Shauna Wright
Will a New Product Help Drunks Avoid a DUI Arrest?
Breathalyzer tests have long been the standard for law enforcement officers to determine who’s driving while intoxicated. But they may have met their match in a new product called Breathalyzer Equalizer.
The team that came up with the item will really blow you away.
Election 2012 — President Obama Has the Support of Smartphone Users
Many national polls show President Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, essentially tied in the upcoming race for the White House. But according to a new survey, there’s at least one segment of the population Obama has mostly locked up: smartphone users.
New Airport Body Scanners Could Reveal More About You Than You Realize
If you think airport security screenings are already too invasive, you probably won’t like this.
Within the next couple of years, the Department of Homeland Security will begin using laser-based molecular scanners at airports and border crossings. And what they reveal could surprise you.
Many Americans Will Cut Back on Vacation Spending This Year — Dollars and Sense
While travelers globally say they’ll spend more money on vacations this year than they did in 2011, the story is a bit different in the US — here, many people will actually shell out less.
This Day in History for July 11 – Burr-Hamilton Duel and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1804 – Vice President Aaron Burr fatally wounds Alexander Hamilton in a duel (More info)
1922 – The Hollywood Bowl, one of the world’s largest natural amphitheaters, opens in Los Angeles (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 11 – Richie Sambora, Lisa Rinna and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Richie Sambora
Age: 53
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Playing lead guitar for Bon Jovi on songs including the No.1 hits ‘You Give Love a Bad Name,’ ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ and ‘Bad Medicine,’ work with other artists including Cher and LL Cool J, two stints in rehab, a former marriage to Heather Locklear, and an on
Turns Out Being Overweight May Not Lead to an Early Death After All
For years, standard wisdom has held that extra pounds aren’t just unattractive, they’re also unhealthy and could shorten your life. But according to new research, that may not be the case.
Why Does Getting Married or Having a Baby Kill Job Satisfaction?
If you’re a newlywed or a new parent who’s suddenly found yourself feeling less satisfied with your professional life, take heart — you aren’t alone.
Hot? You Aren’t Alone — The Past Year Has Been America’s Warmest On Record
Climate-change doubters can continue to deny it’s happening, but the facts don’t lie: the National Climatic Data Center reports that in the US, the past year has been the warmest since record-keeping began more than a century ago.
Can Sitting Down Kill You?
Want to live longer?
It could be as easy as getting out of the chair you may be sitting in right now.