Apple gets bitten on ‘Baby Shaker’
Here's a lesson in the obvious: Making fun of shaken baby syndrome -- or any other type of traumatic brain injury -- doesn't make for uproarious comedy or light entertainment....
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In tough times, don’t lose hope–instead, buy it in a jar
If the economy has you down, the cosmetics company philosophy has the cure. The Arizona-based business, which has long sold the facial moisturizer "hope in a jar" ($28 for a...
Rage against the meters rising
Pity the poor parking meter. The ubiquitous money-collecting device takes our quarters, dutifully measures time and blinks "expired" to warn of impending tickets. Is it the meters' fault that, after...
Sweeping steps to Mt. Olympus
We've all done it. Company is coming, almost to the front door -- so we hide dirty dishes in the laundry hamper, push unsightly rugs into closets. Chicago is in...
Tough economic times fuel success for Dilbert
As it turns out, economic collapse benefits at least one oppressed office worker. Dilbert, the iconic cartoon character who represents the crushed souls and wrecked dreams of so many cubicle...
Oh, Canada, thank you for this coat
Most years, that's me shivering at the bus stop. This winter will be different. I know this because I now own the warmest coat ever. How I found it took...
Artist puts the Peeps in presidential portraits
Artist Michael Leavitt, 31, of Seattle, spent 10 hours constructing a portrait made from 40 blue and yellow Marshmallow Peeps. "I was laughing the entire time. I felt like a...
Fan sites follow, fete next first lady
Did Michelle Obama "let the team down" when she decided to quit her job and dedicate herself to raising her children? Should she earn a paycheck for her work as...
Whatever happened to …?
In June, we introduced you to Vincent Falk, also known as Suit Man, Fashion Man or even Riverace (a play on Liberace) for the hundreds of dazzling suits -- glittery...
Whatever happened to …?
When we caught up with Chicago street artist Ray Noland, he was toiling rather anonymously, churning out dozens of eye-catching posters and wall stencils in support of now President-elect Barack...