Shauna Wright
Sara Lee Is No More — What’s the Company’s New Name?
Apparently someone doesn’t like Sara Lee: the company itself.
It’s announced it will abandon the name later this month and split into two entities, calling itself Hillshire Farm in North America.
Entire High 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.
This Day in History for June 7 – Graceland Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776 – Richard Henry Lee introduces a resolution proposing a Declaration of Independence (More info)
1892 – Homer Plessy is arrested for refusing to leave his seat in the “whites-only” car of a train, leading to the landmark Plessy v. Ferguson court case (More info)
Amanda Bynes Wants Barack Obama’s Help Getting Out of Her DUI
Amanda Bynes has had a spate of driving-related mishaps of late, and now she’s calling in the big guns to help her out: President Obama.
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 Takes a Surprising Stand By Banning Junk Food Ads Aimed at Children
In an effort to promote healthier eating, the Walt Disney company said on Tuesday that it’s banning junk food ads on its TV channels, radio stations and websites intended for children — and first lady Michelle Obama has given the plan her stamp of approval.
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.
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.
Which Companies Make the Best Use of Twitter for Customer Service?
Many businesses are using social media like Twitter to supplement their customer service operations. But a new study says not all companies are using the microblogging service as they should.
This Day in History for June 5 – Apple II Goes On Sale and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1933 – The United States takes itself off the gold standard (More info)
1947 – US Secretary of State George Marshall calls for economic aid to war-torn Europe in what would come to be known as the Marshall Plan (More info)
How Dumb Do You Have to Be to Rob a Little League Snack Bar? Ask These Guys
In the fairy tale ‘Hansel and Gretel,’ the brother-and-sister pair leave a trail of breadcrumbs behind to help them retrace their steps back home.
But apparently some California thieves weren’t familiar with the story — it was their own trail of food-related evidence that helped police find them.
US Theme Park Attendance Is Soaring Higher Than a Roller Coaster — Dollars and Sense
Americans may have fewer entertainment dollars to spend these days, but according to new attendance estimates, they seem to be spending more of them at theme parks — and the Harry Potter phenomenon has a lot to do with it.