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.
Walmart Rolls Out Smaller ‘Express’ Stores — Dollars and Sense
Because Walmart doesn’t yet blanket enough of the US (and beyond), the retailer is now rolling out smaller versions of itself called Walmart Express stores. And they already seem quite profitable.
This Day in History for May 31 – Big Ben Begins Operating and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1859 – Big Ben goes into operation in London (More info)
1879 – New York City’s Gilmore’s Garden is renamed Madison Square Garden (More info)
Do You Suffer from ‘Cell Phone Vibration Syndrome’?
Ever had your phone on vibrate and thought it was buzzing when it really wasn’t? You’re not alone. Research suggests a lot of us have what’s been dubbed “phantom cell phone vibration syndrome.”
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.
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)
And the Happiest Country in the World Is…Denmark (Still!)
About a month ago, a Gallup survey revealed that Denmark is the world’s happiest country. Now new data has again shown the Danes are a pretty blissful people — but where did the US rank?
This Day in History for May 29 – World War II Memorial Dedicated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1790 – Rhode Island becomes the last of the original US colonies to ratify the Constitution and is admitted as the 13th state (More info)
1942 – Bing Crosby records Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas,’ the best-selling Christmas single in history (More info)