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House — Episode 8 (Season 6): “Ignorance is Bliss”

A few brief words about the soap opera: while I enjoyed the way Cuddy tricked House, I found most of the Cuddy/House/Lucas scenes to be excruciating. On the other hand, I appreciated the fact that both Chase and Taub (especially Chase) were shown to ...

From SCOTT, Polite Dissent,  24 Nov 2009

Related Topics: CNS, Inc.,  DMX (actor)

The Physics of Homeopathy Explained: Part Two

Turning an eye on the profession, separating fact from fiction on both sides of the counter How does homeopathy work?  It uses the dilithium matrix to stabilize the warp pressure enough to maintain the inertia necessary to gather deuterium particles ...

From SCOTT, Science-Based Pharmacy,  23 Nov 2009

Dye open to shifting to first base

CHICAGO -- The highly successful run for Jermaine Dye with the White Sox apparently has come to a close after five years, with the South Siders using their November $950,000 contractual buyout on the 35-year-old veteran. But Dye looks as if he's not ...

From SCOTT MERKIN, MLB.com,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Jermaine Dye,  Paul Konerko,  New York Mets,  Major League Baseball

Madoff's Debts Still Snowballing - Enter the Legal Fees

According to Reuters, today, "Bernard Madoff's bankruptcy trustee and the law firm employing him submitted a $22.1 million legal bill covering five months of work." Baker & Hostetler LLP wants $21.28 million, and court-appointed trustee Irving ...

From ANNIE SCOTT, Luxist,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Bernard Madoff

Williams offering tough love to Jenks

CHICAGO -- For the second time during this offseason's first six weeks, Bobby Jenks has spoken to the media concerning his conditioning being used as somewhat of a defining reason by the White Sox for his slight closing downturn in 2009. Jenks ...

From SCOTT MERKIN, MLB.com,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Bobby Jenks,  Major League Baseball,  Ozzie Guillen,  Ken Williams,  A.J. Pierzynski

United Airlines offers a free "try before you buy" Wi-Fi session on all p.s. flights

Passengers on the United Airlines p.s. premium transcontinental service can enjoy one free Gogo Inflight Wi-Fi session. The promotion is done as a "try before you buy", which is a great way to get introduced to the joy of inflight Internet access. To ...

From SCOTT CARMICHAEL, Gadling,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: United Airlines

Black Friday Movie Deals: Target

Our good friend and EIC Erik Davis had a very thoughtful idea for the holiday season: Why not scan the early flyers for the Black Friday sales, and report back to you -- the ravenous movie junkie -- to let you know where to find the best treats on the ...

From SCOTT WEINBERG, Cinematical,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Sony,  Baby Mama,  Polar Express

Foursquare Far Far Away Badge

The Foursquare guys have a great sense of humor. The first time you check in above 59th Street in Manhattan you unlock the “Far Far Away” badge. For those of you not familiar with Manhattan, 59th Street is just above Midtown, where Central Park begins ...

From SCOTT BEALE, Laughing Squid,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Twitter Inc,  Jar Jar Binks,  Peter Coyote

Vizquel gives White Sox veteran utility man

CHICAGO -- The White Sox Venezuelan connection at shortstop added on another link Monday afternoon, with the announcement of the official signing of Omar Vizquel. The move had been reported as close last week. Vizquel, who turns 43 on April 24, ...

From SCOTT MERKIN, MLB.com,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Omar Vizquel,  Luis Aparicio,  Ozzie Guillen,  Alexei Ramirez,  Gordon Beckham

Avoid swine flu this holiday season - kiss, don't shake

Researchers in London have found that kissing on the cheek is far more hygienic than shaking hands. This may be good or bad news for you this holiday season, depending on how close you really want to get to your relatives. "Debrett's warns people to ...

From ANNIE SCOTT, Gadling,  23 Nov 2009

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