Amy Sciarretto
Men and Women Are Putting in Longer Hours at Work — But Who is Putting in More?
Studies show that both men and women are putting in more working hours than ever in addition to logging more office time. But which sex is working longer and harder?
Do You Consider 61 to Be Old? That Depends on How Old You Are Now
Is age 61 considered old? Well, how you perceive that age depends on how old you are now and how close you are to 61.
Hawaiian High School Senior Goes 2,000 Days Without Missing School — How’d She Do It?
While many students invent illnesses in order to play hooky, 17-year-old Hawaiian teen Ciara Cetraro has the unique distinction of never missing a day of school in her entire academic career, dating back to kindergarten. She is hoping to graduate on May 19 with a perfect attendance record.
Massachusetts Police Chief Comes Up with Shocking Plan to Curb Cursing in Town
Talk about putting your money where your mouth is.
The police chief in Middleborough, Mass. is considering enforcing a longstanding, but little-used ,law to help curb cursing in his town that could hit hard in the pocketbook.
Can Religion Help You Lose Weight?
If Weight Watchers isn’t working for you, there’s an alternative, especially if you have strong faith. Pastor Steve Reynolds has developed a weight loss system called Bod4God, a diet and fitness program designed around the Christian faith.
What would Jesus do? He’d put down that doughnut, stat!
Study Reveals Failing to Use Turn Signal Can Have Devastating Consequences
Texting while driving may nab all the headlines, but turn signal neglect presents just as real a danger for motorists.
For instance, did you know the lack of turn signal use accounts for around two million accidents per year? That’s more than the 950,000 crashes that reportedly happen annually due to distracted driving.
Teen Petitions Seventeen Magazine to Show Unaltered Photos of ‘Real’ Girls
Seventeen magazine is a Bible to many adolescent girls, so the words and images contained within the pages carry serious influence. That’s why Maine teen Julia Bluhm is petitioning the publication to include at least one unaltered — as in no Photoshop, no airbrushing — spread in each issue moving forward.
Go On and Sleep — It Won’t Make You Fat
Previous research (and common sense) indicated that getting too much or too little sleep was bad for the body and weight. It is generally accepted by researchers that oversleeping contributes to obesity, as it leaves little time for exercise and body functions.
That may not actually be the case, however.
How Much Would Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Pay in Salary? — Dollars and Sense
While one might think that women in the workforce command more respect and big salaries, it turns out, stay-at-home moms are worth quite a bit themselves when you factor the tangibles and intangibles.
But exactly how much is being a mom worth?
Octomom Files for Bankruptcy — What Crazy Job Might She Take to Pay Bills?
Octomom Nadya Suleman has filed for bankruptcy in California. Suleman listed $50,000 in assets against $1 million in debts. With 14 mouths to feed — remember, she has six other children besides her octuplets — Suleman initiated the filing in order to do what is best for her children.
Why Was KFC Ordered to Pay $8 Million to Brain-Damaged Girl?
Fast food is considered dangerous to one’s health, if you ask health food experts. However, in this case, it was nearly fatal and Kentucky Fried Chicken has been ordered to pay up as a result.
Boy Booted from All-Girls Field Hockey Team for Being Too Good — Is It Fair? [VIDEO]
Usually, being really good at athletics ensures you a spot on your school’s teams. Not so in the case of Keeling Pilaro, a teen from Long Island, New York.