November 15, 2012 There is a product out there called Deo Perfume Candy, which is a rose-flavored product that contains geraniol, an alcohol found in rose oil that “aromatizes” as it evaporates through the skin. (Ummm… in English, please?) It’s edible deodorant. Whoa. I thought edible underwear was strange.
September 11, 2012 I was under the impression that most Capital Region schools had started already… wait, so you’re telling me you’re JUST posting your “first day of school” pics on Facebook NOW? I apologize for the use of all caps, but hopefully I made my point.
When it comes to infidelity, women are a lot more forgiving than men.
Between the persistency of the surgeon general and bans everywhere from workplaces to bars, being a smoker should be harder than it’s ever been before.
But are these anti-smoking efforts actually causing a decline in the rates of cigarette consumption?
According to a new survey from Gallup, 66 percent of adults drink alcohol, up from 64 percent last year.
But are these Americans who imbibe enjoying the occasional glass of wine or are they pounding beer after beer?
August 7, 2012 It was a scrappy first half in the Team USA/Argentina Men’s Basketball game yesterday. Argentina must have fallen asleep at half time as the game finished 126-97 with Lebron James and company coming out on top. The big story, however, was Carmelo Anthony being on the business end of a junk punch.
The rules of tipping in restaurants vary among nations and culture. In the United States, 15 percent is considered customary for average service.
However, a new ’60 Minutes’/Vanity Fair Poll 990 American adults has found that a good chunk of diners typically give more or less than that percentage.
It is assumed that streaming video will eventually be the death knell of the DVD and Blu-ray industries. But could the easy-to-use technology also be cutting into movie box office profits?
We know sometimes people keep tabs on their ex through social media. But what about when you’re married? Do folks want to know their significant others’ whereabouts at all times?
Sometimes it’s best to take an out of sight, out of mind approach to an ex after a breakup. However, in our brave new world of social media, the chances are your former flame is just a couple clicks away, making it difficult to completely ignore them.
Gun control has always been a major issue of debate in America — right up alongside the more recently heated topics of abortion, same-sex marriage and health care — but the tragic shooting of 71 people during a Colorado theater’s showing of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ has given this controversy a brand new spotlight.
July 19, 2012 I went to the movies last weekend and saw the movie, “Ted”. Despite rave reviews from critics I was very disappointed. It wasn’t as good as I anticipated (in my opinion) but there was one GREAT scene that stayed with me.
New York City is just the latest school district to be rocked with a large-scale high school cheating scandal, this one involving state exams and cell phones.
Earlier this year there were also high profile cases of mass cheating in Houston and Long Island.
Do you live in Oklahoma City, Columbus, S.C. or Memphis? If so, congratulations — you live in one of the three manliest cities in the United States.
June 4, 2012 Do Mondays really suck? According to science, yes. The Telegraph wrote an article on a year-old Marmite study and it all sounds pretty legit. If you’re down with the frown on Mondays, you’re not alone.
May 24, 2012 When it comes to business, I don’t think there’s a more accurate phrase than “sex sells”. Maybe not when it comes to conducting day to day operations but an appealing visual definitely makes a brand stand out.
May 23, 2012 We all have those guilty pleasure songs. You know, the songs that you wouldn’t usually like but for some reason you’re addicted? I don’t think I’ve been as ashamed of my current song addiction since Miley Cyrus’s “Party In The USA”.
May 21, 2012 We're very lucky to have so many local news options here in the Capital Region. WNYT, WRGB, WTEN, WXXA and YNN all keep us up to date with local and national stories daily. They also have some pretty stunning staff members! These ladies are smart AND beautiful. But who's the hottest?
Both Price Chopper and ShopRite offer you an option to shop from your home, and either pick up or have your groceries delivered. Is this a program that you are interested in?
On February 7th, two days after the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, die-hard Giants fans painted their faces red and blue, lined the streets and cheered as their beloved hometown heroes paraded by.
Inevitably, 2012 will bring incredible joy and/or crushing disappointment to sports fans across the US and while there’s no way to know concretely which group you’ll be in, Forbes latest annual ranking of America’s most miserable sports cities might be able to warn your if you’re headed for heartbreak.
