New Words June 15, 2011 06:34
Rating: 2.5/5 There are over a million words in the English language, but we can always use more. Here are some that wordsmiths contributed to the Merriam-Webster Open Dictionary website: Epiphunny (noun): The moment of sudden revelation when one gets the joke. Nagivator (noun): A…
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New Words June 15, 2011 06:34
Rating: 2.5/5 There are over a million words in the English language, but we can always use more. Here are some that wordsmiths contributed to the Merriam-Webster Open Dictionary website: Epiphunny (noun): The moment of sudden revelation when one gets the joke. Nagivator (noun): A…
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Renters' Excuses June 15, 2011 06:58
Rating: 2.0/5 No one likes coughing up rent. But at least these tenants gave landlords creative reasons for avoiding it. "With my daughter's graduation, our new boat, and our trip to Europe this year, we're a little strapped." "I'm getting real tired of paying this…
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Consulting the Experts June 15, 2011 07:01
Rating: 2/5 The computer in my high school classroom was acting up. After watching me struggle with it, a student explained that my hard drive had crashed. So I called IT. "Can someone look at my computer?" I asked. "The hard drive crashed." "We can't…
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A Dime a Dozen June 15, 2011 07:06
Rating: 3/5 While visiting a retirement community, my wife and I decided to do some shopping and soon became separated. "Excuse me," I said, approaching a clerk. "I'm looking for my wife. She has white hair and is wearing white shoes." Gesturing around the store,…
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How to Ruin an Interview June 15, 2011 07:08
Rating: 1.5/5 When you're interviewing for a job, you want to make an impression. Hiring managers report that these people made one—just not the right kind: Applicant hugged hiring manager at the end of the interview. Applicant ate all the candy from the candy bowl…
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How to Ruin an Interview June 15, 2011 07:08
Rating: 1.5/5 When you're interviewing for a job, you want to make an impression. Hiring managers report that these people made one—just not the right kind: Applicant hugged hiring manager at the end of the interview. Applicant ate all the candy from the candy bowl…
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A Dime a Dozen June 15, 2011 07:06
Rating: 3/5 While visiting a retirement community, my wife and I decided to do some shopping and soon became separated. "Excuse me," I said, approaching a clerk. "I'm looking for my wife. She has white hair and is wearing white shoes." Gesturing around the store,…
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Consulting the Experts June 15, 2011 07:01
Rating: 2/5 The computer in my high school classroom was acting up. After watching me struggle with it, a student explained that my hard drive had crashed. So I called IT. "Can someone look at my computer?" I asked. "The hard drive crashed." "We can't…
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Renters' Excuses June 15, 2011 06:58
Rating: 2.0/5 No one likes coughing up rent. But at least these tenants gave landlords creative reasons for avoiding it. "With my daughter's graduation, our new boat, and our trip to Europe this year, we're a little strapped." "I'm getting real tired of paying this…
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