All the preaching about the dangers of smoking doesn’t seem to be clearing the air to reduce the number of Americans who light up. The Centers For Disease Control says 20% of Americans are smokers. That’s the same rate as five years ago. And half of all children are exposed to second-hand smoke. Budget cuts in anti-smoking programs may be one reason why the message isn’t getting through. Source Link
If money can really buy happiness, what’s the price tag? A new survey of 1,000 Americans showed that takes an income of about $75,000 a year to reach the point of satisfaction. Below that and people are struggling with economic problems. On the other hand, the study authors say results showed that significantly more money does not bring you that much more happiness. Source Link
That airline flight attendant who gained instant fame for telling off a passenger and then sliding down an emergency escape chute is hoping to skip a trip to jail for his impulsive exit. Steven Slater will undergo a mental evaluation as part of a bid for a plea deal on charges of criminal mischief. Slater left his job with Jet Blue after the incident last month. Source Link
