Shauna Wright
Accountant Sues After Being Paid $1,200 in Coins — Dollars and Sense
A man in the UK who was upset with his accountant chose a rather unusual way to express his irritation: he paid off his $1,200 bill for services rendered in coins. But the accountant got the last laugh by taking his client to court.
California Judge Orders Accused Criminal to…Read and Write Book Reports?
A California judge has prosecutors scratching their heads after she allowed what they say is a dangerous criminal to remain free before trial as long as he reads at least an hour a day and writes book reports.
Could Bank Tellers Someday Become Extinct?
Many of us do our banking via ATM or other electronic means, but how would you feel if actual in-person tellers didn’t exist? A few banks are testing out new systems with the possible goal of making that idea a reality.
‘Desperate Housewives’ Finale Provides Closure for Wisteria Lane Residents
ABC’s ‘Desperate Housewives‘ concluded its eight-year run with a two-hour finale on Sunday night, neatly wrapping up the storylines of the title characters and hinting that even without them, life on Wisteria Lane goes on.
So how did it all end?
Managers Reveal the Most Bizarre Reasons People Give for Quitting Their Jobs
Just because the unemployment rate is high doesn’t mean everyone is desperate for work — some are even willing to leave their jobs altogether.
And when they do, the reasons they sometimes give are rather eyebrow-raising.
Why Do We Talk About Ourselves So Much?
“I” is one of the most common words in the English language, something experts have often thought was the result of the human desire for trust and intimacy. But a new study says the main reason we talk about ourselves so much is simply because our brains like it.
Summer Gas Prices May Not Be As Outrageously High As You’ve Been Led to Believe — Dollars and Sense
Many analysts predicted doom and gloom for gas prices this summer, with some saying they could reach as high as $6 per gallon.
But it seems those concerns were for naught — fuel costs have been on the decline and are now expected to stay well below last year’s prices.
Why Are Family Meals at Home So Good for Kids?
Want physically and emotionally healthy kids? According to new data released by Rutgers University, it could be as simple as having family meals together at home.
Why Are Parents Ordering Fewer Happy Meals These Days? — Dollars and Sense
Sales of Happy Meals and other children’s meals that come with a toy inside the box have declined six percent over the past five years. So has all the information about childhood obesity finally sunk in with parents?
Why Does Even the Thought of Trying on a Swimsuit Depress Women?
Unless you’re a supermodel, trying on swimsuits likely leaves you depressed and in a sour mood. But you’re not alone — research now finds that even thinking about the self-esteem-crushing ritual can have the same effect.
Could ‘Brain Freeze’ Research Lead to Migraine Treatments?
Anyone who’s ever eaten ice cream too fast knows the pain of “brain freeze.” Now researchers say they not only know why it happens, but that their discoveries could lead to treatments for more severe headaches like migraines.
Bill and Giuliana Rancic Are Expecting a Baby Via Surrogate This Summer [VIDEO]
The past year has been a rough one for television personalities Bill and Giuliana Rancic. The couple’s quest to have a baby resulted in failed IVF treatments and a miscarriage, and Giuliana underwent a double-mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Now the two finally have some good news to share — with the help of a gestational surrogate, they’ll be parents this summer.