A Follow Up from the Department of the Obvious

Earlier on in the blog I mused about 'news' articles and studies that reported punch-you-in-the-face-obvious information. Well folks, that level of stellar journalism* continues in this second edition of SHIT YOU ALREADY KNOW!

*Speaking of stellar journalism, congratulations to Fox News for signing Sarah Palin. The blogging community thanks you for continued efforts in providing us with 'dontchya know' and 'youbetchya' material to ridicule.

Now on to the "real" news....

The Conference Board surveyed 5,000 Americans to determine that the majority of them are dissatisfied with their jobs. I find this statistic shocking considering I so look forward to the 9 hours I spend every single day behind my desk in the hell that is corporate America. In fact, I can't recall a single complaint I've ever had about my job...

On a similar note, I bet you never would have guessed that people feel better on the weekends! Take your time with this one, I realize this brand new information may be overwhelming, but it's true! An article in the January 2010 issue of the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology asserts that "men and women alike consistently feel better mentally and physically on the weekend." I wonder if it has anything to do with less alarm clocks and more booze...

And just in time for 2010... the "hidden" benefits of exercise. Are you sitting down for this one? Studies show that moderate exercise actually makes you a healthier person. That's right folks, regular physical activity can help fight off colds and flu, reduce the risk of certain cancers and chronic diseases, slow the process of aging, maintain a healthy weight, AND reduce stress. (I bet these results are from the same scientists who have recently confirmed that cigarettes are bad for you.)

If you've decided you're ready to hit the gym with wisdom I've just imparted, think again. Realistically, you might as well re-bury your running sneakers in the back of your closet because you and your new years resolutions are doomed for failure. (Please feel free to make use of the comment section if you do NOT fall in the club of the 78% of unsuccessful people.)

Moving on to a real shocker from the sports community: Mark Mcgwire used steroids to help make him the home run king. Apparently, "the explosion in home runs coincides with a mid-1990s "steroid era" in professional sports." Hmmm... ya don't say.

And my personal favorite (on the tails of my last rant about technology) an article asserting that the dating scene in NYC has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. Phew, good thing I found this article because this whole time I had been waiting for my Prince Charming to sweep me off my feet on the top of the Empire State Building on Valentines Day (there's a chance I just watched Sleepless in Seattle).

To summarize the new process: meet a guy at a bar (where alcohol lubricates the interaction), exchange names & numbers (in your smart phone, of course), then Facebook the gentlemen suitor while waiting for that brave soul to send a text. It's all just so romantic. (In case my sarcasm isn't apparent, I think texting is form of communication that should be used sparingly between potential mates, at least in the beginning stages.)

That's all I've got for now. You're welcome for the insights.