The
outcome of today’s Florida primary could mark a turning point for
either of the two front-runners in the race to become the Republican
nominee for president. Newt Gingrich hopes to build on his win in South
Carolina to make the nomination fight a two-man battle. A win by Mitt
Romney could mean smooth sailing right up to the Super Tuesday primaries
in early March. Source Link
Not
enough Americans are taking advantage of screening tests for some of
the most common cancers, and that has health officials concerned.
Mammograms, pap tests and colonoscopies can identify breast, cervical
and colon cancers. Provisions of the health care reform law will
expand insurance coverage to make it more affordable to have cancer
screening tests. Source Link
Don’t
have time for a half-hour massage to relax away the stress? Why not
take a minute to pop your favorite packing material? In a new survey,
people said the stress relief that comes from spending one minute
popping Bubble Wrap is equal to that of a 33-minute massage. The survey
was conducted to mark the 12th annual Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day.
Source Link
January 30, 2012
It’s
official -- 2011 was rock bottom for new home sales in America. Just
over 300,000 new homes were sold last year, and that’s the fewest since
annual figures began being kept nearly 50 years ago. New homes only
account for 10% of all sales but are important to economic recovery
because home building creates jobs and new tax revenue. Source Link
If your boss is stressed and taking it out on you, tell him to hit the gym. A new study found that supervisors who exercised were less likely to vent their frustrations toward subordinates. Only moderate exercise one or two days a week was necessary to help ease the tirades, and the type of exercise didn’t matter. Source Link
As Super Bowl week kicks off, planners are putting social media to work to help fans make the most of the trip to Indianapolis for the big game. A command center will monitor Facebook, Twitter and other platforms to offer directions to fans in search of parking, and answer questions to assist the 150,000 people expected to visit Indianapolis for Super Bowl 46 on Sunday. Source Link
If your boss is stressed and taking it out on you, tell him to hit the gym. A new study found that supervisors who exercised were less likely to vent their frustrations toward subordinates. Only moderate exercise one or two days a week was necessary to help ease the tirades, and the type of exercise didn’t matter. Source Link
As Super Bowl week kicks off, planners are putting social media to work to help fans make the most of the trip to Indianapolis for the big game. A command center will monitor Facebook, Twitter and other platforms to offer directions to fans in search of parking, and answer questions to assist the 150,000 people expected to visit Indianapolis for Super Bowl 46 on Sunday. Source Link
January 27, 2012
It’s
a “truth in labeling” reality check that may mean sticker shock for
people who are shopping for their next airline ticket. New federal rules
require airlines to include all taxes and fees in their advertised
price. Until now, airlines have been able to bury the taxes, fuel
surcharges, air terminal fees and baggage fees in the small print of ads
and online listings of air fares. Source Link
A daily aspirin is a heart-healthy practice for millions of Americans, but a new report says it’s not for everyone. The findings show that a daily aspirin regime can reduce the risk of a heart attack by 20-percent, but increases the risk of stomach bleeding by 30-percent. The report says daily aspirin use should be limited to those with risk factors for heart attack or stroke. Source Link
This weekend may be a good time for some housecleaning in your virtual world. Next week Facebook will make its new Timeline feature mandatory for all 800 million users, meaning every post you’ve ever published will be easier to find and view. Experts are advising Facebook users to do their own review and restrict or delete any old posts as necessary. Source Link
A daily aspirin is a heart-healthy practice for millions of Americans, but a new report says it’s not for everyone. The findings show that a daily aspirin regime can reduce the risk of a heart attack by 20-percent, but increases the risk of stomach bleeding by 30-percent. The report says daily aspirin use should be limited to those with risk factors for heart attack or stroke. Source Link
This weekend may be a good time for some housecleaning in your virtual world. Next week Facebook will make its new Timeline feature mandatory for all 800 million users, meaning every post you’ve ever published will be easier to find and view. Experts are advising Facebook users to do their own review and restrict or delete any old posts as necessary. Source Link
January 26, 2012
It’s
a different kind of 99-percent story that points up the challenge of
paying for health care in America. A new federal report says 1% of the
population accounts for 22% of all health care costs, and just
five-percent make up half of the $1.26 trillion spent on health care
