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This Colorful 2-in-1 IKEA Find Belongs in Every Room of the House (It’s Only $5)

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'Did they think they were gonna make money from their wedding?': Newlyweds "devastated" after only gaining $3k from wedding instead of the $10k they expected

This newly-married couple is going to be in a world of debt after throwing a lavish wedding that didn't exactly pay off. 

Weddings these days are a bit different than they were 50 years ago. Besides the obvious changes in decorum and decoration, there's a whole new tradition around gift-giving. Many couples choose to live together before marriage these days, which can be quite beneficial. You can learn if you are compatible with someone before legally declaring it forever. However, if you live with someone for a few years before marriage, you'll have to buy everything for your house in the meantime. In the past, couples were just starting out, and would move in together after marrying. Their gifts would often include cookware, baby items, furniture, or other presents designed to start a new couple off in their home. 

Nowadays, you may as well give the newlyweds some cash. They probably have a lot of furniture and pots and pans already. But they might be going severely into debt to pull off their dream wedding, just like the couple here. It's an eye-opening read, as shared by @kaylajohnsonatl. Commenters debated the state of gift-giving these days–check it all out below. 

After that, this interviewer lamented that "[It] is just really tacky" after noticing that a job candidate did something that gave him pause. 




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New hire gets fired 10 minutes into their shift after boss claims they were ‘not being proactive’, coworker reveals it was not the first time this happened: ‘I was the 4th person they hired’

Everyone remembers their first real job, the place that kickstarted their career and made them who they are today. And since everyone remembers that experience, no matter how much time passed, it shouldn't be hard to be nice to those who are just starting out.

If every boss would recall their first week at their job, they would remember how stressful it is to prove themselves, and they would remember how important it is to have the right guidance, to have someone who can train you and help you get the ropes of the job on those first days. 

However, instead of providing that guidance to new hires, bosses insist on doing the exact opposite, while some go as far as firing people if they don't show the right 'initiative' on their first days. Much like the boss in this Reddit story, who fired their new hire 10 minutes into the shift simply because they thought it would be wise to wait for instructions, and not act on their own.

Keep scrolling to read the full story, and let us know in the comments down below what you think of the situation. After you are done, check out this story of a parking dispute between two store owners.




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Field Test Review: 2025 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy



The alloy Stumpy packs a punch for the price, and you can run a cable-actuated derailleur.
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One of Italy’s most beautiful cities issues 10-point plan to tackle overtourism

The city has repeatedly pressed for a special regulation from the national government




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10 best winter hiking holidays in Europe for snowshoeing, winter sun and mountain climbs

From trekking the foothills of Mont Blanc to snowshoeing in Oulanka National Park, here are some of the best European trails to tread this winter




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دانش‌آموختگان افغان در ایران؛ «سفیران خشمگین» یا «نمایندگان قدرت نرم»

شمار دانشجویان و دانش‌آموزان افغان در ایران همواره خبر سازه بوده است. از دید مردم ایران حضور دانش‌آموزان و دانشجویان مهاجر افغان یعنی از دست رفتن فرصت‌ها برای جامعه میزبان. در داخل افغانستان هم حضور و آموزش شمار بزرگی از جامعه مهاجرین در ایران به معنی قدرت نرم ایران درآینده سیاسی افغانستان تلقی می‌شود.




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نهنگ «جاسوسی» که جاسوس نبود از پایگاه نظامی روسیه فرار کرده بود

معمای ظاهر شدن یک نهنگ بلوگا در ساحل نروژ که افسار به گردن داشت، ممکن است سرانجام حل شده باشد.




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راستی‌آزمایی: «شی نورانی مرموز» که در آسمان تهران تا اردبیل دیده شد چه بود؟

در ساعات اولیه دوشنبه به وقت ایران، یک شی نورانی در آسمان، توجه بسیاری را به خود جلب کرد و تصاویر زیادی از این پدیده در شبکه‌های اجتماعی منتشر شد. بررسی‌های بخش راستی‌آزمایی بی‌بی‌سی، دیده شدن این پدیده در تهران، اردبیل و رشت در حدود ساعت ۲:۲۵ دقیقه صبح را تایید کرده است.




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New F1 rules to cool drivers in extreme heat

Formula 1 is to introduce a device to cool drivers when conditions become too extreme in hot weather, in response to scenes at last year’s Qatar Grand Prix.




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Head of F1 owner to leave role at key time for sport

President and chief executive officer of Formula 1 owner Liberty Media, Greg Maffei, is to step down from his role at the end of the year.




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Daniel Craig gave £50k to threatened community hub

The James Bond star's donation helped avoid organisations being evicted from Brimscombe Mill.




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Ginsters owner fined £1.28m over worker death

Paul Clarke, 40, died in hospital after he was fatally crushed by the reversing lorry.




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People smuggler convicted of £1.5m small boats operation

Pistiwan Jameel described migrants as "pigeons" or "sticks" as he facilitated illegal crossings.




