Shauna Wright
Should Kids Be Rewarded with Prizes Just for Going to School?
Laying the groundwork for a successful future should be reason enough for children to go to school — but for some districts with poor attendance rates, they’ve had to sweeten the pot.
Apple Is Now the World’s Most Valuable Company — Dollars and Sense
As the rumored roll-out of the latest iPhone looms next month, investors seem bullish on Apple.
The tech giant’s market value now exceeds $623 billion, breaking the record set by Microsoft during the halcyon days of the late 1990s dotcom bubble.
Americans Waste a Whopping $165 Million Worth of Food Each Year
Want an easy way to shave $2,300 off your annual budget? Stop throwing away so much food.
According to a new study, almost half of the food Americans buy every year winds up in the trash — a 50 percent increase since the 1970s.
What Are the Most Stolen Cars in the US? [VIDEO]
Flashy sports cars may be objects of envy, but when it comes to the most stolen vehicles in America, they can’t hold a candle to plain old sedans.
Celebrity Birthdays for August 22 – Tori Amos, Kristen Wiig and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tori Amos
Age: 49
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Selling more than 12 million albums worldwide, songs such as ‘Cornflake Girl,’ ‘God’ and ‘A Sorta Fairytale,’ her bright red hair, and being one of the few alternative artists to use a piano as her primary instrument
This Day in History for August 22 – Red Cross Is Founded and More
565 – St. Columba reports seeing a monster in Loch Ness, Scotland (More info)
1848 – The United States annexes New Mexico (More info)
Taylor Swift to Perform New Song Off ‘Red’ at 2012 VMAs
Looks like her hot romance with Conor Kennedy isn’t Taylor Swift‘s only focus — she’s also prepping to debut a new single from her upcoming album ‘Red’ on at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 6.
Americans Choose Beer As Their Favorite Alcoholic Beverage
Next time you’re out with friends, look around the table. Chances are good you’ll see more beer bottles than wine glasses or martinis, and that’s not a coincidence — a new survey discovered beer is America’s favorite alcoholic beverage.
Where Are the Best Small Towns in America?
Big city living isn’t for everyone — the noise, crowds and crime are a lot to deal with. So if you’ve got your heart set on something a bit less chaotic, you may want to check out this year’s list of America’s best small cities.
What Are the Most and Least Charitable States? — Dollars and Sense
It’s not uncommon for the religious faithful to tithe, or donate, a portion of their earnings to a church — so it shouldn’t be surprising that some of the most conservative and religious states in the US have been deemed the most charitable.