annually. The top 10% of health care spenders are predominantly older
white women. Source Link
For smart phone and tablet users, the World Wide Web is taking a back seat to the wide open world of apps. Figures show the average mobile user now spends more time with applications than browsing the Web. But the overall ascension of apps may be thanks to just one favorite. When Facebook use is factored out, we still spend more time on the web. Source Link
How do you make fast food even faster? The folks at Burger King are testing a delivery service in several cities, with hopes to roll it out nationwide soon. There’s a minimum $8 order and a $2 delivery charge. Orders can be placed online, but you’ll need to find your own way to wash it down, because fountain drinks, coffee and milkshakes won’t be sold for delivery. Source Link
For smart phone and tablet users, the World Wide Web is taking a back seat to the wide open world of apps. Figures show the average mobile user now spends more time with applications than browsing the Web. But the overall ascension of apps may be thanks to just one favorite. When Facebook use is factored out, we still spend more time on the web. Source Link
How do you make fast food even faster? The folks at Burger King are testing a delivery service in several cities, with hopes to roll it out nationwide soon. There’s a minimum $8 order and a $2 delivery charge. Orders can be placed online, but you’ll need to find your own way to wash it down, because fountain drinks, coffee and milkshakes won’t be sold for delivery. Source Link
January 25, 2012
The
family of Joe Paterno will lay him to rest in a private funeral today. A
public memorial service will take place Thursday for the former Penn
State football coach. Paterno died Sunday at the age of 85 after a brief
battle with lung cancer. Two months ago, Paterno was fired for failing
to tell police about allegations that a former assistant was accused of
sexually abusing boys. Source Link
You’ve been under siege by a giant storm that can threaten communications and electrical service, but you won’t find it on any weather map. The solar storm that erupted from the sun a few days ago is pushing energy waves toward Earth. That’s made the Northern Lights visible in Lower 48 and could disrupt satellites and sensitive equipment at power stations. Source Link
Is that daily cup of Joe on the job carving a big chunk out of your wallet? A new survey says the average worker spends just over $1,000 a year on coffee, or nearly as much as the cost of commuting to work. The under-34 age group spends the most on coffee -- about $10 a week more than their over-45 co-workers shell out for that caffeinated fuel-up. Source Link
You’ve been under siege by a giant storm that can threaten communications and electrical service, but you won’t find it on any weather map. The solar storm that erupted from the sun a few days ago is pushing energy waves toward Earth. That’s made the Northern Lights visible in Lower 48 and could disrupt satellites and sensitive equipment at power stations. Source Link
Is that daily cup of Joe on the job carving a big chunk out of your wallet? A new survey says the average worker spends just over $1,000 a year on coffee, or nearly as much as the cost of commuting to work. The under-34 age group spends the most on coffee -- about $10 a week more than their over-45 co-workers shell out for that caffeinated fuel-up. Source Link
January 24, 2012
President
Obama reports to Congress tonight in his annual State of the Union
address. As he watches Republicans battle for the chance to face him in
the November election, Obama will try to claim credit as a champion of
the average American while acknowledging that he needs more time to
accomplish all of the change that was promised with his election four
years ago. Source Link
Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords will resign her office to concentrate on a full recovery from an attack a year ago that killed six people and left her seriously wounded. Giffords was cheered when she returned to the floor of Congress just seven months after being shot in the head. The man charged with shooting Giffords is undergoing psychiatric treatment. Source Link
Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords will resign her office to concentrate on a full recovery from an attack a year ago that killed six people and left her seriously wounded. Giffords was cheered when she returned to the floor of Congress just seven months after being shot in the head. The man charged with shooting Giffords is undergoing psychiatric treatment. Source Link
Could coffee be part of the recipe to beat Type-2 diabetes? A new scientific study says some compounds in coffee may be able to inhibit proteins associated with Type-2 diabetes, and decaffeinated coffee may be even more effective. But scientists still need to prove that the findings can hold up in testing outside of the laboratory. Source Link
January 23, 2012
When
it comes to measuring America’s epidemic of obesity, the scales have
levelled off for now. The Centers for Disease Control says the nation’s
