You Might Get a “Peanut Butter Raise” This Year

No, not getting jars of Peanut Butter, although that would be AWESOME! A new report from Payscale.com says “PEANUT BUTTER RAISES” might be more common than usual this year.  That’s where the whole staff gets a similar pay bump, and usually not a big one. The money gets spread out evenly,…

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Three Ways to Stay Relevant in Your Job as A.I. Takes Over

 If you’ve been worried about the possibility of AI taking your job, you’re not totally off base.  According to a recent report, 92% of companies plan to increase their investments in AI over the next two to three years.  Here are three tips to stay ahead 1.  Be proactive. Don’t wait for…

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Americans Hit Their Daily Energy Low at…

According to a new report, the average American hits their daily energy low at 2:06 P.M.  So, that’s being called peak “slump time.” On average, people wish they had TWICE their current energy levels. And if they got that boost:  74% of people think they’d be earning more, and 18%…

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Wikipedia Turns 25: The First Post Was January 15th, 2001

Having a big line of encyclopedias on your shelf would seem like a huge waste of space these days.  But it used to be a thing. Happy 25th birthday to WIKIPEDIA!  The first Wikipedia post was on January 15th, 2001, two days after they registered the domain. The first entry in their…

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Matthew McConaughey Trademarked an Iconic Phrase

Matthew McConaughey secured eight trademarks, including his catchphrase “Alright, Alright, Alright”, to protect his voice and likeness from A.I. misuse. The trademark registration states, quote, “The mark consists of a man saying ‘ALRIGHT ALRIGHT ALRIGHT’, wherein the first syllable of the first two words is at a lower pitch than the second…

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An FBI Hack to Stop People from Interrupting You

 An FBI hack to stop people from interrupting you is going viral on TikTok.  Start your story with a “command pause.” Say something like, “Check this out, it’s nuts” . . . then pause before you launch into it.  It tells the person’s brain that what you’re about to say is…

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