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Want A Piece Of American History? You Can Buy Air Force One For $50,000

Trudy — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:10:16 +0000

Wanna really impress your friends and relatives? For $50,000, you could be the proud owner of Air Force One. Air Force One refers to any Air Force plane in which the president flies. In this case, it’s an aging DC 9 which has flown Presidents Ford, Carter, Reagan, George H. Bush and Clinton. According to [...]

How to Play Atari Breakout on Google Images

Eric Meier — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:21:22 +0000

Want to have some fun while you’re at work today? Play a newly discovered Google Easter Egg: Atari Breakout. In celebration of an anniversary of the release of Breakout on Atari, Google has integrated the game into its Image Search. How to Play Navigate to Google Image Search Search for “Atari Breakout” Have fun wasting [...]

The Great Catsby Trailer – A Mashup of Disney and The Great Gatsby [VIDEO]

Phil Nye — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:43:32 +0000

Raking in more that $51 Million on opening weekend, it was only a matter of time before there was a new mash-up. Guyism created this mashup using the trailer’s audio and clips from ‘The Aristocats’ to make ‘The Great Catsby.’ Haven’t seen it yet or read the novel? Here’s the spoilerific plot in 133 Seconds. [...]

Watch a Very Impressive Treadmill Dance Workout [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:15:12 +0000

It’s difficult enough just to stay on a treadmill at a pace that will burn calories and get your heart going. This guy is actually doing a better workout in terms of whole-body training than the others engaging in steady-pace training. But, don’t try this at home kids! This should make you want to go [...]

What Moms Don't Want For Mother's Day

Trudy — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:05:00 +0000

Mother’s Day is May 12th. Need some gift ideas? Here’s what moms don’t want for Mother’s Day this year. The Albany Times Union did a story on what moms do and don’t hope to get on their big day. Gifts.com surveyed a thousand American moms to get the scoop on what definitely not to give! [...]

Real Bosses That We'd All Want To Work For

Trudy — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:14:58 +0000

There are plenty of stories about bad bosses. How refreshing to hear some stories about real bosses that we’d all want to work for. A friend sent me this article from Reader’s Digest. How cool would it be to work for one of these bosses? Cato Syversen is the CEO of a British credit reporting [...]

Enjoy One Minute Of Cats Wearing Sweaters [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:29:47 +0000

This coming 'Adopt-a -Pet Wednesday' we will be featuring two cats looking for a home. If you're a cat person, most likely you've dressed your cat in a sweater. As you can see, we have. I stumbled upon a story on buzzfeed.com featuring 109 cats in sweaters ..too much? Why not enjoy one minute of my favorites...including Snickers.

14 Hilariously Unexpected GIFs

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:30:39 +0000

Sometimes life takes unexpected turns, but we can usually roll with the punches. You know—getting mail shoved in our mouths or suffering the consequences of a bonfire Harlem Shake. Whatever. But then there are situations that are completely unexpected and out of left field, AKA the kind that are totally hilarious.

The LA Bike Cult Features a 'STOOPIDTALL' Bike That's Over 14 Feet Tall [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:31:03 +0000

If you have a fear of heights, it may kick in when watching this video. Getting on and off this bike is a very hard thing to do because it’s 14 feet tall. Take a look at video shot at the point of view from the biker. Amazing. Talk about a birds-eye view.

Words To Live By From Beyoncé

Mark Richards — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:14:43 +0000

She has been in the spotlight since she was a teenager singing with Destiny’s Child. Only in her early 20s, Beyoncé has it all; a successful career, a beautiful family and even her own private island. What does she have to say about being happy and successful? According to Buzzfeed; After you review these ten [...]

12 Parents Embarrassing Their Kids on Facebook

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:16:24 +0000

There's a funny thing about parents and technology. That being a majority of moms and dads are pretty tech unsavvy without the help of us internet-obsessed younger folk. And while parental struggles can be frustrating at times, their attempts to get in the techy loop are mostly just hilarious. This is particularly true with Facebook.

Children's Drawings Used To Create Some Creepy And Cute Stuffed Animals

Steven Bohner — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:54:54 +0000

Some pretty bizarre and creative things happen when you take a child’s drawing and make a stuffed animal out of it. Wendy Tsao, a mother and entrepreneur, created ‘Child’s Own Studio’, a website that takes children’s drawings and brings them to life. For $90 – $140 you can have your child’s drawing turned into a stuffed animal. [...]

Does The Way Money Looks Affect How You'll Spend It?

Trudy — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:10:48 +0000

Can the way your money looks determine how quickly you’ll spend it? Picture crumpled up bills that look like they’ve been through the wash a few times. Now envision a new, crisp twenty dollar bill. Which one would you be more likely to spend? If you picked the crumpled, worn out money, you chose [...]

Baker Sends Resignation Letter On A Cake

Mark Richards — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:08:59 +0000

This has to be the most delicious resignation letter you've ever seen. Baker Chris Holmes decided to changed career paths. He went from being a Border Agency official to baking cakes. And when it came time to leave his job, while promoting his new business, he decided to turn in his resignation letter, on a cake. Check out what his brother in law posted on Twitter.

Just Try To Make It Through This Without Tearing Up [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:36:23 +0000

Every once in a while a video comes along that make us say, “awwwwwww.” This is one of those videos. Prepare yourself for experiencing some feelings. If you’re an animal lover, grab a tissue. Let’s see if you can watch all 2 minutes and 20 seconds without happy crying, sniffling, choking up or eye-wiping. Ready? [...]

Theater Employee Finds Novel Way to Dispose of Old Milk Duds

Emerald Catron — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:10:21 +0000

Having once worked in a theater, we can honestly say that this video is not the least bit surprising. An employee was instructed by his boss to throw away an old box of Milk Duds. Since his boss didn't tell him specifically the mode by which to do this, he took the liberty of turning the entire snack bar into a domino rally

Ten Reasons Why It's Better To Be Living in 2013 Than 1613

Mark Richards — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:00:09 +0000

When I flew to Florida last week I thought "Wow, I cannot believe we're able to do this." If this were the 1600s it would take days on horseback just to travel a few hundred miles. Also thought I'd probable be dead in my 40s from some incurable disease. The only reason why I'd want to live in the 1600s rather than today is to avoid a mass shooting. Other than that, we've got it good these days and here are ten reasons why.

The Best Collection Of Exercise Ball Fails [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:21:39 +0000

Now kids, don't try this at home. What do I always say? "Safety First." You've seen those big rubber exercise balls people use in their workout, right? That's what they are mainly meant for but some choose to goof around with them and post their fails on YouTube, which is great for people who like to see people fall on their faces and butts. Is that you?

Burned Plastic Stinks, So Don't Forget To Read Those Care Instructions

Trudy — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:15:16 +0000

Are you good about reading instructions? Not just the ones to put stuff together, but the ones that tell how to care for a product. I recently bought some new kid’s plastic spoons, which I washed in the dishwasher. What a disaster. The problem was I hadn’t bothered to read the “care” instructions on the [...]

The Syracuse Motorama Show Runs This Weekend on The New York State Fairgrounds

Mark Richards — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:36:20 +0000

The show co-organizer Joanne Suchon calls the Syracuse Motorama show “the largest, most beautiful collection of classic cars in the Northeast.” If you love classic cars, don’t miss this. Also, find out about a free fun kids event, also this weekend. The Syracuse Motorama show starts today (Friday March 22nd) and runs through Sunday the [...]