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How to Get Hired After Being Unemployed Long-Term

Kathy Landin — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:08:11 +0000

The economy is continuing its long, slow recovery from the massive financial crisis and recession just a few years ago, and the labor market is improving. But one problem above all can prevent you from getting a new job: If you've been out of work for six months or more, it makes it much harder to get hired. We've gathered a few ways to help you navigate this problem:

90-Year-Old Man Trapped in His Car for Four Days Survived Thanks to…Fig Newtons?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:40:54 +0000

The captivating rescue in Cleveland isn’t the only amazing tale of human endurance amazing Americans this week. A 90-year-old man in New Port Richey, Florida recently survived after being trapped in his car for four days, in part by keeping track of the days by lining Fig Newtons he had just purchased along his dashboard. [...]

Rare LEGO Selling For a Staggering $800

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:54:43 +0000

The search for Mr. Gold — a recently-released LEGO Minifigure — has collectors opening their wallets wide, with the average 1.5-inch figurine bringing in about $800 in eBay auctions. Mr. Gold was created to commemorate LEGO’s 10th series of its Minifigure line. Only 5,000 of the figure were created and then hidden in boxes across [...]

New Zealand's List of Banned Baby Names Will Leave You Laughing Out Loud

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:37:46 +0000

What’s in a name? In New Zealand, parents have to get permission for their children’s names, which isn’t such a big deal if you want to name your little bundle of joy John or Susan. But the country gets more than its fair share of bizarre monikers that it must turn down. The Registrar of [...]

Watch Joggers Escape Unharmed When Out-of-Control Van Slams Into Deli

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:55:08 +0000

Talk about a close call. This video captures two joggers in Brooklyn, New York narrowly escaping serious injury when they scamper out of the way just as a van comes barreling by them and crashing into a deli. The van reportedly had been hit and spiraled out of control, causing the accident. Caroline DeJong, a [...]

5 Simple Steps to Getting That Promotion

Kathy Landin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:43:43 +0000

It’s difficult to ask for and get a raise these days, and unfortunately it can be just as tough to get a promotion. We’ve put together a few simple ways to help you get that position bump you want and deserve. The people who get promoted aren’t just showing up and doing their jobs, they’re [...]

Wow Mom With Impressive Macaroni Art This Mother's Day

Stephanie McMaster — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:34:48 +0000

Macaroni art is as much a part of Mother’s Day as brunch and sentimental cards featuring sunrises. If you have a mom, chances are that, at some point, you showed your love for her via dry pasta. If you are a mom, you’ve probably re-glued that one piece of macaroni that keeps falling off the frame [...]

New $100 Bills Coming in October

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:11:55 +0000

Get ready to throw away all those ratty old Benjamins that are just laying around your house—the newly designed $100 bill will be going into circulation in October. (Just kidding about throwing away the old ones. They’ll still be recognized as legal tender.) The bill bearing the face of Benjamin Franklin is the world’s most [...]

What's the Worst Job to Have in 2013?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:24:40 +0000

Some fields are better than others. And some you may want to think about avoiding altogether. CareerCast has created a list of the worst careers for 2013. Topping the list? Newspaper reporter. You don’t have to wear a hat with the word “press” in it while smoking a cigar to figure out it’s a profession [...]

Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.

How to Talk to Kids in Wake of Boston Marathon Tragedy

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:52:10 +0000

As a parent, the hardest part of coping with any tragedy—be it a national or personal one—is finding the words to explain the unexplainable to your children, society’s most innocent members. Following the Boston Marathon bombing, children across the country were greeted home with somber faces and hugs that ran a little longer and tighter [...]

Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help

Townsquare Media — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:38:09 +0000

Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?

The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:

Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:08 +0000

9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts.

CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported that as many as five other unexploded devices were found around Boston, but investigators now doubt that they were actually bombs.

See One Direction Live in San Diego

Chris Kissel — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:00:02 +0000

We want to fly you to one of the nicest places in the country to see one of the hottest bands in the entire world. Enter below for your chance to fly with a friend to gorgeous San Diego, CA to see One Direction live on August 4th. You’ll also get $500 to spend any [...]

Sears Portrait Studios Shutting Its Doors

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:11:13 +0000

The days of getting dolled up for photos at Sears are over. CPI Corp., which runs about 2,700 portrait studios in Sears and Walmart, has announced it is closing. A visit to the Sears portrait website says simply: After many years of providing family portrait photography, we are sad to announce our Sears Portrait Studios [...]

New Movies: 'Evil Dead,' 'Jurassic Park 3-D'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:57:39 +0000

Looks like we’re in for a thrilling weekend at the movies. The one new release is a remake of a 1980s horror classic, and we also get a 3-D-updated edition of a major ’90s sci-fi blockbuster. ‘Evil Dead’ This remake of the 1981 Sam Raimi classic of the same name once again sees five young [...]

6 Easy-to-Spot Signs You Need to Get a New Job

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:24:22 +0000

Yes, you may have a job at the moment, but maybe you should looking for something new. How do you know if really is a time to move on to another position? Often times, knowing when to take your skills to a new job is simple, but there can be instances when it’s a little [...]

Girl, 13, Suspended for Bringing Butter Knife to Cut Fruit at Lunch

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:49:29 +0000

A butter knife is causing some major controversy in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Yes, a butter knife. Morgan LaPlaume, a 13-year-old student at Wamsutta Middle School, has been suspended for bringing in a butter knife to help her cut fruit that she can’t eat whole because of her braces. Morgan was eating the fruit recently when the [...]

Man Gives His Dog a Tattoo, Stands By His Decision

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:58:47 +0000

Ernesto Rodriguez is in the doghouse in many people’s eyes. The Stokes County, North Carolina man has raised eyebrows for giving his dog a tattoo. Rodriguez put the tat on his four-month-old pit bull, named Duchess. He says that his other dog, Duke, has a tattoo, as well. Rodriguez, who owns a tattoo parlor, placed [...]

IRS Warning — 12 Scams to Watch Out For This Tax Season

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:21:07 +0000

The IRS has issued its annual warning about the “Dirty Dozen” schemes out there—ways that certain disreputable folks will try to steal your money or methods people use to hide financial information from the tax agency. Here’s what IRS Acting Commissioner Steven T. Miller had to say: This tax season, the IRS has stepped up its efforts to [...]