Shauna Wright
What Are the Fittest and Fattest States in the US?
All that fresh mountain air must be a very good thing, because according to a new report from the CDC, Colorado has once again ranked as the thinnest state in the nation.
Toyota Is Giving Away 100 New Cars to Nonprofits — Dollars and Sense
If you’re part of a non-profit organization that could use a new car, Toyota wants to help. It’s doing a car giveaway, and all you have to do to win is harness the power of social media.
99-Year-Old Woman Denied Credit Card Because of Her Age
Being denied credit is never fun, and for one 99-year-old woman, it was especially disheartening. She was turned down for a store credit card because of her age — but as it turns out, it was all a big misunderstanding.
Police Officer Killed After Shooting Near Campus of Texas A&M [VIDEO]
Three people are dead and four more were wounded after a gunman opened fire from inside his home near the campus of Texas A&M university.
Colorado Man Takes Thousands of Denver Residents to the Movies
After the horrific shooting at a Colorado premiere of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ on July 20th, some people were understandably skittish about going to the movies. But one man actually did something about it.
College Causes Controversy By Banning Pork — Why’d They Do It?
If you’re a student who’s investigating colleges and you’re also a big fan of bacon and sausage, you can go ahead and mark Paul Quinn College off your list — the school has just banned all pork products from its campus.
Can Music Make You More Productive at Work?
Having trouble getting things done at work or staying focused on the task at hand? Fire up your iPod.
Own a Piece of the London Olympics Thanks to New Auction Site
Feeling a bit down now that the excitement of the Olympics is over? If you’ve got a little extra cash and want to bring some of the Games into your own home, a new auction site will let you do just that.
Amazing New Wristband Technology Could Keep You from Getting Skin Cancer
During the barbecues and pool parties of summer, many people lose track of how much sun exposure they’ve had — and wind up with a nasty burn.
New technology in the form of a wristband could change that, and lower the rates of skin cancer along the way.
Which US Cities Are Rapidly Getting Smarter?
Conventional wisdom has long held that smart people go where other smart people are — intellectual hubs like San Francisco and New York City, for example.
But a new list of cities with the fastest growth in their college-educated populations revealed the reality lately has been far different.
Are Gas Prices On Their Way Back Down? — Dollars and Sense
Gas prices have taken a wild ride this year — first we were told to expect record-breaking fuel costs, and then analysts backed down from that prediction.
Since then, prices have see-sawed back and forth, and now experts expect them to drop again.
Which States Have the Nation’s Fastest Internet Connections?
With all the internet power-users in California and New York, you might think those two states would have the fastest online speeds in the US — but you’d be wrong.
In fact, the states with the zippiest connections just might surprise you.