Jun 22 - By Daniel Woolls, Associated Press Writer
A watering hole in Spain is serving up free beer and tapas to recession-weary customers who insult its bartenders as a way to let off steam.
Feb 11 - By Bobbie Thomas, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Farsighted females can rejoice — new makeup eyeglasses make it much easier to “put on your face” without giving you raccoon eyes or streak cheeks! Magnifico's lenses ($47.95, ) drop down, allowing access to one eye at a time, while iMagic’s lenses swing from side to side ($14.95; ) so you can actually see what you’re doing and be ready for a close-up.

Aug 12 - By Rohan Sullivan, Associated Press Writer
Chinese officials defended their decision to pass off the voice of a 7-year-old songbird as that of another girl at the Olympic opening ceremony, calling it a simple casting choice. Critics said it was a step too far in China's obsession with the perfect Olympic Games.
Apr 30 - By NBC Nightly News
Right now, 23-year-old Laura Brown has at least six lip glosses on her. They’re in her backpack, her purse, her pocket, her makeup bag — and just in case, she keeps a couple of spares at her desk and in her bathroom.

Feb 8 - By MSNBC contributor
Rub on a lip gloss and lose weight. Sip a berry drink and look younger. Down some iced tea and burn calories. If only it were that simple.
Nov 7 - By Associated Press
A woman bit off her ex-boyfriend's lower lip as they were kissing in bed, likely disfiguring him permanently, authorities said. The man and the woman had kissed several times Monday night when, without provocation, she bit off his lip and spat it out, he told King County sheriff's deputies.
Feb 12 - By Associated Press
Nine-year-old Eleonora Benetti's a capella rendition of the Italian national anthem at Friday's opening ceremony of the Turin Olympics was moving and heartfelt.