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Tata Steel Chess India Day 1: Abdussatorov Leads Carlsen, So, Narayanan - Chess.com

  1. Tata Steel Chess India Day 1: Abdussatorov Leads Carlsen, So, Narayanan  Chess.com
  2. Magnus Carlsen interview: I probably will have the most fun playing Gukesh  Hindustan Times
  3. Tata Steel Chess India - Live!  Chess News | ChessBase
  4. Abdusattorov Nodirbek leads, Magnus Carlsen close behind in India Open chess  The Times of India
  5. Indian chess has come a long way, courtesy Anand: Carlsen  The Hindu





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Where to Ski In Every State and 16 Ski Vacations Near Big U.S. Cities

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The period after Thanksgiving isn't just the start of the holiday shopping season, it's typically the start of the ski season as well. To that end, AOL Travel has posted these two guides to ski vacations: Now you'll be able to cross off Ski in Alabama on your bucket list.

Where to Ski In Every State and 16 Ski Vacations Near Big U.S. Cities originally appeared on Gadling on Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Facebook, Instagram Release Top Checked-in Locations of 2013

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Photo-sharing app Instagram and Facebook, a website your parents visit, released lists of their users most checked-in locations for 2013 earlier this week.

Congratulations to Disneyland for being the top U.S. spot for Facebook check-ins and the third most photographed location on Instagram. And props to all of Canada: its most checked-in location was a hockey arena.

Here are both lists.

Continue reading Facebook, Instagram Release Top Checked-in Locations of 2013

Facebook, Instagram Release Top Checked-in Locations of 2013 originally appeared on Gadling on Fri, 13 Dec 2013 14:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MapQuest Unveils 10 Top Destinations of 2013

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Las Vegas, Nashville and Orlando were the top three searched for cities on MapQuest in 2013. The results are a compilation of destinations searched for on both MapQuest's website and its recently updated-and critically acclaimed-iPhone and Android apps. [Full disclosure: AOL owns both MapQuest and Gadling.]

Texas was the only state with two cities in MapQuest's top 10 list: Houston was eighth and Dallas was ninth. Feel free to criticize these travelers for not going to Austin instead in the comments.

Continue reading MapQuest Unveils 10 Top Destinations of 2013

MapQuest Unveils 10 Top Destinations of 2013 originally appeared on Gadling on Mon, 23 Dec 2013 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Top 5 Family Travel Destinations for 2014 (and Possibly Beyond)

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Winter break just wrapped up--so it's time to think about what to do when the kids are out of school this summer. Here, the "Wall Street Journal" and Lonely Planet share their top five family travel destinations for 2014. Can't get to these places this year? Don't worry, most of them are likely to still be around in 2015.

Continue reading Top 5 Family Travel Destinations for 2014 (and Possibly Beyond)

Top 5 Family Travel Destinations for 2014 (and Possibly Beyond) originally appeared on Gadling on Thu, 09 Jan 2014 13:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HB 1254 Introduced

Related to expanding the exemptions of abortions and Texas women's access to reproductive healthcare including in vitro fertilization.




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HB 1252 Introduced

Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for purchases up to a certain amount.




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HB 1251 Introduced

Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain educational materials.




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HB 1248 Introduced

Related to making the Texas Education Commissioner an elected office




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HB 1235 Introduced

Relating to the ability of a voter registrar and volunteer deputy registrar to distribute and receive applications for a ballot to be voted by mail.




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HB 1229 Introduced

Relating to requiring fine arts as part of the foundation curriculum for public schools.




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HB 1224 Introduced

Relating to required instruction in the Success Sequence for students in public schools.




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HB 1218 Introduced

Relating to postage for early voting ballots voted by mail.




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HB 1216 Introduced

Relating to the voter registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars.




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HB 1214 Introduced

Relating to consideration of education-related income in determining eligibility of applicants for residential tenancies.




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HB 1213 Introduced

Relating to the issuance of a transcript by a postsecondary educational institution to a student who is in default on certain student loans.




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HB 1212 Introduced

Relating to the means by which schools are compared in the Public School Accountability System.




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HB 1205 Introduced

Relating to the attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.




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HB 1192 Introduced

Relating to an allotment under the Foundation School Program to provide full and individual initial evaluations for special education services.




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HB 1190 Introduced

Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.




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HB 1185 Introduced

Relating to a landlord's notice to residential tenants regarding rent increases.




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HB 1184 Introduced

Relating to prohibiting a prospective residential landlord from increasing the amount of rent during the rental application process.




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HB 1182 Introduced

Relating to certain procedures for voters to vote a limited ballot in a new county of residence.




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HB 1180 Introduced

Relating to voting a limited ballot on election day following the change of the county of residence by a voter.




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HB 1179 Introduced

Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school.




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HB 1175 Introduced

Relating to the provision of a student transcript by an independent school district.




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HB 1165 Introduced

Relating to the submission of certain reports to the legislature by the governor regarding a declared state of disaster.




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HB 1129 Introduced

Relating to the eligibility of mental health professionals for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program.




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HB 1123 Introduced

Relating to interscholastic athletic competition based on biological sex, requirements for physical examinations and genetic testing in interscholastic athletics, and the adoption of rules by the University Interscholastic League to implement these requirements.




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HB 1106 Introduced

Relating to the definition of abuse or neglect of a child.




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HB 1080 Introduced

Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision by alternative media.




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HB 1079 Introduced

Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.




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HB 1077 Introduced

Relating to the right of public employees to collectively bargain with governmental entities.




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HB 1035 Introduced

Relating to the criteria for a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county or municipality of all or part of the appraised value of real property used to operate a child-care facility.




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HB 1018 Introduced

Relating to the establishment of a certification program for public work contracting purposes for operators of certain facilities that emit air contaminants.