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Further Proving Their Creepy Superpowers, Study Says Women Can Spot Cheaters Just by Looking at Them

Donald Deane — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:00:47 +0000

Hey two-timer, you think you’re pretty slick, huh? Think again — a new study says that women can tell if a man’s screwing around just by looking at him. According to an Australian study published in the Biology Letters’ journal, women can detect with an alarming degree of accuracy whether a man is unfaithful just [...]

Study Finds Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Risk of Breast Cancer

Shauna Wright — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:31:26 +0000

While it’s been reported in recent years that drinking red wine in moderation can have some health benefits, a new report claims just two glasses of alcoholic beverages a day could substantially boost a woman’s chances of getting breast cancer.

Breaking Up Is Hard Enough But Has Texting Become The New Goodbye?

Rik Mikals — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:49:24 +0000

We’ve all been there, the dreaded break up and the walk of shame but today’s etiquette seems to dictate that a text message break up is acceptable. Today’s dating world is hard enough so when is it ok to break up via text message? I have a friend who’s recent story says it’s okay to break [...]

New Research Reveals That Most Employees Want a Do-Over Career

Mike Adams — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:00:28 +0000

If while you were sitting at work a strange man walked up to you and handed you a magic wand that was said to hold magical powers that would allow you to abracadabra yourself from your current career to a new one of your choice would you do it? A recent survey conducted by Parade [...]

Would You Snoop Through a Partner's Email and Texts?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:57:42 +0000

Privacy seems to be an antiquated notion, especially when it comes to our personal lives.

Not only are more and more people splashing details on social media sites for all the world to see, but lots of us have become increasingly nosy about what our romantic partners are doing, too.

Study Finds Target Is Cheaper Than Walmart — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:34:35 +0000

If you’re a Walmart shopper because you’re cost-conscious, it may be time to switch your allegiances — turns out Target is now cheaper, and the pricing gap between the two mega-stores is the widest it’s been in two years.

New Research Claims Exercise May Help You Stop Smoking

Mike Adams — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:20:41 +0000

Smokers who have tried to quit in the past using patches, gum, voodoo witchdoctor magic and other addiction propaganda may just want to step outside for a run the next time they feel the need to smoke,. A new study shows that exercise seems to overcome nicotine cravings. The study, which was recently published in the [...]

What's the Biggest Way to Waste Time at Work?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:00:23 +0000

Telecommuters may have some creative ways to while away the day, but at least they’re not shooting the breeze with colleagues — something a new survey finds is the biggest time-waster at work.

Could Texting Make Kids' Grammar Worse?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:13:26 +0000

We already know texting while driving is bad, but new research seems to indicate that even before kids are old enough to get behind the wheel, texting might have another downfall: it’s making their grammar worse. Middle school students tend to use shortcuts or “techspeak” while texting — for example, “great” becomes “gr8″ and “would” [...]

What Are the Safest and Most Dangerous Cities for Drivers?

Shauna Wright — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:28:20 +0000

Lots of Americans eat well and exercise to ward off diseases like hypertension and cancer — but how’s your driving? Car crashes are among the leading causes of death in the US, and where you live could affect how much danger you’re in.

Having a Summer Ceremony? Here's The Top 10 Wedding Songs

Lil' Mikey — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 02:11:10 +0000

I’m DJ’ing a wedding on Wednesday (July 4th) at Apple Tree Resort and the happy couple needed some help coming up with some love songs. PopCrush.com did some research and I thought I’d share it with the Yakima Valley. Warm weather means weddings — and that means wedding songs. Whether it’s for the bride’s walk [...]

How Many of Us Work From Home?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:15:30 +0000

If you work at home, you’re part of a growing number of employees who do so. In fact, according to a new report, twice as many people telecommute now than just 10 years ago. A study done by business membership and research group the Conference Board found that while child care workers, writers, authors and [...]

What's Your Weakness?

Lil' Mikey — Fri, 25 May 2012 03:05:50 +0000

I can never so 'NO' to pizza...

A recent survey by eDiets.com says 81 percent of those surveyed confessed to feeling guilty about eating what they know they shouldn't eat. According to the survey:
• 25% gave in to chocolates
• 12% had to have cookies or cake
• 8% couldn't resist potato chips
• 8% caved to fried foods
• 7% screamed for ice cream
So the question is, what is your diet Kryptonite? The food that takes away all your strength to resist? Comment on our Facebook

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.

'Paid to Party'

Lil' Mikey — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:15:34 +0000

‘Paid to Party’ ….that’d be the title of my biography. It’s National Biographers Day, so it got me thinking: “who would I have write MY life story?” My dad…”Big Mikey” Another thought: “how could I summerize my life into a few words?” Easy…”Paid to Party” Who’d write yours? What would the title be? Facebook us.

Which States Have the Highest and 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.

Who Spends More — Facebook Users or Pinterest Users?

Mike Adams — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:33:42 +0000

Which social media site do you think drives more consumers to make actual purchases, Pinterest or Facebook? Well, according to the London-based jewelry website, Boticca.com, Pinterest does hands down. Boticca, which was co-founded by former eBay and private executives, says they have conducted research involving 50,000 shoppers referred from Pinterest, compared to 50,000 shoppers referred [...]

Half of Recent College Grads Don't Have Full-Time Jobs

Shauna Wright — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:57:29 +0000

The unemployment rate for college graduates is lower than that for people without degrees, but that doesn’t mean they’re having an easy time of it. In fact, a new study finds that about half of recent grads are still without full-time work. The Rutgers University study released this week revealed that among those who’ve graduated [...]

Gen X Men Don the Apron and Cook More Than Twice as Much as Their Fathers

Shauna Wright — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:20:45 +0000

In recent years, modern men have defied stereotypes by stepping up to help more with childcare and housework — and now it seems they’re cooking a lot more, too. For 24 years, the Longitudinal Study of American Youth has studied Generation X, those individuals born between 1961 and 1981. The group’s recent quarterly report states [...]

"TOP 5″ T.V. Shows. Battle of the Big T.V Networks!

Nahum Ray — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:21:35 +0000

These Are The Top 5 Shows on T.V. American Idol Tops the List at #1 with (CBS) Person of Interest taking the #5 Spot. Clearly Nobody Checked with Dr. Sheldon Cooper for the Correct Analysis or (TBS) The Big Bang Theory would NOT have been #3!