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It’s knaidel. Arvind Mahankali, a 13-year-old eighth-grader from Bayside Hills, New York, won the 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, correctly spelling the word “knaidel.” “It means that I am retiring on a good note,” said Mahankali, who attends…
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released the 2013 Better Life Index report measurign the Happiest Countries in the World. Residents of Switzerland are the most satisfied with their lives. The United States is not even in the…
Introducing the Starbucks ‘toilet water’ coffee! The decision of Starbucks to use ‘toilet water’ prompted outrage in Hong Kong. Workers were reportedly forced to carry water from the bathroom in a neighboring garage because of a lack of any nearby…
Are the newly released Camel Crush Cigarette ads targeting the teens? Five leading public health organizations are calling on state attorneys general to investigate whether R.J. Reynolds’ new magazine advertising campaign for Camel cigarettes violates the state tobacco settlement’s prohibition…
Send some inspiring Memorial Day quotes and Memorial Day sayings this Memorial day weekend. “Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” by Billy Graham “The bravest are surely those who…
Memorial Day Flag Code And Etiquette — What you have to know about the flag. The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the…
The Gettysburg Address, which was delivered by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863 during the American civil war. This is a speech that is timely for Memorial Day celebration. Read the full text of the address below. ***…
Paul Tudor Jones apologized for comments he made at University of Virginia panel. Jones is a legend on Wall Street, a billionaire, and the philanthropist, but his comment about working moms and babies as ‘killer’ to women’s focus really rallied…
Is it justifiable? Three sisters were ejected from the King of Prussia Mall in Philadelphia for wearing what they call “cancer” hats with a word of profanity printed on them. Sisters Zakia and Tasha Clark, and Makia Underwood wore hats…
As nearly uninterrupted severe weather threats continue following tornado destruction last week through today, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) is highlighting critical actions that will help families and homes survive when tornadoes or severe storms strike. The…