obesity rate didn’t increase in the latest annual figures, and that’s
good news. But 91 million Americans are obese, including more than
one-out-of-three of adults and 17-percent of children. Source Link
Many people think of their dogs as their children, and now there’s some scientific evidence that the comparison isn’t that far off. Researchers say new studies show that dogs have the social functioning skills equal to that of a toddler. That includes the ability to pick up on visual cues and match them with words that are being spoken. Source Link
The introduction of a new iPhone has helped to push Apple near the top of sales for smart phones. New figures show that with the launch of the iPhone 4S, Apple nearly matched the sales of all Android phones in the last three months of 2011. Six out of ten new phones being sold are smart phones, and nearly half of all cell phones in use now are smart phones. Source Link
Many people think of their dogs as their children, and now there’s some scientific evidence that the comparison isn’t that far off. Researchers say new studies show that dogs have the social functioning skills equal to that of a toddler. That includes the ability to pick up on visual cues and match them with words that are being spoken. Source Link
The introduction of a new iPhone has helped to push Apple near the top of sales for smart phones. New figures show that with the launch of the iPhone 4S, Apple nearly matched the sales of all Android phones in the last three months of 2011. Six out of ten new phones being sold are smart phones, and nearly half of all cell phones in use now are smart phones. Source Link
January 20, 2012
Another
candidate is out of the Republican race for president. Texas governor
Rick Perry has called it quits before Saturday’s South Carolina primary.
Perry is giving his endorsement to former House speaker Newt Gingrich.
He and former senator Rick Santorum are now battling to become the
conservative alternative to front-runner Mitt Romney. Source Link
The company whose name meant photography for over a century has filed for bankruptcy as a victim of the digital age. Eastman Kodak was never able to crack the market for digital photography to replace their film business that dwindled in the past decade. Kodak is hoping to survive by selling its patents for imaging technology. Source Link
A new study claims you shouldn’t blame junk food in schools for making kids fatter. Researchers found that students in middle schools that sell soda, chips and candy were no more likely to be obese than those in schools that ban those items. One theory is that children have little time to eat at school, so it’s their eating habits elsewhere that matter more. Source Link
The company whose name meant photography for over a century has filed for bankruptcy as a victim of the digital age. Eastman Kodak was never able to crack the market for digital photography to replace their film business that dwindled in the past decade. Kodak is hoping to survive by selling its patents for imaging technology. Source Link
A new study claims you shouldn’t blame junk food in schools for making kids fatter. Researchers found that students in middle schools that sell soda, chips and candy were no more likely to be obese than those in schools that ban those items. One theory is that children have little time to eat at school, so it’s their eating habits elsewhere that matter more. Source Link
January 19, 2012
When
learning to speak, babies don’t just listen -- they also watch. New
research shows that babies read your lips as they progress from babbling
to the actual forming of words. The findings reinforce suggestions
that parents should spend lots of face-to-face time talking with their
infants to help them master the jump to spoken language. Source Link
The family dinner table is under siege from technology and time constraints. A survey shows that one-in-four families report battling with teenagers to keep them from texting during a meal. But 20-percent of adults say they’ve also been guilty of texting at the dinner table. The biggest dinnertime distraction was the rush to finish the meal and get on to evening activities. Source Link
The queen of comfort foods says her cooking won’t change even though she’s been diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes often associated with being overweight. Paula Deen says she advocates eating in moderation. The high-calorie dishes touted on Deen’s Food Network program include an egg-and-bacon-topped burger served between two glazed donuts. Source Link
The family dinner table is under siege from technology and time constraints. A survey shows that one-in-four families report battling with teenagers to keep them from texting during a meal. But 20-percent of adults say they’ve also been guilty of texting at the dinner table. The biggest dinnertime distraction was the rush to finish the meal and get on to evening activities. Source Link
