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NASA to Pay an Absolutely Ridiculous $70 Million Per Seat to Fly to the International Space Station

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 02 May 2013 03:31:58 +0000

Hitching a ride usually only costs some gas and toll money. But you’ll have to dig really deep into your pockets for a ride into orbit. Russia is charging NASA a staggering $70 million per seat for a 2016 flight to the International Space Station, up from the previously reported $65 million. NASA is expected [...]

The Stripper $$$

Mark Alan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:10:39 +0000

One night of tips add up for stripper in an Atlanta Nightclub. Wow, how does one get that gig?According to Redditor Menagerii [Source] she earned during one work day as a stripper tips amounting to $3,445.00 and posted a pic of it all on msn.com. Her time on the job was 15.5 hours, shaking her [...]

Best Study Ever Suggests 106 Minutes of Sex a Day and Only 36 Minutes of Work

Kathy Landin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:05:13 +0000

New research shows that if you want to reach optimal happiness, you need to strive for having the "ideal day." Ok, this seems super obvious, but what isn’t obvious -- or in practice very much in our culture -- is what the “ideal day” really is. You'll like the answer.

IRS Warning — 12 Scams to Watch Out For This Tax Season

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:20:07 +0000

The IRS has issued its annual warning about the “Dirty Dozen” schemes out there—ways that certain disreputable folks will try to steal your money or methods people use to hide financial information from the tax agency. Here’s what IRS Acting Commissioner Steven T. Miller had to say: This tax season, the IRS has stepped up [...]

5 Important Ways Social Media Networking Affects Your Career

Kathy Landin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:26:13 +0000

While the social media landscape often changes quickly, it’s pretty clear that networking on those sites is going to be a big part of our lives for a long time—both personally and professionally. In many ways, social media is as much for work as it is for fun. It may have started out as a [...]

Is Your Unclaimed Tax Refund Among the $1 Billion Being Held by the IRS?

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:20:29 +0000

There are still a few weeks left to file your 2012 tax return, but April 15 of this year marks another important deadline for taxpayers: it's your last chance to file for a refund on your 2009 taxes.

How Can You Ruin a Job Interview? Ask These Bizarre Questions

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:48:39 +0000

When you’re on a job interview, don’t sabotage your chances of getting hired by saying something stupid. That may sound obvious, but not everyone knows that. OfficeTeam recently surveyed HR managers at companies throughout the US and Canada to get their takes on some of the more outrageous questions they’ve been asked by candidates during [...]

Place Your Bid For James Bond's Original 1965 Aston Martin DB5

Mike Moody — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:31:40 +0000

How cool does a car have to be to earn a $5 million price tag? As cool James Bond, of course. Bond’s original Aston Martin DB5 is officially on the market for $4.69 million, and this is no ordinary classic car. While the vintage vehicle looks sleek and stylish, and it has the extra appeal [...]

5 Ways to Save Money on Your 2013 Taxes

Maura Chwastyk — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:07:25 +0000

It's hard to believe it's already the middle of tax season. 2013 is off to a fast clip, and unfortunately this means that Tax Day is right around the corner. You could bury your head in the sand until you hit April 14 panic mode, or this year you could give yourself a burst of energy and self-confidence knowing that you met your taxes head-on. Here are money savers to get you started:

5 Excellent Networking Sites to Help You Find Jobs

Kathy Landin — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:56:42 +0000

Any expert will tell you that to find a good job in the current economy, you have to know somebody. And unless you live in a very small town, or your dad is the mayor and you’ve already met all the citizens of your community, this means you’re going to have to do some networking.

What Are the Most Stressful Jobs in 2013?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:42:37 +0000

If going to work means you run the risk of developing an ulcer or biting your nails until there’s only cuticle left, congrats — you may have one of the most stressful jobs in America. But is it the most stressful? CareerCast has come out with its list of the most stressful jobs for 2013, [...]

Predictions To Expect In 2013 For Consumers

Mark Alan — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:15:10 +0000

There always predictions for every new year, obviously some good bad , some bad. we just hope for more good than the latter.

Christmas Trees for Sale in St. Cloud and Central Minnesota

Townsquare Media — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 01:04:16 +0000

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree. If you are looking to find a real Christmas Tree this year here are several places in St. Cloud where you can find your very own.

Led Zeppelin to Appear on 'Late Show with David Letterman'

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:07:03 +0000

The three surviving members of Led Zeppelin are slated for an appearance on Monday night's (Dec. 3) 'Late Show with David Letterman.'

Original Batmobile from the 60′s TV Series Up for Auction

Sloan — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:08:35 +0000

The man responsible for designing and building The Batmobile is putting his prized creation up for auction. This is not just a replica of the most famous TV car of all time, but the actual original Batmobile driven in the TV series!

Share Sloan's Winnings in The Powerball Jackpot with His Secret Numbers System

Sloan — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:33:54 +0000

If you haven't purchased your lottery ticket yet, you still have a few hours. The drawing is set for 10pm Central Time and the suspense is palpable. I've never played a lottery ticket once before, but my instincts and this jackpot have me convinced that I'm due. But instincts aren't good enough, and I've discovered a secret methodology to finding the numbers that will win me the Powerball.

Are You Going to Buy a Powerball Ticket? [POLL]

Lynn Quale — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:19:42 +0000

The largest jackpot in Powerball history is currently up for grabs. Do you plan on purchasing a ticket for your chance at $425 million? If you ask me, the answer to that question is a no-brainer – heck yes! I am not, by any means an avid lottery player, but when a jackpot gets this [...]

Better Business Bureau Tips for Safe Shopping on Cyber Monday

Abby Faulkner — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:19:10 +0000

For the last several years, Cyber Monday, dedicated to online shopping, has become very popular with those of us who aren't keen on long lines at store sales.

David Bowie's 'Hunky Dory' Vinyl Nets Over 10K On EBay

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:05:13 +0000

Collectors seeking David Bowie vinyl are quick to take notice when rare copies of his 1971 ‘Hunky Dory’ album appear on the market.

How The Players Can Solve The NFL-Ref's Dispute [OPINION]

Sloan — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:44:18 +0000

I'm no sports geek. I watch the Vikes on TV, I like seeing the games. I even own a couple of Vikings shirts that I wear for good luck on Sundays. But I'm no raging fan that paints their face and drives a purple hand-painted school bus. I'm not even a rabid enough fan to stop everything for a Monday Night Football game... and I just found out last year there are games on Sunday night. But even I can tell, the replacement refs suck.