Entries from May 2009

May 30, 2009

This Biznatch Gets ANOTHER Job!

I bet that Jon & Kate chica schooled her in all the ways to exploit her bazillion kids on television, because OCTOMOM is getting her own reality show!! Describing the as-yet untitled show as a “quasi-reality TV series”, Czech [her lawyer] said that the production company, Eyeworks, was moving ahead to make a deal with [...]

May 30, 2009

Oh Like This Is a Huge Shock

Delaware a “tax haven” really?! I’ve been on the Amtrak going through that tiny state and seriously every credit card company and bank has a building within a two mile radius of the city center. The New York Times reports that the Obama administration will likely crack down on this well-known tax loophole, like they [...]

May 30, 2009

Quote of the Day

“You better find a full-time job before you regret your life.” -My dad Dear Dad, A few things: A. I didn’t ask to be born. You’re the one who had sex with my mother and produced me. B. It’s not like I’m sitting around trying to be unemployed. I would LOVE to have a full-time [...]

May 29, 2009

Today in Layoff Land

Florida Atlantic University cuts 30 Novato, Calif. lays off 5 city employees Aire Systems cuts 40 Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital cuts 25 GE to cut 60 in Iowa Arctic Cat cuts 60

May 29, 2009

Be Glad You Are Not a 911 Dispatcher Today!

This is great, take a listen!

May 29, 2009

“Coach” Actor Proclaims He Won’t Pay Taxes Anymore, How Patriotic!

Why are former C-list actors being interviewed on television…oh wait because it’s Fox News! And why would anyone hire Glenn Beck, he has the most annoying voice ever.

May 28, 2009

FAO Schwarz Gobbled Up By Giant Giraffe

Today the legendary toy store FAO Schwarz was sold off to mega-retailer Toys R Us, according to Crain’s New York Business. Toys R Us said that it will continue to keep the New York and Las Vegas stores open under the FAO name. Yes we can keep the giant light up piano! “This was probably [...]

May 28, 2009

I Had No Idea This Even Existed…

So today after procrastinating for a few months I finally dragged myself out of my apartment to go get that Gardasil vaccine that’s advertised on TV every two seconds. My doctor told me that I still qualify (the age limit is 26) but all the places she told me to go were like, “We don’t [...]

May 28, 2009

High-End Fashion Not Immune to Financial Woes

Yep, that’s right.  French courturier Christian Lacroix has filed for bankruptcy protection!  It seems that his brand struggled to make profit even with the big name and big money behind it.  The label will continue operating while the court decides whether to liquidate or restructure the company.  Just goes to show kids, even the rich [...]

May 27, 2009

Today in Layoff Land

Rosemount Inc. lays off 82 Saginaw School District lays off 38 teachers Young Touchstone cuts 140 Boeing lays off 300 more employees Kirby Risk lays off 34 more Gevity cuts at least 50 Ditch Witch lets 105 go