what was the No. 1 song when you were born?
Have you ever wondered what the No. 1 song was when you got your driver’s license, or when you graduated from high school? You can view what the No. 1 song was on any particular day in history by going here. [Posted 5/5/08]
an easy way to find Internet access
Are you always looking for a place besides the library or your room to do your homework? AnchorFree is a Web site that searches for free Wi-Fi spots in your area. Just type in the address or zip code and it finds up to 100 spots in your area. Find it here. [Posted 4/28/08]
so, um, how many times do you use fillers?
A study claims that close to 10 percent of our speech is wasted on fillers. That works out to be about five hours each year of saying, “basically, um, er, you know, well.” Read about the study here. [Posted 4/21/08]
maybe tax day isn’t so bad after all
Dunkin’ Donuts wants to make tax day a little sweeter this year. The company is giving away a free doughnut with the purchase of any size cup of Dunkin’ Donuts hot coffee, on April 15. [Posted 4/14/08]
interested in entry-level sales/marketing?
Rochester Business Journal, the area’s leading publisher of business news and information, has an opening for a Product Specialist. This position involves marketing, sales and customer service. You will be in charge of the promotion of real magazine and its Web site. This is a great opportunity for recent college graduates or soon-to-be graduates. Click here for more information and a complete job description. [Posted 4/7/08]
what could you deduct from your taxes?
Bankrate.com made a list of the 10 wackiest tax write-offs. People have tried to write off makeup, body enhancements and cities—just to name a few. Read about it here. [Posted 4/1/08]
how much is your life worth?
A man from Australia is auctioning off his life on eBay. It’s a package deal that includes his house, his job and his friends. Read about it here. [Posted 3/24/08]
is the price of milk turning you sour?
It is no secret that the cost of food is increasing. The folks at Smart Money give eight ways to cut your grocery bill, so you can have more money to spend on other things. Read more here. [Posted 3/17/08]
are compact disc prices coming down?
Retail giant Wal-Mart proposed a five-tier pricing scheme that could put pressure on music companies to lower their prices on CDs. Wal-Mart is currently the largest retailer of music. Read about it here. [Posted 3/10/08]
the end of earth
Ever wondered how long the Earth will last? Scientists’ calculations predicted the Earth’s destruction. According to scientists, the earth will be swallowed up by the sun in 7.6 billion years. However, the planet will become unlivable much sooner. Read about it here. [Posted 3/4/08]
the world’s greatest music collection
You thought you had a great music collection? Paul Mawhinney probably has you beat by a long shot. He owns more than 3 million records and 300,000 CDs. You can make this collection yours for a measly starting bid of only $3 million. The collection’s estimated value is over $50 million. Read about it here and here. [Posted 2/25/08]
everyone could use a nap
A new study suggests that your memory may improve if you take a midday nap, only if you learned the information well enough in the first place. Now you can go study, take a nap and maybe see your exam scores improve! Find out more here. [Posted 2/18/08]
get your “big shot”
Do you have a niche for photography? MyShot08 wants to give you a chance at being recognized for your photos. Today you might be taking photos of your dog, tomorrow you could be at a photo shoot in Miami. Click here to be one step closer to fame. [Posted 2/11/08]
making life a bit more “comfortable”
Ever wonder how to break in that new pair of jeans? What about breaking in that new husband/live-in boyfriend? Real Simple tells you how you can break in almost anything. Read about it here.[Posted 2/4/08]
what words make you cringe?
Lake Superior State University has put out their 2008 list of banished words. From “organic” to “sweet,” click here to see if the phrases you’re sick of made the list. [Posted 1/21/08]
priority seating
Ever step onto a bus with no good seats left? Greyhound has solved that problem for you by allowing its passengers to reserve seats in advance. Although you still may end up sitting next to the smelly traveler or the cell phone yapping loudmouth, at least you can do so with a window seat. Click here to read more. [Posted 1/14/08]
resolve to be resolute
Already considering giving up that New Year’s resolution? For those of you who have quit or even for those of you who failed to pick a 2008 resolution, it’s not too late! Whether it’s more studying, less partying, or paying off that credit card debt, your resolution deserves a chance. Click here for all the steps necessary to remain true to your 2008 resolutions. [Posted 1/7/08]
what’s healthy?
