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Thief Steals Purse, Gets Hit by Bus, Re-Thinks Career Options

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:20:43 +0000

What comes around goes around. And sometimes, it comes around much quicker than you expect. This thief in Columbia thought he’d come up with a great way to steal a woman’s purse. And everything seems hunky dory for him until a big ol’ bus got in his way and mowed him down. Amazingly, the thief [...]

A Fool In The Pool! [VIDEO]

Craig Matthews — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:43:31 +0000

Like many of you, I am getting ready for another year of swimming in our pool. I spent the past week putting in a new liner, painting the pool top and doing all the other things we do to get ready. As I replaced our old, worn-out liner, I thought about what would happen if [...]

What Are The Most Commonly Picked Numbers For The Powerball Jackpot?

Brett Alan — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:42:27 +0000

The Powerball Jackpot has reached another astronomical number. It’s up to $600 million for tomorrow night’s drawing. So if you were to choose numbers for your ticket, which ones would you choose? Here are the ones that are pulled the most… According to USA Today, these are the most commonly chosen numbers in the Powerball [...]

Things That Modern Kids Will Never Recognize [VIDEO]

Brett Alan — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:55:12 +0000

It's crazy to see what kids can do these days. Heck, it took until the mid '80s before most people understood how a remote control worked (and some still can't figure them out).

Kids now can do everything short of mowing the lawn with their phones. But chances are, they will never be able to say they know what these things are.

Men Experience What Giving Birth Is Like [VIDEO]

Rob Banks — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:50:05 +0000

Ladies, I give you credit. There is no chance that there is a desire in my body to go through some of the things that you have to go through. For example: I enjoy standing up to pee, not having a “time of the month” and the idea of never having to be pregnant. These [...]

Man Gives Abercrombie & Fitch Clothing To Homeless People [VIDEO]

Brett Alan — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:57:45 +0000

You may have heard my rant last week about how Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries and said he wanted only "cool kids" to wear his company's clothing.

I wasn't the only person who was outraged about it. One guy in particular is doing something about it. I think it's a great plan!

The Most Complicated Game Ever? [VIDEO]

Brett Alan — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:15:36 +0000

While growing up in my parents house, we often played board games on Sunday afternoons. We played them all, from Monopoly to Sorry and everything in between. One thing was for sure, though. If the directions weren’t simple, we weren’t playing it. Some people recently poked fun at hard-to-understand games with the video “The Most [...]

Best Summer Camps Near Buffalo

Buffalo Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:53:14 +0000

Summer vacation is almost here, and if youÂ don’tÂ have any plans for your children, consider summer camp! Whether your child is a basketball player or an artist â€“ or maybe both! â€“ thereâ€™s a camp for him or her on this list. Art with Artists Summer Art Camp: The Summer Studio 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo (716) [...]

10 Words To Stop Using On Your Resume

Brett Alan — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:06:16 +0000

Ah yes...graduation! You've been waiting four years (maybe more in my case) to get out of college and into the real world to start your new job.

But first, you have to put together a resume. You've been taught to use resume "buzzwords" to make yourself sound better. However, if everyone overuses these words, they're not really buzzwords, are they?

When Should Kids Start To Pick Out Their Own Clothes?

Brett Alan — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:07:07 +0000

I've always said that I never want to wish away my kids' childhoods. By that I mean I'm never going to say, "I can't wait until I don't have to do ___ anymore." You can fill in the blank with whatever you'd like. But there's something to be said, too, about kids gaining a little independence and also taking a bit of a load off of their parents.

What Are the Most Redneck Cities in America?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:10:05 +0000

Some people want to put as much red into the red, white and blue as they can. Real estate site Movoto.com has ranked the 10 most redneck cities in America. The very distinguished list is comprised of eight factors, including high school graduation rate, number of guns and ammo stores per capita, number of taxidermists [...]

5 More Ways to Mancave Your Backyard

Carl Pettit — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:08:12 +0000

See Part 1 of this article here.

One of the best ways to mancave your garden is to take the basic principles you would apply to an indoor mancave and simply move those ideas outside.

What Are The Top Baby Names In America?

Dale Mussen — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:07:18 +0000

Jacob and Sophia top the 2012 list of most popular baby names in America. It’s the 14th straight year Jacob has topped Social Security’s list of names for boys. It’s the second year for Sophia. Elizabeth and Liam are new to the top 10 list. The list of top 10 names is… Boys: [...]

What's the Coolest Thing You've Ever Found at a Garage or Yard Sale?

Brett Alan — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:23:08 +0000

While we could go on and on about the things that you might find at Saturday's World's Largest Yard Sale, just keep in mind that it could literally be anything. With that thought in mind, I headed to Facebook to see what the coolest thing was that you have ever found at a garage/yard sale. Some of the answers might surprise you.

Twins With Cerebral Palsy Receive Awesome Custom-Built Playground Set

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:24:59 +0000

Thanks to some crafty handiwork and a dedicated support team, James and Libby Waechter can feel like any other kid. The 12-year-old twins from Wellington, Colorado who suffer from cerebral palsy recently had a specially-designed backyard playground built for them by students at Colorado State University’s Construction Management program. Donations of nearly $20,000 poured in [...]

5 Things You Can Do For Your Tech-Challenged Mom on Mother's Day

Jackie Mancini — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:58:42 +0000

Oh, moms. A generation of “digital immigrants,” our moms have a real love/hate relationship with technology. While most moms we know love their iPads/Kindles/iPhones/weird off-brand tablets, they also seem to have a very hard time figuring them out, and have a tendency to get overwhelmed by tech problems. Thatâ€™s where you come in: If you [...]

CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch Tells 'Overweight Women' Not To Shop At His Store — Brett Alan Responds

Brett Alan — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:54:58 +0000

I just read an article that absolutely disgusted me. A CEO for a very well-known company went on the record and said that he doesn’t want overweight people to wear his brand of clothing. The CEO’s name is Mike Jeffries, and his company is Abercrombie & Fitch. For those of you who have never seen [...]

What Are the Best States for Retirement?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:04:28 +0000

You’ve put the kids through college and paid off the mortgage, so now it’s time to kick back and relax. So, where should you spend your golden years? Bankrate.com has created a list of the 10 best states to retire and if you think Florida is anywhere to be seen, you are more off-base than [...]

Budweiser Buddy Cup Is A Bad Idea [VIDEO]

Brett Alan — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:20:06 +0000

There are certain things that you shouldn't do when you're drinking. Obviously driving is on that list. I think calling ex-girlfriends should be out. Texting should be out all together.

Social networking, too, can be a bad idea when you're drinking. Which is why the Budweiser Buddy Cup could be a very bad idea.

Mastering the Yard Sale — 10 Tips from 'American Pickers'

Buffalo Staff — Tue, 07 May 2013 04:01:14 +0000

Going to a yard sale can sometimes be overwhelming. With rows of items at low prices, you may not know where to begin. But there's no need to become flustered and head back to the car! Put your keys away because we have 10 tips for you courtesy of Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz from The History Channel’s American Pickers.

Now, your next yard sale outing can turn into your own little version of the television show. You may not be finding big-ticket items, but you may just find that special piece you were looking for.