Break from the Grind

With Father’s Day approaching, a recent survey from John Hancock Retirement Services reveals how fathers can have a significant impact on how one prepares for his or her...

But, are they really different birds? What is the difference between pigeons and doves? Ornithologically, there is no major difference between the two. The larger ones tend to...

Where was the first European Colony settled in New England? The first colony in New England was established in 1607 near the mouth of the Kennebec River in...

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a man loves resting on the rocks by the sea—wearing a colorful mermaid tail. “It’s a lifestyle, a way of expressing my love...

This week, I’d like to know, what are your fears about taking vacation? You may respond to this week’s survey by 6 p.m. Pacific time today at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2GD2HL3.

In a recent survey from staffing firm Accountemps, 54% of workers said they typically check in with the office at least once or twice a week during their...

In South Haven, Michigan, a family believed their cat perished in a house fire. However, when they returned to the home two months later, the family dog went...

This week, I’d like to know, does your company offer perks for the summer months, and which perk would you most value? You may respond to this week’s...

Workers surveyed by staffing firm OfficeTeam said they’re most interested in flexible schedules (39%) and the ability to leave early on Fridays (30%) as summer office perks. However,...

The answer is not a country below the United States, but is Canada.

In Plaistow, New Hampshire, a man thought he was clever donning a Home Depot apron in an effort to steal air conditioners. WMUR News reports the man was...

This week, I’d like to know, what live events do you use to keep up to date in the industry? You may respond to the survey by 6...

Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reveals the top 10 names for boys and girls, which sometimes shows how America’s trends and culture have diversified. So, what...

From where did the game Chinese Checkers originate? The first version of the game was a UK game called Halma, which became popular in the U.S. Halma was...

New information from Wakefield Research found one in 10 couples (married or unmarried) ended their relatively recent relationships over disagreements about President Donald Trump. Young people are statistically...

Every year on Mother’s Day I would go visit my mother with a gift and her grandchildren. My mother has passed, and this year I am going to...

Despite healthy markets, investors are feeling less generous toward Mom this year, with nearly one in five (18%) indicating they don’t plan on spending any money on a...

But, when was the first Internet spam message sent? According to a history of spam by Time magazine, though it wasn’t called spam until the 1980s, the first...

In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a businessman will get a new trial on mortgage fraud charges. A U.S. District Judge ruled the man was denied a fair trial because his...

This week, I’d like to know, is your workstation messy, and has anyone ever said anything to you about it? You may respond to this week’s survey by...