Forget gaining the freshmen fifteen. ‘Tis the season for a few extra holiday pounds. Think you know exactly how to take them off? Snuggle up with your bag of carrot sticks and take this quiz to see just how much nutrition information you really know. [Posted 1/2/08]
flying anywhere over winter break?
You and everyone else. A few clicks on cheapflights.com, print your agenda, and you’re set. Right? Wrong. Whether it’s one quick direct flight home or a multi-stop international flight, flying, especially during the holiday season, can become a nightmare. Avoid extra travel stress by clicking here and following these easy guidelines. Bon voyage! [Posted 12/26/07]
label shopping
Out shopping for last minute holiday gifts? Check out the warning labels on products you pick up. The Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch conducts an annual contest where people can send in wacky labels printed on consumer products by companies fearing lawsuits. To see this year’s winning label, click here, and be on the hunt to win prizes during next year’s contest. [Posted 12/17/07]
early retirement
Right now, as you are elbow deep in thick textbooks and grueling final paper assignments in hopes of finishing up the fall semester on a strong note, the idea of retirement sounds way far off, right? Wrong. For those of you already looking for a way to end your career early, this is for you. Though uncommon, retiring in your 30s is becoming a more plausible idea. Click here and see how other people quit their 9-5 jobs in exchange for living out both their youth AND their old age exactly as they please. [Posted 12/10/07]
newsworthy perk-up
Less than thrilled about upcoming finals? No boyfriend or girlfriend to share the holiday season with? Take a moment to visit www.happynews.com, an online news source whose goal is not to ask people to ignore the negative news in the world, but rather, to take the time to embrace “happy news,” something they say today’s media often neglects. Return to your studying enlightened and optimistic! [Posted 12/4/07]
holiday shoppers
With all of the Black Friday advertisements that have been out the past few weeks, many of you were forced to think about all of the holiday gifts you still have to buy, even if you didn’t head out on the busiest shopping day of the year. Not sure which gift is the right gift? Let your computer help. By clicking here you can search for gifts by recipient, occasion, category and even personality! Save some time and stress and actually enjoy the holidays this year. [Posted 11/27/07]
a bright idea
Want to win $750 and get the chance to speak with potential employers? Digital Rochester is holding a contest for those looking to get creative and come up with “A Bright Idea.” The idea is to create a solution to an unmet need that you could promote to companies or individuals. For more information, head to www.digitalrochester.com/ideas/students.html. The deadline for submissions is January 8 … so hurry! [Posted 11/19/07]
rochester engineering society offers scholarship
Looking for a little more money to help pay those college bills? The Rochester Engineering Society is offering multiple scholarships at a minimum of $1,000 to outstanding engineering, engineering technology, science and technology students. For scholarship requirements and further information, go to the RES Web site at www.roceng.org. [Posted 11/19/07]
goodbye new episodes; hello reruns
For those of you who get your news from “The Colbert Report” or live for soap opera storylines, your worst nightmares have become reality. As of midnight on Sunday, Nov. 4, the Writers Guild of America officially went on strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. This will leave many shows with no choice but to resort to reruns within the next few weeks. On a brighter note, this is the perfect opportunity for a screen-adoring society to depart from cushy theater seats and bottom-imprinted living room couches. The possibilities for what you could accomplish in place of hours once spent in front of a television or movie screen are endless, but for those of you still dabbing teary eyes and aching to learn more, click here. [Posted 11/12/07]
get your finger ready!
Be a responsible citizen and get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007. Of course, this election only pertains to those registered to a specific party. If you are not registered to a party, don’t worry. You will have your chance in November 2008. But, if you are not a registered voter at all, then you should worry. Exercising your right to vote gives you a voice in this country. To find out how to register log on to vote.nyc.ny.us/register.html. [Posted 11/5/07]
volunteering with added help
Are you a volunteering a heart? Or are you part of a school club or organization that loves to give back to the community? If you are then you will definitely want to look into the new partnership between the United Way of Greater Rochester and Time Warner Cable. These two companies have joined forces to assist area college students with volunteer opportunities. Not only are these companies stepping in to be the link between students and volunteering, but also providing grant money to cover some of the costs involved with volunteering. For more information on this program and how you can get involved, visit www.uwcampusconnection.org. [Posted 10/29/07]
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