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Funniest Memes of the Week – Crazy Secret, Lazy College Senior, and More

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:00:25 +0000

Funniest Memes of the Week is back, just in time for finals and the holidays – our two favorite things! Just kidding, finals are annoying to say the least but we’ll get you through it with these funny memes. And if you students are still feelin’ down, just take it in stride, like ‘Lazy College [...]

Americans Observe Veterans Day

Joe Student — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:00:58 +0000

Millions of Americans took time to observe Veterans Day in cities across the nation on Sunday. Ceremonies, moments of silence and parades were held to thank and memorialize the men and women of the U.S. armed forces who have served the country’s military. President Barack Obama placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown [...]

What's Open in Shreveport-Bossier on Labor Day

Elaine Etheridge — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 02:00:49 +0000

It’s the time of the year where you fire up the grill, search for tax-free deals at local clothing stores and, most importantly, get ready to send the kids back to school. Labor Day is nearly a month away, so here’s a rundown of what’s open and what’s closed in Shreveport-Bossier during the holiday. In Shreveport and [...]

Tropical Storm Beryl Leaves Many Without Power on Memorial Day Weekend

Nick Romano — Mon, 28 May 2012 22:49:06 +0000

While many Americans were enjoying the leisurely activities associated with Memorial Day weekend, there were thousands in Florida and Georgia who experienced the harshness of Tropical Storm Beryl. As close-to-hurricane-force winds ravaged through the Jacksonville Beach area around midnight on Monday, Mayor Alvin Browne issued warnings for the citizens to stay inside. Seventy-mph gusts were [...]

Neil Patrick Harris Has Hilarious Mother's Day Twitter Mishap

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:57:22 +0000

In our digital age, you have to do more than just send your mom flowers and a card for Mother’s Day. The woman who brought you into this world deserves at least one shout out on social media.

Which is no big deal, really, since a tweet doesn’t cost you anything and shouldn’t take more than a minute or so to compose. Nevertheless, Neil Patrick Harris managed to make a hilarious mess out of the Twitter message he sent out for Mother’s Day.

Taylor Swift Releases Line of Mother's Day Cards

Jessica Sager — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:00:22 +0000

Taylor Swift is maximizing on her wholesome image in a brand new way. The singer-songwriter-actress recently released a brand new line of Mother’s Day cards through American Greetings. The cards feature images of her lyrics to tracks like ‘The Best Day,’ which she wrote for her own mother, Andrea, as well as tunes like ‘Stay Beautiful.’

What's the Real Story Behind the History of Mother's Day?

Carl Pettit — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:30:40 +0000

There seems to be a holiday for every member of the family these days, but none is probably more important than Mother’s Day.

What daughter or son would dare forget the woman who gave birth to them? With that in mind, here are a few historical tidbits about the origins of Mother’s Day.

54 of the Best Easter & Passover Pics on Twitter & Tumblr

Patrick Bateman — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 01:05:22 +0000

If you’re like us, you have a limit when it comes to family fun. If you need a break from dying or hiding eggs, or you can’t bring yourself to look at another afikoman without dry heaving, we have just what the Seder Bunny ordered. Read Original: 54 of the Best Easter & Passover Pics [...]

Happy Easter!!! (VIDEO)

Bristol — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:00:41 +0000

Nothing says Happy Easter like a puppy singing you Easter songs! Except, poor Dexter ATE the Easter Bunny!

The Easter Bunny Hates You (VIDEO)

Bristol — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:00:07 +0000

I’m all about Easter, but I’m also all about all things funny and this video made me die laughing! Nnothing says Happy Easter like the Easter Bunny sporting numchucks and pool balls instead of Easter eggs! Makes you wonder what the Easter Bunny really is doing the other 364 days of the year!

10 Things You Didn't Know About Easter

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:15:28 +0000

As far as holidays go, Easter might not be as popular as Christmas or Halloween, but it still has traditions and treats that can raise anyone’s spirit, mood or blood sugar level.

The most interesting part of this annual celebration of Spring and rebirth is the supposed difference in the ways they are celebrated.

10 Kids Completely Freaked Out By the Easter Bunny

Kathy Landin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:10:53 +0000

Somewhere along the way, an egg-toting, gift-giving rabbit became associated with the Easter holiday. We assume that soon after, sadistic parents decided that it would be fun to make sure any likeness of this generous rabbit should be creepy and frightening so they can take pictures and video of their children being completely freaked out.

News of will.i.am Volcanic Excursion Turns Out to be April Fools Day Joke

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:18:05 +0000

Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am will not be embarking on a volcanic excursion, as the press released issued regarding the matter turned out to be an elaborate April Fools Day hoax. Gotcha! The folks behind the prank were really going for it, creating an official press release full of bogus quotes and information.

April Fool's Day Canceled By Federal Government Five Years Ago

Dan Seitz — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:00:59 +0000

We know you thought that today was going to be a day of pranks and fun, but you’re wrong. It’s not. And you can thank the government for taking the fun out of the day. A recently discovered obscure passage in the Richard Tuck Memorial Act, added by an unnamed Congressman, requires all companies to: [...]

Google's Best April Fool's Day Pranks

Kathy Landin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:35:07 +0000

Every year since 2000, except 2001 and 2003, Google has treated netizens to at least one, sometimes 17, April Fool’s Day pranks and easter eggs. And, since we know they love to play (check out their new Google Play offering), we’re hoping 2012 will be no different.

The 11 Dumbest April Fool's Day Jokes You Can Pull at Work

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:06:38 +0000

It takes a great knack of timing and finesse to pull off the perfect April Fool’s Day prank and not everyone can do it. It’s very easy to sabotage a co-worker’s chair on their day off, accidentally email a copy of your butt to the HR department or accidentally spike the office water cooler with [...]

11 Reasons You're Going to Be the Target of an April Fool's Day Prank

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:47:15 +0000

April Fool’s Day is just around the corner and that means rubes all over the world are bound to have their toilet seats super glued, their coffee spiked with garlic and their lives turned into someone else’s entertainment. The best way you can avoid this unwanted honor is to learn whether or not you are [...]

What's the Real Story Behind April Fool's Day?

Carl Pettit — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:45:59 +0000

It’s that time of year again, when you have to watch out for tricksters. April Fool’s Day is the perfect excuse for any prankster in your immediate area to practice his or her craft.

So, what’s the real story behind the origins of this, um, ‘holiday?’ Well, it’s no joke — there are many possible explanations.

17 Dogs Rockin' Adorable St. Patrick's Day Costumes

Nick Romano — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:26:12 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up fast, and you know what that means? You’ll soon be crawling through pubs, plumping up your beer belly and pinching everyone not wearing green. Even if you’ve already got your costume planned out, chances are your pooch is feeling left out.

10 Tips for the Common Hangover

Shauna Wright — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:30:28 +0000

Hangovers have long been the price of a night of overindulgence — and come January 1, you may be feeling the effects of one yourself. So how can you make it a little less painful? Take a Blowfish. The Alka-Seltzer-like fizzing tablets are the only hangover remedy approved by the FDA. Drink lots of [...]