Break from the Grind

Why are the rays that send these particles called “X-rays?” The X-ray was discovered in 1895 by a German Professor of physics at the University of Wurzburg in...

In Barefoot Bay, Florida, residents reported to authorities that they saw two men dressed in black lurking behind homes. Deputies began searching the area and were later joined...

However, this week, I’d like to know, are you making New Year’s resolutions about your work with retirement plans or participants? I’ve listed a few possibilities, but you...

Reflecting a steep decline in energy costs, lower inflation and slow-but-steady economic growth, the 2015 PNC Christmas Price Index (PNC CPI) experienced its lowest growth rate in six...

See if you know the name for a group of the following animals, then go to the next page to see if you were right. ApesBarracudasKangaroosBearsCrowsCatsGeeseHippopotamiHyenasOwlsPorcupinesOttersGiraffesSharksFrogsRhinocerosesWhales

In Tempe, Arizona, a police officer was making his way to the jailhouse when his license plate reader notified him that a reported stolen vehicle had just passed...

One day, while taking my Dad back home from a medical appointment, I suddenly stopped in the middle of the street and got out of my vehicle (note,...

Late afternoon is when many workers experience a slump in productivity, according to a survey from Accountemps. Nearly one-quarter (24%) of respondents said 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. is...

In addition to adopting an 8-hour work day and paying employees more than double what his competitors were paying, Henry Ford offered profit sharing to certain employees. However,...

One in five workers (20%) say they plan to celebrate Thanksgiving with coworkers either in or out of the office this year, on par with last year (19%),...

In Somerset, Pennsylvania, a 47-year-old woman crashed her car, was arrested for DU.I, tested for blood-alcohol levels and then released. After her release from the state police barracks,...

This week, I’d like to know, will you shop during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, and how do you feel about stores opening for shoppers on Thanksgiving Day? You...

More than half (55%) of Americans plan to shop on Thanksgiving Day, according to Ebates 2015 Holiday survey. The survey results show 48% of Americans plan to shop...

While not an exhaustive list, see how many alter egos of these popular superheroes you can think of before moving to the next page. A-BombAquamanBatgirlBatmanCaptain AmericaCatwomanFlash GordonGreen LanternHawkeyeHulkInvisible...

In Sugar Land, Texas, people arriving for work at a shopping center discovered an alligator in the parking lot—an 800-pound alligator! A trapper was called to take the...

This week, I’d like to know, how do you spend your time on your commute to work? You may respond to this survey by 6 p.m. Pacific time...

Many workers aren’t above taking a sick day despite having a clean bill of health, according to a CareerBuilder’s annual survey. Thirty-eight percent of employees have called in...

Who established the FBI and who was his great uncle? Attorney General Charles Bonaparte from Baltimore, Maryland, established the FBI in 1908. His father, Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte was...

In Bali, a plane was forced to make an emergency landing after smoke alarms went off. The Aviation Herald reports the cargo flight from Australia to Kuala Lumpur,...

This week, I’d like to know, what development are you most anticipating for 2016, and what is your second choice. You may respond to this week’s survey by...