Now that Didi Benami knows she won’t be the next “American Idol,” she has some criticism for the judges. “I would say be more consistent just like they told me,” the 23-year-old Benami said. Early in the competition the judges liked her unique singing style, but over time changed their tune. Last week, they panned […]
How To Reduce Your Electricity Bills
There are a bunch of little tricks you can employ to cut back on power consumption at home—which not only has environmental benefits but keeps you from wasting cash too—and it’s highly unlikely you’ll even notice a difference. Between the National Resources Defense Council’s site and powerscorecard.org I found some really good tips. Here’s a […]
UN’s Ban calls Aral Sea ‘shocking disaster’
The drying up of the Aral Sea is one of the planet’s most shocking environmental disasters, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Sunday as he urged Central Asian leaders to step up efforts to solve the problem. Once the world’s fourth-largest lake, the sea has shrunk by 90 percent since the rivers that feed it were […]
From Poverty to Power
When thinking of the “new breed” of celebrity – from the Kardashians to Paris Hilton to the stars of “The Hills” – fame seems to depend on the fact that they’re already fabulously wealthy. Well, despite these new trends, some of the most famous and wealthy people did not come from rich families – many […]
Things Your Boss Should Never Say to You
So, bosses, are you listening? Here are seven things you, as a boss, should never say to your employees: 1. “I pay your salary. You have to do what I say.” Have you not heard? It’s the 21st century. Threats and power plays just do not cut it anymore (and they were always a terrible […]
“24” Canceled
Jack Bauer’s latest rough day will be his last on TV. FOX drama “24” will conclude with its current eighth season, star Mary Lynn Rajskub Tweeted on Friday, breaking the news. “Just found out we got the word officially,” she Tweeted. “This is 24’s last season.” FOX later confirmed the news, calling it a joint […]
Stressors Sapping the Middle Class
We all know about keeping up with the Joneses. Now, the Great Recession and the jobless recovery have introduced a new socioeconomic phenomenon: slip-sliding with the Smiths. Working harder for less is the new normal–for those lucky enough to have a job. Millions of families are giving up comforts they long took for granted, such […]
Weight-Loss Tricks
The advice for losing those stubborn extra pounds seems so simple: Eat less, and exercise more. But as anyone who’s ever tried to lose a few pounds knows, putting that advice into practice is very tough. Cut back on calories too much, and you’re overwhelmed by hunger and your metabolism may slow. Exercise like crazy, […]