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The 9 Best Job Applications Ever

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 29 May 2013 14:06:19 +0000

It's no secret getting a job these days is pretty tough. So that's why it's more important than ever to stand out from the rest of your peers, and we're not just talking clever resumes. See, going the creative route on actual job applications is another solid way to guarantee you'll get noticed, whether it be going overly positive or just plain hilarious (we prefer the latter).

11 Creative Graduation Caps We So Wish We Had

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:33:14 +0000

Are you a recent grad or waiting to walk across the stage soon? If so, then a huge congrats to you! But here’s the real question– have you decorated that cap yet? Or even thought about it? Bedazzling your grad hat or covering it with a sloth are small yet really awesome ways to make [...]

20 Awesomely Creative Business Cards You Won't Throw Out

Emerald Catron — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:10:11 +0000

We know -- business cards? Even though nearly everything is done in the digital realm, they are still a thing. A thing we usually throw in the bin straightaway. We would gladly let these cards clutter up our desk, though. They're creative enough to warrant existing, and probably actually earn their proprietors some business. Check them out below.

7 Celebrities Who Have Had Mastectomies

Daniel Cassavaugh — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:49:42 +0000

With the news today that Angelina Jolie has had a preventative double mastectomy after she learned she had an 87 percent possibility of developing breast cancer, we started thinking about what other celebrities who have had similar procedures.

Here's a list of 7 celebrities who have had mastectomies.

'Rolling Stone' Readers Rank the 10 Worst Bands of the '90s

George McIntyre — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:28:08 +0000

See if any of your favorite - or least favorite - 90s bands made the list.

The 10 Worst Moms in Pop Culture

Donald Deane — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:27:09 +0000

If movies and TV have taught us anything, it's that all mothers are NOT created equal. While some fictional moms might be willing to play the doting matriarch, others engage in twisted mind games, dole out severe corporal punishment and even commit murder most foul. Think about that the next time you forget to call your mom on Mother's Day.

The Mother Load of Bad, Bad Moms – Our Top 9

George McIntyre — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:26:00 +0000

Just in time for Mother's Day, we've compiled a Top 9 list of women who should have taken birth control a whole lot more seriously.

Beyonce, Timberlake and Others Land on Time's Most Influential List

J. Patrick — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:30:55 +0000

One of the more anticipated issues, Time has named its Most Influential People in the World for 2013. Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and many others from the entertainment industry are on the list. What's

Five Bad Habits That Are Actually Good For You

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:05:00 +0000

According to medical research, believe it or not, your mother was wrong about a lot. Here are five bad habits that, as it turns out, are actually good for you.

Women Swear Behind The Wheel More Than Men [AUDIO]

Jeremy Fenech — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:44:16 +0000

According to a new survey by Direct Line car insurance, women are more likely than men to swear while driving. In fact, that's why I insist on driving during family road trips. Nearly half of all women, 48%, admit to cursing behind the wheel while only 40% of men do. We've got the top five things most likely to make us swear while driving.

Four Ways To Make Mondays Suck Less

Jeremy Fenech — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:32:17 +0000

If you’re like most people, Monday is your least favorite day of the week. But according to ‘Forbes’ magazine, it doesn’t have to be. Here are four ways to make your Mondays a little more tolerable. 1) Dress Up. You probably can’t do anything about what you’ve got on right now, but wearing your best [...]

10 Awesomely Creative Resumes

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:58:45 +0000

In today’s job market, it’s nearly impossible to land a new position, let alone an interview. That’s why it’s really important to make sure you stand out from other candidates right off the bat. But how the heck are you supposed to do that with no face time? Take a cue from these clever job-seekers. While [...]

10 Adorably Terrifying Valentines By Kids

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:34:17 +0000

Children’s unfiltered honesty can be as heart-meltingly adorable as it is embarrassing. (What parent hasn’t wished for an invisibility cloak after a loud proclamation by their child in the middle of the grocery store?) Valentine’s Day gives kids a chance to put that honesty to good use while telling their family members how much they [...]

Seven Real Ridiculous Traffic Laws

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:00:52 +0000

I stumbled upon a list of seven incredibly ridiculous traffic laws that are real, well, according to Yahoo. Sometimes it seems like these things only exist on the Internet, but they've been copied-and-pasted so many times people believe they're real. Anyway, let's not let our jaded skepticism ruin something this stupid. Here are seven U.S. traffic laws that are real, as far as we know:

Five TV Shows That Got Cancelled Way Too Soon [VIDEOS]

George McIntyre — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:55:31 +0000

Last night's final chapter of 'Private Practice' reminded us that not all television shows jump the shark. Here's our list of five great shows that got cancelled way too soon, leaving viewers wanting more. “More!” I say, “More!” 'Private Practice' Sure, the reveal of Violet's second book and its show-namesake title in the [...]

Hilarious Video of 10 Dogs Extremely Confused by Mirrors

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:15:25 +0000

Being a dog in today's society must be really confusing. They're probably thinking, "how have I suddenly sprouted human eyebrows?" or "why the heck am I driving Power Wheels?" The answer is simple -- because confused dogs are hilarious. That's why we love it when they catch a glimpse of themselves in the mirror.

10 Dogs Who Aren't Happy About the Snow

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:15:52 +0000

Snow is one of the greatest inventions of good ol’ Mother Nature. Sure it can be a pain sometimes, but the stuff is also really cool! Take making awesome snowmen, for example. Can you do that with rain? Wind? Sunshine? No, because snow rules. While us humans usually like to frolic in the white stuff, it [...]

The Funniest Fiscal Cliff Memes

Emerald Catron — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:00:13 +0000

Hey, did you hear the good news? We managed to avoid soaring headlong off the fiscal cliff yesterday. Granted, the House pulled the plug on a bill providing emergency aid to people whose lives were destroyed by Superstorm Sandy to do it. But they did it. Hooray!(?)

Six Ways To Save More and Spend Less in 2013

George McIntyre — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:14:05 +0000

If you're looking to save a few bucks (or more!) in the new year, we've got six quick tips to help you get started.

Six Ways To Save More and Spend Less in 2013 – #1

George McIntyre — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:12:39 +0000

Use Coupons
Go ahead, make fun of me for being on that show. I'll wait.

While you were poking fun, we just saved about 55% on our grocery bill. Here's our couponing strategy:

Buy the Sunday paper (The Flint Journal and the Detroit Free Press publish different inserts, so it pays to pick up both.)
Clip the coupons for products you actually use
Do