That groundhog is overpaid. A month ago, Punxatawny Phil, Buckeye Chuck and other holiday-induced critters came out of their holes and declared that winter would soon be over. It snowed today. Easter is just a month away. Get going already! If you have cabin fever, you probably need some diversions. Traying is always a great [...]

 Hopefully you got the memo that Valentine’s Day is February 14, a Tuesday this year. And you might want to pay attention to the Surgeon General’s warning about certain Valentine’s Day gifts that may be hazardous to your health. These include ridiculous lingerie, weight loss items, kitchen appliances, power tools, and lottery tickets. I’ve searched [...]

There are a lot of jobs today that didn’t exist 10 years ago,  thanks largely to the internet and terrorism. I speak of social media specialists and TSA workers. It’s difficult to choose a major when you’re not sure what might be on the horizon. Just think of that poor guy who spent two years [...]

We’ve got a list from TopFive.com to celebrate Spring semester. They’re not just for sledding anymore… Nothing better than a crisp fresh snow.  If you’re lucky, you can grab a cafeteria tray right out of the dishwasher while it’s still warm. That way it will keep your butt warm and slightly melt the snow for [...]

For everyone we left out the last time, here are some more funny reasons to choose a career. And if you like these, get a joke-a-day in your email x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x So, why is heaven considered to be a perfect place? Because there are no architects to screw up the design x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x Two girlfriends were speeding [...]

It’s a new year and once again, according to statistics, 40 to 45% of us have made one or more New Years Resolutions. The statistics also show that more than 46% of us will abandon these resolutions within a month. Or whenever our free trial to the gym is over. It’s always the same – [...]

We’ve got a hybrid list this week from TopFive.com.  Here are the best of entries from several lists that make a great case for… It’s Time for a New Year When You’re drinking eggnog and you realize it’s just spoiled milk You’re making out with a girl and you realize it’s actually two elves in [...]

You’re never too old to send a letter to Santa. To make it easier, here is a template you can use. Just fill in the blanks and click send to have it sent to your favorite Santa. Just be careful WHAT you fill in the blanks and WHERE you send it, unless you’ve been hoping [...]

You’ve got your first semester under your belt from a fine institution like Florida Tech University and you’re on your way home to dazzle the relatives with your new found knowledge and maturity. Wait a minute hot-shot. Make sure you impress the folks back home, and not in a bad way. Otherwise, you may be [...]

Are you tired of the same old holiday decorations that you put up year after year? Would you like to make an impression on your friends, family and neighbors? Would you like to get thrown out of your neighborhood. You can have all that and much more. Just follow the lead of these <cough> maverick [...]

Given the alternatives, where else would I look on a gift horse? If it’s the thought that counts, then some people should probably be saving their money. In fact, if you added up all the money spent on these weird, inappropriate and sometimes disgusting gift ideas, there would be enough money to put you through [...]

You’re going home for Thanksgiving. Your parents probably will want to talk about how to become a software engineer, and how your mid-term grades reflect that goal. You might want to divert their attention. Prepare to entertain them with these bits of wisdom about Thanksgiving, as said by famous people. Arnold Schwarzenegger:  “I love Thanksgiving turkey. It’s [...]

It’s midterm exam time! You can stress. Or you can laugh. You choose. Biology Exam Students in an AP Biology class were taking their mid-term exam. The last question was: “Name seven advantages of ‘Mother’s Milk’” The students had to answer all seven advantages, or they wouldn’t get credit. One thoughtful young man write down [...]

It’s time for mid-terms. If you don’t do so well on those exams, maybe it’s time to think about something new — a psychology major, perhaps? Or not. From TopFive.com we have: The Top 9 Other Terms for “Undeclared” 9> Saving yourself for that one special major 8> Taking as many 101 classes as possible [...]

Jokes for the Psychology Major: Welcome to the Psychiatric Hotline: If you are obsessive-compulsive, please press 1 repeatedly. If you are co-dependent, please ask someone to press 2. If you have multiple personalities, please press 3, 4, 5,and 6. If you are paranoid-delusional, we know who you are and what you want. Just stay on [...]

Are you still trying to figure out how to choose a career? Let’s see which ones have the best jokes… An elementary school teacher sends this note to all parents on the first day of school:  ”If you promise not to believe everything your child says happens at school, I will promise not to believe everything [...]

“Why can’t you major in something normal.” My mother said when I told her I had declared a Journalism major.” Sure I could have been a Computer Systems Analyst, but would that have been nearly as fun? Some of the best universities have rethought traditional career paths and are tailoring programs to meet the demand for non-mainstream jobs.Here’s some [...]

Sometimes life is funny. And then, sometimes it’s just boring. If you’re bored and looking for nothing to do, here’s the answer. I’ve found some great “time wasters” to get you through your day.  And if you aren’t careful, that can become a week. 1.  If you like weird little creatures, you’ll like Acrobots.  They remind me of [...]

Halloween is supposed to be scary, with witches and vampires and blood. At least, that’s what costume manufacturers, and forensic scientists, would have us believe. But there’s a lighter side to All Hallow’s Eve. Why make them scream when you can make them howl – with laughter. Or groan. Or look twice. You know what I mean. Here are [...]

Here is another great list from Top5.com! I think the thing that surprised me most about college was that “distance learning” didn’t refer to me staying in my dorm and having my roommate take notes for me. The Top 12 Surprising Things Learned in College 12. “Pinning your girlfriend” is *not* a wrestling maneuver. 11. The difference [...]

The Best of College Laughs September 30, 2011   Bored? Need to study and don’t want to? Looking for something to do? It won’t help you get into a top mba program, but knowing a few good jokes may reduce your stress level. Here are a few excerpts from the Great Big List of Humor Websites [...]

Don’t worry about missing out on college social life just because you attend an online university. You can have the best of distance learning AND the best of Greek life. Just look at this great selection of fraternities and sororities made for students pursuing online degrees. First of all, we have a menu of groups especially for Food [...]

When you look at the wide array of college mascots, you wonder how much time and thought went into creating some of them. And sometime, you know it was way too much time and not nearly enough thought… Let’s get creative folks. I propose that we insist that all online college degree programs, accredited distance [...]