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Application gaffe costs NJ $400M
September 2, 2010 by Shane BorerNew Jersey just missed out on its bid for a “Race to the Top” federal education grant, and it’s all thanks to a single paperwork error. More…
Posted in: Business Blunders, Latest News
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Airline overloads plane, kicks off ‘cheapskate’ passengers
September 1, 2010 by Shane BorerGot a great deal on your airline tickets? Might want to hide that fact from this airline, or your chances of getting booted off will go up. More…
Posted in: Business Blunders, Latest News
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City uses Google Earth to spy on citizens
August 31, 2010 by Shane BorerRelaxing in the pool, a drink in your hand — the only thing missing is a hefty fine from a city that’s spying on you with satellites. More…
Posted in: Business Blunders, Latest News
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Should swastika quilt be hung in museum?
August 30, 2010 by Shane BorerIs this historical item a piece of pristine quilting workmanship, or a stark reminder of one of the world’s darkest times? More…
Posted in: Latest News, Oddly Enough
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Dead man slapped with $42 parking ticket
August 26, 2010 by Shane BorerIf the sign says “2-hour parking only,” you’d better move your car in time — whether you’re dead or alive. More…
Posted in: Latest News, Oddly Enough
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Idiot fraudster: ‘I can’t post bail with fake money?’
August 25, 2010 by Shane BorerYou’d think somewhere in the counterfeiter’s handbook, there would be a list of places a thief should never try to pass off fake bills. More…
Posted in: Drama, Latest News
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The longest commute — ever!
August 24, 2010 by Shane BorerEver get angry because your drive home took an extra half-hour? How does an extra ten days in your vehicle sound? More…
Posted in: Drama, Latest News
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Jailed over credit card debt? You bet
August 23, 2010 by Shane BorerIt’s not a crime to be in debt, but people in some states are getting thrown into the slammer for missing their credit card bills. More…
Posted in: Drama, Latest News
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Traveler arrested with quarter-ton of drugs in her carry-on
August 19, 2010 by Shane BorerNext time you see someone struggling to fit their bags in the overhead compartment, you might want to take a few steps back — or your vacation could be in for an abrupt halt. More…
Posted in: Drama, Latest News
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Superman rescues family house from foreclosure
August 18, 2010 by Shane BorerYou won’t read about this awe-inspiring feat in the pages of a comic book, because it happened in real life. More…
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Teacher fakes stairway plunge to avoid review
August 17, 2010 by Shane BorerJust how far would you be willing to go to avoid a dreaded performance review? More…
Posted in: Drama, Latest News
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Photographer shot, killed in tragic wedding mishap
August 16, 2010 by Shane BorerThere’s no harm in wanting a wedding portrait that really stands out from everyone else’s — except when firearms are involved. More…
Posted in: Drama, Latest News
Special Report
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10 funniest job descriptions — is yours on the list?
Sometimes, there’s a big difference between what your job responsibilities are on paper and what you actually do. More…
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- M G: If you think you are not being spied upon already, you are living in a dreamworld. Think about how long it takes to get...
- Dave: Christine, actually I am a pretty happy-go-lucky guy. My wife is a teacher and I do believe it is wrong that they would...
- Ed: I dont really think it matters if its a beautiful quilt, a stark reminder or a slap in the face of all who see it. We ar...
- Ed: Lawful, they want to catch people now complying with the laws, are they actually aware of the fact that they are invadin...
- JohnnyHR: My guess is that someone walking into the museum and seeing this quilt hanging there with all the swastikas is going to ...
- PO'd HR Guy: So the "city just wants to ensure that residents’ electrical and plumbing work meets local and state regulations." Will ...
