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The Top 10 Happiest Cities to Work

Emily Co — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:36:51 PDT

Seeing as how 77 percent of people suffer from job stress according to a recent survey, they might want to pack their bags and move to one of the happiest cities to work in. And why are all these residents so happy? CareerBliss took into account factors such as average salary, benefits, job growth, and security before coming up with this list:

San Jose, CA
San Francisco, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Miami, FL
Washington, DC
Memphis, TN
El Paso, TX
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
Birmingham, AL

To view the unhappiest cities to work in, read on.

Does Your Happiness Shine Through?

DearSugar — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:00:00 PDT

Cameron Diaz has been full of smiles these days, thanks to her new beau Paul Sculfor. But since celebrities are constantly being photographed, it's easy to make assumptions that their beaming appearance is due to that special someone. But just as people say pregnant people glow, those newly in love often really do have it written all over their face. Does this notion ring true for you? When you're truly happy, does it shine through from the inside out?

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Oh Happy Day: Customize Your Own Bottle of Fragrance

BellaSugar — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:00:50 PST

If you haven't yet heard the word, Clinique has a super-cute gimmick for the 2007 holiday season. Right now, you can customize a bottle of Happy eau de parfum ($52) with a picture of your choice.

Happy is an upbeat citrus and floral fragrance with notes of of grapefruit, boysenberry bush flower and Hawaiian wedding flower. I know a lot of women who love it (and quite a few guys who do, too). Plus, early-bird holiday shoppers will like this: door-to-door delivery only takes ten business days. I think this would be a sweet gift for someone you want to make very happy-and besides, you know it won't be returned!

What Makes you Happier: Apples or Chocolate?

DearSugar — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:00:00 PDT

Chocolate is filled with antioxidants and has been proven to lower blood pressure, but an apple a day keeps the doctor away, so which food makes you happiest? Which sweet treat brings a smile to a woman's face?

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Get A Grip, Kid

GiggleSugar — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:30:00 PDT

If you can't tell, this little psycho has his hands on a stack of Pokemon cards. My guess is that he just scored a rare card and the following behavior is his reaction to such good fortune. Not so fortunate are the loved ones on the receiving end of this hyper-dramatic display of insanity. May I suggest hiding the sugar?

10 Tips for Happy, Healthy Feet

FitSugar — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:00:00 PDT

Sandal season is here for many of us (and approaching rapidly for the rest of us). If your feet are anything like mine, they're not quite ready to see the light of day.

Podiatrists who are part of the UCLA Medical Group have these 10 tips to maintain healthy, happy feet this spring:

Inspect your feet regularly and pay attention to changes in color, texture or appearance.
Maintain good foot hygiene, including washing and drying between the toes.
Hydrate the skin. ~~Southern California~~ Dry weather and open shoes can cause rapid loss of moisture from the skin and may result in cracking or the formation of fissures. It is helpful to replace the moisture content by using lotions or creams on a regular basis.
Buy proper-size shoes. You may not wear the same size in shoes made by different manufacturers. Purchase new shoes late in the day, when feet tend to be at their largest. Always buy the shoes that feel the best.
Don't ignore foot pain. Symptoms that increase or do not resolve within a reasonable period of time need to be evaluated by your podiatric physician.
Cut toenails straight across. Never cut into the corner this could cause an ingrown toenail. Gently file away sharp corners or rough edges with an emery board.
Exercise. Walking is a great way to keep weight under control and is an excellent conditioner for the feet. Be sure to wear appropriate athletic shoes when exercising.
Alternate your shoes each day. Since the feet have sweat glands, your shoes will absorb moisture from your feet, so it is important to allow your shoes to dry out completely.
Avoid walking barefoot to help protect your feet from injury and infection.
Put sunblock on your feet while wearing sandals during the day to avoid sunburn.

Fit's Tip: Think about pampering your feet every once in a while. Your feet carry you around all day, so a nice soak in a foot bath with a bit of peppermint oil will keep them even happier.

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We're Sweet on Vintage Valentine's Day Ads

Tara Sharp — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:23:58 PST

Happy Valentine's Day! Take a trip back in time with these funny, cute, romantic, and sometimes sexist vintage V-Day ads. According to these ads, it seems the best way to impress a woman (and get some lovin') on Feb. 14 is with a box of chocolates, and for men it's cake. Alluding to sexual favors in exchange for Valentine's Day gifts may seem retro, but the concept hasn't gone away in advertising, as we saw in Teleflora's "give and receive" Super Bowl ad over the weekend. See some of the good, bad, and most bizarre vintage V-Day ads!

They Dated?! Fun Celebrity Couples From the Past!

Lauren Turner — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:59:50 PST

Happy Valentine's Day! We've already given you 100 hot celebrity PDA pictures and taken a look at sexy guys saying "I love you" in honor of the holiday, and now we've got fun star matchups from the past. Remember when Seal dated Tyra Banks and Matt Damon went out with Winona Ryder? Click through to see those duos and more celebrity pairs now!

Also, don't forget to check out all of our Valentine's Day coverage across the network.

Video: Our 30 Most Memorable Movie Kisses!

TresSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:13:00 PST

We're celebrating Valentine's Day with 30 amazing movie kisses! From Jack and Rose's embrace on the edge of the Titanic, to Bella and Edward's forbidden kiss in Twilight, to Allie and Noah's rain-soaked kiss in The Notebook, we put together the most romantic big-screen make-out moments. So grab a box of tissues, because these sweet and steamy scenes might make you tear up. Happy Valentine's Day!

Love Your Laptop: 8 Tips For Keeping it Healthy and Happy

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:23:02 PST

Valentine's Day doesn't just have to be about giving affection to your significant other. It can be about showing your appreciation for the people and things that make your life awesome. Take your laptop, for example. Your window to the vast Internet, your laptop works really hard for you without asking much in return. Give your laptop a little TLC this Valentine's Day with these tips that will keep it happy and healthy all year long.

Clean it up - Giving your laptop (or desktop) a thorough cleaning is essential to extending its life. Back up any data you may already have stored (on an external hard drive or a portable flash drive), organize your desktop icons, empty your computer's trash on a regular basis, and clear out any programs you don't use. This will help free up space and keep you on the fast track to productivity.
Practice proper shutdown habits - Shutting down all open programs and putting your laptop to sleep instead of just closing the lid will help your computer stay cool and safe while in transport. But if you've had your laptop in a cold environment, let it warm up to room temps slowly before turning it on. This will keep condensation and dew at bay, which can ruin your computer's sensitive guts.
Protect your investment - If you're going to be lugging a laptop around, make sure it's protected in a padded case!

See the rest of my tips after the jump.