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Well it is groundhog day week! February 2 brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent. Legend has it that on this morning, if a groundhog can see its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If it cannot see its shadow, spring is on the […]

Many creatures that we are familiar with are venomous or poisonous. Perhaps because they have not produced a large number of human fatalities we are not warned of their dangers. Nevertheless it is wise to know what these creatures are capable of doing. This is a list of the 7 animals you didn’t know were […]

In Letterman-like fashion, I am presenting the most horrifying, offensive and incessant co-worker behaviors that infect the office and kill your productivity.
#10. Gum chewing. Whether it occurs just at inappropriate times or constantly throughout the day, gum chewing can be a major distraction. The constant “smack, smack, smack” of your boss’ mouth is not only […]

1. Somalia
This Horn of Africa country has been in the grip of warlords for the last decade, fighting for control of drug and weapon trafficking rights. Risks include military clashes, kidnapping, landmines and pirates.
2. Iraq
Military action, collateral damage, insurgency and suicide bombings are daily occurrences in the country. Security experts say unstable areas include Baghdad […]

Age is frequently blamed for a failing memory but advancing years are not always the cause. Like a muscles, the brain needs a regular exercise or it will become flabby. So regular mental exercises will help. The next time you find yourself at a loss in the grocery store, consider the following:
Make an Effort.
If you […]

Well since my post “The Amazing Benefits of Sleep” was liked so much, I have decided to share some interesting facts about sleep.
40 FACTS ABOUT SLEEP YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW…
(OR WERE TOO TIRED TO THINK ABOUT)
-The record for the longest period without sleep is 18 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes during a rocking chair […]

Hiring a new employee is something that professionals often postpone as long as possible. It is important to find the right person to fill the vacancy. The hiring process takes time and effort. There is a big temptation to add someone who is available at that moment and looks like they have the skills to […]

While “top-secret” may bring to mind memories of a jet-setting, James Bond, “shaken, not stirred, variety,” not all duties for top-secret jobs parallel the exciting lives of spies and secret agents featured in mainstream media and cinematography.
Still, there is something to be said for mystery and a job that in some instances can really […]

One of my favorite songs is Bobby McFerrin’s refrain, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. I recently had the opportunity to observe people’s reactions when a highway was closed because of an accident ahead. As we waited, I watched as some listened to radios, a few began tossing a Frisbee, other’s seemed to be working or reading, […]

As Americans, we live in a supercharged society where energetic activity always seems to take precedence over the simple common sense awareness of our basic need to get enough sleep. In fact, our active lives can be so enticing, so interesting that we get to the point where we actually begrudge the need to slow […]