Source	Fark Headline		Comments
		Experts say that American doctors are over-testing and over-treating their patients. But how else will my kid get unlimited time on their SATs if I don't have them checked for Restless Leg Syndrome?  (aolnews.com)	(161)

		Ric Romero discovers home offices, recommends you outfit yours with all-in-one printer and all-in-one iMac. "Technology is supposed to make our lives easier and sometimes it actually does"  (abclocal.go.com)	(42)
(Some Robin)		Sylvain Sylvain and Cheetah Chrome have joined forces to create a supergroup with the best name ever: the Batusis  (spinner.com)	(9)

(WALB 10 News)

Ric Romero headline of the day: "Poor choices can end with bad results"  (walb.com)

(47)

Ric Romero, ace sports reporter, discovers the hidden truth behind those mysterious mouth guards  (wral.com)

(24)

Funkiest thing you'll see all day: Animated promo for Parliment's "Funkentelechy Vs. The Placebo Syndrome"  (youtube.com)

(21)

For those of you who stopped listening to music after 1975 and thinking no good, new music exists: Tame Impala's "Sundown Syndrome"  (youtube.com)

(54)

Come for the article on sleep disorders, stay for "sexsomnia" and "exploding head syndrome", which are surprisingly not related  (msnbc.msn.com)

(40)

Shutter Island wins for the second week in a row, proving no one wants to watch another useless George Romero remake or anything that has Kevin Smith's name attached to it  (hollywoodreporter.com)

(90)

		"Family Guy" to end the season with an hour-long Star Wars episode, with the only change being Princess Leia now has Down Syndrome  (weblogs.variety.com)	(84)
		Ric Romero enters national health care discussion. "Current health care proposals in Congress have not been finalized. In the meantime, consumers can turn to the Internet to shop for health insurance"  (abclocal.go.com)	(15)
		Sarah Palin just got über-burned by Down's Syndrome actress Andrea Friedman  (huffingtonpost.com)	(986)

		Ric Romero discovers vacation timeshare rentals. "Be sure to check out reviews of the resort where the timeshare is located"  (abclocal.go.com)	(25)
		"Who is the worst killer in the long, ugly history of war and extermination? Hitler? Stalin? Pol Pot? Not even close"  (hotair.com)	(420)

This just in, from the desk of Ric Romero: There is a double standard when certain celebrities do bad things  (foxnews.com)

(24)

Some products like the Snuggie, Slap Chop, and Ped Egg may not really work, Ric Romero reports  (abcactionnews.com)

(60)

Ric Romero discovers Internet-connected TVs. "Now you can typically access thousands of movies on demand and it's cheaper and easier than ever"  (abclocal.go.com)

(34)

Scientists discover method to use lasers and nanoscale explosions to destroy cancer cells. Still no cure for Restless Leg Syndrome  (news.yahoo.com)

(34)

		Sensational Reporting: Google is "on a roll" with Chrome, seeing "skyrocketing" numbers that are helping them to "crush the competition". Reality: Chrome has a 5.2% market share  (pcworld.com)	(68)
(NBC Sports)		Miami Dolphins LB Joey Porter requests a trade. And by "requests a trade", we mean that he went on ESPN's "Jim Rome Show" and whined like a spoiled brat about not being a full-time starter  (profootballtalk.nbcsports.com)	(60)

(Some Guy who never got into FireFox)

FireFox users no longer have any reason to brag: Google Chrome now has extensions, including AdBlock  (chrome.google.com)

(185)

(The Pulse)		Hipster alt-weekly music reviewer makes startling discovery... heavy metal. Ric Romero facepalms, cranks up Pantera on his iPod (a revolutionary portable music device)  (chattanoogapulse.com)	(63)
		Ric Romero reports people use more coupons when they have less money. Next week plans to break news that some shoppers prefer sales to paying full price  (cnn.com)	(9)

Apparently it takes two Dartmouth professors to figure out that ski areas lie about their snow totals. Thanks Dr. Ric and Dr. Romero  (news.yahoo.com)

(53)

(KRTV)		Ric Romero reports from Montana that poorly maintained cars more prone to getting stuck in snow  (krtv.com)	(32)
		Ric Romero reports that institutional investors are pissed at the banks for paying salaries and bonuses before restoring dividends  (nytimes.com)	(26)

Gene Roddenberry's son is teaming up with Ron Howard to develop the late Star Trek creator's abandoned series The Questor Tapes. Unlike Andromeda, this has a chance of being good  (contactmusic.com)

(55)

		Ric Romero wannabe: "For Colts, the best defense is a good offense." And the more points you score, the better your chances of winning are, I bet  (nbcsports.msnbc.com)	(20)
		Kristen Bell injured while filming When in Rome. Italy is sorry it couldn't find the right words to say    (contactmusic.com)	(72)
(Birmingham Star)		Simple passwords are easier to hack, reports computer security expert Ric Romero  (story.birminghamstar.com)	(81)

		Ric Romero reports that walking and using a cellphone can be dangerous, demands legislation jailing violators  (chron.com)	(48)
		There were health problems for veterans from Agent Orange in Vietnam, then Gulf War Syndrome after the first Gulf War, and now vets face possible issues from the military burning chemicals in open pits in Iraq and Afghanistan  (sltrib.com)	(124)

(yomiuri.co.jp)

