Erik Barnes

jim gaffigan, parenting, jokes, humor, parenting advice

4 pieces of funny parenting wisdom from comedian Jim Gaffigan that's backed up by experts

Gaffigan knows a lot about parenting and Hot Pockets.

work from home, remote work, healthy living, work life balance, employment

Scientists definitively know why working from home makes us happier and healthier

Home is where the good work begins.

employee revenge, manager ultimatums, work etiquette, bad managers, conflict resolution

‘I turned around and went home’: Why managers making ultimatums to employees never works

“Per your instruction, I’m not coming in since I couldn’t be on time.”

buying furniture, college, cheap furniture, budget tips, university

Want new furniture for less money? The best spot is not a store or an online shop.

If you live by a university and need some home goods, you might be in luck.

frozen vegetables, frozen vs fresh, produce, healthy living, bobby flay

Dietitians and chefs like Bobby Flay agree: You’re thinking about frozen produce all wrong

Some frozen veggies are more nutritious than fresh ones.

police, tail light, outdated tactic, body cams, traffic violation

Why old school police officers tap your tail light when you’re pulled over but newer cops don’t

Police know that the public is wising up to this technique.

email mistake, Reddit, perfect response, job interview, email etiquette

Job applicant accidentally CC'd on email before canceled interview. He responded perfectly.

“I’m sure that message wasn’t meant for me, but…”

new planet, scientific discovery, space discovery, ninth planet, astronomy

Goodbye solar system? Scientists confirm a possible new gas giant planet behind Pluto.

Is this the new ninth planet in our solar system?

taxes, tax filing, software, government, money tips

IRS provides tax filing software for free, thwarting TurboTax and lobbyists

This could save millions of taxpayers time and money.