Shauna Wright
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.
Pixar Fanatics Buy Real-Life Replica of the House from ‘Up’ [VIDEOS]
A California couple may now be able to claim the title of Biggest Disney Fans in the World since purchasing a replica of the house in ‘Up.’ Clinton and Lynette Hamblin had been looking for a house with a similar style to the one seen in the Pixar movie, and they found it in the Salt Lake City suburb of Herriman, UT.
Survey Says — Holidays Are No Longer the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Seems “holiday cheer” may be a misnomer, at least according to a new survey. Consumer Reports polled 1,013 adults, revealing that 90 percent of us have at least one thing to complain about the holidays, and 15 percent hate that they’re expected to be nice.
Have an Off-Beat Thanksgiving Dinner with These 10 Food Items
While many Thanksgiving tables will be laden with turkey, stuffing and other more traditional fare, there’s no rule that says you have to blend in with the crowd. In fact, doing something a little different could make you the most popular chef in your social circle — so don’t be afraid to branch out.
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Women Who Exercise More and Watch Less TV Tend to Be Happier — Health Check
A study of almost 50,000 women over a 14-year period found older women who exercised more and spent less time watching television were the least likely to be diagnosed with depression.
Weekend Box Office: ‘Puss In Boots’ Claws Its Way to Another First Place Finish
In its second week of release, ‘Puss In Boots,’ the Antonio Banderas-voiced swashbuckling feline from the ‘Shrek’ franchise, pulled in $33 million in milk money to again take the top spot at the box office this weekend.
Record-Breaking and Rare October Snowstorm Batters Northeast US
The record-breaking snowstorm that swept over the Northeast this weekend has left 2.2 million homes without power, closed public schools, and resulted in eight deaths, mainly from car accidents on icy roads.
Prestigious Waldorf Private School Keeps Computers Away from Kids
The 160 Waldorf private schools in the United States boast an impressive student body: the children of tech luminaries from firms like eBay, Google, Apple, Yahoo and Hewlett-Packard.
But what makes Waldorf a seemingly odd choice for such parents is that until kids are in the eighth grade, the school is completely unwired with not a computer screen to be found.
FCC and Wireless Providers Reach Agreement to Stop ‘Bill Shock’
After an almost two-year investigation, the Federal Communications Commission said Monday it had reached an agreement with most of the nation’s cell carriers that should protect consumers from “bill shock” — unexpected increases in a monthly wireless bill.
What Are the 10 Best Places to Retire?
When people retire, they often decide to pull up stakes and move to a new city. No longer bound by the restraints of employment offices or client locales, retirees may instead find themselves drawn to places with great weather, affordable housing or better amenities than where they currently live.
U.S. News used data from Onboard Informatics to ascertain 10 things people look for when they retire,
President Obama to Attend North Carolina-Michigan State Basketball Game on the USS Carl Vinson
The White House has announced that President Obama, a well-known basketball afficionado, will attend a Veteran’s Day college game onboard the USS Carl Vinson — the aircraft carrier that buried Osama bin Laden at sea.
Stuttering Teen Philip Garber Jr. Takes a Stand Against Discrimination
When Philip Garber Jr.’s history teacher at New Jersey’s College of Morris told him not to ask questions during class because his stutter took up too much time, Garber was not content to simply sit in silence.