Shauna Wright
Why Do Women Have a Harder Time Losing Weight Than Men? We May Finally Know
For a woman, there’s little more frustrating that starting a diet with her husband or boyfriend only to watch the weight fly off of him while hers ticks downward at a glacial pace. So what gives?
Petition Convinces Seventeen Magazine to Stop Altering Photos of ‘Real’ Girls
Earlier this year, Maine teenager Julia Bluhm launched a petition asking Seventeen magazine to stop using photo manipulation tools like Photoshop on pictures of its models. And now the publication has vowed to “show real girls as they really are.”
How Can Setting a Budget Actually Make You Spend More? — Dollars and Sense
People looking to buy something often set a price limit for themselves. But as new research found, that may not be such a good idea — in fact, budgeting could even make you spend more.
Kelly Clarkson Tweets Wheelchair Photo After Suffering Foot Injury
Kelly Clarkson is well-known for her vocal acrobatics, but physically? Well, the adorable singer is apparently a little less adept.
On Tuesday afternoon, she took to Twitter to announce that she injured her foot, and provided a photo of herself in a wheelchair as proof.
What Are the Best Family-Friendly Restaurants?
Packing up your brood and heading out for a family meal? Then you may be interested in a new study revealing which kid-friendly establishments got the best and worst marks for things like cleanliness, service and value.
How Long Does It Take for a New Mom to Feel Like Herself Again?
Celebrity moms seem to bounce back from pregnancy and childbirth with lightning speed — but is that typical?
How Many Parents Should a Child Have? New Law Could Give a Surprising Answer
In years past, it was just moms and dads who got all the rights and responsibilities of parenthood. But thanks to surrogate births, same-sex parenthood and medically-assisted reproduction, all that could be about to change.
South African Cops Will Now Confiscate Your Phone If It’s Used While You’re Driving
Although many states have enacted laws forbidding drivers from using their cell phones while behind the wheel, the fines for doing so are often so minimal that they often aren’t much of a deterrent.
But Cape Town, South Africa might have found the secret to compliance: cops there won’t just ticket you, they’ll take your phone away for 24 hours.
Hotels Cash In on the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Phenomenon — Dollars and Sense
If you’re one of the bazillions of people obsessed with ‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ it might be time to book your summer travel plans — several hotels are now offering vacation packages inspired by the steamy erotic novel.
It’s No Zombie Attack, But Arizona Gets Itself a Real-Life Naked Carjacker
Police tend to see a lot of crazy things on the job — can we all think back for a moment to that insane zombie attack — but perhaps nothing will top what Scottsdale, AZ cops had to deal with last week when a man stripped nude, carjacked a woman and then caused a multi-car pileup.
Could a Video Resume Be Your Ticket to a New Job?
If you’re having trouble finding a job, maybe it’s your resume. And that could mean it’s time to take drastic measures — like ditching the standard format and trying a video resume instead.
This Day in History for July 3 – Battle of Gettysburg Ends and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett’s Charge (More info)
1884 – Dow Jones and Company publishes its first stock average (More info)