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Becoming an Expert Takes More Than Practice
Deliberate practice may not have nearly as much influence in building expertise as we thought, according to research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
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Children familiar with fast food logos are more overweight compared to those who can't: Study
A new study discovers the more a child is familiar with logos and the mascots from fast-food restaurants, sodas, and not-so-healthy snack food brands, the more likely the child is to be overweight or obese.
Sex video new twist in GSK China bribery scandal
GlaxoSmithKline Plc's (GSK.L) tangled web of problems in China, including a sex video of its former China chief and anonymous emails alleging corruption, are highlighted in a lengthy draft report prepared for the British drugs firm and seen by Reuters.
McDonald's rolls out app to make ordering food faster
If fast food isn't fast enough, McDonald's is rolling out an app that allows customers to order their meal directly from their smart phone.
Traffic light labels can give a false sense of security
The labeling of product attributes using a traffic light system influences consumers in their purchasing decisions.
Maryland fast-food customer gets a bag of pot with her fries
A Maryland woman who ordered a meal at a Sonic Corp fast-food restaurant got something extra with her French fries - a bag of marijuana.
Wrong Miss Florida crowned in voting mix-up
Just a week after her coronation, the winner of the 2014 Miss Florida pageant was dethroned on Friday when organizers said they had crowned the wrong woman after a vote-count error.
Social pressure stops Facebook users recommending products on social media sites
Facebook has more than 1.23 billion active users worldwide, with over 50 per cent of all users logging on to it on any given day. Most of Facebook's revenue comes from advertising and the company is looking at ways to make the site a more effective advertising platform for marketers. This includes selling ads that are more targeted to their users.
Disfigured girl who was 'kicked out' of KFC is a hoax (VIDEO)
The report of a Jackson KFC accused of asking a 3-year-old girl to leave because of facial scars was nothing more than a hoax, according to the Laurel Leader-Call.
E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular among teens: Study
E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular with teenagers and young adults because of the variety of flavors - peppermint, chocolate, cinnamon, apple and so many more.
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