Shauna Wright
Bizarre? Get Four Frostys For Helping Diabetes Foundation
The fast food chain’s current fund-raising drive for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is admirable, but since obesity is a leading cause of adult-onset diabetes, is rewarding donors with multiple Frostys really such a smart idea?
JetBlue Reigns Supreme in Airline Consumer Satisfaction Index
Move over, Southwest Airlines — your 20-year reign at the top of the American Customer Satisfaction Index is over. So who’s the new champ? None other than JetBlue.
Is Saving Money Good for Your Health? — Dollars and Sense
Lots of people eat well and clock time at the gym to keep themselves healthy. But as it turns out, your well-being is tied to more than just your physical state.
Ann Curry Leaving NBC’s ‘Today’ Show
Ann Curry, we barely knew ye. Just a year after the veteran of NBC’s ‘Today‘ show took over co-hosting duties alongside Matt Lauer, it looks like she’s on her way out.
What City Has Joined New York in the Quest to Ban Giant Sodas?
Looks like New York City is once again a trend-setter — its proposed ban on large sodas has made Cambridge, MA wonder whether it should follow suit.
Brace Yourselves, Parents! The Cost of Raising a Child Just Went Up — Dollars and Sense
Pretty much everyone knows that raising a child is getting more and more expensive. But did you know that the cost of doing so went up $8,000 in just one year?
Mother Furious After Kindergarten Teacher Tells Kids to Hit Bully [VIDEO]
Childhood bullies sometimes need a taste of their own medicine to change their ways. But should a teacher be the one dosing it out?
This Day in History for June 20 – First Commercial Telephone Service and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1837 – Queen Victoria ascends to the British throne (More info)
1840 – Samuel Morse receives the patent for the telegraph (More info)
Well, Duh! Facebook Could Very Well Ruin Workplace Productivity
With the advent of social media, many people have blurred the lines between their personal and professional lives. And according to a new survey, it could be causing problems.
New York City Board of Health Weighing a Ban on Large Movie Popcorn
Look out, New Yorkers — Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the City Board of Health aren’t just after your large sodas. Now they want your bucket-sized popcorn and jumbo milkshakes, too.