"I’m not wanted in this state." “I’m not wanted in this state.” “How many young women work here” “I didn’t steal it; I just borrowed it.” “You touch somebody and they call it sexual harassment!” “I’ve never heard such a stupid question.” Believe it or not, the above statements weren’t overhead in bars or random conversations — they were said in job interviews. Watch man sing his resume to get an interview ยป Maybe you were nervous, you thought the employer would appreciate your honesty, or maybe you just have no boundaries. Whatever the reason, you can be certain that you shouldn’t tell an interviewer that it’s probably best if they don’t do a background check on you
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The 10-year-old who helped Apollo 11, 40 years later
On July 23, 1969, as Apollo 11 hurtled back towards Earth, there was a problem — a problem only a kid could solve. It sounds like something out of a movie, but that’s what it came down to as Apollo 11 sped back towards Earth after landing on the moon in 1969
How ‘That’s the way it is’ became Cronkite’s tag line
Throughout his career as a television anchorman, Walter Cronkite had a few memorable run-ins with other powerful figures at CBS News, one of his producers told CNN. Sanford “Sandy” Socolow, who worked at CBS News for 32 years, more than four of them as Cronkite’s producer, said Cronkite ran into trouble soon after he took over for Douglas Edwards in the “CBS Evening News” anchor chair.
Does Poker Stand a Chance in Asia?
From the towering, pineapple-shaped Grand Lisboa to the vast campus of the Venetian, there’s no shortage of casinos to choose from in Macau. The only place in China where casinos are legal, Macau opened up its gambling industry in 2004, spurring the number of casinos to jump from 11 to 32.
Australian Webber claims maiden pole position
Red Bull’s Mark Webber will start on pole position for the first time in his Formula One career following a rain-affected qualifying session for Sunday’s German Grand Prix at Nurburgring.
Medical examiner: McNair killing likely murder-suicide
A medical examiner says the killing of NFL quarterback Steve McNair was most likely murder-suicide carried out by his girlfriend.
Commentary: Time to move past Palin distraction
It shouldn’t have surprised anyone that Gov. Sarah Palin would surprise everyone by announcing that she was quitting her job by the end of July
‘Excited’ Federer walking on air after win
Roger Federer has exclusively told CNN that he was so excited after his historic Wimbledon victory over Andy Roddick, that he could not sleep on Sunday night. Federer’s sixth Wimbledon title in seven years gave him his 15th grand slam victory — surpassing the watching Pete Sampras’ record of 14 — and thr Swiss has admitted he still cannot believe he has been able to achieve such an histhoric feat
Tickets to Jackson memorial to be free
Fans must register online for a lottery to win tickets to the Michael Jackson memorial Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, organizers said Friday. Third seed Murray was hoping to become the first British man to win the tournament since Fred Perry in 1936, but he was eventually out-gunned by an inspired Roddick who went through 6-4 4-6 7-6 7-6. Roddick will now face Roger Federer, who has beaten him in their two previous Wimbledon final meetings — in 2004 and 2005.
France honors Jim Bittermann, CNN’s man in Paris
France has awarded its highest decoration to veteran CNN correspondent Jim Bittermann.