Shauna Wright
MIT Students Create Ingenious Way to Strike It Rich in the Lottery — Dollars and Sense
The odds of striking it rich in the lottery are remarkably small, but apparently it really helps if you’re a math genius.
Several years ago, a group of students from the famed Massachusetts Institute of Technology cracked the lottery code that enabled them to win millions of dollars — and state officials did nothing to stop it.
Papa John’s CEO Says Health Care Law Will Make Pizzas Cost More — Dollars and Sense
The free women’s health services under President Obama’s Affordable Health Care Act may be nice, but according to Papa John’s CEO John Schnatter, those perks and others like them could cost you next time you order a pizza.
Celebrity Birthdays for August 8 – Dustin Hoffman, The Edge and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dustin Hoffman
Age: 75
Occupation: Actor
Known For: A half-century of work on stage and screen, including Academy Awards for his roles in ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’ and ‘Rain Man’ and other notable work in movies like ‘The Graduate,’ ‘Midnight Cowboy,’ ‘All the President’s Men,’ ‘Tootsie’ and ‘Wag the Dog’
Sikh Temple Shooter Identified As Wade Michael Page Believed to Be a White Supremacist [VIDEO]
Officials say a white supremacist who went on a shooting rampage inside a Sikh temple before being killed by law enforcement was an Army veteran who likely mistook the Sikhs for Muslims.
Celebrity Birthdays for August 5 – Neil Armstrong, Loni Anderson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Neil Armstrong
Age: 82
Occupation: Astronaut
Known For: Being the first man to walk on the moon, uttering the famous words “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” and being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Do Military Veterans Have More Health Problems Than Civilians?
A new report from the CDC finds that men who’ve served in the military carry a heavier health burden than civilians — in fact, veterans are significantly more likely to have two or more chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.
Man Flies Into a Jealous Rage Because He Thinks His Girlfriend is Schtupping Mitt Romney
Politics can be frustrating, so we don’t blame you if you tend to ignore them. That said, it might be a good idea to at least be familiar with the major players, lest you think your girlfriend is cheating on you with one of them.
Are You Getting the Overtime Pay You Deserve?
If you’re working overtime and aren’t getting the pay required by law, you’re part of a growing number of Americans who are now filing wage complaints against their employers under the Fair Labor Standard Act.
Economic Woes Drive US Birthrate to Its Lowest in 25 Years — Dollars and Sense
Recent estimates say it costs upwards of a quarter of a million dollars to raise a child to adulthood, and it seems many people have taken those numbers to heart: a new survey indicates the American birthrate is at is lowest point since 1987.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 18 – Nelson Mandela, Sir Richard Branson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Nelson Mandela
Age: 94
Occupation: South African Activist and Politician
Known For: His tireless anti-apartheid work, surviving 27 years in a brutal prison, being the first South African president elected in a fully representative democratic election, and receiving more than 250 awards over four decades including the Nobel Peace Prize
Greatest Boss Ever Gives Workers $7,500 for Dream Vacations [VIDEO] — Dollars and Sense
Even though many American employees don’t use their vacation days, numerous studies have shown time off is actually good for productivity. So the owner of a Denver-based tech startup not only insists his workers take a vacation, he gives them $7,500 in travel money.
Want a Big Family? Swallow Your Pride and Be Nice to Your Mother-In-Law [POLL]
If you don’t get along well with your mother-in-law, you may wish she lived on the other side of the planet — but if you want a big family, be grateful she’s nearby.
A new study finds that married couples with a mother-in-law in close proximity have more babies.