It was only a matter of time: Airline fees have begun replicating at an exponential rate.
http://money.msn.com/saving-money/article.aspx?post=3b15ed1c-fa58-41f9-8b20-e1a772a329c3
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
As Madison impasse continues, schools eye layoffs
Wisconsin school districts are warning teachers, each one on the payroll in some cases, that their contracts might not be renewed as Gov. Scott Walker's plan to cut nearly all public employees' collective bargaining rights remains in limbo.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110225/ap_on_re_us/us_wisconsin_budget_unions
DC mayor urges residents to fight Congress' budget
A day after getting arrested with other city leaders, the District of Columbia's mayor called on residents of the nation's capital to join him in protesting likely new restrictions on the city from Congress, drawing analogies to this year's popular uprisings in Egypt and Libya.
Tornadoes, storms in south leave at least nine dead
Seven people were killed in Arkansas early Friday morning while two were killed in Oklahoma.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/15/us-weather-tornadoes-idUSTRE73E3MM20110415
Bidding is hot in Justin Bieber hair auction
The 16 year-old Canadian pop idol cut his trademark floppy hair earlier this week, and presented one of the locks to TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/25/us-justinbieber-idUSTRE71L05D20110225
Breastfeeding Baby Doll: Does New Toy Cross the Line?
Say goodbye to Raggedy Ann, and the Cabbage Patch Kids. Now, baby dolls move, talk, and even wet their diapers.
http://www.wsaw.com/news/headlines/Breastfeeding_Baby_Doll_Does_New_Toy_Cross_the_Line_119020944.html?ref=944
'American Idol' Audience Member Too Fat For Front Row?
American Idol is one of the most popular hits on TV and seems to be enjoying a reinvigoration with new judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez.
http://entertainment.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979211878
Kate Middleton & Prince William's Wedding Honored with Royal Stamps
Looking for a way to class up a love letter? Look no further than the Royal Mail's forthcoming sheet of stamps commemorating the engagement of Prince William to Kate Middleton.
Wish comes true for cancer-stricken 10-year-old inducted into Army
Most kids might hope to get an Xbox or an iPod Touch for their 10th birthday. Brennan Daigle got a reception from a formation of soldiers, a ride in a camouflaged National Guard Humvee--and induction as an honorary member of the Army.
'Soul Surfer' stays faithful to ideals
In the opening scene of the new film "Soul Surfer," young Bethany Hamilton (AnnaSophia Robb) finishes a morning session on the waves off the North Shore of Kauai, Hawaii, quickly throws on a modest sundress over her bikini and hurries to join her family at a beachside church service where the congregation sings a hymn called "Blessed Be Your Name."
Apple's iPad 2 to ship March 11 starting at $499
Apple CEO Steve Jobs took the stage to launch the next generation of iPads, delivering a widely expected faster performance chip and front- and rear-facing camera for photos and video chats.
Grammy Awards cut 31 categories in big overhaul
In a major Grammys overhaul designed to reduce the bloated structure of the music industry's top awards, organizers said on Wednesday they would slash the number of categories to 78 from 109 for next year's ceremony.
Schwarzenegger to Become Animated as 'The Governator'
With his years as governor behind him, Arnold Schwarzenegger will soon return to his acting career with a new animated TV series.
Julie Schenecker Says She Shot Son, Daughter for Being 'Mouthy'
Tragedy struck Tampa Thursday night. Julie Powers Schenecker, 50-year-old wife of a U.S. Army colonel, has admitted to killing her teen son and daughter, say police.
Alligator Escapes Pen at Pine Bluff Nature Center
A Pine Bluff nature center is missing one of its biggest reptiles. A nine-foot alligator at the Gov. Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center has escaped from its pen.
Little Rock Teacher Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Prostitution
A high school teacher in Little Rock has resigned after school officials learned she pleaded guilty in November to a prostitution charge.
Kellie Pickler Selling Wedding Video On iTunes
Want to see one of Kellie Pickler’s “Best Days of Her Life?” All it takes is spending $1.99! Country cutie and “American Idol” alum Kellie Pickler is now selling her wedding video on iTunes so all of her fans can share the private moments of her January 1 wedding to Kyle Jacobs.
Powerful quake, tsunami kills hundreds in Japan
For more than two terrifying, seemingly endless minutes Friday, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan shook apart homes and buildings, cracked open highways and unnerved even those who have learned to live with swaying skyscrapers. Then came a devastating tsunami that slammed into northeastern Japan and killed hundreds of people.
Justin Bieber Says Besieged By Paparazzi In Israel
Can a teen idol get a break from the paparazzi when he visits holy sites? Evidently not, as Justin Bieber is finding out on his visit to Israel, where he is scheduled to play a concert in Tel Aviv on Thursday.
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