The queen of comfort foods says her cooking won’t change even though she’s been diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes often associated with being overweight. Paula Deen says she advocates eating in moderation. The high-calorie dishes touted on Deen’s Food Network program include an egg-and-bacon-topped burger served between two glazed donuts. Source Link
January 18, 2012
America’s
most popular online encyclopedia is offline today to protest a law that
could bring new censorship to the Internet. Wikipedia and other web
sites will post pages that encourage readers to contact members of
Congress to protest SOPA - the Stop Online Piracy Act - that could give
sweeping powers to shut down web sites without due process. Source Link
The latest figures show that Americans are living longer. The Centers for Disease Control says average life expectancy rose to 78.7 years in 2010, an increase of about one month. Cancer and heart disease together account for nearly half of all deaths, and Alzheimer’s disease, kidney disease and liver disease are on the increase as killers. Source Link
In these days of downsizing, there are plenty of jobs that give you too much to do, but what about the other side of the coin? A new survey found that one-in-four workers may be chronically bored on the job. The undemanding workload led many to turn to coffee or chocolate to ease the boredom, and the apathetic workers were more likely to drink alcohol when off the clock. Source Link
The latest figures show that Americans are living longer. The Centers for Disease Control says average life expectancy rose to 78.7 years in 2010, an increase of about one month. Cancer and heart disease together account for nearly half of all deaths, and Alzheimer’s disease, kidney disease and liver disease are on the increase as killers. Source Link
In these days of downsizing, there are plenty of jobs that give you too much to do, but what about the other side of the coin? A new survey found that one-in-four workers may be chronically bored on the job. The undemanding workload led many to turn to coffee or chocolate to ease the boredom, and the apathetic workers were more likely to drink alcohol when off the clock. Source Link
January 17, 2012
The
fallout from the New Hampshire primary has claimed a Republican
presidential hopeful. Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman has quit the
race and will endorse Mitt Romney for the GOP nomination. Huntsman
staked everything on a good showing in New Hampshire but finished a
distant third after Romney and Texas congressman Ron Paul. Source Link
If there’s a picky eater in your home, introducing more color and creativity to your child’s plate can help them eat healthier. In a new study, children preferred twice as many colors and different items on their plates. Simple steps like shaping a bacon strip into a smile or arranging vegetables into fun shapes made the food much more appealing to youngsters. Source Link
Keeping the lights on and the heat running takes second place to staying connected in most household budgets today. A new survey shows that two out of three Americans spend about 35-percent more per month on Internet, cable and phone service than they pay for electricity and gas. The survey says the average family has nearly a dozen Internet-connected devices. Source Link
If there’s a picky eater in your home, introducing more color and creativity to your child’s plate can help them eat healthier. In a new study, children preferred twice as many colors and different items on their plates. Simple steps like shaping a bacon strip into a smile or arranging vegetables into fun shapes made the food much more appealing to youngsters. Source Link
Keeping the lights on and the heat running takes second place to staying connected in most household budgets today. A new survey shows that two out of three Americans spend about 35-percent more per month on Internet, cable and phone service than they pay for electricity and gas. The survey says the average family has nearly a dozen Internet-connected devices. Source Link
January 16, 2012
Most
Americans think the split between rich and poor is the biggest conflict
that society faces today. A new survey shows that two out of three
people believe class struggle ranks higher than the divide between
blacks and whites or between immigrants and native-born Americans. About
half say the wealthy got that way not with hard work but through
connections or birthright. Source Link
A glass of red wine each day can be good for your heart, and now there’s evidence that it can also battle a leading cause of death for women. Researchers say that compounds found in red wine can lower estrogen levels, reducing the risk of breast cancer. Moderate alcohol use is believed to raise the risk for breast cancer because it raises estrogen levels. Source Link
A glass of red wine each day can be good for your heart, and now there’s evidence that it can also battle a leading cause of death for women. Researchers say that compounds found in red wine can lower estrogen levels, reducing the risk of breast cancer. Moderate alcohol use is believed to raise the risk for breast cancer because it raises estrogen levels. Source Link
