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Most People Want To Take Their Birthday as a Paid Holiday

Brad Weiser — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:39:53 +0000

Should your company give you your birthday as a paid day off? 35% of people say the number one day they don’t have off that they wish they had off is their birthday. It beat out every other potential extra day off. Even those who have to work on Christmas would rather have their birthday [...]

Eight Facts About How People Celebrate Thanksgiving

Jackie — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:15:10 +0000

According to a survey from PR Newswire by a jigsaw-puzzle company called Buffalo Games, almost as many people play BOARD GAMES on Thanksgiving as watch football. Here are eight facts about how people celebrate Thanksgiving:

1.) 64% of people say they'll watch football on Thanksgiving . . . and 56% say they'll play board games.

What's the Most Over-the-Top Thing People Do To Celebrate Christmas?

Jackie — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:00:37 +0000

Next week is Halloween, and you know what that means: Time for us to blow right past it and talk about Christmas.

A new survey from MultiVu asked people to name the most OVER-THE-TOP ways people celebrate Christmas. So just know that if you do these things, your friends are secretly judging you.

Labor Day 2012 in Twin Falls – What is Open and What is Closed?

Terry Morgan — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:04:21 +0000

Labor Day 2012 is on Monday, September 3rd. Looking for something to do, or just want to see what’s going to be open? Check out our list of what’s open on Labor Day in Twin Falls. Banks: Closed. Post offices: Closed. Libraries: Closed. Liquor stores: Closed. Schools: Closed. Rocket Express Car Wash: Open – [...]

Do You Have To Work On Memorial Day Monday?

98.3 The Snake — Mon, 28 May 2012 15:01:29 +0000

Memorial Day in Twin Falls – What is Open and What is Closed?

Terry Morgan — Sat, 26 May 2012 15:24:08 +0000

Memorial Day this year is on Monday, May 28th. Looking for something to do, or just want to see what’s going to be open? Check out our list of what’s open on Memorial Day in Twin Falls. Banks: Closed. Post offices: Closed. Libraries: Closed. Liquor stores: Closed. Schools: Closed. Rocket Express Car Wash: Open – [...]

One in Five People Are Getting a Second Job to Help Pay for Holiday Gifts

Jackie — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:30:14 +0000

I have officially decided that everyone in my family is getting a jolly rancher for Christmas and apparently I am not alone. Nearly half of Americans are going to have trouble affording holiday gifts this season. A survey by CouponCabin.com from WHEC.com found that 45% of people are worried about how they’ll pay for Christmas presents. Two [...]

28% of Americans Think We Have Too Many Holidays Off

Brad Weiser — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:03:10 +0000

There’s a good chance that you’re working today. On President’s Day. But according to a new survey from Rasmussen Reports . . . about one out of four of you are totally cool with heading in to work today, while other people are sleeping late or sitting at home eating three bags of Cheetos. In [...]

Male Rights Activist Says 'Boycott Valentine's Day'

Brad Weiser — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:31:19 +0000

Marc Rudov, the self-proclaimed "No Nonsense Man" is causing controversy with his contention that real men should boycott Valentine's Day, which he calls "Nomance Day." He describes Valentine's Day as "phony, guilt-driven, over-priced" and "all about her."
Check out video of Rudov making his case against the romantic holiday after the jump. (Via Q103 Albany)

Holiday Bonuses and Company Parties Are Making a Comeback! But Company-Sponsored Drunkenness Isn't

Brad Weiser — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:01:04 +0000

When the economy quit on us, it took a lot of people’s Christmas bonuses and company holiday parties with it. But according to a new survey, after two years in the wilderness, they’re coming back, baby! –41% of employers plan to give out end-of-the-year bonuses or gifts this year. That’s up from an all-time low [...]

Six Holiday Marketing Tricks, And Why You Can't Resist Them

Brad Weiser — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:19:23 +0000

Every November, all the stores roll out 'special' deals designed to make us spend as much as possible during the holidays . . . like the sheeple we are. Here's a list of six marketing tricks, and why you can't resist them . . .