Shauna Wright
Man Sues Apple for Siri’s Imperfections
Apple iPhone 4S users know that Siri, the voice-activated personal assistant, can be hit or miss. Sometimes she understands you perfectly and reacts with precision, and other times? Well, not so much.
But a New York man is so upset by Siri’s flaws and foibles that he’s filed a lawsuit against Apple.
Why Has Tide Detergent Become So Popular with Thieves? — Dollars and Sense
Even the most cash-strapped among us still need clean clothes, which could explain why Tide laundry detergent has become the go-to item for shoplifters all over the country.
How Much Productivity Is Lost on the Job to Sites Like Facebook?
If you spend any of your work hours checking sites like Facebook, you aren’t alone. A new study says more than half of employees do just that when they should be working instead.
Flying with Unruly Kids? Hire a ‘Nanny in the Clouds’
Anyone who’s flown with children knows how stressful it can be — and now a new service hopes to make your life a little easier.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 14 – Quincy Jones, Billy Crystal and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Quincy Jones
Age: 79
Occupation: Producer, Arranger and Conductor
Known For: Being one of the most successful producers in history with a record 79 Grammy Award nominations and 27 wins for albums like Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and singles like ‘We Are the World,’ earning seven Oscar nominations for various film scores and songs, an
This Day in History for March 14 – JFK Moved to Arlington and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1794 – Eli Whitney is granted a patent for the cotton gin (More info)
1950 – The FBI’s institutes the ‘Ten Most Wanted’ list in an effort to spotlight dangerous fugitives (More info)
‘Strasburger’ Might Be the Worst Food to Buy at a Baseball Game
If you happen to be at a Washington Nationals baseball game this year, you may notice the Red Porch concession stand selling a ginormous sandwich named after Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg called the “StrasBurger.” But while it might look tasty, this may actually be one of the worst pieces of sports fare calorie-wise.
How Are Young People Dealing With Unemployment?
The dismal state of the economy has been rough on everyone, but perhaps no more so than on those between 16 and 29. Whereas the US unemployment rate currently stands at 8.3 percent, more than half of young people under 30 are out of work.
Want to Live Longer? Go Easy on the Steak
All those smug vegetarians now have something else to brag about: new research says they’ll live longer than meat-eaters.
‘KONY 2012′ Is Now History’s Most Viral Video
Have you seen the ‘Kony 2012′? If not, you may be one of the few — the haunting short film just became the most viral video in history.
Courtney Love Says the Muppets ‘Raped’ Kurt Cobain’s Memory
Courtney Love, who seems to lack that invisible barrier most us have between what we think and what we say, has gone on record with another gem: she claims Disney and the Muppets “raped” Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain‘s memory by featuring ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit‘ in last year’s movie, ‘The Muppets.’
Think Your Baby Was Big? Not Compared to This One
Back in January, the news of a 14-pound baby‘s birth gave nightmares to every expectant mother in the country — and now it’s happened again.