The “dot-com” world may never be the same now that the keepers of Internet domain names are opening the door to “dot-anything.” Companies, organizations or even cities can apply to create a web address that ends in their name or any word. The new domains don’t come cheap -- the application fee, start-up and maintenance costs could run upwards of $1 million. Source Link
January 13, 2012
Those
memory lapses that we attribute to “senioritis” may begin a lot earlier
than retirement age. New research shows that age-related memory loss
can occur as early as age 45. The findings could help doctors begin to
screen sooner for symptoms of age-related dementia and allow for earlier
treatment. Source Link
Does the Golden State have a new best friend in Facebook? As the world’s biggest social networking site prepares for a public stock offering that could be worth $10 billion, California’s state budget could reap hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenues from stock earnings of the many Facebook employees who will become instant multi-millionaires. Source Link
You may want to think twice about giving your baby that one-of-a-kind name because it could ruin their life. A new study found that most participants on an online dating site would rather stay single than get together with an odd-named person. And those with unique names reported less self-esteem, were less educated and were more introverted. Source Link
Does the Golden State have a new best friend in Facebook? As the world’s biggest social networking site prepares for a public stock offering that could be worth $10 billion, California’s state budget could reap hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenues from stock earnings of the many Facebook employees who will become instant multi-millionaires. Source Link
You may want to think twice about giving your baby that one-of-a-kind name because it could ruin their life. A new study found that most participants on an online dating site would rather stay single than get together with an odd-named person. And those with unique names reported less self-esteem, were less educated and were more introverted. Source Link
January 12, 2012
Republican
presidential hopefuls are working the Palmetto State ahead of next
week’s South Carolina primary that could be a last stand for some
candidates looking to be the more-conservative alternative to
front-runner Mitt Romney. Texas governor Rick Perry could be the next
casualty after his last-place finish in the New Hampshire primary.
Source Link
New long-term research proves what many a frustrated smoker will tell you - nicotine patches and gum don’t do much to help you kick the habit. A study that followed a group of smokers for over a decade found that nicotine replacement did not improve the odds of them quitting smoking, even if they received counseling along with it. Source Link
It’s Girl Scout cookie time again, and the organization is marking its 100th anniversary this year with a new variety whose name is inspired by the hometown of its founder. “Savannah Smiles” is a bite-sized lemon-wedge cookie dusted in powdered sugar. The new cookie joins the Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs and others that are sold by the boxful between January and April. Source Link
January 11, 2012
2011
was an improved year for American automakers, with growing sales for
Ford, GM and Chrysler, who together accounted for half of the 12 million
vehicles sold in the United States. Honda and Toyota posted lower
sales. Total car sales for 2011 were up 10-percent, with Kia, Volkswagen
and Jeep among some of fastest growing nameplates. Source Link
For kids, the key to better grades in school may involve being more active outside of the classroom. A new study looked at the link between exercise and better academic performance. Students who participated in sports or were more active performed better in school. Physical activity may improve brain function and thinking skills by increasing blood and oxygen flow to the brain. Source Link
When it comes to the most popular shows on TV, forget about sitcoms, crime dramas and reality competitions, because America is always ready for some football. Figures show that 23 of the 25 most-watched programs so far this season were NFL football games. Sunday night and Monday night football games were the most-watched broadcast and cable programs in the fall. Source Link
For kids, the key to better grades in school may involve being more active outside of the classroom. A new study looked at the link between exercise and better academic performance. Students who participated in sports or were more active performed better in school. Physical activity may improve brain function and thinking skills by increasing blood and oxygen flow to the brain. Source Link
When it comes to the most popular shows on TV, forget about sitcoms, crime dramas and reality competitions, because America is always ready for some football. Figures show that 23 of the 25 most-watched programs so far this season were NFL football games. Sunday night and Monday night football games were the most-watched broadcast and cable programs in the fall. Source Link
January 10, 2012
The
