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How Many Americans Wash Their Hands After Using Public Restrooms? [POLL]

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:00:19 +0000

A new survey on hand washing has revealed that 70 percent of Americans always wash their hands after using a public restroom, while 29 percent sometimes skip that ever-important, germ-killing step. And yes, 1 percent confessed to never washing their hands after using a public bathroom. The annual Healthy Hand Washing Survey also found that [...]

Are Reusing Store Bought Water Bottles Safe? Maybe Not

Richie Phillips — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:16:01 +0000

For the longest time, I’ve been (on occasion) refilling water bottles and putting them in the ‘fridge. Why not, right? It’s just water. Well, the jury is out as to whether this is healthy or not (like everything else in the world). Looks innocent enough for me. Just rinse it out and refill it. What’s [...]

My Dental Hygienist Made Me Feel Old Today, But I Still Like Her [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:17:51 +0000

My hygienist, Dawn Love has worked many years for Dr. Delehanty's Dental office in Guilderland. She's great, don't get me wrong. So is Sandy Knapik at the front desk. And Dr. Delehante? Top shelf. It's an all female operation, which is unique for the dental business, you must agree. I really enjoy going there. Until today's conversation. Now I feel really old!:

What to Do When a Co-Worker Uses Your Coffee Mug

GNA — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:41:39 +0000

It amazes me at how rude people can be, especially those you work with, when given the opportunity to choose between going hungry or thirsty, or taking what is not their’s. I worked in a professional office before this job for five-years and one of my colleagues resorted to putting a mini-frig in their office just so no [...]

OK Not To Wash Your Jeans For A Year

Richie Phillips — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:00:38 +0000

Some people look great in jeans. The may look old and dirty, but they’re not. Dirty jeans. Hey, I wouldn’t wear them. I actually catch alot of grief at home for wearing them once and then throwing them in the wash.. But if you ask some people (teens, especially) , they may tell you something [...]