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Tiny House

A young couple from the States decided they were tired of paying rent and mortgages. Their solution? Build a tiny house on a truck trailer! Shane and Carrie Caverly both had building and design experience so they put their minds together and built their 144 sq ft house on a gooseneck trailer. They’ve also created a company called Clothesline Tiny Homes for anybody who is interested in doing the same. Read More

Average Career

A new survey has figured out how the average career goes by-the-numbers. So throughout your working life, here's what to expect. Six different jobs at six companies . . . 12 pay raises . . . three major work arguments . . . 125 sick days . . . one time getting laid off or fired . . . 45,500 cups of coffee . . . and one office romance Read More

Baby in car, but with a note

A mother went shopping after leaving her baby alone in a car with a note telling other carpark users to call her if there were any issues. Read More

Face Value

Sometimes a Facebook photo can inspire you to change your actual face. According to a recent report, many plastic surgeons believe the uptick in cosmetic procedures is related to the increasing popularity of social networking. And anyone who’s ever seen a bad picture of themselves tagged on Facebook or Instagram probably agrees! It makes sense- thanks to Twitter, Facebook and other sites, we’re constantly looking at our own faces and bodies and comparing ourselves to others. It’s enough to give anyone a complex! More than 30% of surgeons say their patients are extra-critical of themselves thanks to social media. Not that they’re complaining… Read More

The next Atkins?

The New York Times says the Fast Diet has the potential to be a blockbuster in the US after becoming a best-seller in Britain. The premise is simple: Eat whatever you want for five days, then fast for two. Well, almost fast: The authors recommend two light meals a day of about 300 calories each on "fasting" days. Jennifer Conlin of the Times sums it up thusly: Read More

Online dating scams!

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The Death Of The Diet

No wonder so many people are overweight- diets are on the decline! In 1991, more than 30% of Americans reported being on a diet. In 2012, that number decreased to 20%. Some experts cite greater acceptance of larger bodies. In a survey, more people in 1985 than in 2012 agreed with the statement that overweight people are less attractive than thin people, suggesting Americans’ attitude about weight has changed over time. Others chalk it up to laziness- these days, people are less likely to stick to a diet for more than six months. Still others argue that the term “diet” has simply fallen out of favor- while people are still making an effort to improve their eating habits, they’re considering it a lifestyle change instead of a diet in the traditional sense. Read More

Rick Scott and the Dog

Constituents are barking at Florida Gov. Rick Scott after he FINALLY admitted, after two years, that he discarded his rescue dog just months after adopting it. Read More

Coughing

If you get a cough, pounding cough syrup and annoying your doctor isn't going to make it go away any faster. A new study found that a cough lasts 18 days no matter WHAT you do. More than 90% of coughs are viral, not bacterial, so they can't be treated . . . they just go away on their own Read More

Don't Do Drugs!

Want to scare your kids off meth FOREVER? Show them this woman's mugshots. On Monday, a 36-year-old woman was busted in Ohio for making meth. And it's clear she's been using it too. Because comparing her new mugshot to one from July of last year Read More