Ian Delap
Childhood friendships are some of the strongest bonds. 6-year-old Dylan Siegel has gone above and beyond what most kids his age would do for a friend. Dylan wrote a book called "Chocolate Bar" in efforts to raise money for research for his friend who suffers from a rare liver disease, of which there is no cure. Sales from the book have since exceeded over $30,000.
There aren't too many things worse than locking yourself out of somewhere, especially a hotel room. Luckily all you have to do is go downstairs to the front desk and ask for a new key. As simple as that sounds, it can be extremely difficult and embarrassing if you are naked.
Infamous satirical news site The Onion is up to it's usual tricks. The arrival and passing of the 2013 Oscars gave the jokesters plenty of ammunition to fire at celebrities. One shot in particular gave them more than they bargained for. After calling 9-year-old Best Actress nominee Quvenzhané Wallis the "c-word" in a tweet, The Onion wrote something seldom seen by Onion followers. An apology.
Internet giant Google is giving us a glimpse of the future, through our own eyes. Project Glass offers an augmented reality experience through a lightweight headset. Even though Project Glass is still in it's testing stages, some lucky enthusiasts will get the opportunity to test out these future-tech glasses for the low price of $1500, if accepted.
Social media dominates a good portion of many people's daily lives. Checking up on friend's activities online is something most Americans do few times a day. The ever evolving world of social media now lets us share photos and statuses to spread an idea at lightning speed. Occasionally you will be asked to share something in efforts to help raise awareness or improve the well being of individuals and groups. How can you be sure the idea you are passing to your friends and family isn't a total lie?
The 2013 Wyoming State Dart Tournament threw down in Casper Feb. 13th-17th. It was another successful tournament with players traveling from all over Wyoming to earn their spot as a state champion.
The Onion is at it again. Taylor Swift seems to be a favorite target of the satirical newspaper. The Onion, Feb. 13th 2013, reported that Taylor Swift was mourning the death of her boyfriend Christopher Dorner. Is this inappropriate?
Today I came across a video on YouTube of a skateboarder doing a back flip down a set of stairs. It was a short, impressive little video no more than 30 seconds in length. The trick this dude lands was remarkable, but the real astonishing part wasn't even in the video. It was in the comments section.
Afternoons at work can get stale. You've gotten caught up on your work for the day(most of it anyways) and are looking for entertainment. Where do you turn? The internet of course. Even searching the internet can get stale sometimes. Search no more. I have rounded up some items found on the internet to relieve you of your search for distraction.
Pet names for a significant other develop as the relationship progresses. Names such as "Honey" and "Dear" are pretty common among couples. Pet names are not something to be randomly spat out, especially if it is a new relationship. The wrong name can land you in the dog house. Here are 20 pet names to avoid to ensure you don't end up spending Valentine's Day alone.
Summer cannot come soon enough. Summer brings warm temperatures, barbecues, and of course the Beartrap Summer Festival. The 2013 Beartrap Summer Festival is set to go off the weekend of August 3rd and 4th!
China's air pollution issues are nothing new. Mass industrialization has covered much of Northern China in a dense toxic fog. Philanthropist and recycling entrepreneur, Chen Guangbiao is currently marketing a solution to help citizens breathe easier. Fresh air! In a can.