Shauna Wright
![Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm Is There to Help With the Dead-Body Smell In Your SUV](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/car-deodorizers.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm Is There to Help With the Dead-Body Smell In Your SUV
That new-car smell is one of the joys of purchasing a vehicle. It’s hard to define, but one thing is for sure: it isn’t supposed to remind you of a dead body.
Margarita Salais from Michigan says that’s exactly what her SUV smelled like, and she’s now suing the dealership with help from State Farm for her money back.
![What Will It Take to Get Holiday Shoppers to Buy More? Discounts? Maybe](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/sale.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What Will It Take to Get Holiday Shoppers to Buy More? Discounts? Maybe
Since a new survey shows more than a third of Americans have already finished their holiday buying, analysts say retailers need to cut prices to the bone if they want people to keep shopping.
![Careful How You Smell, You May Be Sending the Wrong Message — Health Check](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/smelly-personality.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Careful How You Smell, You May Be Sending the Wrong Message — Health Check
Hygiene isn’t the only thing you have to worry about when it comes to how you smell. Your unique odors may be giving away what your personality is like, too.
![Autistic Kids Get a Special Meeting with ‘Sensitive Santa’ [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/sensitivesanta.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Autistic Kids Get a Special Meeting with ‘Sensitive Santa’ [VIDEO]
The bright lights, loud music and long lines can often keep autistic kids from engaging in a holiday ritual many children enjoy: an annual visit with Santa.
So one mall opened early last Sunday morning for some low-key “sensitive Santa” time.
![Want a Smaller Backside? Stand Up — Health Check [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/bigbutt.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Want a Smaller Backside? Stand Up — Health Check [VIDEO]
It’s already well-known that a sedentary lifestyle can make one heavier, but new research indicates the simple act of sitting too much can actually generate more fat in the hips and posterior.
![Lung Cancer Is Officially No Longer Just a ‘Smoker’s Disease’ — Health Check](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/smoking-lung-cancer.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lung Cancer Is Officially No Longer Just a ‘Smoker’s Disease’ — Health Check
While most cases of lung cancer occur in smokers, nearly 20 percent of cases strike those who’ve never touched a cigarette. When it comes down to the facts, 32,000 nonsmoking Americans die from lung cancer every year — so many that experts say it’s time to stop calling it “the smoker’s disease.”
![Fourth-Grader Suspended for Sexual Harassment After Calling a Teacher ‘Cute’](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/EmanyeaLockett.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Fourth-Grader Suspended for Sexual Harassment After Calling a Teacher ‘Cute’
A 9-year-old North Carolina boy was suspended from school after saying a teacher was “cute” — a remark the school principal called sexual harassment.
![Postal Service Cuts Means Next-Day Mail May Be a Thing of the Past](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/USPS.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Postal Service Cuts Means Next-Day Mail May Be a Thing of the Past
Proposed cuts to services from the US Postal Service will save the cash-strapped organization some much-needed funds, but the public may not like the outcome.
![Need an Energy Boost? Skip the Coffee, Take a Nap — Health Check](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/catnap.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Need an Energy Boost? Skip the Coffee, Take a Nap — Health Check
If you find yourself dragging in the middle of the day, don’t reach for the coffee pot — reach for a pillow instead. Experts say naps may be a good way to make up for the sleep deficit many of us have from not getting enough shut-eye at night.
![Weekend Box Office: Again with ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn’?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/twilight-breaking-dawn-300x225.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Weekend Box Office: Again with ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn’?
With no new movies opening in wide-release this weekend, there was little to challenge the powerhouse known as ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1,’ which earned $16.9 million and easily kept its berth as the top-earning film for the third weekend in a row.
![Can Boxing Breed Better Musicians? Eastman Professor Says, Yes](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/eastman-boxing-musicians.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Can Boxing Breed Better Musicians? Eastman Professor Says, Yes
Students at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY often spend more than half their waking hours practicing their respective instruments. What’s not common practice, however, is a different kind of training spearheaded by one of the university teachers — boxing.
![This Day in History for December 4 – US Joins the UN and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/UNflag.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for December 4 – US Joins the UN and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1875 – Notorious New York City politician Boss Tweed escapes from prison and flees the country (More info)
1918 – President Woodrow Wilson sails for the World War I peace talks in Versailles, becoming the first US president to travel to Europe while in office (More info)