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Mormon College Seemingly Adopts ‘God Hates Skinny Jeans’ Mantra as They Fail Student for Wearing Them
College exams are stressful enough without having to worry about how you’re dressed when you leave the house. But Rachel Vermillion, a senior at Brigham Young University-Idaho, learned that attire matters — when she showed up to take an exam, a testing center employee turned her away, claiming her pants were too tight.
Should Nuns Be Offered the Pill to Reduce Cancer Risks? — Health Check
If you were going to choose a segment of society least likely to need birth control pills, no one could fault you for putting nuns at the top of the list. Researchers, however, say the notoriously contraceptive-averse Catholic Church should make the pills available to those women to reduce their risk of cancer.
Celebrity Birthdays for December 11 – Rita Moreno, Nikki Sixx and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Rita Moreno
Age: 80
Occupation: Singer, Dancer, and Actress
Known For: Roles in ‘West Side Story,’ ‘Singin’ in the Rain,’ and ‘The King and I,’ appearing on the PBS children’s series ‘The Electric Company’ in the 1970s and a slew of other TV shows, and being the only Hispanic and one of just a few performers who’ve won an Emmy, a Gram
Celebrity Birthdays for December 10 – Bobby Flay, Meg White and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bobby Flay
Age: 47
Occupation: Chef, Restauranteur, and Television Personality
Known For: Being the owner and executive chef of 12 restaurants from coast to coast, hosting seven Food Network television programs, being an Iron Chef on the same network, and being featured on the ‘Great Chefs’ television series
This Day in History for December 10 – First Heisman Trophy Awarded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1898 – The Treaty of Paris is signed, officially ending the Spanish-American War (More info)
1901 – The first Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace (More info)
What Are the Most and Least Dangerous Cities in America?
The 2011 CQ Press City Crime Rankings, which purports to identify the most dangerous cities in America, was released on Thursday — but experts say not to put too much stock in the controversial annual report.
You Won’t Believe What a Group of Parents Did to Get Better Schooling for Their Kids
Parents upset about the education their children are receiving at the Notre-Dame de Caderot school in southern France didn’t merely hold meetings or complain to the school board.
Instead, they stormed the building and took several teachers and the school headmistress hostage.
Thank You, Cavemen, For Teaching Us How to Yawn — Health Check
The mystery of why yawning is contagious may finally have been solved: an Italian study says it’s linked to empathy.
UPDATE: Virginia Tech Gunman Not Believed to Be a Student [VIDEO]
In a frightening reminder the 2007 massacre on Virginia Tech’s campus that left more than 30 people dead, a gunman shot and killed a police officer at the university on Thursday before apparently turning the gun on himself.
Forget the Holiday Parties, Employees Just Want the Bonuses — Survey of the Day
While holiday parties are thought to bring on the holiday cheer in employees, a new survey indicates they’d be a lot happier skipping the revelries and pocketing the cash equivalent instead.
What the…? Millionaire Couple Busted for Receiving Welfare Benefits
Investigators and authorities have learned that a Seattle couple lived in a million-dollar home and traveled the world, all while collecting more than $135,000 in welfare benefits.
Is Money Really the Most Important Part of a Job?
The second annual Simply Hired Job Seeker Survey reveals that when it comes to our jobs, some things truly are more important than money.