JC Penney stands by Ellen DeGeneres as spokeswoman
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc said on Friday said it fully backs its partnership with chat show host Ellen DeGeneres after a conservative group urged the retailer to reconsider hiring DeGeneres as a spokeswoman because she is a lesbian. A spokeswoman for the retailer declined further comment on the issue but did say in an e-mail to Reuters, "jcpenney stands behind its partnership ...
JC Penney stands by Ellen DeGeneres
J.C. Penney Co Inc said on Friday said it fully backs its partnership with chat show host Ellen DeGeneres after a conservative group urged the retailer to reconsider hiring DeGeneres as a spokeswoman because she is a lesbian.
Life behind bars: it's more than just pouring drinks
Everyone knows the story of Charlottesville's most famous bartender, you know, that musician guy who worked at Miller's before becoming a world renowned rock star... what's his name? Well, many other local bartenders have attracted their own, albeit smaller, fan base. Indeed, while lots of factors go into creating a bar's atmosphere– lighting, decor, and menu choices, among them– in many cases ...
Virgin, 36, fathers 14 children
MEET the 'organic' sperm donor who has fathered 14 children but admits he is a 36-year-old virgin.
'Organic' sperm donor who has fathered 14 children admits he is a 36-year-old VIRGIN
The self-confessed tech-geek, from Fremont, California bills himself as having an ideal gene pool to father children - but has revealed that he has never had sex.
In brief
Actual real-estate tax bill can be paid online The town of Andover has mailed the actual tax bills for fiscal year 2012, which started July 1, 2011 and ends June 30, 2012. Third quarter payment is due Wednesday, Feb. 1. Taxes unpaid after that date are subject to interest charges of 14 percent.
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A compelling guest, says Terry Gross, makes a compelling conversation. The celebrated longtime host and co-executive producer of PBS’ radio interview show “Fresh Air” was my compelling guest during an almost hour-long telephone conversation in mid-January.