Yes, the advertisements on the site are, in fact, advertising. But I’m supposed to disclose this to you now. I’ve modified the footer at the bottom of each page to make this really clear.

Have you ever wondered why Aunt Jemima doesn’t have her own show on the Food Network? Or what happens to the .1 percent of germs that Lysol Disinfectant Spray doesn’t kill in 30 seconds? If you have, you’re not alone. The author of the funny blog writethecompany.com takes everything companies claim about their products literally and then sends them letters trying to get to the bottom of things.

Obama outlines new Afghanistan strategy ? 30

General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson resigns ? 10

Suspect in Seattle cop murders shot and killed ? 7

Tiger Woods fined but not charged - 7

Obama to unveil Afghanistan plan tonight ? 23

Police in Washington search for shooting suspect ? 14

Tiger Woods pulls out of golf event amid rumors ? 10

Health care bill to get big push before Christmas ? 10

Iran to build 10 nuclear plants ? 18

Four police officers slain at coffee shop near Tacoma ? 18

Tiger Woods? car accident draws speculation ? 15

Somehow, I don’t think this is what Continental Airlines had in mind when it bought advertising on the Travel section of CNN.com.

I didn’t want to let this one slip by on the holiday weekend, so I’m highlighting USA Today’s DVR guide on Pat’s Blog.  Critic Robert Bianco gives you his hour-by-hour guide to the best stuff on primetime TV.

Thanksgiving; preparations, what to do with leftovers, travel, films - 22

Obama to send more than 30,000 extra troops to Afghanistan ? 17

The Obamas host their first state dinner ? 11

Eight face terrorism charges for luring young Americans to fight with al-Qaeda ? 10

Home sales rise ? 8

Crib recall - 8