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New Study Reveals McDonald's Is Easily America's Most Popular Business

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:16:07 +0000

When it comes to eating at McDonald’s, Americans are lovin’ it. A new study of more than 700,000 people has found that McDonald’s was the most-visited business in the country in March, with almost half of all people over the age of 14 stopping by. The top 10 was dominated by food establishments, while Walmart [...]

Beyonce is Pregnant with Baby #2

Jazzy T — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:35:27 +0000

The Carter Clan is about to get even more colorful as Blue Ivy becomes a Big Sister to the tiny baby growing in her Mommy’s stomach. Deets inside. I have waited to report on the rumors that Beyonce is pregnant AGAIN, until now! E! news has confirmed that Mr. & Mrs Carter are expecting! Beyonce [...]

Did You Know You Can Make Money Blogging?

Todd Anderson — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:28:34 +0000

Who’s your favorite blogger (Oh, thank you, thank you…I’m flattered!!! LOL)? In all seriousness; the answer to that question for many people could be…YOU! You can actually be a favorite blogger for many people who visit the internet on a daily basis – AND YOU CAN GET PAID TO BLOG. How? Watch the video! Good Luck!!!! [button [...]

Not-So-Happy Birthday Wishes To Sallie Mae — Twitter's Best Sarcastic Tweets to 40-Year-Old Loan Company

Elva Aguilar — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:34:20 +0000

It was Sallie Mae’s birthday on Monday, and every college-aged person (or college graduate with debt) on Twitter wanted to make sure she felt those birthday blues. And it was hilarious. Last week, stories surfaced proving that many university endowments and professor pension salaries were the catalyst in Sallie Mae’s profit boost for the year. [...]

Best Summer Camps Near Buffalo

Buffalo Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:53:14 +0000

Summer vacation is almost here, and if you don’t have any plans for your children, consider summer camp! Whether your child is a basketball player or an artist – or maybe both! – there’s a camp for him or her on this list. Art with Artists Summer Art Camp: The Summer Studio 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo (716) [...]

Principal Got Rid of Security Guards and Then Something Unbelievable Happened

Emerald Catron — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:26 +0000

Where most people saw a “drop out factory” and “career killer,” Andrew Bott saw a school with potential. Bott was the sixth principal in seven years when he took the job at Orchard Gardens, a failing K-8 school in Roxbury, Massachusetts. He proceeded to eliminate the school’s security infrastructure and used the money to jumpstart [...]

Student Goes Off On Teacher In Classroom [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:14:39 +0000

A high school student had enough of the way that this teacher has been teaching the students and felt that it was time to let her know. For one thing, students do learn in different ways, and the way that some are taught may need to be adjusted to their style of learning. This student [...]

5 Things Bosses Do That Really Annoy Employees

Kathy Landin — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:35:18 +0000

We recently looked at some bad habits workers have that annoy their bosses, reduce productivity and prevent them from advancing up the career ladder. Now it’s time to examine how bosses can spoil the workplace environment for their employees. Even if you’re a good boss—as opposed to the one employees hate because he has no idea [...]

5 Things Employees Do That Really Annoy Bosses

Kathy Landin — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:26:38 +0000

Sure, we all get annoyed at the boss from time to time, but keep in mind that that frustration can go both ways. If you want to excel at work, get promotions, get raises, have good things happen to you and such, take a look at these five things that really annoy bosses and don’t do them:

Celebrating Our Mothers — A Celebrity Tribute [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Sun, 12 May 2013 17:46:02 +0000

Here is a beautiful piece featuring celebrity images of mothers set to music. Enjoy! Happy Mother’s Day!

A Poem For Momma

Jazzy T — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:07:21 +0000

All Weekend Long, WBLK is shining the Spotlight on Queen City Moms! Allow me to share a little poem dedicated to the lady in my life! Mom, you are the centerpiece of my life. The light in my sun. I can’t thank you enough for all you have done. You make me smile when I [...]

What's the Coolest Thing You've Ever Found at a Garage or Yard Sale?

Brett Alan — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:23:08 +0000

While we could go on and on about the things that you might find at Saturday's World's Largest Yard Sale, just keep in mind that it could literally be anything. With that thought in mind, I headed to Facebook to see what the coolest thing was that you have ever found at a garage/yard sale. Some of the answers might surprise you.

5 Things You Can Do For Your Tech-Challenged Mom on Mother's Day

Jackie Mancini — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:58:42 +0000

Oh, moms. A generation of “digital immigrants,” our moms have a real love/hate relationship with technology. While most moms we know love their iPads/Kindles/iPhones/weird off-brand tablets, they also seem to have a very hard time figuring them out, and have a tendency to get overwhelmed by tech problems. That’s where you come in: If you [...]

Danny Brown's Onstage Oral Sex Incident Angers Kitty Pryde

Natelege Whaley — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:16:30 +0000

Rapper Danny Brown is supposed to be trekking the U.S. on his Old & Reckless Tour with rapper Kitty Pryde in anticipation for the release of his full-length project 'Old.' But right now, he's currently caught up in wild rumors surrounding oral sex he received from a female audience member at a concert in Minneapolis last Friday (April 26).

This Guy Was Caught Cheating + Paid For It! [EXPLICIT] [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:23:58 +0000

We teach our sons that they are not to hit girls, and the same is true when they grow up to be men — right? Well, check out the video of this young man being caught cheating. What happens next is a straight butt whooping!!! Now, I think that he did the right thing during [...]

Mother Twerks In Front Of Son — Parenting Gone Wrong? [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:09:10 +0000

Why would a mother put her child in a position like this? He lets her know how he feels about it — either the music was too loud, or maybe he’s referring to her twerking abilities — and she just continues to twerk! Is this another example of parenting gone wrong?

Why Liking Something on Facebook Isn't As Helpful As You Think

Emerald Catron — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:35:35 +0000

If you think you’re saving the world by liking a page on Facebook, UNICEF Sweden has got some news for you — you’re not. Liking a page is a great way to keep informed about a charity or cause, but unless it’s part of a specific campaign, it doesn’t actually do much good. This starving [...]

Mastering the Yard Sale — 10 Tips from 'American Pickers'

Buffalo Staff — Tue, 07 May 2013 04:01:14 +0000

Going to a yard sale can sometimes be overwhelming. With rows of items at low prices, you may not know where to begin. But there's no need to become flustered and head back to the car! Put your keys away because we have 10 tips for you courtesy of Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz from The History Channel’s American Pickers.

Now, your next yard sale outing can turn into your own little version of the television show. You may not be finding big-ticket items, but you may just find that special piece you were looking for.

Solid April Jobs Report Shows Dropping Unemployment Rate, Business Expansion

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:43:35 +0000

The economy added 165,000 jobs in April, bringing the overall unemployment rate down a tick to 7.5 percent. The monthly report from the Labor Department also included upward revisions to the last two reports, helping to ease fears of a slowdown. Last month’s jobs numbers seemed ominous. The number of positions added in March was [...]

What Does Mom Really Want for Mother's Day? The Answer May Surprise You

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:41:58 +0000

So, you think you know what to get for Mother’s Day? Think again. Bust out the construction paper, pipe cleaners and glitter because a new survey of more than 2,100 mothers with kids under the age of 18 found that most moms want a homemade present from their child. A total of 14.6% said they [...]