Shauna Wright
Smartphones Are the Chic New Way to Keep Babies Quiet
In years past, parents would often quiet a crying child by giving him a toy or popping a pacifier in his mouth. But these days, it’s more likely that fussy kid will wind up with mom’s cell phone instead.
Driving Slowly Means You Can Make Extra Pocket Money
The high cost of speeding tickets does make some drivers slow down, but what if you were actually paid to stop being such a lead-food instead?
Mother and Daughter Arrested for Online Dating Scam That Bilked $1 Million from Women Worldwide [VIDEO]
If you’ve ever dipped your toe into the pool of online dating, you know it can be fraught with peril. While some concerns mirror those found in the “real world,” others are unique to the digital landscape in which people can claim to be anyone they want.
And that’s how a twisted mother-and-daughter pair managed to scam about $1 million from women all over the world.
You May Not Have the Time or Money for a Vacation, But Chances Are Good Your Boss Does
Need another reason to hate your boss? New research shows more than three-quarters of managers will take a summer vacation, while only 65 percent of their underlings will do the same.
Man With 100-Pound Scrotum Doing Just Fine Thank You
Next time someone calls you “ballsy,” you can relish in the compliment — but just remember there’s a guy out there with a 100-pound scrotum who’s heard it more than you ever will.
How Much You Weigh Could Be Tied to Where You Shop
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who struggle with obesity, part of the problem may lie in where you grocery shop. A new study found people who frequent lower-cost supermarkets tend to be heavier than those who shop at pricier stores.
Serial Flasher Claims He’s Trying to Overcome a Phobia
Lots of shrinks say that if you have a fear, the best way to get rid of it is to do exactly what it is you’re afraid of — Unless your fear is public nudity. Probably best not to use immersion therapy on that one.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 22 – Meryl Streep, Cyndi Lauper and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Meryl Streep
Age: 63
Occupation: Actress
Known For: A record-setting 17 Oscar nominations and three wins for her roles in ‘Kramer vs. Kramer,’ ‘Sophie’s Choice’ and ‘The Iron Lady,’ Tony-nominated stage work, being widely considered one of the finest performers of all time, and basically spitting in the eye of anyone who thinks actres
Could It Really Be Okay to Drink While You’re Pregnant?
For years, most pregnant women have regarded alcohol as fearfully as they might a knife-wielding maniac. But a new study suggests that light to moderate drinking early in pregnancy might not be as bad as we’ve all thought.
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.
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.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 21 – Ray Davies, Juliette Lewis and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ray Davies
Age: 68
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Heading up British Invasion band the Kinks with hits such as ‘You Really Got Me’ and straight-male nightmare ‘Lola,’ a long solo career, and fathering a daughter with Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde