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Spanish Teacher Fired for Calling Student Racially-Charged Term in Awful Translation Screwup

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:51:45 +0000

You really do need to be careful about the words you use. A teacher in the Bronx, New York has been fired for calling a student a “Negro,” although she claims the whole matter is nothing more than a misunderstanding during a language lesson. Back in 2012, Petrona Smith, 65, was giving a lesson in [...]

Top 5 Skills Recruiters Look For in a Candidate

Kathy Landin — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:24:24 +0000

If you’re looking for a job, you’ve probably got your résumé online and you may even be attending career fairs. Whether you have a little or a lot of experience in your industry, there are certain working skills that all recruiters—no matter what job they’re trying to fill—are looking for in a candidate. These are [...]

9 Awesome Tech Gifts Dad Will Love for Father's Day

Maura Chwastyk — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:34 +0000

Sure, your dad said he didn’t want anything for Father’s Day, but that might also have been a not-so-subtle hint that, thanks to the last several holidays, he has quite enough ties and golf balls, thank you. Enough of these batteries-not-required presents! Shake things up this year and give Dad a gift he’ll actually appreciate. [...]

Who Would You Pick for Your NBA Dream Team? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:46:30 +0000

One common conversation in any sport is picking your “dream team.” Out of all the greats, who would you pick first? Phil Jackson, one of the greatest NBA coaches of all time, made a surprising first pick for his NBA dream team. Despite coaching Michael Jordan to six NBA titles in the ’90s, Jackson said [...]

I-5 Bridge Collapses in Washington's Skagit River, Sending Cars and Drivers Into the Water [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:43:26 +0000

A bridge collapse in Mount Vernon, Washington on Thursday miraculously resulted in no fatalities. The Interstate-5 Bridge went tumbling in the Skagit River below, causing three people to spill into the water and go to the hospital. Dan Sligh was in his car with his wife when the bridge came tumbling down. He explained what [...]

New Movies: 'The Hangover Part III,' 'Fast and Furious 6,' 'Epic'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:11:00 +0000

Wow. This is a monster weekend at the box office. While Memorial Day weekend is usually a good one for theaters, it’s rare to see three heavyweights like these all hitting cinemas at the same time. ‘The Hangover Part III’ Phil, Stu and Alan are back for round three, and you can be sure to [...]

This Weekend in Sports: The Indy 500, UFC 160, NBA & NHL Playoffs

Joe Student — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:58:24 +0000

“The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” and a UFC heavyweight title bout highlight the upcoming sports calendar. Here’s what to watch this holiday weekend: Friday, May 24 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 — Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat American Airlines Arena, Miami; 8:30 p.m. (ET) on TNT After a thrilling Game 1 win in [...]

10 Memorable TV Dads We'd Be Happy to Call Our Own

Jordan Breindel — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:19:36 +0000

From Homer Simpson to Tim Taylor to Cliff Huxtable, we love TV dads for all of their charms and, yes, imperfections too. Here are our 10 favorite TV dads, fathers we’d be happy to call our own: Carl Winslow (Reginald VelJohnson), ‘Family Matters’ If ever there was an excuse for not always behaving like father [...]

Wedding With 25,000 Guests Sounds Ridiculous, But It Actually Happened

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:51:21 +0000

Trimming the guest list for a wedding is never easy, so you can only imagine the problem one couple with 25,000 people in attendance faced. A wedding featured 25,000 guests on Wednesday night in Jerusalem. This was no Bridezilla demanding everyone she’s ever met be invited to witness her big moment. Rather, the nuptials were [...]

Skip the Ties — All Dad Wants for Father's Day Is You

Shauna Wright — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:33:37 +0000

If you’re having a tough time finding a gift for Father’s Day, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: most dads don’t want anything other than to spend a little extra time with you. We know it sounds trite and will make retailers scream in horror, but it’s the truth. A survey conducted by [...]

Who Is the Hottest Team in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:52:45 +0000

The Stanley Cup playoffs are about halfway through the second round, so it seems like a fair time to wonder, which team is playing the best? In the East, it’s a tough choice between two scorching hot teams. After coming back to eliminate Toronto, the Boston Bruins are up 3-0 on the New York Rangers. [...]

Lucky Cashier Sells Herself Winning $1 Million Powerball Ticket — One Week After Another Win!

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:41:33 +0000

Some jobs pay better than others. A Doniphan, Missouri woman who works as a convenience store clerk recently sold herself a winning $1 million ticket in last weekend’s $590 Powerball jackpot. Maryjane Hart’s windfall came just one week after she collected $500 on another ticket she played. For her million dollar payday, Hart chose numbers [...]

Man Discovers $100K Comic Book Hidden in Wall of His House, In-Laws Nearly Ruin It

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:47:25 +0000

David Gonzalez was taking down a wall in a fixer-upper house he had bought in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, when he made a most interesting discovery: tucked in among some old newspapers as insulation was a copy of Action Comics No. 1, the first appearance of a character named Superman.

The 10 Best Indy 500 Finishes of All-Time

Joe Student — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:40 +0000

The Indianapolis 500 is the world's largest single-day sporting event. Approximately 400,000 fans will crowd the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend to watch "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at the 2.5-mile oval track. While drivers average speeds well in excess of 150 miles per hour, sometimes the race comes down to the final lap. Here are the 10 best Indy 500 finishes of all-time:

Commuter Train Goes to Ridiculous Lengths to Help Singles Hook Up

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:52:10 +0000

There’s a city out there that wants you to join hands and start a love train. Officials in Prague are working on creating separate cars for singles on the subway in a way to guarantee people look for the one, as well as a seat. The transportation authority that runs the Ropid subway system in [...]

Nightclub in Trouble for Putting Two-Way Mirror in Women's Bathroom

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:33:46 +0000

There are two sides to every story. And sometimes there are two sides to every mirror. In a story that, ahem, reflects poorly on the establishment, a new Scottish hot spot called the Shimmy Cub has found itself in hot water for installing two-way mirrors in the women’s room, without telling anyone. As you can [...]

Short on Cash? Restaurant Lets You Work Off Your Bill

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:36:39 +0000

There’s a restaurant out there that will let you eat up without making you pay up. But, there is a catch. While we in the US are greeted with gimmicks like Chili’s two-for-20, a restaurant in the Spanish city of Terrassa has come up with a novel way to serve cash-strapped customers, as the country [...]

5 Eye-Catching Fountain Ideas for Your Garden‬

Carl Pettit — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:56:40 +0000

Water adds so much to a garden. And while ponds and pools are nice, the trickle and splash of an active fountain breathes fresh air and even a bit of a mystical quality into your garden oasis. When it comes to choosing or building a fountain for your garden, there are many options available to you. Some of these options can be quite complex (if you so desire), but they don’t have to be.

The 14 Highest-Paying Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:31:14 +0000

Sure, college isn’t for everyone, but you know what is? A good salary. There are plenty of careers where you don’t need to go to college and can still earn a nice living. CareerCast.com has ranked the best jobs that don’t require a college degree, using data from the Department of Labor and Bureau of [...]

What Little Trick Could Help You Get a Lost Wallet Returned?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:59:26 +0000

It costs a lot of money to raise kids, but who knew having them might actually help keep money in your wallet? A new study has found that people who find wallets with baby pictures inside them are more likely to return them than they are wallets without pictures of any cute lil’ buggers. (We [...]