ and ‘Jurassic Park IV.’
High School Football Coach Shawn Abel Resigns After Profane Pregame Rant [VIDEO]
Tennessee Collierville High football coach Shawn Abel stepped down from his coaching position after his profanity-laden pregame locker room speech was leaked on YouTube.