Amy Sciarretto
Is Multitasking Good for You?
Multitasking may often mean that we sometimes do too many things just “okay,” as opposed to a few things “very well.” But studies show that doing a lot at once makes us feel good, hence why we engage in such behavior.
Spirit Airlines Dodges PR Nightmare By Refunding Dying Man’s Airfare
Spirit Airlines has relented and refunded an unhappy customer’s airfare, despite claiming that it would not bow to the media pressure and return the $197.
Men and Women Are Putting in Longer Hours at Work — But Who is Putting in More?
Studies show that both men and women are putting in more working hours than ever in addition to logging more office time. But which sex is working longer and harder?
Why Is a Man with 11 College Degrees Working As a Crossing Guard?
Bruce Berry is a both a renaissance man and a lollipop man — the latter being British slang for a crossing guard. He has 11 advanced degrees, a completed Ph.D. and another doctorate in the works.
Massachusetts Police Chief Comes Up with Shocking Plan to Curb Cursing in Town
Talk about putting your money where your mouth is.
The police chief in Middleborough, Mass. is considering enforcing a longstanding, but little-used ,law to help curb cursing in his town that could hit hard in the pocketbook.
Study Reveals Failing to Use Turn Signal Can Have Devastating Consequences
Texting while driving may nab all the headlines, but turn signal neglect presents just as real a danger for motorists.
For instance, did you know the lack of turn signal use accounts for around two million accidents per year? That’s more than the 950,000 crashes that reportedly happen annually due to distracted driving.
One Year After Osama bin Laden’s Death, You Can Read About His Plans — Find Out How
The Combating Terrorism Center at West Point will release some of the 6,000 documents that were seized in last year’s raid of Osama bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, resulting in his death one year ago Wednesday. This is the first time the general public will have access to the al Qaeda leader’s papers.
Mother Arrested for Taking Daughter, 5, to Tanning Salon — What’s Her Defense? [VIDEO]
New Jersey resident Patricia Krentcil was arrested after she took her daughter, 5, into a tanning salon.
The little girl suffered burns and Krentcil was charged with second-degree child endangerment.
Why Was KFC Ordered to Pay $8 Million to Brain-Damaged Girl?
Fast food is considered dangerous to one’s health, if you ask health food experts. However, in this case, it was nearly fatal and Kentucky Fried Chicken has been ordered to pay up as a result.
Boy Booted from All-Girls Field Hockey Team for Being Too Good — Is It Fair? [VIDEO]
Usually, being really good at athletics ensures you a spot on your school’s teams. Not so in the case of Keeling Pilaro, a teen from Long Island, New York.