first presidential primary election ballots of 2012 are being cast
today in New Hampshire as Republican hopefuls look for support to
continue in the race for the GOP nomination. Former Massachusetts
governor Mitt Romney is considered the favorite to win the
first-in-the-nation primary, one of three state elections to be held
this month to select a candidate. Source Link
The typical pre-school may be focusing too much on academics and safety instead of letting kids just play. That’s the finding in a new study that shows most pre-schools only set aside about 10 minutes a day for vigorous free play. That lack of physical activity could be a factor in the growing rate of childhood obesity. Source Link
Even with millions of subscriber cancellations over its price hikes, Netflix is still providing plenty of online entertainment. The company says it streamed over 2 billion hours of TV shows and movies to 20 million homes in the fourth quarter of last year. Netflix stock has dropped over two-thirds in value since the company raised prices by 60-percent last fall. Source Link
The typical pre-school may be focusing too much on academics and safety instead of letting kids just play. That’s the finding in a new study that shows most pre-schools only set aside about 10 minutes a day for vigorous free play. That lack of physical activity could be a factor in the growing rate of childhood obesity. Source Link
Even with millions of subscriber cancellations over its price hikes, Netflix is still providing plenty of online entertainment. The company says it streamed over 2 billion hours of TV shows and movies to 20 million homes in the fourth quarter of last year. Netflix stock has dropped over two-thirds in value since the company raised prices by 60-percent last fall. Source Link
January 9, 2012
Many
New Year’s resolutions include a pledge to lose weight, so what’s the
best diet out there? A panel of medical experts has ranked the Top 25
diets and says Weight Watchers is the easiest to follow, followed by The
Biggest Loser and Jenny Craig. Near the bottom of the overall list was
the Paleo Diet that has you eat like a caveman. Source Link
The next “must-have” tech gadgets are being polished off in Las Vegas for the opening of the annual Consumer Electronics Show. The event that serves as a launching pad for many new products will feature more ultra-thin laptops, tablet computers and powerful smart phones, but less in the way of televisions as many consumers already have new flat screens in their homes. Source Link
The ultimate bragging rights for the 2011 college football season come down to one game as the Tigers of Louisiana State University take on Alabama’s Crimson Tide in the BCS Championship tonight. The title game gives Alabama a chance to redeem its only loss of the season when number-one ranked LSU beat Alabama 9-6 in overtime back in November. Source Link
The next “must-have” tech gadgets are being polished off in Las Vegas for the opening of the annual Consumer Electronics Show. The event that serves as a launching pad for many new products will feature more ultra-thin laptops, tablet computers and powerful smart phones, but less in the way of televisions as many consumers already have new flat screens in their homes. Source Link
The ultimate bragging rights for the 2011 college football season come down to one game as the Tigers of Louisiana State University take on Alabama’s Crimson Tide in the BCS Championship tonight. The title game gives Alabama a chance to redeem its only loss of the season when number-one ranked LSU beat Alabama 9-6 in overtime back in November. Source Link
January 6, 2012
Low
mortgage rates and home prices make now one of the best times to buy,
but owners aren’t ready to put up the “For Sale” sign. A new survey
shows the percentage of owners who want to sell their home is at an
historic low and could stay that way through 2012, as underwater
mortgages and unrealistic price expectations keep buyers and sellers
apart. Source Link
Finding out the sex of your baby could be faster and safer with a simple blood test that’s been developed. The test that can be administered in the first trimester looks for telltale gender markers from fetal DNA that can be found in the mother’s blood. The test could be a substitute for procedures like amniocentesis and provide an answer sooner than ultrasound testing. Source Link
With more smart phones using lots of data, cell phone companies are looking to television for a quick fix to the bandwidth squeeze. The government is allowing cell providers to use frequencies in small open spaces between television channels to keep up with growing demand as cell phone traffic is expected to double in the next two years. Source Link
Finding out the sex of your baby could be faster and safer with a simple blood test that’s been developed. The test that can be administered in the first trimester looks for telltale gender markers from fetal DNA that can be found in the mother’s blood. The test could be a substitute for procedures like amniocentesis and provide an answer sooner than ultrasound testing. Source Link
