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5 Things Bosses Do That Really Annoy Employees

Kathy Landin — Tue, 07 May 2013 08:06:18 +0000

We recently looked at some bad habits workers have that annoy their bosses, reduce productivity and prevent them from advancing up the career ladder. Now it’s time to examine how bosses can spoil the workplace environment for their employees. Even if you’re a good boss—as opposed to the one employees hate because he has no idea [...]

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Townsquare Media — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:00:53 +0000

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Manhunt Over: Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Captured

Stephanie McMaster — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:50:50 +0000

A massive manhunt that spanned several Boston communities has come to an end with Boston police announcing that 19-year-old Dzokhar Tsarnaev, the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, has been captured. “Tonight our nation is in debt to the people of Boston and of Massachusetts,” President Barack Obama said following Tsarnaev’s arrest. The manhunt began with [...]

Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.

Gunman Dead After Holding Five Firefighters Hostage in Georgia

Joe Hyer — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:04:04 +0000

The man who held five firefighters hostage in Suwanee, Ga. earlier on Wednesday has been shot and killed by SWAT members. Four hostages are slightly injured, but authorities say they should be OK. The firefighters were originally called to the residence in Suwanee, Ga. Wednesday afternoon by a man who said he was having a [...]

5 Important Ways Social Media Networking Affects Your Career

Kathy Landin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:26:13 +0000

While the social media landscape often changes quickly, it’s pretty clear that networking on those sites is going to be a big part of our lives for a long time—both personally and professionally. In many ways, social media is as much for work as it is for fun. It may have started out as a [...]

Johnny Manziel Becomes First Freshman to Win Heisman Trophy

Wes Glinsmann — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 04:05:57 +0000

After a record-breaking first season, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel made history again Saturday night, becoming the first freshman ever to win the Heisman Trophy. “Johnny Football” drew 474 first place votes and 2,029 total points from the panel of media members and former winners that votes for college football’s most prestigious trophy. Notre Dame [...]

Larry Hagman, J.R. Ewing on 'Dallas,' Dead at 81

Townsquare Media — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 06:03:21 +0000

Television actor Larry Hagman, best known for his portrayal of the conniving oilman J.R. Ewing on the show ‘Dallas,’ died on Friday at the age of 81. Hagman had been battling throat cancer since at least October of 2011, when he also announced he would be taking part in TNT’s current ‘Dallas’ reboot. He died [...]

Black Friday at Walmart Not Even on Friday Anymore

Mike Adams — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:06:45 +0000

Black Friday may not be able to keep its name much longer. This holiday season, Walmart plans to get the shopping madness started a bit earlier than in times past—on Thursday. Or as most of us call it, Thanksgiving. The retailer will open its doors to all of the rabid jackals and sadistic lunatics willing [...]

4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New England

Joe Hyer — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:05:34 +0000

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake centered near Hollis Center, Maine (which is located 20 miles west of Portland) was felt across New England at 7:12 p.m on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. According to the USGS’ “Did You Feel It?” map, residents across New England, including the city of Boston, and as far away [...]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month — 7 Ways to Donate Now

Kathy Landin — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:26:05 +0000

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when health care experts, cancer survivors and research supporters pull out all the stops to make everyone aware of the need for proper breast cancer screenings, better detection tools and more research aimed at finding a cure.

We've gathered some easy ways for you to show your support below.