Readers, thank you for you devotion and patience for new No Work Times posts. I’d like to share with you a special day that everyone should be conscious of and help raise global awareness for. Next Monday, October 5, 2009 will be World Habitat Day sponsored by Habitat For Humanity.
According to the United Nations, more [...]
A couple of weeks ago, an underdog airline decided to launch a promotional campaign where you get an “All-You-Can-Jet Pass” for only $599. Surprisingly, that company was JetBlue. The beauty of this campaign is the fact that I found out about it via Twitter through my friends and not through a news site or TV [...]
There are numerous sites and forums out in the web world that cater to helping people save money where it matters most. They range from grocery deals to travel bargains. This post will cover 10 that do outstandingly well.
Bill Shrink
This free cost-savings tool works to save you money on your everyday expenses like gas, cell [...]
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say “library”? Some people say education, school, dusty, quiet and boring.
Did you know that a public library houses more than just books and microfiche?
It can also be your one-stop entertainment shop for the entire family. Believe it or not, you can rent movies (old and [...]
It’s an unfortunate but true fact that print is dying a slow death and the web has taken over as king of content for quite some time now. With the steady decline of newspapers and advertisers bailing on magazines, job seekers have to rely heavily, if not totally, on the internet for their job hunting.
Most [...]
Today, an article on CNN appeared with the title “Recesson: I’m lovin’ it!” It’s actually an inspiring and uplifting post on random people in the U.S. who have recently been affected by the economy. Some of the stories talk about entrepreneurial ideas while others tell about world travels and new career ventures. There is a [...]
It’s a no brainer that you have to be smart and organized about the funds and bills you have under your name. It’s especially crucial in times like these and pertinent while you’re job searching or unemployed.
That’s why I’ve listed the top three (and free) finance software programs available online to help you feel [...]
For film lovers and movie-goers, nothing beats a chance for a pre-screening of an anticipated upcoming movie. Most especially if it’s free for you and your guest. That’s what Angelika Film Center offers. Just sign up for their free email newsletter and you’ll receive weekly announcements of free pre-screenings as well as special offers and [...]
No Work Times just won a free week’s worth of personal gourmet cooking from the award winning chef Clive Berkman! I entered the “Create Your Own Empty Bottle Moment Contest” a month back and received an email this morning from Clive himself telling me I was chosen as the winner. If you’re interested in my entry, [...]
There was an article released on Yahoo today about the industries and companies that are surviving and thriving despite this year’s economic downturn. It’s an interesting read but they don’t dive into the theories of why these things are staying afloat. Here are my hypotheses to those listed.
1. Home Gardening
“Sales at Burpee are expected to [...]