another jobs report

here’s the list of the 8 lowest paying jobs in the u.sa. according to data collected about national averages .  interesting, the list of jobs used to be summer jobs for youngins but the article says that the jobs are now “are survival jobs for midcareer folks who have been downsized.” courtney cox probably got paid [...]


in under the radar…out under the wire

remember when we mentioned the spy ring last week? seems the f.bi. busted the ring when they figured out that one of the members of the spy ring was making a break for it–he was leaving the country. i think i know why he was checking out: next week, u.s. passport fees will increase.  that’s [...]


to the victor belongs the spoils

ellen barking made history in 2006 when she sold the jewelry given to her by her ex-husband ron pearlman.  seems that ms. barkin wanted to wash than man and memories right out of her hair but she didn’t want any of the money going down the drain.  the jewelry was auctioned at christie’s and she [...]


more bang for your buck

the book the design of everyday things is a go-to for me in my 9 to 5 job. this story about different uses for everyday things caught my eye, especially since we’re always looking for ways to save a few pennies.  real simple magazine highlights 101 uses for everyday things. it outlines uses (some well-known, [...]


just like the founding fathers?

the tea party movement has had a bright light shone on it in recent weeks: the final stop on the tea party tour landed in washington dc on tax day, the day after sarah palin spoke at a rally in boston. liberals think they’re crazy nut jobs and conservatives think they’re patriots.  here’s the real [...]


for flyin’ out loud

full disclosure, even years later,  i’m still bitter about the time i spent on planes –damn you phl,  ord, and ual. here’s the latest news on an industry that is so screwed up, you’d actually wish britney spears was your flight attendant–at least you’d be entertained.:
pockets empty

the geniuses at spirit air are charging [...]


shaken and stirred

remember earlier in the decade when everyone was abuzz about the bar in new york that has the unisex bathrooms with the changing doors (watch a video here)? there’s a new bar in new york that has people shaken and stirred.  it’s called the exchange bar & grill. the bar’s takes a unique approach to [...]