With more smart phones using lots of data, cell phone companies are looking to television for a quick fix to the bandwidth squeeze. The government is allowing cell providers to use frequencies in small open spaces between television channels to keep up with growing demand as cell phone traffic is expected to double in the next two years. Source Link
January 5, 2012
After
the first lap in the GOP presidential primary run, one contestant is out. Minnesota congresswoman Michelle Bachmann has quit the race following a sixth-place finish in
the Iowa caucuses where Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum finished one-two
in a virtual dead heat. Source Link
From vacation getaways to tech gadgets and even the food on your table, get ready to pay more in 2012. The web site dealnews.com is predicting higher prices for nearly a dozen things including airfares, digital cameras, computers, cell phone data plans and groceries. And gasoline could be on the way back to $4 a gallon this year. Source Link
First there was drunk driving, then drunk dialing, and now there’s evidence that the Internet opens the door to shopping under the influence. A British survey shows that nearly half of people say they’ve made purchases online after drinking. The habit brings a new meaning to the term “buyers remorse” for purchases that you don’t remember making. Source Link
From vacation getaways to tech gadgets and even the food on your table, get ready to pay more in 2012. The web site dealnews.com is predicting higher prices for nearly a dozen things including airfares, digital cameras, computers, cell phone data plans and groceries. And gasoline could be on the way back to $4 a gallon this year. Source Link
First there was drunk driving, then drunk dialing, and now there’s evidence that the Internet opens the door to shopping under the influence. A British survey shows that nearly half of people say they’ve made purchases online after drinking. The habit brings a new meaning to the term “buyers remorse” for purchases that you don’t remember making. Source Link
January 4, 2012
Are
you starting 2012 with leftover vacation time from last year? You’re
not alone. A new survey says seven out of ten employees admit they
didn’t take of all of their vacation in 2011. The research shows that
workers forsake vacation breaks because staffing is lean, workloads are
heavier, job security uncertain, and the job market is weak. Source Link
Those iconic Irish rockers were tops in ticket sales for music tours in 2011. The group U2 leads the Top Ten list with $156 million from U.S. shows. For the first time in years, the list includes mostly newer acts, including Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney and Lady Gaga, but 2012 promises a return of classic stars with Bruce Springsteen, The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones hitting the road. Source Link
What’s the number-one phrase that people hope will be left behind in the New Year? According to the annual survey by Lake Superior State University, folks are tired of everything being called “amazing.” Also on the list of overused phrases that should be banished are “baby bump,” “shared sacrifice,” “man cave,” “ginormous” and “the new normal.” Source Link
January 3, 2012
It’s
the New Year and the start of a presidential election year and
Republicans are wasting no time getting the official candidate selection
process underway. GOP voters in four states will pick their preferred
presidential candidate this month, beginning this week with the Iowa
caucus, followed by the New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida
primaries all in January. Source Link
The year 2011 will go down in U.S. history as having the most big-ticket weather disasters. From floods and tornadoes to blizzards, hurricanes and droughts, there were 12 weather events in 2011 that topped the billion dollar mark. Nearly 3,000 weather records were broken last year with $52 billion in damage from weather disasters. Source Link
Television’s biggest program of the year will be simulcast online. For the first time, the NFL will stream the live broadcast of Super Bowl 46 on the web when the game is played on February 5th. League officials say online simulcasts have not hurt ratings for Sunday Night Football telecasts and they don’t expect any loss of TV viewers for the Super Bowl. Source Link
The year 2011 will go down in U.S. history as having the most big-ticket weather disasters. From floods and tornadoes to blizzards, hurricanes and droughts, there were 12 weather events in 2011 that topped the billion dollar mark. Nearly 3,000 weather records were broken last year with $52 billion in damage from weather disasters. Source Link
Television’s biggest program of the year will be simulcast online. For the first time, the NFL will stream the live broadcast of Super Bowl 46 on the web when the game is played on February 5th. League officials say online simulcasts have not hurt ratings for Sunday Night Football telecasts and they don’t expect any loss of TV viewers for the Super Bowl. Source Link
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)