Shauna Wright
How Many of Us Work From Home?
If you work at home, you’re part of a growing number of employees who do so. In fact, according to a new report, twice as many people telecommute now than just 10 years ago.
This Day in History for May 30 – Lincoln Memorial Dedicated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1431 – Joan of Arc is burned at the stake as a heretic (More info)
1806 – Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson accuses Jackson’s wife of bigamy (More info)
Would You Pay More for a Flight with Bigger Seats?
Pretty much everyone knows by now that the US has a real obesity problem — even aircraft manufacturers like Airbus. In response, the company is now offering airlines the option to equip its new planes with extra-wide seats.
How Much Will People Spend on Graduation Gifts This Year? — Dollars and Sense
Student loan debt may be skyrocketing, but the students themselves will likely leave school with some nice presents — a new survey shows Americans will spend almost $5 billion on graduation gifts this year.
This Day in History for May 27 – Golden Gate Bridge Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1647 – The first recorded execution of a “witch” takes place in Massachusetts (More info)
1933 – The World’s Fair opens in Chicago, Ill. (More info)
Does Having ‘Summer Fridays’ Boost Employee Productivity?
About 50 years ago, after ad agencies in New York discovered that Friday productivity during the sunny summer months was almost zero, many of them instituted “Summer Fridays” that would give employees long weekends.
The idea soon caught on in other industries, but a new poll reveals that even people who can take Fridays off are often too overworked to do so.
Where Are the Dirtiest Places in Your Office?
You may already know your computer keyboard and mouse can be incredibly germy items, but you may be surprised what a new study says is probably the dirtiest place in your office.
What Are the Best Ways to Increase Your Gas Mileage?
If your gas mileage doesn’t seem as good as it once was, there might be some very valid reasons — including the fact that you’re driving too aggressively.
Have Diabetes Rates Among Teens Really Tripled?
Health experts have been buzzing this week after a new study seemed to show a dramatic rise in the number of teenagers who have diabetes or are at risk for developing it. But are the research findings really cause for alarm?
At What Grade Level Does Congress Talk? The Answer May Surprise You
If you’ve ever listened to a member of Congress speak and felt like you were being addressed as a child, it’s not your imagination. A new study shows congresspeople now talk at a 10th grade level — a full grade lower than they did just seven years ago.