Hey! I’m Rich and you don’t get any more local than me. I was born and raised right here in Binghamton. My best friend is my pup named Maggie and we terrorize dog parks and the rail trail as much as possible. I started working at 98.1 The Hawk in 2001. You might spot me out at a charity event because I try to visit as many as I can. My TV watching is minimal, but if I have a chance to relax, its Leverage and Lost girl on NETFLIX and Ghost Adventures or Expedition Unknown on my stream TV. I’m a big tech geek and I love to figure out new ways of doing things that involve technology. I’m available to chat whenever and answer all my social media myself. If you see me out someplace, stop and say hello!
Rich Birdsall
Dad Would Take A Pay Cut For The Kids
You need to work so your kids can have the basic necessities, like food, clothing, and WiFi speeds of at least 15 megabits per second. But, when you're off providing for them, do you kind of wish you were just home with them instead?
According to a new survey, half of fathers say they wish they had a less stressful job so they could spend more time taking care of their kids...
Like Dark Comedy? You’re Way Smarter!
Do you like dark comedy? If so, you might just be a genius.
A new study out of Austria found that people who liked dark, twisted humor had higher IQs than people who didn't.
The researchers think it takes quick, complex information processing to fully appreciate jokes about things like serious illnesses and tragic events, so it takes a sharp mind to enjoy them...
How To Catch the Flu Without Realizing It
Flu season is here! If you remember the last time you had the flu I'm sure you didn't enjoy it. You may be putting yourself at risk and not even know it. Here's some stuff to pay attention to:
1. Washing your hands incorrectly. W...
Most Ridiculous Thing Your Parents Did To Save Cash
I can remember my parents saving cash any way they could. I remember them putting our garbage in shopping bags and throwing them out at several gas stations making it look like we "just cleaned out the car" or my grandmother asking for her "Senior Citizens Discount" everywhere we went...
Make 100 Grand a Year Teaching Legos
The University of Cambridge in England is looking for a "Professor of Lego" to study Legos, figure out ways to incorporate them into education, and analyze the role of Legos and other toys in kids' lives worldwide.
But there are two catches...
Want a Big Raise? Make a Joke, Ask for an Insane Amount
Apparently one of the best ways to ask for a big raise and get it... is to start with a joke, then ask for an insane amount of money, like a million bucks.
It's a technique called "anchoring," where you start with a higher number than you actually expect to get...
Drinking Coffee Makes You Live Longer
There have been several studies that have found people who drink coffee live longer, but none of them really figured out why. Good news everyone! Scientists at Stanford University just completed a study on why coffee is a plus for longevity...
Where Did All Those Sayings Come From? (Language NC-17)
My dad had a lot of Dad-isms. Among them was a phrase that was used to describe a poor person or family. Lets say John Doe was poor, He'd say " John next door, he ain't got a pot to piss in, or a window to throw it out of!" The window part I think he may have added...
Most Common Password Is Still “123456”
I can't believe anyone would use 123456 as a password. I used to use "QWERTY" as a password until one of my I.T. Techy friends told me it was a no no. So I'm shocked that tons of people who are still riding the 123456 bus.
The website KeeperSecurity...
School Employee Is Fired For Pointing Out a Kid’s Spelling Error
This story is slightly appalling to me, I hardly think this was a fire-able offense. I think it was funny and totally something that I could see a teacher do when I was in school. Since when is it OK to let a student call the shots with a teacher...
Jimmy Superfly Snuka Dies After Unfit For Trial Declaration
Former professional wrestler Jimmy Snuka has died, at age 73.
How Did You Name Your Baby?
I recently read the Hottest Baby Names for 2017 article and got to thinking.
Thor and Zelda were two of the top picks for 2017. Nothing like naming your kid after a video game character or a super hero. But lots of parents do it. Som...
Prison Break Via Boyfriend In Suitcase
There's this guy named Jose Anzoategui who's currently doing nine years in prison in Venezuela for car theft. His girlfriend Antonieta Saouda went to visit him last week, and she brought a pink suitcase with her.
As she was leaving the prison, the guards noticed she was really struggling to drag it behind her...
Jack Daniels is Selling… Non-Alcoholic Coffee?
I'm not sure who the target market is for this product actually is. Recovering alcoholics who used to put whiskey in their morning coffee and miss the taste?
Jack Daniel's just announced they're going to be selling a whiskey-flavored coffee...