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Taylor Swift Cover Photos Not Selling As Many Magazines

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:10:44 +0000

For the past couple of years, Taylor Swift has been everywhere you look. Now, new research indicates that many of her recent cover photos haven’t done as well selling those magazines at the newsstand. According to an article on The Huffington Post: “Women’s Wear Daily reports that the wall-to-wall T-Swift coverage didn’t actually bring in [...]

One Billion Rising At HCCC This Afternoon

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:00:10 +0000

Herkimer County Community College is taking part in the global “One Billion Rising”event on this afternoon, February 14th. The day’s activities are focused on ending violence against women and girls throughout the world. Here are the details from herkimer.edu: “Herkimer County Community College will participate with activists around the world on Thursday, February 14 at [...]

Women Can Vote In The 2012 Presidential Election Because Of Susan B. Anthony

Keith James — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:51:59 +0000

Nearly a century ago, back in 1920 women voted for the first time ever in a Presidential Election and it took an additional century's-worth of fighting beforehand to bring that dream (and right) to fruition, and one woman from Rochester made that possible.

Go Red For Women Luncheon This Wednesday

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:10:29 +0000

May has just begun, and already a number of worthwhile events are coming our way. This Wednesday, it’s the annual “Go Red For Women” Luncheon, presented by the American Heart Association. According to our sister station, WIBX: “The American Heart Association is gearing up for its annual Go Red For Women Luncheon on Wednesday. The [...]

Big Frog Salutes International Women's Day Today

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:10:10 +0000

Today is International Women’s Day, which takes place each year on March 8th. It’s an opportunity to acknowledge the accomplishments and voice of women throughout the world. What is International Women’s Day? According to Wikipedia: “International Women’s Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women’s Day, is marked on March 8 every year. In different regions [...]

The "Hottest" Women Of All Time

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:00:02 +0000

When asked who is the "hottest" woman of all time the smart answer, guys, would be your wife or girlfriend. However if you were asked who the runner up would be there is plenty of wiggle room there. Men's Health came out with their list of the "hottest" women of all time and coming in at #1 was one of our favorite "Friends" Jennifer Aniston. The top ten list was quite inter-generational.

Survey Shows Average Woman Over-Packs For Vacations

Zach Effrog — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:00:20 +0000

I know this has happened to me, and I'm sure there are guys out there who know what I'm talking about...You are going on a short trip with your girlfriend or wife, let's say for the weekend--two days. You pack a small bag with only the essentials. Then, you turn around to put your girlfriend's bag in the car and it weighs 100 pounds. Yeah, well a new survey shows that the average woman "over-packs her suitcase with 26 items" that will never get used.

Who Is The First To Say "I Love You" In A Relationship

Zach Effrog — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 05:00:25 +0000

Imagine: You've just started a relationship, everything is going great and you both really like each other. You like each other a lot--you really, really like each other. One person has to say it sooner or later, but whom will it be? Then, a bit of panic sets in--"What if I say it and he/she doesn't say it back?" But, eventually, the fear subsides and one of you says it. Those three sweet words: I Love You. But, who said it? Who is the first to say it in a relationship?

Guys Better At Fixing Cars Than At Fixing Their Health

Zach Effrog — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:00:27 +0000

It’s National Men’s Health Week, and according to a new study by the Men’s Health Network and Abbott Laboratories, 70 percent of men “find it easier to care for their cars than for their personal health.” Not only do 40 percent of significant others worry about their partner’s health, 56 percent of women are more [...]

Women And Their Handbags

Zach Effrog — Thu, 26 May 2011 05:00:48 +0000

How many handbags do you think the average woman owns? 10? Close. The average number of handbags a woman owns is seven. And, each of those seven handbags, on average, costs $120. This all according to a recent Kellogg’s survey. The survey also found that women not only keep items their handbags, some use the [...]

Cheesy One-Liners Do Work, Guys

Zach Effrog — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:00:58 +0000

That’s right, according to onepoll.com, 60 percent of women polled say they are more likely to fall for a guy if he approaches her and breaks the ice with a “light-hearted one-liner.” So, what one-liners do women like the most? According to the poll, “Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I [...]

Dating Expectations

Zach Effrog — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:00:26 +0000

How much do you spend on a date? Guys, how much money do you shell out when you take your sweetheart out for dinner? According to an interesting new match.com survey, men are three times more likely than women to think there are monetary expectations when going out on a date. The survey found that [...]

How Long Until You Ask For Directions?

Zach Effrog — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:00:45 +0000

Well, guys, how long do you have to drive around aimlessly before you pull off to the nearest gas station and ask for directions? The answer: 20 minutes. That’s according to the Royal Automobile Club, which concluded when the average man gets lost, he’ll wait 20 minutes before stopping somewhere and asking for directions. 64 [...]

Does Eating Meat Make You Macho?

Zach Effrog — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:00:48 +0000

A new study shows that women love men who eat meat. When women were asked to rate a guy based on his diet only, they said vegetarians weren’t nearly as macho as those who ate meat. “Meat has been closely associated with power and privilege and a staple for the gentry, and a rare treat [...]

Ladies, What's The Best Gift On Valentine's Day?

Zach Effrog — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:00:23 +0000

According to a survey by It’s Just Lunch, 33 percent of women find a card and flowers as the best gifts on Valentine’s Day. Followed up by flowers and a card, ladies would like to get a spa package and jewelry from their significant other on the love-filled holiday. The survey also shows that 40 [...]