Blog Profile / Funny Business with Jane Wells
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Blog Post Archive
Mustang Ranch, Nevada's Brothel Teetering on 'Cliff'
The Mustang Ranch has felt the sting of the recession. "I've had to learn to adjust, my ladies have had to learn to adjust," said Susan Austin, the madam who operates the ranch. Many of her clients lost jobs, and those with jobs have held back discretionary spending. Austin fears the fiscal cliff will only make that worse. "It's definitely going to hurt me in the end."
How to Spend the Powerball $550 Million
What are you going to do once you win the Powerball? Here are some suggestions. You may notice a theme.
Color 2013 Blue, but Color December Green
A "national color expert" predicts the color for 2013 is (drumroll)... blue.
Do Americans Care About the 'Fiscal Cliff'?
Not everyone in America is obsessing over whether talks between the White House and congressional leaders are inching closer to avoiding the "fiscal cliff." Or "the fiscal clip" as one woman thought it was called.
Behind the Petition to 'Nationalize the Twinkie Industry'
By day, Danny Boi is an unassuming radio personality with 96.5 KBRZ in Kansas City. Ok, he's actually fairly assuming. By night — ok, also by day — he is the would-be super hero who launched a White House petition to save the Twinki...
American Stocks Up for Twinkiepalypse
America woke up to the news that Hostess Brands would shut down. We wasted no time stocking up.
No More Twinkies? It. Can't. Happen. In. America.
A world without Twinkies is like a world without a fluffy sugary fake creamy center. Hostess Brands says it will stop operations and liquidate the entire company if striking workers don't get back on the job by tonight.
Petraeus: The Movie
The Petraeus-Broadwell affair is like...a movie. Which is what it will end up being. So who should be cast?
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em: The Election Twitter Battle
Which presidential candidate is getting the most mentions on Twitter? One website is using a classic fighting robots toy to count each tweet — and there is a clear winner.
Darth Vader at Disneyland? NOOOOOOOOO!
Quicker than you can say "hyperspace", Disney Parks has released a new video celebrating the marriage of the Magic Kingdom and Star Wars.
Had It With Election Ads?
Virginia. Between the mailers, the robocalls, the TV and radio commercials, it’s enough to make a grown man cry. Or a little girl.
What's Next for Star Wars — 'Leia and the Tramp?'
Two entertainment empires are now one, as Disney has announced it will buy Lucasfilm and its "Star Wars" franchise. So what can we expect now that Jedis everywhere are in the Mouse House? Potential film titles are already hitting the Twittersphere.
'Time to Relax and Have a Beer:' Sam Adams Founder
Koch admits the company missed a few deliveries, "But this is the Northeast. I mean, we have snowstorms, we have hail storms, we have hurricanes, this is not LA, you know, life is not easy out here."
Romney or Obama, Who'd You Rather?
President Obama and Governor Romney have been talking almost nonstop about the importance of women: women's rights, women in the workplace, choice, salaries, flextime, small business, motherhood, hairspray, the pros and cons of Latisse - Now women are talking back.
Can You Guess What's the Worst Password to Have?
Occasionally I’m forced to change my password to access financial and benefits information. It’s a pain, requiring me to memorize something new, but I'm glad I have to do it. An easy password is the online equivalent of leaving your front door open or running into a store with your car running.
Trump's Bombshell—What Could It Be?
Donald Trump promises "something big" Wednesday about President Barack Obama. Here at Funny Business, we have our own ideas about what he could say.
The $1 Million Halloween Costume Idea
Still searching for a Halloween costume? A sexy spin on Big Bird is a hot seller, or check out a million-dollar idea that will have you bouncing up and down.
Can You Outrun a Zombie?
This weekend in California an estimated 19,000 runners will try to outrun 500 zombies as part in a 5k obstacle course called Run For Your Lives.
'Pending Larry' From Google's Earnings Release Goes Viral
It's a good thing Google CEO Larry Page has gotten his voice back, ‘cuz he’s got some 'splaining to do.
More Signs of the Apocalypse
You know the Mayans were right when in 2012 we care more about apps than actual maps, when women want to bind themselves (in binders?) to TMZ-worthy sperm, and when Bieber Fever is reduced to duct tape.