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Company Offers Employees A Pay Raise If They Get Company Logo Tattoo [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:21:30 +0000

What would you do for a 15% raise? Would you get inked for your company? That’s what Rapid Realty in New York is offering it’s employees. The owner, Anthony Lolli got the idea when one of his employees got the company logo tattooed out of loyalty to his employer. Anthony wanted to repay his loyalty, so [...]

Form 4868-File for a Penalty Free Extension with the IRS

Kendra — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:26:42 +0000

Are you stressing out about your taxes today? I have help for you! The IRS will allow you to file an automatic six-month extension with NO penalties, but you have to submit it by today. Because I love you so much, I found the exact form that you need to do it. Here is a [...]

New (Funny) Kmart Commercial Takes Shipping to a Whole New Level [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:04:01 +0000

I saw this commercial on TV for Kmart this morning that had me in stitches. Warning: It might make you want to go SHIP your pants. Have to hand it to the national chain for finding a unique way to promote their latest proposal: if you can’t find something you’re looking for in the store, [...]

Store Charges $5 "Just Looking Fee", Are They Nuts? [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:10:13 +0000

Do you go to a store, see a product then find it online cheaper? Some stores want to stop us from looking at products in their store. Well, wait a minute, not exactly. They want to charge us a fee for looking at a product!That is what is happening at a health food store in [...]

Nap Time at Work a Growing Trend

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:10:53 +0000

Nap Time at work! It’s a growing trend. Cool!With the work day getting longer and longer some businesses are letting their employees take naps. They say it recharges the employees and there for they are more productive. In this video from WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina, Brooks Bell who owns a web development company put [...]

Best Buy Sends Lucky Shoppers Five iPads Instead of One

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 22:03:45 +0000

An iPad would normally be considered a prettyÂ substantial gift this holiday season. Thanks to a fortunate error by Best Buy, a couple of shoppers can now use the tablet computer for stocking stuffers. Best Buy customer Alexa had ordered one iPad and was shocked when a neatly packed box of five showed up at her [...]

Soon Your Smartphone Will Know Your Mood

Dan Seitz — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 20:00:49 +0000

Imagine a world where your smartphone can realize that you’re angry or sad, and react accordingly. Thanks to the University of Rochester, it’s not as far away as you might think. The app is designed to measure twelve different factors, such as the pitch of your voice, and determines whether you’re in one of six [...]

West of Texarkana Offers Job Fair December 4

Mario Garcia — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:44:08 +0000

In need of a job? West of Texarkana wants you! Join Kicker 102.5 tomorrow, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. during our live broadcast to find out more about the job opportunities available at West. Drop by 3423 Jefferson to find out more.Are you wondering what West is and what they are looking [...]

There Is a Petition for Obama to Nationalize Twinkies

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:00:38 +0000

When the US auto industry was in jeopardy four years ago President Obama stepped in with a bailout package. Now it's the American junk food industry that's in peril, with Hostess Brands closing up shop and heading for liquidation, and some want Obama to take an even more drastic step.

Daniel B. of Kansas City has started a petition for the president to "Nationalize the Twinkie industry."

Red, White and You Job Fair is Tomorrow!

Scott Mills — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:32:41 +0000

Looking for a job? Are you a veteran? Then get your resume together and get to Central Mall tomorrow! While the job fair is open to the public, Workforce representative Amy Poe says the event is specifically geared towards veterans as part of a statewide initiative to help vets find work. Ms Poe spoke with [...]

Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas Hosts Job Fair for Veterans

Mario Garcia — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:35:30 +0000

Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas will be hosting the Red, White, and You Job Fair on Thursday, November 15 at Central Mall.More than 50 businesses and organizations have signed up to participate in this event that seeks to connect veterans with employers who value the experience, discipline and other exceptional qualities that comes from having a [...]

Companies Tell Employees: Stop Check Your Email After Work Hours [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:15:44 +0000

Are you too connected to work? Do you check your email after work hours? If so, then you might feel tired and have a hard time separating work from your personal life. According to the Washington post, one out of four companies are recognizing this and are telling their employees to NOT check their email [...]

Kicker 102.5 Live on the Road from Baskins Western Wear Friday, Sept. 21

Mario Garcia — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:22:03 +0000

Four States Fair & Rodeo time is here and what better way to go to the rodeo in style than with some new western wear from Baskins in the Richmond Ranch Shopping Center. Kicker 102.5 will broadcast from Baskins Western Wear from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. this Friday.Ladies, come out and try on the all-new [...]

Odd Things in my Radio Station Office [SURVEY]

Mario Garcia — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:51:38 +0000

Are you a collector of odd and unique things? Do you display them at your home or office? My unique items come from various recording artists or promotional items that were sent to me from a record company to help promote an artist. Some items are just things I love like motorcycles, but I guess [...]

Kicker 102.5 Helps Celebrate Grand Opening of New Salvation Army Family Store

Mario Garcia — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:38:55 +0000

The new Salvation Army Family Store located on Walton drive in Texarkana had its Grand Opening last Friday, June 29. I was there for the live broadcast and I was impressed by the new store and all that it had to offer to the shopper.The new store, which formerly was Rex electronics, has been re-painted [...]

Easiest Jobs in the World

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:01:55 +0000

Does your job stress you out? If you get all stressed up on your way to work, you probably do not have one of the easiest jobs in the world. I saw a story on Yahoo about the easiest jobs on the planet. You probably won’t get filthy rich on any of these, but you [...]

What is Your Walk-Away Number?

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:53:10 +0000

Over the weekend, I overheard a conversation with a question…”What is your walk-away number?” That is the amount of money it would take for you to just walk away from your job without anything else lined up. So, what would your walk away number be? There is no right or wrong answer, but if you [...]

Tipping 101: A Guide to Gratuity

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:18:11 +0000

Waiting tables at a restaurant is a tough job. I know, I worked as a waitress through college. If you want to see the best in people and the worst in people then become a waitress or waiter!

As a result, I'm a big tipper. If by chance I receive bad service, I look around the area. Did my waiter just get slammed with multiple tables at the same time? Is it the cooks fault?

Coke Moves Its Secret Formula for All to See — Kind Of [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:08:10 +0000

Since 1925, the secret recipe for Coca-Cola has been famously locked in a bank vault. But no more — to much fanfare, the coveted list of ingredients was moved Thursday to a new vault that’s on display at the World of Coca-Cola Museum at the company’s headquarters in downtown Atlanta.

Inventor Of Doritos Dies At 97, To Be Buried With Doritos

Mario Garcia — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:04:46 +0000

Chances are you’ve probably never heard of Arch West, but you’ve more than likely tasted his world famous Doritos. The inventor of the multi-flavored variety brand of chips has passed away at the age of 97.According to TMZ, a variety of Doritos flavored chips will be served at his funeral and according to his family [...]