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Watercooler talk
Natasha Hill is getting paid $5,000 for allowing the Internet to name her baby. The contest is put on by website Belly Ballot, which will select the names, along with an advertiser sponsoring the competition. Belly Ballot promises to pick names that are currently popular. And Hill says she has a contingency plan if she hates the name. Scroll to the bottom of this story to see the video report.
Happening today
The big movie opening this week is “Jack the Giant Slayer.” This take on the Jack and the beanstalk story directed by Bryan Singer is described by the director as family friendly.
Gas update
Gasbuddy.com reports that the highest gas prices in the continental U.S. are in Connecticut ($3.961), New York ($3.982) and California ($4.227).
Motivational quote
“There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go.” - Fredrick Faber
Woman gets paid $5,000 to let Internet name baby
GateHouse News Service
Watercooler talk
Natasha Hill is getting paid $5,000 for allowing the Internet to name her baby. The contest is put on by website Belly Ballot, which will select the names, along with an advertiser sponsoring the competition. Belly Ballot promises to pick names that are currently popular. And Hill says she has a contingency plan if she hates the name. Scroll to the bottom of this story to see the video report.
Happening today
The big movie opening this week is “Jack the Giant Slayer.” This take on the Jack and the beanstalk story directed by Bryan Singer is described by the director as family friendly.
Gas update
Gasbuddy.com reports that the highest gas prices in the continental U.S. are in Connecticut ($3.961), New York ($3.982) and California ($4.227).
Motivational quote
“There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go.” - Fredrick Faber
Woman gets paid $5,000 to let Internet name baby
GateHouse News Service
