Kathy Landin
10 Cute Dogs Who Will Do Anything for Treats
For some mysterious reason, February 23rd is known as International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. It seems likely that dogs managed to get a hold of a calendar somewhere and decided to mark this day, so to speak, in order to get more treats. Clever pups.
Why Would a Politician Call the Girl Scouts a ‘Radicalized Organization?’
State lawmakers in Indiana were recently presented with a resolution to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts organization and honor the positive influence the group has had on American women. Representative Bob Morris, a Republican from Fort Wayne, was the only representative to refuse to sign, citing a belief that the Girl Scouts is a “radicalized organization.”
Just ‘Cause You’re Freelance Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Get Full-Time Perks – Dollars and Sense
Freelancing allows you to make money on your own terms without permanent employment, but it also means you don’t have access to certain perks like group insurance, administrative support and job growth assistance. Though, since a reported 30 percent of the US workforce is now freelance, that has changed.
‘The Simpsons’ 500th Episode Offers a Secret Message to Fans
‘The Simpsons,’ that prime time television show we all love, has done the impossible by staying on the air for 22 years and 500 episodes. This exceptional milestone was reached on Sunday evening on Fox. But is it still as good at 500 episodes as it was at 100?
10 Delicious King Cakes for Mardi Gras
The king cake is a traditional Mardi Gras food. It is usually a ring-shaped pastry, sometimes filled with cheese or jelly and sprinkled with the colors of Mardi Gras. It began as an Epiphany treat, celebrating the arrival of the Three Wise Men to the stable where Jesus was born. Oh, and it’s delicious.
Celebrate Cherry Pie Day By Enjoying Ridiculous Pie Eating Contests [VIDEOS]
The biggest day in February is finally here. The day we look forward to all year long. Hip hip hooray! February 20 is Cherry Pie Day!
Wondering Where Your Tax Refund Is? Don’t Check With the IRS
If you filed your taxes electronically, you may be wondering where your refund is. And, if you visited the IRS website’s “Where’s my refund?” page, you may have been given an error message that says the IRS has no information about your return.
Teen Girl Forced By Parents to Stand on Corner and Hold ‘I Steal’ Sign
Some kids just get grounded when they disobey their parents. But in Memphis, TN, this young lady had to stand on a busy corner holding a sign that said, “I steal from my family” as a punishment.
Who Is the ‘Piggyback Bandit’ and Why Is He Acting So Creepy at High School Sporting Events?
There is a short, 240-pound man who will show up at high school sporting events, do things on the sidelines to help the team, then talk someone into giving him a piggyback ride and leave. No, it’s not a joke.
He started this practice in 2008 on the West Coast, but continues it to this day and recently turned up in North Dakota.
Did President Eisenhower Meet with Aliens?
According to a former Pentagon consultant and prominent author and lecturer, President Eisenhower met with aliens on at least one occasion during his presidency. Timothy Good, who worked with the Eisenhower administration, made this claim on a recent BBC program.
10 of Our Favorite Single Celebs Will Help You Celebrate Singles Awareness Day
Not at all coincidentally, February 15th has been designated Singles Awareness Day. This is a day for singles to get out there and appreciate each other, since all the couples just got to have their day. This was the brilliant idea of Dustin Barnes, a student at Mississippi State, and we think he was spot on.
11 Adorable Kids Experiencing First Love for Valentine’s Day
We usually think that kids are too young to understand our grown-up versions of love. In fact, many would argue a person doesn’t fully understand love well into adulthood. But, as proved by adorable kids on YouTube, the innocence and sincerity of those first inklings of love can be the sweetest and most endearing of all.