Rob's Pile Archives - February 2012
February 24th, 2012 -
- Wrexham road race chaos after sign prank.
- Climbing Mount Everest costs more than a sports car.
- Drivers at Mercy of Crude Prices.
- Orlando stations charging nearly $6 for gas.
February 23rd, 2012 -
- $1 President is #1 in America's hearts.
- Scratch and sniff jeans smell of raspberries and can be worn for months without washing.
- Taking liberties: A lawsuit worthy of a Google search.
- NY boy sleeps through theft of dad's running car.
February 22nd, 2012 -
- Nomophobia - the fear of losing one's phone - is on the rise.
- Hey Jessica Simpson... No cutting in -- even if you're pregnant!
- Iowans profess their love of bacon at festival.
- Taco Bell is about to rub salt - make that orange Doritos dust - into its own wounds.
- Henry to rebuild $6m London mansion to make va-va-room for 5,000 gallon fish tank.
February 21st, 2012 -
- Men stress about work while women worry about life.
- The Harlequin Romance Report.
- Online dating makes and breaks relationships study finds.
- Study: Couples text more than talk to each other.
- Federal agents arrest man who allegedly planned suicide bombing on US Capitol.
- Gallup: Reagan and Clinton are favorite presidents.
- Americans say Reagan is the greatest US President.
- Jeremy Lin "Chink in the Armor" culprits fired, suspended; did punishment fit crimes?
- Rep. Chu blasts ESPN Lin racial slur.
February 17th, 2012 -
- Frozen in time: The artist who makes creepy crawlies into part-insect, part-machine masterpieces.
- Whitney Houston: NJ governor stands by decision to lower flags.
- Mother of fallen marine offended by half-staff flag for Houston.
- What would you give up for one month's bills?
- America's most disliked athletes.
- Should sugar be regulated like alochol and tobacco?
- Carl's Jr to testify on menu labeling and regulatory reform.
- DOT 'disctracted dring' rules would limi cars' info systems.
February 16th, 2012 -
- San Francisco airport unveils yoga room for travelers.
- Doomsday 'preppers' ready for anything.
- Biggest holiday worry is not getting tan.
- Top 10 things that can poison your dog.
- Dog's death inspires new law proposal.
- Preschooler's homemade lunch replaced with cafeteria "nuggets"
- Bound, naked in a Subaru: Valentine's Day role-playing ends badly.
- Woman 'tried to stab boyfriend after he forgot to buy Valentine's Day present'
February 15th, 2012 -
- Dying Texas man gets wish, holds newborn daughter.
- Sites that cater to 'discreet' encounters thriving.
- Meet the world's 'fattest man' who lives in London.
- Pizza-only diet could kill me, says scared Claire.
- UK is a nation of 'Darlings' - Top ten romantic pet-names revealed.
- Jeremy Lin winning streak prompts patent application.
- With winning shot in Toronto, Lin's amazing story gets a thrilling finish.
February 14th, 2012 -
- Valentine's Day 2012, by the numbers.
- After Whitney Houston, musicians say: I'm afraid.
- Grammys show draws huge ratings.
- Newtown Creek Wastewater plan offering tours for lovers on Valentine's Day.
- Is this Valentine's Day gift as Portland as it gets?
- A sweet ring for a sweet tooth.
February 13th, 2012 -
- Pizza Hut engagement package: For $10,010 you can propose at Pizza Hut on Valentine's Day.
- Survey: Partners want love notes for Valentine's Day.
- Whitney Houston's relatives reportedly told she died from prescription drugs, not alcohol.
- North Carolina father shoots daughter's laptop after she complains on Facebook about her chores.
February 10th, 2012 -
- Secretive SEALs moonlight as movie stars, with Navy's blessing.
- New study says two-thirds of single Americans aren't sure they want to marry.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone in same hospital for shoulder surgeries.
- Snooki & JWoww go from the Shore to the City in new MTV spinoff.
- Kris Jenner hawks Zestra Essential arousal oiils to help women 'be romantic-ready in just minutes'
February 9th, 2012 -
- NBC snubbed Miss Deaf America at Super Bowl.
