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Hairy Stockings Are Designed to Repel Guys You Don't Want Hitting On You

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:07:08 +0000

Summertime is the perfect time to show off those legs. Or is it? Check out these unusual stockings, posted on the Chinese website Sina Weibo. According to the site, they’re “Super sexy, summertime anti-pervert full-leg-of-hair stockings, essential for all young girls going out.” It’s unclear whether they’re real or not, but clearly these should only [...]

America's 10 Worst Charities Don't Even Bother Giving Your Money to Those Who Need It Most

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:07:22 +0000

Ever wonder where the money you donate to charity goes? You’re not alone. The Center for Investigative Reporting and the Tampa Bay Times checked out the tax records of 6,000 charities to find the 50 worst at giving donations to the ones who need them. The worst was Kids Wish Network. This group raised nearly [...]

5 Careers That Are Quickly Dying Out

Carl Pettit — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:42:55 +0000

Getting a solid apprenticeship or a college education is almost always a good idea for anyone traveling down the career path. The problem arises when you have to decide between several different options. While anyone with a strong skill set (blue- or white-collar) should be fairly employable, it’s just a basic fact that some vocations are more in demand these days than others. It often depends on where, and especially when, you live.

New Movies: 'Man of Steel,' 'This Is the End'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:07:49 +0000

It’s another big weekend at the cineplex, with the return of one of the most famous superheroes of all time, plus an end-of-the-world story about a bunch of stoners played by actors playing themselves. Should be fun whichever path you take. ‘Man of Steel’ The Superman story gets a Zack (‘Watchmen,’ ’300′) Snyder-ized reboot, as [...]

5 Manly Things to Do With Dad on Father's Day

Kathy Landin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:19:45 +0000

Father’s Day is fast approaching and we believe Dad deserves just as much man-pampering on his special day as Mom does on Mother’s Day. Dad has to remain a kid for as long as possible to keep you entertained. He has to be the stern figure when he’s really holding back laughter or thinking about [...]

You May Become Poor If You Go to a Wedding

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:30:18 +0000

While gearing up to say “I do,” don’t be surprised to hear “I can’t.” A new survey of more than 2,000 people has found that 9% of those asked to be a bridesmaid or groomsman have said no because of the high cost involved. Considering the average wedding cost $28,427 last year, it’s easy to [...]

5 Common and Major Interview Mistakes

Kathy Landin — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:50:33 +0000

Job interviews are hard enough without sabotaging yourself by making some major mistakes that hiring managers say are all too common. These seem like obvious interview no-nos, but they’re at the top of every recruiter’s list of things they see people doing all the time that kill their chances of being offered a job. If [...]

Economy Adds 175,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly to 7.6%

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:47:04 +0000

Job growth in May beat economists' expectations, coming in at 175,000 new positions added, which aligns closely with the yearly average. The unemployment rate rose ever so slightly, from 7.5 percent to 7.6 percent, a result of more people entering the work force, according to the Labor Department.

New Movies: 'The Internship,' 'The Purge'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:49:08 +0000

The summer movie season keeps chugging right along. (Yes, we realize it isn’t technically summer yet, but as far as movies are concerned, it is.) This weekend we get a dose of comedy and a dash of the spooks, so take your pick, moviegoers. ‘The Internship’ Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson try to rekindle the [...]

Here's How You Can Celebrate the Awesomeness That Is National Donut Day

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:24:21 +0000

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. That’s right: Friday is National Donut Day. You can celebrate this most sacred of holidays by injecting some sugary goodness into your body. Dunkin Donuts will give a fee donut to anyone who orders a drink. Krispy Kreme is trying to one up the competition by offering [...]

6 Dead, 14 Injured in Philadelphia Building Collapse; Search Operations Halted

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:19:55 +0000

Late Wednesday night, a 61-year-old woman was found alive amid the rubble of a collapsed building in Philadelphia and taken to a nearby hospital where she remains in critical condition. The search for other survivors has been halted as of Thursday morning.

84-Year-Old Winner of $590 Million Powerball Lottery Finally Claims Prize

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:32:57 +0000

The winner of the largest Powerball prize ever, $590 million, is Gloria C. Mackenzie, 84, of Zephyrhills, Florida. Lottery officials made the announcement in a news conference Wednesday afternoon. Mackenzie opted not to attend the news conference, but issued a statement that revealed that on May 18 another customer at the Publix Supermarket in Zephyrhills, [...]

Math Enthusiast Offers Staggering $1 Million Prize to Solve Mind-Bending Problem

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:51:27 +0000

Think math is for nerds? There are a million reasons you’re wrong. A banker in Texas is offering $1 million to whoever can figure out a math problem that no one has been able to solve. You don’t need to have aced advanced calculus to know that’s a lot of money. D. Andrew Beal initially [...]

Building Collapses in Philadelphia, Trapping and Injuring Multiple People

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:43:22 +0000

On Wednesday morning, a four-story building in Philadelphia collapsed unexpectedly, trapping some people under the rubble and injuring others. As of noon, rescue workers are digging through the destruction in hopes of finding at least two people who are still missing. Twelve others have already been found and taken to local hospitals. None of them [...]

Town Goes to Extraordinarily Clever Lengths to Get People to Clean Up After Their Dogs

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:29:52 +0000

Hate it when dog owners don’t clean up after their pets? A solution may be on the way. The small town of Brunete, Spain has come up with an innovative way to make sure owners do take the poop and get rid of it. Over a one-week period in February, 20 volunteers went undercover looking [...]

Boneheaded Woman Collecting Workers Comp Caught on 'The Price Is Right'

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:25:40 +0000

The price was definitely not right. A postal worker from North Carolina has been busted for worker’s comp fraud after she was spotted spinning the big wheel on ‘The Price Is Right’ after claiming an on-the-job injury prohibited her from lifting mail trays. An indictment stated Cathy Wrench Cashwell spun the wheel twice. The indictment, [...]

Brutal Weather Tears Through Midwest Again, Killing 'Storm Chasers' Trio, 10 More

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:28:19 +0000

A series of tornadoes hit Oklahoma Friday night, killing at least 13 people and leaving many more missing, without homes or stranded. Other storms and flooding also hit Arkansas and Missouri, and remnants of that severe weather moved east all the way to New England, where 19,000 are still without power on Monday morning.

What Are the Names of 2013′s Hurricanes?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:46:58 +0000

Don’t look now, but hurricane season is here. Last year brought devastation and millions of dollars in damages in the form of Sandy and 2013 could be another doozy. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, “The forecast calls for 13-20 named storms, 7-11 of which are expected to become hurricanes, including 3-6 major [...]

New Movies: 'After Earth,' 'Now You See Me'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 30 May 2013 19:43:40 +0000

After the Memorial Day weekend trio of ‘Fast & Furious 6,’ ‘The Hangover Part III’ and ‘Epic’ led to the sixth-biggest box office weekend of all time, this weekend’s pair of new releases have a pretty tough act to follow when it comes to creating excitement at theaters. ‘After Earth’ A thousand years after human [...]

Unique Tree Trunk Outdoor Seating and Tables Will Take Your Garden to the Next Level

Carl Pettit — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:58:53 +0000

If you want to add a touch of class, mixed in with a natural rustic look to your garden, you might want to think about building, buying or carving out (with a chainsaw) an assortment of furniture made from, or at least incorporating, tree trunks. The thickest part of the tree trunk, and solid tree [...]