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Want More Paid Time Off Work? Move to France!

Todd Lyons — Fri, 31 May 2013 20:00:34 +0000

Do you ever feel like you are overworked and underpaid? Well, if you live in the United States, you probably are getting shafted when it comes to vacation days and paid holidays - at least, compared to the rest of the world.

What's the Worst Job to Have in 2013?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:24:40 +0000

Some fields are better than others. And some you may want to think about avoiding altogether. CareerCast has created a list of the worst careers for 2013. Topping the list? Newspaper reporter. You don’t have to wear a hat with the word “press” in it while smoking a cigar to figure out it’s a profession [...]

New Survey Sheds Light (And Confusion) On Who You Should Tip

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:27:28 +0000

Is there a topic that can incite more debate than tipping? A new CouponCabin survey of 2,130 people touched on the issue of tipping and the rules you should follow when you do tip. There are always arguments about who should receive tips, so here’s a list of jobs and the percentage of people who [...]

6 Signs You Need a New Job

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:24:22 +0000

Yes, you may have a job at the moment, but maybe you should looking for something new. How do you know if really is a time to move on to another position? Often times, knowing when to take your skills to a new job is simple, but there can be instances when it’s a little [...]

Who Has the Cheapest Beer In Sports?

Todd Lyons — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:00:34 +0000

If you have ever attended a concert or sporting event, undoubtedly you have been hit with the initial sticker shock of how much a beer will cost you. At Seahawks games, a cup of suds will run you $8, which is a bit higher than the average N.F.L. draught which is $7.28. San Diego and [...]

Shaving Privates is Hazardous to Your Health

Todd Lyons — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:03:26 +0000

If you’ve ever cut yourself while “manscaping” or “trimming the bushes,” you are not the only one. According to a new study done at the University of California San Diego, the number of injuries sustained from folks grooming their naughty bits has increased by 500% over the last 10 years. Attributed to a shift in [...]

Who's More Stressed on Valentine's Day — Singles or Couples?

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:31:39 +0000

For a holiday all about the heart, Valentine’s Day sure wreaks a lot of havoc on it. According to a new survey, 56% of people believe singe people are more stressed out on Valentine’s Day. The other 44% say people in a couple are more stressed on this most romantic of days. A total of [...]

Is Yakima One of the Most Bible-Minded Cities in America?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:20:21 +0000

Thou shalt covet this list. Research and resource company Barna Group has come out with a ranking of the most Bible-minded cities in America. “Bible-minded” is defined as reading the good book during the week and believing it’s truthful in the values it passes on. Nearly 43,000 people were polled to help put the rankings [...]

Men Turn Down Sex More Often Than Women

Todd Lyons — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:31:50 +0000

A recent study done in the U.K. shows, surprisingly, that 62% of men turn down sex more often than their female partners. The study was conducted by ukmedix.com and asked over 1,900 men over the age of 18 who were in long-term relationships. The majority were asked what their top reason – or, ‘sexcuse’ – [...]

Scientist Says Condoms Don't Make Sex Less Enjoyable

Mike Adams — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:00:21 +0000

While it might sound like a bunch of sexual propaganda, a new study recently discovered that both men and women enjoy having their “get-me-off” parts stroked just as much using condoms as they do the old raw dog. Researchers say that an online sex habit survey of men and women between the ages of 18 [...]

One in Three Men Can't See Their Penis

Todd Lyons — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:54:48 +0000

Have you ever wondered if you are getting too fat? There’s now an easy test you can take within the privacy of your own home to tell for sure.If you can no longer see your own penis then odds are pretty good that you are obese. According to a recent study of 1,000 British men [...]

What You Wear to Work Just Might Destroy Your Career

Mike Adams — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:00:52 +0000

If you just can’t seem to get ahead a work you might want to take a look at yourself in the mirror. A new survey suggests that the way you dress at work may be distracting your employer and ruining your chances for advancement. According to a survey of more than 600 white-collar workers by [...]

Google Is the Best Place to Work — What Else Made the List?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:00:13 +0000

Working at Google is often considered the Holy Grail of employment, and no wonder — for the second time in three years, the company has been named the happiest place to work. For its Bliss Leap Awards, job site CareerBliss asked American employees to rate 10 key “happiness factors” like work/life balance, work environment, pay, [...]

Bizarre Study Finds Drivers Try to Hit Animals [VIDEO]

Mike Adams — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:55:42 +0000

It should be considered a brilliant leap in the telling of humanity whenever the real face of the human condition is exposed – especially when it exposes the wrath of cold-blooded rubber animal killers.

That’s what we said — rubber animal killers.

Yogurt-Eating Mice Have Big Balls

Todd Lyons — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:26:31 +0000

Since the dawn of man, humans have looked for food, drugs, instruments and more to enhance their sexual performance, increase the size of specific organs and more. A new study done by researchers at M.I.T. may have stumbled upon the latest and, boy oh boy, is Minnie happy! Apparently, yougurt is good for putting some zest in [...]

10 Essential Tips to Help You Get the Best Deals at Garage Sales

Kathy Landin — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:57:46 +0000

With the popularity of eBay and craigslist, it has become very easy to get great deals on “gently used” items without leaving the comfort of your home, but as the weather warms up, we can’t deny that there is just something much more exciting about finding those great deals while on the hunt at garage sales all over town.

Looking for the Best Prices on Flights? Follow These Simple Tips

Mike Adams — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:14:35 +0000

Buying airfare shouldn’t be as complex as trying to handicap a race horse, but the truth is sometimes it’s trickier. Most people at least have a fighting chance with a little beginner’s luck when making their first bet on the ponies, yet those of us who have been flying for years can’t seem to get [...]

Does Washington Have the Highest or Lowest Minimum Wage?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:49:42 +0000

With the unemployment rate being what it is, a lot of people these days are being forced to work for minimum wage. But exactly how much you get could depend largely on what state you’re in.

Seattle Is Voted The Most Popular City in the Country

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:12:07 +0000

Time to send Clint Eastwood around the country to remind all the young punks it’s not cool to rip on Detroit anymore. Because they haven’t gotten the message.

Public Policy Polling just released a survey that ranked 21 of America’s biggest cities from most to least popular, and Detroit came in LAST.

Only 22% of people survey

Soft Drink Consumption Could Lead to Respiratory Problems

Shauna Wright — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:21:45 +0000

If you’re one of those types who always has a soda in your hand, you may want to drink something else instead. New research suggests downing a lot of soft drinks could increase your risk of getting asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In the study, nearly 17,000 people aged 16 and older in [...]