Shauna Wright

Shopping online can incredibly convenient, but should you do it for basic school supplies? That depends on what’s more important to you: time or money.

Thanks to the faltering economy, many Americans are opting not to take on the expense of pet ownership — but could they actually be doing themselves more harm than good?

What links would and should an insurance company go to avoid paying a claim? The answer just might shock you right down to your deductible.

For years, the conventional wisdom among diet experts is that so-called “yo-yo dieting” — repeatedly gaining and losing weight — wreaks havoc on one’s metabolism, causing it to slow down. But as it turns out, that may not be so true after all.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Bill Clinton Age: 66 Occupation: Politician and Philanthropist Known For: Serving as the 42nd president of the United States, creating the William J. Clinton Foundation to address international causes such as global warming and the prevention of AIDS, his marriage to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and being generally beloved by l

I guess the "tight end" was the "hot receiver" and now the Cowboys might have to pay a fan who found herself in the hot seat.

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1812 – The American frigate USS Constitution earns the nickname “Old Ironsides” after defeating the British frigate HMS Guerriere off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada (More info) 1909 – The first race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the home of the Indianapolis 500 (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Robert Redford Age: 76 Occupation: Actor, Director and Environmentalist Known For: Starring in films such as ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ ‘Out of Africa,’ and ‘All the President’s Men,’ winning an Academy Award for directing ‘Ordinary People,’ and founding the Sundance Film Festival

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1894 – Congress establishes the Bureau of Immigration, later the Immigration and Naturalization Service (More info) 1920 – The 19th Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing women’s right to vote (More info)

We all gripe about having to take our shoes off when we go through airport security, but according to a list of items confiscated this year by the TSA, footwear may be the least of its concerns.

In the past few years, it’s become increasingly common to see cellphones on restaurant tables alongside the standard napkin and silverware. But one Los Angeles eatery wants to change all that — and playing along will save you money.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Robert De Niro Age: 69 Occupation: Actor, Director and Producer Known For: A celebrated career including Oscars for his roles in ‘The Godfather Part II’ and ‘Raging Bull,’ iconic performances in films like ‘Taxi Driver,’ ‘Cape Fear,’ ‘The Deer Hunter’ and ‘Awakenings,’ and many collaborations with director Martin Scorsese

Could you go a whole year without looking at yourself in a mirror, or even catching a reflection of yourself in a window? That’s what one woman did to inspire others to find their inner beauty.

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1858 – President James Buchanan inaugurates the new transatlantic telegraph cable by exchanging greetings with Queen Victoria of the UK (More info) 1896 – Gold is discovered in a tributary of the Klondike River in Canada, setting off the Klondike Gold Rush (More info)

For time eternal, musicians, writers and artists have had a special relationship with booze. Alcoholism does have a genetic component, but new research indicates something else may be responsible for the drunken antics of your favorite rock stars: knocking back a few makes people more creative.

If you paid attention in high school economics, you already know the theory of supply and demand: the more of something there are, the less value they have. Seems the same thing applies to dating, because new research shows men are more likely to spend money on a woman if he thinks she’s his one shot at … well, let’s call it “romantic opportunity.” Or sex. We can call it sex. You’re so boring thou

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: David Crosby Age: 72 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: Hits such as ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ while with The Byrds and ‘Woodstock’ and ‘Southern Cross’ while with Crosby, Stills & Nash, his 1995 liver transplant, and being the biological father of two of Melissa Etheridge’s children

If you’re a student who’s investigating colleges and you’re also a big fan of bacon and sausage, you can go ahead and mark Paul Quinn College off your list — the school has just banned all pork products from its campus.

Feeling a bit down now that the excitement of the Olympics is over? If you’ve got a little extra cash and want to bring some of the Games into your own home, a new auction site will let you do just that.

Having trouble getting things done at work or staying focused on the task at hand? Fire up your iPod.