Shauna Wright
How Many Teens Text While Behind the Wheel?
Teenagers aren’t drinking as much as they used to and more of them now wear seat belts, but all of that could be offset by the startling number of them who admit to texting while driving.
The Price of Renting a Home Is Going Up, Up, Up
People skittish about the state of the real estate market or whose credit was left in tatters after the economy tanked are increasingly foregoing buying a home in favor of renting.
So it’s probably not surprising that rent across the US is rising accordingly, about six percent in the past year alone.
Wanna Win Free Grand Slams for Life at Denny’s? Here’s How You Can — Dollars and Sense
If you travel a lot — or want to — and have a thing for Denny’s food, the restaurant chain has a deal just for you: eat at a Denny’s in all 50 states in the next year and you’ll get free Grand Slams for life.
Entire THigh School Graduating Class Forced to Take Breathalyzer Tests — Is It Fair? [VIDEO]
Some Minnesota parents are furious after a local high school gave all its seniors breathalyzer tests at their graduation rehearsal, with school officials claiming that since they smelled alcohol on some of the kids, they were justified in screening everyone.
How Can You See Movies for Just $1 This Summer? — Dollars and Sense
If you love going to the movies but are on a limited budget, this will give you cause for celebration: hundreds of theaters across the US will be selling tickets to selected movies and showings for just $1 this summer.
Are Magazine Ads Getting Sexier?
If the ads in magazines seem to be getting sexier, it’s not your imagination. A new study has revealed that the number of ads using sex to sell products nearly doubled over a 20-year period.
Charlie Sheen Admits When He Was "Winning" He Was Actually Losing
As the world watched Charlie Sheen‘s nuclear meltdown in the days after he was canned from ‘Two and a Half Men‘ last year, a lot of people couldn’t help but find the irony in the word he used to describe his situation: “Winning!”
But hindsight being what it is, Sheen now reveals in an interview that he shares that feeling, saying he was “in total denial” during that dark time.
More Than 6 Million LinkedIn Passwords May Have Been Exposed to Hackers
If you’re one of LinkedIn’s 150 million users, you might want to change your password — the business networking site has allegedly been hacked, and millions of log-in credentials may have been compromised.
Disney World Raises Prices, Retains Title of ‘Most Expensive Theme Park’
Just days after a recent study indicated theme park attendance is rising, Disney has announced it’s bumping up admission prices at Disney World, thus allowing the Florida vacation spot to retain the dubious title of “most expensive theme park.”
Taco Bell Puts Big Mac to Shame By Selling 100 Million Doritos Locos Tacos in Under Three Months
Taco Bell’s Doritos Locos Tacos, made with a nacho cheese-flavored Doritos shell, have been a hit. A huge hit.
Is Sharing a Bed with a Partner Actually Good for You?
Sleeping in the same bed with a partner can sometimes be a pain, especially if one of you steals blankets or you can’t agree on how hot or cold the room should be.
But a growing body of research suggests sharing a bed can actually be good for your health.
Why Are Dry Cleaning Prices About to Go Up? — Dollars and Sense
If you have a lot of your clothes dry-cleaned, you might want to set aside a little more of your monthly budget for the expense. Prices are about to go up, and — with our apologies to ‘Mommie Dearest’ — you can blame it on those darned wire hangers.