Roger King Bits

3 in 5 American workers feel burnt out  https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-workforce-burnout-reaches-tipping-point-302301810.html   There's a name for this condition and it's not pretty!

Generation Scroll: Gen Z spends a quarter of their day consuming content  https://swnsdigital.com/us/2024/11/generation-scroll-gen-z-spends-a-quarter-of-their-day-consuming-content/ Here's a PSA for the younger generation.

Road rage is up: 57% of drivers see themselves as "thoughtful, responsible, and obedient," down from 65% in 2014. Top things that prompt it are other drivers’ behavior and heavy traffic  https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hankook-tire-gauge-index-highlights-shifts-in-attitudes-toward-electric-vehicles-car-technology-and-maintenance-302299031.html  

National Stress Awareness Day : Stressed? ‘Sesame Street therapy has begun’  https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2024/11/05/election-anxiety-elmo-sesame-street/

Hey Alexa- give us some tips for trick or treating!

It's almost here!!! We are just days away!!

Goldfish is temporarily changing its name to “Chilean Sea Bass” to attract adults  https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/23/food/campbells-goldfish-name-change/index.html   This could be a trend- hey Alexa, what are some other possible rebranding names for grocery items?

Sense of dread for the end of Daylight Saving Time starts Oct. 23rd  https://swnsdigital.com/us/2024/10/daylight-saving-time-disrupts-sleep-and-productivity-for-weeks/ Two in five Americans will experience "Daylight Saving Scaries" when preparing to change your clocks!

AI Saves Workers an Average of One Hour Each Day  https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ai-saves-workers-an-average-of-one-hour-each-day-302278019.html

Apple Watch Vitals app predicts colds, flu, COVID days before they hit, users claim  https://nypost.com/2024/10/15/tech/apple-watch-vitals-app-predicts-colds-flu-covid-days-before-they-hit-users-claim/   The accuracy is breathtaking!

A  massive meat recall prompted by listeria concerns  is affecting products in some of the most popular grocery stores across the U.S., including Walmart, Public, Target, Aldi, Amazon, Trader Joe's and more. Pre-cooked meat producer BrucePac has released more information about the products impacted by its nearly  10 million-pound recall  first announced by the  U.S. Department of Agriculture  (USD...

(Audio) Nintendo is making an alarm clock so you can wake up to Zelda and Super Mario sounds. Reacts to your body movements with video game sounds.  https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/9/24265984/nintendo-alarmo-alarm-clock-date-price  ( alt )

New exercise pill mimics the effects of running a 10K — without effort  https://nypost.com/2024/10/08/lifestyle/new-exercise-pill-mimics-the-effects-of-running-a-marathon-without-effort/    Here's audio from the press conference in Denmark-

California Just Became the First State to Ban Sell-By Dates  https://www.foodandwine.com/california-bans-sell-by-dates-8723111  ( alt ) It's a good thing we now have "smart refrigerators!"

Are you ready, kids? Wendy’s debuts ‘SpongeBob’ Krabby Patty burger and Frosty  https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/wendys-krabby-patty-meal-spongebob-squarepants-rcna173539  

Getting you ready for Halloween- Hey Alexa- how about some decorating tips?

Survey Finds 71% of U.S. Adults Suspect an Election Donation Request to be a Scam  https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/survey-finds-71-of-us-adults-suspect-an-election-donation-request-to-be-a-scam-302259483.html Luckily there's help!

Which jobs will AI replace? Study reveals most at-risk and safest occupations  https://studyfinds.org/which-jobs-will-ai-replace/   Even Billy Joel's job is on the line- Here's Alexa with her version of "We Didn't Start The Fire"

I Found A "How To Raise A Baby" Book From 100 Years Ago And The Advice Is NOT Good  https://www.buzzfeed.com/audreyworboys/i-fact-checked-a-how-to-raise-a-baby-book-from-100-years We found a YouTube video-

The average working parent pulls an 18-hour workday, gets 31 mins of ‘me time.’ Here’s the breakdown  https://swnsdigital.com/us/2024/09/the-key-differences-between-working-and-non-working-parents/   Now there's a place just for you!

A third of Americans have read at least one self-help book in the past five years  https://today.yougov.com/topics/politics/survey-results/daily/2024/09/13/b4e9e/3   Or you can just ask your digital assistant! Hey Alexa, give me some 'self help' tips!

Friday the 13th: Krispy Kreme Is Selling a Dozen Doughnuts for 13 Cents on Friday the 13th  https://people.com/krispy-kreme-selling-dozen-donuts-for-13-cents-on-friday-the-13th-8710500   If you're afraid to leave the house, this is for you!

Jogger in Malaysia left bloodied, dazed and crying after getting mauled — by a gang of otters  https://nypost.com/2024/09/11/lifestyle/jogger-left-bloodied-dazed-and-crying-after-getting-mauled-by-a-gang-of-otters/

National TV Dinner Day – September 10, 2024 -  https://nationaltoday.com/national-tv-dinner-day/

Krispy Kreme Is Honoring Barbie's 65th Birthday With 4 All-New Doughnuts — Including One Inspired by Her Dream House  https://www.foodandwine.com/krispy-kreme-barbie-65th-anniversary-doughnuts-8704578   Mmmm, sounds Barbielicious!