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Fun on Friday: What? A Free iPad? I Didn’t Get Squat!

I was perusing my local newspaper’s website the other day when I came across this headline – “University of Kentucky to Give iPads to All Incoming Freshman This Fall.” I have to admit, just seeing the headline kind of annoyed me. Because you know what I got when I started at UK as a freshman […]

Fun on Friday: Your Daily Dose of Dumb

There’s a video going around on Facebook blaming Trump because tax refund amounts are lower this year. I’m telling you, this video takes dumb to a whole new level!

Fun on Friday: What’s the Big Deal About the Stanley Cup?

So, what do you think about the Muller report? I think it completely exonerates the president! No, wait. I think it shows he’s absolutely guilty and should be impeached! No, wait… Actually, I think the whole thing goes to show how people can spin political theater any way they want to, depending on their political […]

Fun on Friday: The Tax Man Cometh

It’s time for Fun on Friday and I have to be honest — I’m not feeling very fun. Why? Because the tax man cometh! And no matter how you slice it, taxation is not a fun subject. It’s no wonder “death” and “taxes” are often mentioned in the same breath. But April 15 is lurking […]

Fun on Friday: The Golden Dinner They Called “Art”

I’ve written about gold-covered food here in my Fun on Friday column from time to time. People cover all kinds of foods with gold  — including traditional blue-collar fare such as beer and chicken wings.  I’ve even told you where you can get coffee with real gold mixed into it. Well, this week I’m going to up my game. How about […]

Fun on Friday: Kids These Days…

I used to hate it when my parents would tell me how much easier I had it than they did. But as I rip through middle age and rapidly approach “old,” I am becoming much more sympathetic to my parents’ point of view. Not that my parents really had it harder than me… But kids […]

Fun on Friday: That Bling Will Not Lead to Cha-Ching

OK. I’m going to set up a scenario for you. You’re in Hawaii. Yay! Right? Anyway, as you enjoy touring around the tropical paradise, you stop at a local gas station to fuel up the rental. As you’re pumping the gas, a guy saunters up covered in bling. He’s got gold chains, gold bracelets and […]

Fun on Friday: Did You Know There Are 31 Ongoing National Emergencies?

Well, if you’re any kind of news junkie, you probably know that the Senate voted this week to reject President Trump’s national emergency declaration. But fear ye not – there are plenty of other national emergencies on the table!

Fun on Friday: Scammer Gets Help from High Places

Usually, the government tries to stop scams. Unless, of course, the government is part of the scam. No, I’m not talking about the Federal Reserve. I’m actually talking about a Liberian gold scam that US law enforcement uncovered last fall. As it turns out, Liberian government officials facilitated a key part of the scammer’s scheme.

Fun on Friday: Zoe Kravitz’s Top > Oscar Statuette

The Oscars are golden. Literally. And in keeping with the spirit, Zoe Kravitz made sure her wardrobe matched the occasion. In fact, her wardrobe far outshined good ol’ Oscar.