Danny Gallagher
Smartphones Could Be Getting X-Ray Vision — Is This a Good Idea?
Smartphones can do so many things and have about a zillion uses. They are cameras, computers, radios, GPS devices, word processors, televisions, music players and gaming devices, to name a few.
One breakthrough, however, could turn them into yet another mobile gadget: X-ray machines.
Why Could It Cost More to Eat at McDonald’s? — Dollars and Sense
During times of slow economic growth and high unemployment, business for cheap fast food restaurants like McDonald’s usually surges. It turns that out that profits may not be the only things skyrocketing at a McDonald’s near you, though.
12 Obvious Signs That You Were Born Mean
They say that some people are born under a bad sign or born with a mean streak — but we’re sick to death of talking about Mel Gibson.
It turns out that those tired cliches may not be that far from the truth. A study conducted at the University of Buffalo found that people with a tendency to be meaner had attitudes that were partially shaped by their genetic code responding to their negative view o
11 Strange Lease Terms for a Haunted House
Since so many people are moving out of their homes these days due to the tough economy, ghosts can enjoy the solitude of living all alone without the pesky living causing any trouble.
Some Companies Are Actually Letting Co-Workers Determine Employee Bonuses
The company bonus might be a novel way to motivate employees and reward good work throughout the year, but it’s sometimes hard to gauge at bigger companies.
That may be why some firms are trying a novel way to award bonuses.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Fenway Park
Few stadiums or ballparks are treated with as much reverence and respect as the Boston Red Sox’s Fenway Park. It’s more than just because it’s the oldest park in Major League Baseball’s storied history.
What Are Some of the Nation’s Fastest Growing Industries?
Some industries like real estate and the newspaper industry might have taken a noticeable nose dive during the recent downturn in the economy, but others have seen an equally noticeable rise.
More Workers Are Telling Their Employers to Take This Job and Well, You Know…
The job picture might look bleak overall, but there are a lot of positive signs that things could be turning around.
One of the most interesting indicators are the number of workers who are quitting their jobs.
What Industry Has the Highest Unemployment Rate?
It goes without saying that times are tough, but it’s been on some than others.
Denmark Named World’s Happiest Country — Where Does America Rank?
America might be the land that allows its citizens the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, but that does not make American the happiest nation.
$1 Million Lottery Winner Also Wins Welfare Fraud Charges for Remaining on Food Stamps
Money may not buy happiness, but it just might buy you a whole heap of trouble.
One Michigan lotto winner discovered that firsthand after she was arraigned on two felony counts of welfare fraud.
15 Suggested Titles for the Inevitable Movie About the Oklahoma Granny Drug Kingpin
Police in Oklahoma arrested a 73-year-old woman named Darlene Mayes who investigators described as one of the biggest marijuana kingpins in the state with a massive network of dealers spanning four states and control of 40 percent of the pot sold in the area.