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Thirsty? Try Bakon, the Bacon-Flavored Vodka

If you love a good cocktail and love the taste of bacon, you may be in luck: A new kind of bacon-flavored vodka is now on the market. Yes, this is for real — I think. Bakon: The Bacon-Flavored Vodka The aptly named “Bakon” is described as a “superior quality potato vodka with a savory […]

15y ago

Jennifer Espinosa, Maine East Teacher, Accused of Sex With 16-Year-Old

Jennifer Espinosa, a teacher at Maine East High School in suburban Chicago, has been arrested on accusations of having sex with a student. Espinosa is charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, according to Chicago-area media outlets. Jennifer Espinosa: Maine East Teacher Arrested Jennifer Espinosa was arrested on Saturday, when police say they […]

15y ago

video games

Saving Captain Phillips: The Pirate Rescue Video Game

The U.S. Navy’s rescue of an American captain held captive by pirates has now inspired a video game. Saving Captain Phillips, by online gaming site Games2Win, lets players re-enact the pirate rescue with their own keyboards. Saving Captain Phillips Saving Captain Phillips is a Flash-based adventure available for both free online play and free downloading. […]

15y ago

Former Wilco Member Jay Bennett Dies

Jay Bennett, a former member of the band Wilco, has reportedly died. The company that released his 2002 solo album posted the announcement over the weekend. Jay Bennett Dies Jay Bennett died Saturday, the posting says. The cause of his death is not immediately clear. “We are profoundly saddened to report that our friend died […]

15y ago

google|memorial day

Map the Fallen: Honoring U.S. Troops Through Google Earth

Map the Fallen, a project created to honor fallen troops through Google Earth technology, is launching in honor of Memorial Day this week. The system includes photos and information about more than 5,700 men and women who have lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Map the Fallen Map the Fallen was started by a […]

15y ago

Starbucks

VIDEO: Starbucks Explosion in NYC

Police are trying to figure out who set off a Starbucks explosion in New York City. Some sort of explosive device caused the windows to shatter at the Starbucks at Third Avenue on East 92nd Street, on the Upper East Side, just before 4 a.m. on Monday. Starbucks Explosion: The Details The actual Starbucks explosion […]

15y ago

Mary Kay LeTourneau Hosting ‘Hot For Teacher’ Bar Night

Mary Kay LeTourneau — the former teacher jailed for having sex with a sixth-grader, back before that kind of thing was even fashionable — is in the spotlight once again. LeTourneau will be hosting a “Hot For Teacher” night at a Washington bar this weekend, Seattle media outlets report. Mary Kay LeTourneau 2009 Mary Kay […]

15y ago

hawaii|Miami

Hanalei Bay Named Nation’s Best Beach

Hawaii’s Hanalei Bay is the best beach in America, according to a new list released by a guy who calls himself “Dr. Beach.” Stephen P. Leatherman (oddly fitting last name for a dude who spends his days basking in the sun) published his annual “America’s Best Beaches” list this week. Leatherman — er, sorry, Dr. […]

15y ago

adam lambert|american idol

VIDEO: Adam Lambert With KISS

Adam Lambert may not have won American Idol 2009, but — love him or hate him — his performances won’t soon be forgotten. During Wednesday night’s Idol finale, Lambert took the stage with rock legends KISS to perform an anthem of classic rock hits. Adam Lambert With KISS The Adam Lambert-KISS teaming sent sparks flying […]

15y ago

american idol|Keith Urban

VIDEO: Kris Allen and Keith Urban

American Idol is officially over for 2009. While the Idol results are certainly stirring up their share of discussion today, plenty of people are also buzzing about the Idol finale performances. Kris Allen with Keith Urban One of the most discussed performances of the night was Kris Allen and Keith Urban teaming up to perform […]

15y ago

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Christin Engelberth Wins Doodle 4 Google

Christin Engelberth, a sixth grader from Texas, has won Google’s 2009 Doodle 4 Google competition. Engelberth, who attends San Antonio’s Bernard Harris Middle School, has her design featured on the google.com home page today. Christin Engelberth: Doodle 4 Google Winner Christin Engelberth’s drawing is entitled “A New Beginning.” She says it’s meant to “express her […]

15y ago

Lucy Gordon, Actress, Dead in Apparent Suicide

British actress Lucy Gordon has died in what police are calling a suicide. Gordon was found hanging from the ceiling in her Paris apartment Monday, published reports indicate. Gordon would have turned 29 just two days later. Lucy Gordon, Actress: 1980 – 2009 Lucy Gordon’s career appeared to be on an upward slope: She had […]

15y ago

Oscar Mayer Coupons: Free Hot Dogs!

Continuing our streak of free stuff announcements this week, today Oscar Mayer is handing out free hot dogs. The Oscar Mayer coupons (sometimes mistakenly called “Oscar Meyer coupons”) are available online as of Wednesday morning. Oscar Mayer Coupons Oscar Mayer’s coupons are good for a full pack of the company’s “Jumbo Beef Franks.” Oscar Mayer […]

15y ago

VIDEO: Chinese Woman Goes Crazy at Car Dealership

Have you seen the video of a Chinese woman going ballistic at a car dealership? The woman evidently wants her boyfriend to buy her a car and doesn’t stop her antics until he gives in. In the clip, seemingly shot by someone on a cell phone, the woman screams and starts driving the car around […]

15y ago

google

Google Adds Message Translation Into Gmail Labs

Google has introduced a new autotranslation feature into its Gmail Labs menu. Gmail Message Translation helps you detect what language a message was sent in, then convert it into your own. Gmail Message Translation Once you enable Message Translation, any message in a foreign language will have a link at the top: “Translate message to: […]

15y ago

Watch the New ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Trailer

Warner Brothers has released the first official Sherlock Holmes trailer, previewing the upcoming 2009 film. The Sherlock Holmes movie stars Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, and Rachel McAdams. The ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Movie The Sherlock Holmes movie features Downey in the starring role of Sherlock Holmes. McAdams plays Irene Adler, and Jude Law is Dr. John […]

15y ago

Free Stuff: P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Coupons

We here at The Inquisitr love free stuff, and today P.F. Chang’s China Bistro is giving away coupons for a complimentary lettuce wraps appetizer. The P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Coupons The P.F. Chang’s lettuce wraps offer is available for anyone in the United States. It’s part of a promotion with PGA tour pro Briny Baird, […]

15y ago

raven symone|the cosby show

VIDEO: ‘The Cosby Show’ Cast Reunites

“The Cosby Show” cast is back together — for a day, at least. The “Cosby” cast reunited on “The Today Show” Tuesday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the show’s first airing. Bill Cosby, Raven-Symone, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and the entire gang all sat down to relive the memories. ‘The Cosby Show’ Cast Reunion “The […]

15y ago

Cheesus: The Cheeto Jesus

A man and woman from New York say they’ve found Jesus — inside a bag of Cheetos. The so-called “Cheesus” popped out of a snack bag the two bought while driving cross-country recently, and it’s quickly becoming quite the online phenomenon. Meet Cheesus Image courtesy Preston Hollow People Cheesus just “appeared,” the two say, and […]

15y ago

Want Some Free Popcorn From Yahoo?

In an unusual promotion, Yahoo is giving away free popcorn. Want some? The Yahoo free popcorn deal allows you to submit some basic info — name, address, phone number, and e-mail — and receive a free bag of popable goodness in the mail. It’s part of Yahoo’s digital TV transition page. “Cuddle up with your […]

15y ago