CareerBuilder reveals this year’s Most Absurd Excuses for Calling in Sick
October 18, 2015
Chicago, IL – Whether it’s to finish binge-watching their latest Netflix obsession, take care of personal errands or simply needing a day off, many workers aren’t above taking a sick day despite having a clean bill of health.
According to a new CareerBuilder survey, 38 percent of employees have called in to work sick when they’re feeling well in the past year, up from 28 percent last year.
One third of employers have caught an employee lying about being sick by checking social media.
46 Percent of Streaming Media Accountholders Share Their Login Credentials according to Consumer Reports
February 17, 2015
Not all companies explicitly prohibit password sharing outside the household
Yonkers, NY – Streaming media services are quite popular: 51 percent of American households say they subscribe to Amazon Prime Instant Video, HBO Go, Hulu Plus, Netflix, and/or WatchESPN, according to a December 2014 survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center.
However, the reach of streaming video services extends beyond that, as 46 percent of account holders admitted to sharing their log-in credentials with someone outside their home.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam unveils visionary “Tennessee Promise” during State of the State Address
February 3, 2014
Proposes free community and technology college education to every graduating senior
Nashville, TN – During his fourth annual State of the State address before the General Assembly, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam tonight introduced the “Tennessee Promise.”
The historic proposal commits to providing on a continuing basis two years of community college or a college of applied technology (TCAT) absolutely free of tuition and fees to graduating high school seniors.
“Through the Tennessee Promise, we are fighting the rising cost of higher education, and we are raising our expectations as a state,” Haslam said. “We are committed to making a clear statement to families that education beyond high school is a priority in the state of Tennessee.”
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam delivered his State of the State address on February 3rd.
Consumer Report Survey shows most Viewers rely on Netflix, but Streaming Rivals are more Satisfying
July 29, 2012
Vudu Gets Top-Ranking in Consumer Report’s Ratings of Streaming Video Services; Netflix’s Disc-by-mail Service Fares Better than its Streaming
Yonkers, NY – Although 81 percent of the ConsumerReports.org subscribers who used a streaming video service in the previous month used Netflix, rival services such as Vudu, Apple iTunes, and Amazon Instant Video all scored higher for overall satisfaction in Consumer Reports’ first comprehensive Ratings of video services. [Read more]
Roku releases their new generation of stand alone streaming video players
July 21, 2011
Best-Selling Streaming Players made more powerful to support casual games
Saratoga, CA – Setting a new standard in streaming entertainment, Roku has introduced the Roku 2, a new family of streaming players. Available in three models – the Roku 2 HD, Roku 2 XD and Roku 2 XS – this new line brings popular casual games including Angry Birds to the TV alongside Roku’s large and growing selection of entertainment. Roku 2 players also feature a sleek new design that’s more energy-efficient than before, using less than two watts of power.
