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Which Is the More Significant Sports Hire, Jason Kidd or Tim Tebow? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:00:24 +0000

This week the sports world saw a couple of pretty big hires, but which one will prove to be more significant? In the NFL, Tim Tebow made headlines by signing with the New England Patriots. No telling yet what his role will be (they already have a quarterback, don’t they?), but much of the sports world [...]

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

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:00:22 +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 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:00:55 +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.

The Most and Least Expensive States for Car Repairs Are…

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:00:39 +0000

America can’t seem to put the brakes on the rising cost of car repairs. According to CarMD.com, the average cost to repair a vehicle based on a check-engine light issue in 2012 was $367.84, up 10% from 2011. And where do drivers have to cough up the most cash to keep their cars purring like [...]

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

Kathy Landin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:00:45 +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 [...]

Furious Man Stupidly Calls Police to Complain About Ugly Prostitute He Hired

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:00:39 +0000

Buyer, beware. A man in Britain was so upset about what the prostitute he paid for looked like when they met up at a hotel, he decided to call the police to complain in the funniest bit of dialogue to come out of the country since Ricky Gervais created ‘The Office.’ The john contacted authorities [...]

Driver With Bottomless Pockets Pays a Mind-Blowing $560,000 for Two Parking Spots

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:00:43 +0000

How much would you pay to park? An unknown buyer in Boston has coughed up a staggering $560,000 for a pair of parking spaces. Bidding started at (in hindsight) a rock-bottom price of $42,000 for the spots, which had been seized by the IRS from a man who owed $600,000 in back taxes. If you’re [...]

Planning Your Friday Night For You…New Movies: 'Man of Steel,' 'This Is the End'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:00:49 +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 [...]

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

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:00:08 +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 [...]

This Weekend in Sports: NBA Finals and the French Open

Joe Student — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:00:14 +0000

The Heat and Spurs duel in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and the French Open crowns its men’s and women’s champions. Here’s what to watch this weekend: Friday, June 7 2013 French Open — Men’s Semifinals Roland Garros Stadium, Paris; 7 a.m. (ET); Tennis Channel, NBC The final four of the men’s draw will [...]

Deadbeat Dad With 22 Kids Is As Charmingly Confused As You'd Expect Him to Be

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:10:58 +0000

Were it not for George Washington, you could argue that Orlando Shaw is actually the father of our country. That’s because the Nashville man has 22 children. With 14 women. And he’s only 33 years old. Yes, Shaw spawns children like gremlins soaked in water and for that he’s in some legal trouble. The roster [...]

Insane Brawl Ruins Charity Amputee Soccer Match

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:00:09 +0000

A soccer match for charity featuring amputee players sounds warm and fuzzy story, but it turned out to be anything but. This match, played out somewhere in Europe, got ugly quickly. In the video, you can see two opposing players get a little too physical and it soon spills over into utter mayhem, putting a [...]

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 [...]

Dad Who Named Son Adolf Hitler Makes Questionable Fashion Decision By Wearing Nazi Uniform to Custody Hearing

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:00:06 +0000

There have got to be better ways to show a judge you deserve to have your kids back. A New Jersey man trying to win visitation to see his youngest child showed up in court Monday dressed in a Nazi uniform. Heath Campbell, 40, has been at the center of controversy for several years now [...]

Inspiring Paraplegic Woman Will Amaze You With Her Duct-Tape Surfing Skills

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:00:36 +0000

The next great surfing sensation has arrived. A paraplegic woman in Australia has managed to ride the waves by latching onto the back of a surfer. Pascale Honore, 50, was paralyzed in a car accident almost two decades ago, but that’s not stopping her from getting duct-taped onto the back of 23-year-old family friend Tyron [...]

What Are the Names of 2013′s Hurricanes?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 05:00:58 +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 [...]

You Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victim Reunited with Dog Get a New Home — Here's How

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:00:36 +0000

Remember the woman in Moore, Oklahoma who found her dog, Boweser, in the rubble during a news report after the devastating tornado last month? Well, the good news keeps on coming for her. An online campaign designed to help raise money to help Barbara Garcia build a new home has brought in more than $50,000 [...]

Watch Man Save Choking Dog After Leash Gets Stuck in Elevator

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 23:00:30 +0000

Every dog has its day, right? Check out this scary video of a dog in Russia that gets on an elevator in Russia, only to step off with its collar and owner still on as the elevator goes up. A man waiting at the bank of elevators jumps into action as the pooch goes flying [...]

This Weekend in Sports: NBA and NHL Playoffs

Joe Student — Fri, 31 May 2013 13:00:43 +0000

Both the NBA and NHL postseasons are nearing their championship rounds. Here’s what to watch this weekend: Friday, May 31 French Open Roland Garros Stadium, Paris; various times on ESPN2 / Tennis Channel; through June 9 Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams are the top seeds in the men’s and women’s draws at the 2013 French [...]

Which Sport Is Most Predictable? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 31 May 2013 11:00:39 +0000

When it comes to watching sports there is nothing people like more than trying to predict the outcome, but which sport is the easiest to gaze into the crystal ball? Before any professional sport’s season gets going one of the first things reported on are the projected champions. Sometimes the predictions are right, but most [...]