Carl Pettit is a writer and editor with interests ranging from international relations and political humor to the arts and modern media.
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Microsoft’s ‘Surface’ Tablet – What You Need to Know
Microsoft has just announced its new line of ‘Surface’ personal tablets, which are going to enter the market this autumn, and go head-to-head with Apple’s iPad, among other devices. Here are a few things you might like to know about this new entry into the tablet-computing world, just in case you’re thinking about switching brands.
Surfing Dogs Compete for Bodacious Rides on California Waves
If you were in San Diego this past weekend, you might have noticed a different, ahem, ‘breed’ of surfer catching Pacific waves as they rolled into shore. Coronado Bay was overrun with wet dogs, out to win canine glory in the 7th Annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition.
Google Wants to Own ‘Love’
Being one of the most successful companies on the planet ever has got to be tough sometimes. That’s a lot of responsibly to carry around. All Google really wants is some "love." Well, actually, the company wants to own the .love domain extension, and it has made its intentions known. All other would-be .love suitors need to beware. This is a battle for "love," after all, and no
Real life ‘Goodfella’ Henry Hill Dies at the Age of 69
One the best, and most classic crime films of all time is Martin Scorsese’s 1990 'Goodfellas.' And Henry Hill, the real-life gangster played onscreen by Ray Liotta, has now passed away.
10 Mind-Blowing World Champion Eaters
Sometimes you go too far, and take one too many extra helpings, letting that third piece of pie do you in. The price you pay could be simply a bulging stomach, which you can alleviate by undoing your belt, or if you’re extremely unlucky, you might be kept up all night with a bad case of heartburn.
Would you believe that there are some people out there who actually court these kinds of digestive di
10 of the Most Death-Defying Stunts Ever Performed
Some seek out fame, while others are addicted to adrenaline and risk. No matter the reasons, stuntmen and stuntwomen have risked life and limb to give us thrills.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury, the man who penned numerous fantasy and science fiction classics of American literature, like ‘Fahrenheit 451’ and ‘The Martian Chronicles,’ died June 5th, 2012, in Los Angeles at the age of 91.
Bradbury was a master of the written word. His wonderful imagination seemed to hold no bounds. He wrote more than two-dozen novels in his lifetime, and helped cement science fiction as a true
Fat Cat Spongebob Goes on a Diet for a Good Home
If someone calls you a “fat cat,” that person is basically saying you’re ridiculously rich and leading a life of luxury. But if you happen to be a severely obese cat of the four-pawed variety, you can take that moniker to heart, literally.
How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse: A Beginners Guide
Zombies, zombies and more zombies. Everywhere you look these days, you’re bound to run into a bunch of bloody zombies. We’ve got books about zombies ('World War Z,' 'Tooth and Nail'), television shows about zombies ('The Walking Dead') and tons of zombie movies, like the classic ‘The Night of the Living Dead,’ and the more recent ‘28 Days Later.’ Not to mention the real life flesh-munchers like R
10 Early Jobs Celebrities Held That Just Might Surprise You
For those of us not born with a silver spoon in our mouths, there’s a good chance that we’ve had a few jobs along the way that we were less than fond of. Well, that’s also true for the rich and famous.
Man Pays for Denny’s Breakfast With Sack of Marijuana
Sometimes when you’ve got a terrible case of the "munchies," but not a lot of money in your pocket, you just can’t be stopped from doing something pretty rash. The body needs nourishment, after all, and you don’t want to walk around with a growling stomach all night. You’ve got to eat.
A gentleman from Niagara Falls, NY, was faced with just such a dilemma due to his snack cravings. He wa
‘Divorce Hotel’ Lets You End Your Marriage In Style
Divorce is almost always a sad affair. No matter what the reasons are for the break-up, there are usually hurt feelings and uncertainties about changes in life, the division or property and how to best take care of the children, if there are any.
The Dutch, in all of their ingenuity, have come up with a novel concept. In Amsterdam and The Hague, there is a company that now offers a service where c
10 Trendsetting Swimsuits from the Past, Present and Future
What you wear into the water, and how much skin you choose to reveal, is now mostly a matter of modesty (or lack thereof) and personal taste. Not so long ago, the options were much more limited, for men and women both.
Happy 75th Birthday, Golden Gate Bridge! Watch Its Dazzling Fireworks Display
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco lit up the night sky this Sunday with an eye-catching fireworks display in celebration of its 75th anniversary. Not only that, but live bands, plus a lot of food and dance made this the place to be for Memorial Day weekend.
10 of the Best (and Oddest) Deep-Fried Foods
There are some foods that we, as human beings, collectively enjoy when deep fried in vats of cooking oil, like crispy chicken and French fries. A lot of these deep-fry choices make pretty good sense, while others are a bit more dubious, and push the bounds of what can actually be called "food." Here's a list of some of the most delicious deep-fried items around, and a few that might make