Reality star and fashion icon Kourtney Kardashian has apparently fled her posh mansion in the heart of The Oaks, a prestigious gated community in Calabasas, California. Kardashian bought the home from former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson in January, expecting a slice of paradise for the cool $8.95 million she paid for it. As Kardashian […]
Continue ReadingOn Thursday, September 4, a United Airlines flight bound for Beijing returned to Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C. While most returned flights are caused by mechanical problems or even unruly passengers, this detour was caused by an international incident in the making: a mother was believed to be taking her child out of the […]
Continue ReadingA new study from Australia shows that 30-minute stints of standing may relieve back pain, while not adversely affecting productivity. In the study, a group of Australian office workers alternated between sitting and standing every 30 minutes for a week; they reported that they felt less tired, and experienced less lower back pain and leg […]
Continue ReadingJust last week, the New York Post reported that the NYPD now has a handbook for officers who use the department’s Twitter account, advising them to use “tasteful humor” to gain followers. Their first jab at comedy, however, may have missed its mark. On Tuesday, the Twitter account for NYPD Midtown South posted a picture […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final ruling that will require employers to notify them when an employee suffers an egregious wound or is killed on the job. For employers under federal OSHA jurisdiction, this new rule will go into effect on January 1, 2015. Individual states […]
Continue ReadingAs the baby boomer generation starts heading into their Golden Years, retirement seems to be one topic that generates both relief and anxiety. On one hand, the prospect of retiring, after 20 to 30 years of working the same nine-to-five, provides a sense of freedom. But on the other hand, many baby boomers are struggling […]
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