- Super Bowl village visitors on Friday may have been exposed to measles.
- This looks like a fortified sniper's nest at the Super Bowl.
- New York Giants teammates buzzing over Super Bowl gift from Justin Tuck.
- Denzel: Gisele 'threw the receivers under the bus'
- Brandon Jacobs to Gisele: 'Shut Up'
- Davis family takes a vow of frugality by not spending money during February.
- The Surprise Results of Albelli Valentine's Day Survey.
- Caffeine inhaler to replace coffee, Red Bull?
- McDonald's Shamrock Shake: Elusive St. Patrick's-themed drink returns.
- Latest Super Bowl party treat: chicken wing cupcakes?
- Jack In The Box now selling a bacon milkshake.
- US judge throws out SeaWorld whale 'slavery' suit.
- Puerto Rico proposes iguana eradication plan for Iguana Burgers.
- Fan fights for rights to curse at games.
February 8th, 2012 -
- Breastaurant Brawl: When less clothing brings more profit.
- SeaWorld sued over 'enslaved' killer whales.
- Superior snow sculpture honors Tebow.
- Bradying is becoming the next Tebowing.
- Prop 8: California gay marriage ban struck down by federal appeals court.
- Kobayashi wins Wing Bowl XX.
- Super Bowl XLVI sets new tweet-per-second record.
- Rob Gronkowski danced the Super Bowl loss away.
February 7th, 2012 -
- Giants fans swarm sports stores for Super Bowl gear.
- Super Bowl 2012 sets US TV ratings record for third year running.
- Did Gisele Bundchen tirade violate team 'code'?
- Anti-gun group to boycott Starbucks on St. Valentine's Day.
- Valentine's Day is the worst time to kiss, says disease expert.
February 6th, 2012 -
- The fake Chrysler loan payoff.
- Super Bowl safety wins one gambler $50,000.
- Patriots' fans riot after Super Bowl loss.
February 3rd, 2012 -
- Katy Perry was too boring in bed for Russell Brand.
- Simon Cowell offering Beyonce $100m for 'X Factor' judging gig?
- The Celebrity Apprentice Cast: Meet contestant Aubrey O'Day.
- Report: Colts moved on from Peyton Manning weeks ago.
- 11Alive's list of the best all-time Super Bowl commercials.
- Rick's imports strippers as Indianapolis readies for bowl revels.
- Remember to pee during the Super Bowl, methodist hospital somehow warns.
- Beware those Super Bowl snacks: Why 'people pleasers' feel pressured to over-eat.
February 2nd, 2012 -
- 5 famous weather predicting groundhogs you've never heard of.
- Hershey's Valentine's Day lineup.
- Make it a banner Valentine's Day to remember.
- Sears' Valentine's Day survey reveals gifting trends, romantic expectations among men, women.
- Women favor jewelry for Valentine's Day - but aren't all getting it.
- Super Bowl Chipotle is half off.
- Super Bowl is a big-ticket item at Costco.
- Menino & Bloomberg up the ante on the Super Bowl.
- More politicians enter Super Bowl bets.
- Meteorologist: 'Punxsutawney Phil is a punk'
- Serving up a special treat: Sonoran hot dogs.
February 1st, 2012 -
- Pfizer recalls birth control pills in US because they may not work.
- A simple 'Go to the dance with me?' doesn't cut it anymore.
- Americans to consume 1.25 billion chicken wings Super Bowl weekend.
- Romey sings 'America the Beautiful' on campaign trail.
- Plenty of 'love' around after Simon Cowell fires Paula Abdul and 2 others from 'X Factor'
- 'X Factor' rumors: Cowell wants Mariah, Minaj as judges.
- 'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead of suicide.
- Super Bowl in London? It's possible, owner says.
- Madden 12 predicts Giants as Super Bowl XLVI winner.
- Dating contributes to hospitality industry.
- A sweetheart deal at Dunkin Donuts: Heart-shaped donuts return.