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Teacher Throws Kid's Mexican Flag in the Trash — Kid To Sue
Cinco de Mayo may have left more than a tequila hangover and a fridge full of leftover nachos for one teacher in Idaho. A simple act of confiscating a flag from a student might put him on the receiving end of a lawsuit from the ACLU.
The student in question said he was changing into gym clothes at his high school on Cinco de Mayo and holding the Mexican flag when his teacher told him, "Give me the flag."
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Taylor Swift's New Hit, Cute Smile and Karaoke Crackdown
It's been another whirlwind week for Taylor Swift! Check out video of her in London amid the news that her new single with John Mayer is climbing the iTunes charts. Plus, she's cracking down on an Idaho bar who unlawfully used her music for karaoke.
The State of Eating Veggies in the US
When it comes to eating enough veggies and fruits, Americans are failing miserably. The CDC estimates that only 14 percent of adults and fewer than 10 percent of teenagers in the US eat three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit on a daily basis.
And you know, five servings of fruit and veggies is the minimum suggestion.
"F as in Fat" 2009 Finds Mississippi Heaviest State
The Trust For America's Health compiles a report every year, detailing how our nation's obesity policies are failing. The report, titled F as in Fat, doesn't mince words, but it does break down the rates of obesity by state.
For the fifth year in a row, Mississippi has the unfortunate distinction of topping the list with 32.5 percent of its adult population considered obese.
Noteworthy Nibbles — June 16-23, 2009
This weekend doesn't just mark Juneteenth and Father's Day. It's also packed with events that honor all of the pleasures of Summer, from peaches, blueberries, and watermelon to ribs, RC cola, and moon pies. But that's not all: this Friday marks the acclaimed Aspen Food & Wine Classic, which we're so excited to be returning to this year.
The 25 Best Cities For Finding a New Job
Relocation might be the last resort for job seekers attached to their hometowns, but ideal opportunities are few and far between these days and moving could be the best solution in this job market. While national unemployment has skyrocketed, the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that several cities still report low unemployment numbers. One thing is clear: The Midwest dominates this list of the best 25 cities for finding work.
The Geography of Stress in the USA
The state that created the concept of hanging loose is unsurprisingly the least stressed-out state in the union. According to a CDC phone survey, involving 2.4 million Americans, fewer Hawaiians experience "frequent mental distress" than anywhere else in the US.
Participants were asked the total days, out of the previous 30, they would describe their mental health as being "not good."
Panda Joke Causes National Uproar: In the LINK of an Eye!
- April Fools' Day may be over, but this panda joke will live on – Yahoo! News
- Support Michigan House Bill 4663 aiming to prevent shelter pets' sale for research – Dogster
- Why dog pee kills your lawn – Wag Reflex
- Eliza Dushku loves Max Factor (and Rigby Idaho) – Celebrity Dog Watcher
- Vintage yarn posters featuring Zwicky the cat make a comeback – moderncat
- Gold birds on a branch create high-flying jewelry display – Rare Bird Finds
Week in Weird News: Spider-Man Saves Boy in Thailand
- Fireman Dresses as Spider-Man to Save Boy — After an autistic boy in Thailand climbed to a third-floor balcony and dangled his foot off the edge, a firefighter put on a Spider-Man costume to rescue him.
- Toilet Chef Causes Prison Evacuation — An inmate in Washington state decided to cook sausages in his stainless steel toilet, only to cause a fire. The unit was evacuated.
- Woman Arrested Three Times in Three Days For DUI — A woman vacationing in Wisconsin was arrested three times in three days for drinking. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $3,000.
- Young Russians Want a Job at Kremlin — According to a new poll, Russian youth would rather work in government than in high-tech or international companies.
- Teacher Sells Ad Space on Exams — Every worksheet or exam in one Idaho high school teacher's class reads "MOLTO'S PIZZA 14" 1 TOPPING JUST $5" at the bottom.
Do Think of Potatoes as Veggies or a Starch?
I just heard about a survey conducted by the Idaho Potato Commission that found the potato to be America's favorite veggie. While I have nothing against potatoes — I love them — I just don't think of them as a veggie. I think of them as a starch.
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