Getting sick sucks. Let’s face it – having a cold, the flu, or any of the common ailments that clog our noses, congest our lungs, and hurt our heads can be a true drain on life (literally and figuratively).
With 86% of people looking for a job having a presence somewhere on social media, many of them are turning to sites like LinkedIn and Facebook to assist with their career search. It’s a natural transition in the digital age; more time is spent on social media than any other online activity.
Um… WOW. What else can you really say? Although it …
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This is not an indictment of the rich. It’s not a call to #OccupyOregon. It’s simply a statement of “WOW” regarding a fact I never knew before. Some of the top land owners in the United States have a ton of land.
Those who have had their identity stolen know the feelings of helplessness and violation that it can bring. The costs go beyond the pocketbook – it can be devastating to know that someone else out there is posing as you. What decisions are they making in your name? How much of your money have they spent? What can you do about it?
As we look ahead to Thanksgiving later this week, many of us in the US will be eating turkey. The uncomfortable question that most do not know to ask (or even want to ask) is whether or not the turkey we eat was organically raised or factory “built” for increased profits and cheaper production costs.
Most would agree that getting a job is one of the least enjoyable and most stressful aspects of life. Unless you’re wealthy, you have to sift through classifieds, check job boards, and brush up your LinkedIn profile every time it’s time to move on from wherever you’re working right now.
The wealth gap between white and non-white Americans is wider than it’s ever been in the 25 years since the government began tracking the data. Conventional wisdom suggests that the people hit the hardest by the economic downturn should have a more negative view of the economy, but the numbers from our friends at GOOD show that’s not the case.
Some may wonder: could I actually live a somewhat functional life without ever leaving the house? Damn right, you can. All you need is a computer and the glorious convenience we’ve all grown to rely on, known as the Internet. Read More
As we often do, Americans have attempted to change the meaning of “high tea” as it has traditionally been held. Most associate it with the afternoon, served brilliantly with scones and marmalade. In reality, this is “low tea” or “afternoon tea” while “high tea” is served for dinner.
In one excellent scene, the movie Fargo broke down the car business and particularly the negotiation aspect of the industry in about as negative of a light as possible. It was humorous, but it also represents what many people believe when they go out to buy a vehicle.
The good old days of “us versus them” in the car dealership negotiating world has changed. People don’t relish the opportunity to get their best deal anymore. In fact, 59% of people responding to a recent survey by Kelley Blue Book “hate” having to negotiate the price of their vehicles.
