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Life 101 – Cool Charity
Did you know it costs just $80 to send a girl in Malawi to school for an entire year? And by helping a girl get an education, you can help change not only her life, but the lives of her … Continue reading
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American Fun – Bring Back Clippy!
He sat quietly in the bottom right corner of your document. He made a comforting little snapping noise whenever you successfully saved. He even twisted himself into question mark whenever you needed help. Microsoft Word is undoubtedly faster and more … Continue reading
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Talented Kids – National Spelling Bee
Today, brilliant kids from across the country have gathered in Washington, D.C. to battle their nerves, work their brains, and kick off of the first rounds of the 83rd Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee. All I remember from school spelling … Continue reading
Pet fun – Orangutan and the Hound
This will make you smile. Once upon a time, Bhagavan “Doc” Antle of The Institute of the Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (with the clever acronym T.I.G.E.R.S.) was taking Surya the orangutan on their daily elephant ride, when they happened … Continue reading
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American Fun – Dishwasher Pete
When Pete Jordan’s mother told him to do the dishes, he took it to heart. Dishwasher Pete (as he calls himself) paid for his love of traveling by washing dishes in restaurants, fast food joints and cafes across the United … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Quiet Hero
Rita Cosby’s father had always refused to speak about his past. He grew up in Poland during the period before World War II, but after Rita found some of her father’s old belongings in a suitcase, she convinced him to … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Graduation
Flip that tassel and play some “Pomp and Circumstance”, because June means graduation! Whether you graduated ten years ago or you’re walking across the stage next weekend, take a moment to appreciate commencement with these classic blooper videos: the Totally-Fake-Trip-and-Fall … Continue reading
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Happy Memorial Day
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. Did you know it was first enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War and was later expanded … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Gary Coleman Dies
Whatchoo talkin’ about Willis?! Sadly, Gary Coleman passed away today after suffering an intercranial hemorrhage. He was 42. I hope he’s at peace. The last few years haven’t been so good. Here’s his appearance on Divorce Court. His wife said … Continue reading
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