Shauna Wright
How Many Americans Work More Than 40 Hours Per Week?
The eight-hour workday is fairly standard in the United States, and June 19 marks the 100th anniversary of it becoming law for federal workers back in 1912.
Private companies began to follow suit four years later, but these days, working only eight hours a day sometimes seems downright quaint.
This Day in History for June 20 – First Commercial Telephone Service and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1837 – Queen Victoria ascends to the British throne (More info)
1840 – Samuel Morse receives the patent for the telegraph (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 20 – John Goodman, Nicole Kidman and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
John Goodman
Age: 60
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Scene-stealing turns in the films ‘Raising Arizona,’ ‘The Big Lebowski’ and ‘O Brother Where Art Thou?,’ and a nine-year stint playing patriarch Dan Conner on the TV series ‘Roseanne’
Is Saving Money Good for Your Health? — Dollars and Sense
Lots of people eat well and clock time at the gym to keep themselves healthy. But as it turns out, your well-being is tied to more than just your physical state.
This Day in History for June 19 – US Abolishes Slavery and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1862 – Congress abolishes slavery in US territories, nullifying the Dred Scott Case (More info)
1910 – The first Father’s Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 18 – Paul McCartney, Blake Shelton and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sir Paul McCartney
Age: 70
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Living Legend
Known For: Being half of the Lennon/McCartney songwriting team that catapulted the Beatles to fame, later forming the group Wings with his late wife Linda, a long solo career during which he’s composed film scores and classical music, his work on behalf of an
Celebrity Birthdays for June 17 – Barry Manilow, Greg Kinnear and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Barry Manilow
Age: 69
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: An incredibly prolific pop music career including dozens of singles as well as songs for musicals, films and commercials, producing and arranging albums for other artists including Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick, being a mainstay headliner in Las Vegas, selling more t
This Day in History for June 17 – Lady Liberty Arrives and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1885 – The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor (More info)
1928 – Amelia Earhart embarks on the first trans-Atlantic flight by a woman (More info)
If You Want Your Kids to Turn Out Well, Get Them Involved in Music
Want to make your kids better people?
Here’s new that will be music to your ears.
This Day in History for June 16 – IBM Founded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1858 – Senate candidate Abraham Lincoln declares “a house divided against itself cannot stand” (More info)
1903 – The Ford Motor Company is incorporated (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 16 – Laurie Metcalf, John Cho and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Laurie Metcalf
Age: 57
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her performance as Jackie Harris on ‘Roseanne,’ other TV roles as Carolyn Bigsby on ‘Desperate Housewives’ and as Mary Cooper on ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ and voicing Mrs. Davis in the ‘Toy Story’ film series
Paramedics Called After Lindsay Lohan Found Unconscious
Paramedics were called Friday morning after troubled actress Lindsay Lohan was found unconscious in the penthouse of a California hotel.
Can Your Race Affect How Much You Sleep?
Not getting enough sleep has been increasingly associated with a higher risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, obesity and certain cancers.
Even worse, new research seems to indicate that how much we sleep could be linked to our ethnicity.
Skip the Ties — All Dad Wants for Father’s Day is You
If you’re having a tough time finding a gift for Father’s Day, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: most dads don’t want anything other than to spend a little extra time with you.
Does Living Near a Walmart Make Your House More Valuable? — Dollars and Sense
Many communities gripe when Walmart considers moving in, but a new report indicates homes near the stores actually rise in value when the megachain comes to town.
New Movie Releases — ‘Rock of Ages’ and ‘That’s My Boy’
Fans of 1980s music and lovers of inane comedy will both be well-served by this weekend’s new movie offerings.
Craving Junk Food? Maybe You Just Need a Nap
Ever wondered why those donuts in your office look so appetizing first thing in the morning? New research shows we’re more likely to crave unhealthy foods when we’re tired.
Study Reveals What May Be the Most Racist State in the Country
Racial bias in an election where one candidate is black and the other is white can affect the results — but how much?
Are Morning People Happier Than Night Owls?
Turns out those chirpy morning people really are happier than night owls — a new study says that as we get older, we tend to shift to more of a daytime schedule, and that it makes us more cheerful people overall.
This Day in History for June 11 – Timothy McVeigh Executed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1962 – Frank Morris, John Anglin and Clarence Anglin allegedly become the only prisoners to escape from the prison on Alcatraz Island (More info)
1963 – Alabama Gov. George Wallace unsuccessfully tries to physically block two black students from registering at the University of Alabama (More info)