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• 'Fowl Balls': See -- and Taste? -- For Yourself Tuesday, 22 Apr 2008 | 5:08 PM ET

  

  We received such a great response to our story on the Sioux Falls Canaries and their serving of turkey testicles at the ballpark this season -- 32 percent of you said you'd eat them -- we told the team to fry up a batch to prove they really were going to make them.

• Nike's Earth Day Spokesman: Steve Nash Tuesday, 22 Apr 2008 | 3:49 PM ET

  

  Earth Day: And there is no athlete more perfect for this day for Steve Nash. The guy has endorsement deals with Arizona Power Company, Canadian Company BC Hydro (a hydroelectric utility), Energy Innovations (renewable energy) and drives a Lexus Hybrid! He also has a big endorsement deal with Nike -- which today is re-releasing Steve Nash's Trash Talk shoe in limited quantities.

• Turkey Testicles--Have A Real "Fowl Ball" At The Game Tuesday, 22 Apr 2008 | 3:34 PM ET

  

  I didn't eat breakfast this morning. You see, I came into the office to find this news release in my e-mail box. "CANARIES NEW CONCESSION ITEM: FOUL BALLS" "The Sioux Falls Canaries and Dakota Provisions are teaming up this summer to bring Fowl Balls to concession stands at the Birdcage.

• Parker Signs With Adidas and Gatorade Tuesday, 22 Apr 2008 | 10:46 AM ET

  Former University of Tennessee standout and WNBA top draft pick Candace Parker has signed her first two endorsement deals, CNBC has learned.

• Spending Green: Will Consumers Pay More To Be Eco-Friendly? Monday, 21 Apr 2008 | 3:33 PM ET

  

  It costs consumers more to buy ‘green’ or eco-friendly products. But retailers are hoping that consumers’ conscience will override price-consciousness when it comes to buying these green lines.

• European Earnings: Novartis Profit Jumps 10% Monday, 21 Apr 2008 | 12:43 PM ET

  Drug maker Novartis reported a better-than-expected rise in first-quarter profit, thanks to strong vaccine sales, while quarterly sales at Nestle also beat expectations.

• Wasserman Media Group Confirms Rose Representation Wednesday, 16 Apr 2008 | 10:46 PM ET

  

  As reported here first on Sunday night, Wasserman Media Group will represent potential number one NBA draft pick Derrick Rose.

• Stocks Rally on Earnings Wednesday, 16 Apr 2008 | 6:13 PM ET

  

  Better-than-expected results from major banks and IBM send the market higher. Can the euphoria continue with Google on Wednesday? Also, the oil trade with Dennis Gartman and more.

• Humility Is a Virtue on Wall Street Wednesday, 16 Apr 2008 | 2:30 PM ET

  Never be afraid to admit that some plays are just to hard to predict. Forget pride – just look for easier picks.Investing can be confusing. Luckily, Cramer has mapped out some road rules for all you Home Gamers trying to navigate the jungle that is Wall Street. Think of it as "Mad Money 101" –- some fundamental advice to keep in mind as you play the market. Whether you're a first time investor or a seasoned financier, it's always good to remember the basics.

• American "Idol" Chatter Wednesday, 16 Apr 2008 | 9:34 AM ET

  

  If you don’t watch “American Idol,” move on. The other 30 million of you—let’s dish. Here are my thoughts on last night’s show. Email me yours and I’ll post them. The audience is still booing the departure of Michael Johns, or maybe they're still booing Ryan for cruelly leaving the Aussie hanging a few moments last week.

• Aluminum Prices Hit Artist In The "Can"--Calls AriZona Green Tuesday, 15 Apr 2008 | 3:22 PM ET

  What does the rising price of aluminum have to do with art? Plenty, if you're artist John Kuzich. The San Francisco artist is hoping to get free cans of AriZona Green Tea for a piece of artwork he'd like to make. But Kuzich is more than an artist, he's an entrepreneur!

• What the Execs Say: Earnings and Expansion  Tuesday, 15 Apr 2008 | 9:41 AM ET

  Despite world economic woes, some company executives are optimistic regarding their businesses. Here is what they told CNBC:

• Dissed By A Rose Sunday, 13 Apr 2008 | 10:57 PM ET

  

  Two informed sources told me on Sunday night that University of Memphis guard Derrick Rose is about to name his agent. And somehow it's not going to be Leon (no relation) Rose.

• The Masters: An MVP Business That Could Be Making Much More Friday, 11 Apr 2008 | 10:14 AM ET

  

  I'm here in Augusta, Georgia for the Masters and for those of you who haven't been here, I still think the most amazing thing--besides the course--is that Augusta National is probably the most valuable business in America that tries this hard not to make money.

• Poland Conquers Russia? Thursday, 10 Apr 2008 | 6:13 PM ET

  This Poland-based liquor business just might. Here's why Cramer loves the stock.

• Barry Manilow Sings The Mortgage Blues--Sort Of Thursday, 10 Apr 2008 | 1:19 PM ET

  

  Gregory Greenway of Brew City Mortgage (LOVE that name), sent me his new lyrics for the Manilow hit "I Write the Songs," called "I Closed the Loans":

• Stock Picks: Try the Niche Companies' Stocks Wednesday, 9 Apr 2008 | 4:41 AM ET

  Niche companies, such as alternative energy or unconventional products, are becoming more attractive as stock markets volatility continues, Alexis Dawance, fund manager at Global-Cap, told CNBC Europe.

• Everything Bad Is Good for You? Tuesday, 8 Apr 2008 | 7:09 PM ET

  When it comes to stocks, the answer is often yes. Here is one play that might be hard on the health, but easy on the portfolio.

• Russia's White Gold Tuesday, 8 Apr 2008 | 7:03 PM ET

  Got milk? Wimm Bill Dann does, and the West is taking notice.

• Charting Asia | Palm Oil Chart Monday, 7 Apr 2008 | 10:27 PM ET