Shauna Wright
This Day in History for May 30 – Lincoln Memorial Dedicated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1431 – Joan of Arc is burned at the stake as a heretic (More info)
1806 – Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson accuses Jackson’s wife of bigamy (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for May 30 – Wynonna Judd, Cee Lo Green and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Wynonna Judd
Age: 48
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Racking up 17 chart-topping country hits along with her mother Naomi as The Judds, solo hits including ‘She Is His Only Need,’ ‘I Saw the Light’ and ‘No One Else on Earth,’ and being the half-sister of actress Ashley Judd
This Day in History for May 29 – World War II Memorial Dedicated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1790 – Rhode Island becomes the last of the original US colonies to ratify the Constitution and is admitted as the 13th state (More info)
1942 – Bing Crosby records Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas,’ the best-selling Christmas single in history (More info)
This Day in History for May 27 – Golden Gate Bridge Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1647 – The first recorded execution of a “witch” takes place in Massachusetts (More info)
1933 – The World’s Fair opens in Chicago, Ill. (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for May 25 – Ian McKellen, Mike Myers and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ian McKellen
Age: 73
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His Oscar-nominated roles in ‘Gods and Monsters’ and as Gandalf in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, starring in the ‘X-Men’ films and in ‘The Da Vinci Code,’ being knighted in 1991 for services to the performing arts, and, as a member of the GLBT community himself, actively working to
This Day in History for May 25 – ‘Star Wars’ Hits Theaters and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1925 – John T. Scopes is indicted for teaching Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution (More info)
1968 – The St. Louis Arch is dedicated (More info)
Does Having ‘Summer Fridays’ Boost Employee Productivity?
About 50 years ago, after ad agencies in New York discovered that Friday productivity during the sunny summer months was almost zero, many of them instituted “Summer Fridays” that would give employees long weekends.
The idea soon caught on in other industries, but a new poll reveals that even people who can take Fridays off are often too overworked to do so.
Where Are the Dirtiest Places in Your Office?
You may already know your computer keyboard and mouse can be incredibly germy items, but you may be surprised what a new study says is probably the dirtiest place in your office.
Celebrity Birthdays for May 23 – Joan Collins, Jewel and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Joan Collins
Age: 79
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing the heavily shoulder-padded Alexis Colby on the 1980s prime-time soap ‘Dynasty,’ earlier work in the movies ‘The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing’ and ‘Rally ‘Round the Flag, Boys!,’ being the sister of novelist Jackie Collins, and never shying away from a good catfight
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Winner — Who Won the Mirrorball Trophy?
All the weeks of struggle and sweat have lead up to this — the crowning of a new winner on ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ So whose blisters, torn muscles and compromised dignity were rewarded with a shiny mirrorball trophy worth about a buck-fifty?
Let’s find out the 2012 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ winner finale as the extravaganza unfolds … LIIIIIIIVE!
This Day in History for May 23 – Bonnie and Clyde Killed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1701 – William Kidd, popularly known as Captain Kidd, is hanged for piracy and murder (More info)
1911 – The New York Public Library is dedicated (More info)
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Review: Finals Night
This is it — the week we finally learn who wins ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ All three of the couples in the finals this year were excellent, so the margin of victory will be the narrowest of narrows.
Let’s check out their Monday night performances … LIIIIIIIVE!
Should Young Children Be Allowed on Facebook? Mark Zuckerberg Says Yes
Facebook only allows people 13 and over to sign up for an account — but the social site’s founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, wants that to change.
Celebrity Birthdays for May 21 – Mr. T, Lisa Edelstein and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mr. T
Age: 60
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His role as B. A. Baracus on the series ‘The A-Team’ and as boxer Clubber Lang in the movie ‘Rocky III,’ his appearances as a professional wrestler, his mohawk and gold jewelry, and starring on the reality show ‘I Pity the Fool,’ which borrowed his trademark catchphrase
Rutgers Student Dharun Ravi Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail in Cyberbullying Case [VIDEO]
Former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi, who was convicted in March of a hate crime for using a webcam to spy on his roommate’s same-sex intimate encounter two years ago, was sentenced Monday by a New Jersey judge to probation, community service and 30 days in jail.
This Day in History for May 21 – Susan Lucci Finally Wins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1881 – The American Red Cross is founded (More info)
1927 – Charles Lindbergh completes the world’s first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis (More info)
Can Internet Usage Predict Depression?
Researchers now say they can tell whether people are depressed without even talking to them first — all they have to do is watch how those individuals use the internet.
Scores of Graduating High School Students Suspended After Harmless Senior Prank
A small group of seniors at Cascade High School in Clayton, IN celebrated their upcoming graduation with a prank, covering school doors, offices and windows with more than 12,000 colorful Post-It notes.
But the school superintendent apparently didn’t think it was so funny — he suspended almost 60 students, and a janitor accused of helping during the prank could lose her job.
Celebrity Birthdays for May 19 – Pete Townshend, Dusty Hill and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Pete Townshend
Age: 67
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Being the guitarist for the legendary rock group the Who, known for scores of songs like ‘I Can See for Miles,’ ‘Pinball Wizard’ and ‘Baba O’Riley,’ his guitar-destroying antics at the end of their shows, solo singles including ‘Let My Love Open the Door,’ a
This Day in History for May 19 – Anne Boleyn Beheaded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1536 – Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII of England, is beheaded (More info)
1897 – Writer Oscar Wilde is released from Reading Gaol Prison (More info)