Japanese scientists discover blood protein associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Apparently, slacking is in your blood  (yomiuri.co.jp)

(41)

Brian Williams says Jon Stewart is good for news, since he and NBC Nightly News reporters are motivated not to do Romero-esque stories that would be lampooned on next day's "Daily Show"  (npr.org)

(33)

"Rome wasn't sacked in a day, and California didn't become Argentina overnight"  (realclearpolitics.com)

(342)

This just in: "Allowing the fewest shots on goal while launching the second-most shots in the league. Dangerous combo." Surprisingly, not Ric Romero reporting (your week 15 NHL Power Rankings)  (espn.go.com)

(62)

Unlike most other slow news days, 01/02/2010 is also a palindrome. DERRRRP  (seattletimes.nwsource.com)

(67)

In a study that is likely to shock millions, Dr. Rick Romero reveals that patients who stop smoking after suffering a heart attack tend to live longer  (abcnews.go.com)

(25)

(Some Guy)

Local food isn't always better, the rainforest is a man-made creation, large farms are good for the enviroment, and other eco-myths debunked  (mnn.com)

(296)

Firefox 3.5 edges past IE 7 to become the most popular web browser in the world. biatching about how it sucks now that it's popular and (Chrome/Opera/Safari/Lynx) is really where it's at to the right  (lifehacker.com)

(142)

Fugitive doctor tries to avoid capture by performing impromtu surgery on own neck  (abcnews.go.com)

(26)

Computer hacker asks for a reduced sentence because he as Asperger Syndrome, but he'll have to convince the judge that a computer expert could be socially awkward, lack communication skills and be physically uncoordinated  (news.yahoo.com)

(326)

Consultants compare iPhone owners who defend its shortcomings to hostages experiencing Stockholm Syndrome  (news.cnet.com)

(137)

Actual Headline: Christmas tree farmer expects pre-holiday rush. Quick, to the Romerocopter  (cbc.ca)

(39)

(ABC7)		Ric Romero thanks FARK.com for toy drive donations  (abclocal.go.com)	(298)
(Some Guy)		Ric Romero called US "warm hearted." What the hell???  (facebook.com)	(226)

(Some Guy)		Ric Romero calls out Farkers, dares them to help him with a Christmas toy drive  (facebook.com)	(433)
		Ric Romero: Tattoos could destroy your chance at getting a job. 1 hour ago via Facebook for iPhone  (cbs2chicago.com)	(259)

Google releases Chrome browser for Macs, causing world's strongest recorded nerdgasm  (physorg.com)

(161)

(Ric Romero)

Ric Romero has a fan page on Facebook, it's woefully unpopulated. Please help and become a fan, this man is a legend -Drew  (facebook.com)

(912)

Ric Romero reports that HDTVs might be big sellers this holiday season...and reveals you can hook certain TVs up to the internet  (abclocal.go.com)

(126)

Good news everyone. The robotic version of "The Stranger" will soon be available for home use  (news.yahoo.com)

(36)

Italian police turn their £150,000 Lamborghini Gallardo into a jump ramp for mini cars. (pics)  (dailymail.co.uk)

(84)

Word finally gets around to Kentucky.com about Fark's deal with USA Today. Be here next year when Ric Romero weighs in on the issue  (kentucky.com)

(7)

		Woman goes on £50,000 spending spree buying trips and cars for her family thinking she was going to die from breast cancer. Turns out the joke was on her when her doctor gave her the "all clear."  (dailymail.co.uk)	(90)
		If you're a defense attorney and want to make a point in the courtroom, there are better ways to do it than by pulling the pin on a grenade and putting it on the prosecutor's table  (kansas.com)	(39)

♫ I took a little souvenir-o of a man / Stole a tooth, stole a tooth, fingers and a ver-te-bra / Hidden out of sight, but now they'll see the light again / GALILEO galileo GALILEO galileo Galileo Figaro / Magnificoooooo ♫  (google.com)

(42)

		Google unveils Chrome OS. Geekspasm time  (gizmodo.com)	(96)
		Bills heist QB Brian Brohm from Packers practice squad, hope Brohm can get some bromentum going, get into the brotation, maximize his brotential and become a true brofessional  (seattlepi.com)	(75)
		Scientists come up with four ways to feed the ever increasing world population. Most of them are quite large schemes, we probably need to start with a more modest proposal    (newscientist.com)	(122)

Captain Obvious goes to Ric Romero school of journalism: Fragile economy could be damaged by $80 oil. You don't say?  (money.cnn.com)

(46)

"You see an advertisement saying 'try it for free' for very little money, but soon after, you get a big charge on your credit-card bill. More ads... are offering free samples that are anything but free." Ric Romero? Yep  (abclocal.go.com)

(65)

		As another player complains of Gestapo-like tactics being used, Eric Mangini sees his changes to win Coach of the Year dwindle. Meanwhile, Browns fans are heard muttering "You know, maybe Romeo wasn't such a bad guy after all"  (content.usatoday.com)	(43)
		Pickup lines from the world's greatest poonhound: "Want some coffee and want it up the a**?" "Make sure to get a waxing; I'm going to make all your holes very sore" (Not safe for work language)  (gawker.com)	(246)
		CBO Director says that there's a fundamental disconnect between the services people expect from the government and the money they're willing to pay for those services  (voices.washingtonpost.com)	(207)