Shauna Wright
Apple Is Now the World’s Most Valuable Company — Dollars and Sense
As the rumored roll-out of the latest iPhone looms next month, investors seem bullish on Apple.
The tech giant’s market value now exceeds $623 billion, breaking the record set by Microsoft during the halcyon days of the late 1990s dotcom bubble.
Where Are the Best Small Towns in America?
Big city living isn’t for everyone — the noise, crowds and crime are a lot to deal with. So if you’ve got your heart set on something a bit less chaotic, you may want to check out this year’s list of America’s best small cities.
What Makes Some College Kids Drink So Much?
Binge drinking is a real problem on many college campuses, and new research could reveal why: students who chug-a-lug enjoy a higher social status among their peers.
What Are the World’s Most Livable Cities?
The US has some beautiful places, but if you want to root yourself in the world’s most livable city, you’ll need to head Down Under because Melbourne, Australia has again been ranked at the top of the list.
What’s the Biggest Way to Waste Time at Work?
Telecommuters may have some creative ways to while away the day, but at least they’re not shooting the breeze with colleagues — something a new survey finds is the biggest time-waster at work.
Is It Better to Buy School Supplies Online? — Dollars and Sense
Shopping online can incredibly convenient, but should you do it for basic school supplies? That depends on what’s more important to you: time or money.
Celebrity Birthdays for August 18 – Robert Redford, Denis Leary and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Robert Redford
Age: 76
Occupation: Actor, Director and Environmentalist
Known For: Starring in films such as ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ ‘Out of Africa,’ and ‘All the President’s Men,’ winning an Academy Award for directing ‘Ordinary People,’ and founding the Sundance Film Festival
TSA Reveals List of Weird and Scary Items Confiscated This Year
We all gripe about having to take our shoes off when we go through airport security, but according to a list of items confiscated this year by the TSA, footwear may be the least of its concerns.
Woman Amazingly Avoids Her Own Reflection for a Year to Boost Self-Esteem [VIDEO]
Could you go a whole year without looking at yourself in a mirror, or even catching a reflection of yourself in a window? That’s what one woman did to inspire others to find their inner beauty.
One Direction Cover Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’
Both One Direction and former Oasis member Liam Gallagher appeared at the Olympics’ closing ceremony this weekend — and that’s not the only thing they have in common. Seems that not long ago, 1D covered the Oasis hit ‘Wonderwall,’ which is the same song Gallagher performed at Sunday night’s festivities.
Will ‘Yo-Yo Dieting’ Really Wreck Your Metabolism?
For years, the conventional wisdom among diet experts is that so-called “yo-yo dieting” — repeatedly gaining and losing weight — wreaks havoc on one’s metabolism, causing it to slow down.
But as it turns out, that may not be so true after all.
Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNearney Are Engaged
If you’ve been hoping that comedians Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman would someday reignite their romance, you may have to let the dream go — because Kimmel is now off the market.