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‘Undercover Boss’ Shuts Down His Own Restaurant

Rick Silva, the head of Checkers and Rally’s drive-in restaurants was featured on the latest episode of ‘Undercover Boss.’ Like the other sneaky bosses before him, the CEO donned a disguise and pretended he was just a lowly employee, in this case at a Checkers’ franchise in Homestead, Florida. And it was also the first case of a boss breaking his cover and shutting down the workplace on the spot. 

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Are You Ready to Pay 50 Cents for a Stamp? — Dollars and Sense

Facing huge budget shortfalls, the United States Postal Service has proposed solutions including closing hundreds of post offices and eliminating Saturday deliveries. Now it may be considering jacking up the price of stamps, too.


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Man Survives 61 Days in Snowed-In Car

The world is filled with terrible news, so it’s nice for us to find a story with a happy ending once in awhile.  Not that type of happy ending. Pervert. Here is an amazing story about a Swedish man who was stranded in a snow drift for 61 days.

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Show Off Your ‘Stache In the Million Mustache March

When someone grows a mustache, all of society benefits, since the visually pleasing facial hair is now on display for all to see. Yet the costs of maintaining a proper lip sweater falls only on the mustachioed individual

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Chia Pets Are Good For You! [VIDEO]

You remember the most popular last minute Christmas gift of all time well besides the pet rock? Thats right teh Chia Pet! Just add water and watch it grow! But can you eat it?


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14 Surefire Signs You’re the Creepy Guy in the Bar on Fat Tuesday

Every watering hole has one: the oddball character who’s strange.


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‘Angry Birds Space’ Will Have You Squashing Pigs ‘Star Trek’ Style

Last week Angry Birds invaded Facebook, and next month the sling-shot strategy game will be headed to the final frontier. Yup, it’s Angry Birds Space.

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Is the Economy Getting Better? – Take Our Survey

Over the last few months, there has been some data that suggests the sluggish economy could be improving. Mainly, the unemployment rate, which has dropped to 8.3 percent after reaching a 26-year high of 10 percent in late 2009. However, according to a new survey from Poll Postion, the public is split on whether America is entering into a period of economic recovery.


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Vote For Your Favorite Photo of a Bundled Baby in Tri-Cities

Vote now for your favorite picture of a local baby bundled up for winter.

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Stephen Colbert Returns After Hiatus for Some More Politician Bashing

Stephen Colbert is back! Last week, on February 15th and 16th, fans of ‘The Colbert Report’ were surprised and concerned by an abrupt suspension of new episodes due to a “family emergency.” However, the master of news satire will be picking up where the he left off on Monday night with special guest Parnassus Books owner Ann Patchett.


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Do You Sleep with a Teddy Bear? — Survey of the Day

Forget about a clear conscious or sleeping pills — according to a new survey, the best way to get a good night rest is a teddy bear.


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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.