Kathy Landin
10 Mouth-Watering Alternative Cinco de Mayo Treats
It’s May and that means that soon we’ll be celebrating our Mexican heritage, much like we all celebrate our Irish heritage in March…even when we have neither. Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse to leave work early, eat tortilla chips and drink more tequila than sanity allows, but is it starting to feel just a little bit like the same old thing?
Check Out This Luxurious 258 Square-Foot Bachelor Pad
Yes, it is actually luxurious. When Christian Schallert first showed his mother the apartment he had bought in Barcelona, she wasn’t sure what he had gotten himself into. The apartment, no bigger than a single room in an American house, was tiny, dark and dank. But not for long.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo By Visiting One of These 10 Unbelievable Mexican Destinations
With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, we have Mexico on the brain. Perhaps this year, instead of celebrating the day with watered-down margaritas at your local Tex-Mex chain restaurant, you should start planning that trip to Mexico you’ve always talked about taking.
Looking for New Digs? Here Are the 10 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in America
The housing market has been in a very well-publicized slump for several years now, but there are still some very high priced homes listed for sale. From penthouses and mansions to ranches and beach front properties, there is something for everyone, as long as you can dig deep enough in your wallet.
Charles Colson, Nixon’s ‘Hatchet Man,’ Dies at Age 80
Brilliant political strategist, born-again evangelical Christian and convicted obstructor of justice Charles Colson, a pivotal player in President Nixon’s political life, passed away at Inova Fairfax hospital at the age of 80 on Saturday, after suffering a brain hemorrhage earlier this month.
Joshua Ledet Made Us Believe With Fantasia’s ‘I Believe’ on ‘American Idol’
Joshua Ledet kicked off his ‘American Idol’ double header with the winning song by his personal idol and ‘Idol’ alum, Fantasia. He made believers out of all of us with an inspiring performance of ‘I Believe.’ And he couldn’t have matched it any better with is second round performance.
10 Boy Bands You Probably Forgot About
Boy bands are back. With One Direction’s much buzzed-about performance on ‘Saturday Night Live‘ last weekend and the new hotness of The Wanted, the boy band is definitely a thing again. But before we get too excited, let us not forget where they came from. Is the return of the boy band a good thing?
Hollie Cavanagh Tries to Be Perfect With Pink’s Hit on ‘American Idol’
The adorable sweetness that is ‘American Idol”s Hollie Cavanagh sang a little Pink in a little pink dress; and while she looked perfect and sang ‘Perfect,’ as it turns out, she did not have a perfect performance. Does this mean Cavanagh will be in the bottom three again this week?
Colton Dixon Makes Skylar Grey’s ‘Love the Way You Lie’ His Own on ‘American Idol’
Colton Dixon continued what Randy Jackson referred to as “one of the hottest shows yet” with a delightfully Colton-esque performance of Skylar Grey’s ‘Love the Way You Lie’ on ‘American Idol.’ And it’s no lie to say the judges ate it up.
Fighting Illini Reveal Booze Makes You Smarter
This may surprise you, based on some of the decisions you have made while under the influence, but new research says it’s alcohol makes you smarter.
Hilarious Tumblr Exposes What Old People Post on Facebook
As you have no doubt heard, Betty White finally joined Twitter. (Maybe.) While this seems like a brave new frontier for a member of the Greatest Generation, she’s not the only elderly person to ever delve into social media. Apparently, Facebook is full of them.
What Are the Best and Worst Jobs in 2012?
Economists say we are on the road to recovery from the recession and certain indicators of financial health are on the rise, like fewer unemployment claims and wage growth. New jobs are also on the rise, but the climb is slow and, according to a new report, not all job opportunities are good ones.