Shauna Wright
Weekend Box Office: ‘New Year’s Eve’ Toasts a First Place Finish
It took a movie with a zillion stars to do it, but ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn’ has finally been knocked off its perch at the top of the charts. Despite blistering reviews, ‘New Year’s Eve’ brought in $13.7 million in its debut, making it the most popular movie at the box office this weekend.
Is Money Really the Most Important Part of a Job?
The second annual Simply Hired Job Seeker Survey reveals that when it comes to our jobs, some things truly are more important than money.
Coke Moves Its Secret Formula for All to See — Kind Of [VIDEO]
Since 1925, the secret recipe for Coca-Cola has been famously locked in a bank vault. But no more — to much fanfare, the coveted list of ingredients was moved Thursday to a new vault that’s on display at the World of Coca-Cola Museum at the company’s headquarters in downtown Atlanta.
Thank You, Cavemen, For Teaching Us How to Yawn — Health Check
The mystery of why yawning is contagious may finally have been solved: an Italian study says it’s linked to empathy.
Amherst On List Of Safest Cities in America?
The 2011 CQ Press City Crime Rankings, which purports to identify the most dangerous cities in America, was released on Thursday — but experts say not to put too much stock in the controversial annual report.
Michigan Secret Santa Pays Kmart Layaway Tabs for Lucky Strangers [VIDEO]
Proving that sometimes it really is better to give than receive, three lucky Michigan Kmart shoppers have had their layaway tabs picked up by a mysterious Secret Santa. Ho ho…oh yeah!
This Day in History for December 9 – ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1851 – The first YMCA in North America is established in Montreal, Quebec (More info)
1935 – Walter Liggett, American newspaper editor and muckraker, is killed in gangland murder (More info)
1958 – The John Birch Society is founded in the United States (More info)
1965 – ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ debuts on CBS, airi
Millionaire Couple Busted for Receiving Welfare Benefits
Investigators and authorities have learned that a Seattle couple lived in a million-dollar home and traveled the world, all while collecting more than $135,000 in welfare benefits.
Forget the Holiday Parties, Employees Just Want the Bonuses — Survey of the Day
While holiday parties are thought to bring on the holiday cheer in employees, a new survey indicates they’d be a lot happier skipping the revelries and pocketing the cash equivalent instead.
Kids Whose Parents Drink and Drive More Likely to Do It Themselves — Health Check
Want to keep your kids from drinking and driving? A new study says not doing it yourself is a good start.
This Day in History for December 7 – Pearl Harbor Attacked and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1787 – Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the United States Constitution (More info)
1941 – In an early-morning sneak attack, Japanese warplanes bomb the US naval base at Oahu Island’s Pearl Harbor, causing the United States to enter World War II (More info)
Postal Service Cuts Means Next-Day Mail May Be a Thing of the Past
Proposed cuts to services from the US Postal Service will save the cash-strapped organization some much-needed funds, but the public may not like the outcome.