The Strange German Disease Called “Kevinism”: Can a Lame Name Mess Up Your Life? | Discoblog

Young German Kevins are a few decades behind the U.S. trend. Another day, another crazy German noun : Kevinismus , which basically means, “You’re named Kevin? Sucks to be you.” According to a study of interactions on the German dating site eDarling , online daters don’t even bother to click on the profiles of users with names that seem foreign and gauche to German ears, like Kevin. The authors ...

TrackVia Names 2011’s Most Intriguing Business Applications

The U.S. economy may be struggling, but America’s ingenuity is thriving.

Daniel and Chloe top list of baby names

SINGER BEYONCÉ and rapper Jay-Z fulfilled a celebrity stereotype when they gave their baby girl the exotic name Blue Ivy at the weekend, but Irish parents are choosing more conventional names, if the birth announcements column ofThe Irish Timesis anything to go by.

Rupp takes Classic spotlight in Rangers win

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Once a novelty act, the Winter Classic proved it can stand on its own without exotic venues and marquee names as the New York Rangers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in another memorable outdoor showcase for the NHL Monday. Bumped from what had been its regular New Year's Day slot to avoid going toe-to-toe with the National Football League on the final day of their ...

New Dog Breeds: 5 Breeds You Won't See at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2012

Six new dog breeds became eligible to compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, America's oldest competition dedicated to purebred dogs. Listed are 5 breeds that viewers won't see at the 2012 dog show.