Forbes says journalist is one of the worst jobs for the 21st century. Despite the proliferation of media outlets, newspapers, where the bulk of U.S. reporters work, will cut costs and jobs as the Internet replaces print. While current events will always need to be covered (we hope), the number of reporting positions is expected [...]

How much did you make in the last minute? Hour? Day? This twist on the typical salary calculator not only figures it out, but shows you how much you’re making. So that eight-hour shift suddenly looks better. Now if only it calculated overtime too …

There’s a great lesson here about education and how journalists reach (and communicate with) people.

The anatomy of a balloon animal. Brilliant. And it has instructions on how to make the critter along the bottom. Artist Jason Freeny has other great work, too.

In the fourth inning of World Series Game 2, Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury stole second base, which means you get a free taco. Yep, a free taco. Go to any Taco Bell between 2 and 5 p.m. Oct. 30 to get your beef taco. (The official rules caution against misuse of the free taco.)