Shauna Wright
Need Some Extra Cash? Get a Job Sexting
Statistics show that 80 percent of college students engage in sexting, and a quarter of women in the more cougarish age bracket of 35-44 do it, too. That’s a whole lot of sexytalk flying around for free — until now. Welcome to paid phone sex for the modern age.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 19 – Brian May, Anthony Edwards and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Brian May
Age: 65
Occupation: Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Playing guitar with the legendary band Queen and writing such hits as ‘We Will Rock You,’ ‘Who Wants to Live Forever,’ ‘Fat Bottomed Girls’ and ‘I Want it All,’ having a PhD in astrophysics, and being ranked No. 26 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Gui
Lady Gaga Shows How Her FAME Perfume Was Made in New Promotional Video
A couple days ago, we showed you the (somewhat NSFW) print ad for Lady Gaga‘s new fragrance, Fame. Now we’re getting a peek at how the new scent was made.
Well, sort of.
What Can Ruin Your Health More Than Smoking?
If you’re sedentary, it’s time to get moving — a new study has revealed a lack of physical activity could be as harmful to your health as smoking.
This Day in History for July 19 – First Women’s Rights Convention and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1692 – Five women are hanged for witchcraft in Salem, Mass. (More info)
1848 – The first women’s rights convention, called by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia C. Mott, was held in Seneca Falls, N.Y. (More info)
Do Telecommuters Earn Less Than Office Workers? — Dollars and Sense
Telecommuters enjoy a lot of perks, but they may come at a steep price: a new study finds people who work at home get smaller raises, fewer promotions and lower performance reviews.
How Much Sleep Should You Get to Keep Your Memory Sharp?
We all know getting too little sleep isn’t good for us, but did you know getting too much shuteye can make your memory worse, too?
Celebrity Birthdays for July 18 – Nelson Mandela, Sir Richard Branson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Nelson Mandela
Age: 94
Occupation: South African Activist and Politician
Known For: His tireless anti-apartheid work, surviving 27 years in a brutal prison, being the first South African president elected in a fully representative democratic election, and receiving more than 250 awards over four decades including the Nobel Peace Prize
Greatest Boss Ever Gives Workers $7,500 for Dream Vacations [VIDEO] — Dollars and Sense
Even though many American employees don’t use their vacation days, numerous studies have shown time off is actually good for productivity. So the owner of a Denver-based tech startup not only insists his workers take a vacation, he gives them $7,500 in travel money.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 17 – Phyllis Diller, David Hasselhoff and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Phyllis Diller
Age: 95
Occupation: Comedienne
Known For: Her cackling laugh and stage persona of an eccentrically dressed housewife who makes self-deprecating jokes about herself, her terrible cooking and a husband named “Fang,” and paving the way for other female comics such as Roseanne Barr and Joan Rivers
Can Eating Lunch at Your Desk Actually Hurt Your Productivity?
These days, it’s not uncommon for employees to stay at their desks during their lunch hours and eat their midday meals while they continue to work. But is that really the best use of their time?
Who’s Smarter — Men or Women? [POLL]
For the past century, women haven’t done as well as men on IQ tests, lagging behind by as much as five points. But it seems all that has changed — the fairer sex is now getting higher scores than guys are.