Shauna Wright
This Day in History for July 1 – Sony Walkman Introduced and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – The Battle of Gettysburg begins (More info)
1867 – Canada becomes a self-governing dominion of Great Britain under the British North America Act (More info)
This Day in History for June 30 – ‘Gone with the Wind’ Published and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1859 – French acrobat Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope (More info)
1921 – President Warren G. Harding appoints former President William Howard Taft as Chief Justice of the United States; Taft is the only person to have ever held both offices (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 30 – David Alan Grier, Vincent D’Onofrio and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
David Alan Grier
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor and Comedian
Known For: His work on the sketch comedy TV show ‘In Living Color’ and in films such as ‘Boomerang’ and the cult classics ‘Amazon Women on the Moon’ and ‘I’m Gonna Git You Sucka,’ his Tony-nominated stage work, and being a contestant on the 8th season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Are Your Kids Becoming TV Addicts? Guess What the Cure Is
Want your kids to watch less TV? Spend more time with them. It’s that simple. A new study indicates doing so could mean they log 30 fewer minutes in front of the boob tube every day.
What’s the Biggest Dating Tip for Men These Days? Get a Job!
Single men who don’t want to stay that way had better make sure they’re bringing home a paycheck. According to a new poll, 75 percent of women said they probably wouldn’t date a guy who’s unemployed.
Survey Reveals There’s More to Working From Home Than Just Work
Telecommuters may have no problem getting their work done, but they also use their time at home to sneak in a lot of personal activities. So what are they doing while you’re stuck at a desk in a stuffy office building?
This Day in History for June 29 – Globe Theater Burns and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1613 – The Globe Theatre in London burns down during a performance of ‘Henry VIII’ (More info)
1956 – The Federal-Aid Highway Act officially creates the United States Interstate Highway System (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 29 – Gary Busey, Nicole Scherzinger and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Gary Busey
Age: 68
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Being the chiclet-toothed Oscar-nominated star of ‘The Buddy Holly Story,’ making regular appearances on TV shows including ‘Gunsmoke,’ ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ ‘Law & Order’ and ‘Entourage,’ a long arrest record, and a well-publicized 1988 motorcycle accident in which he wasn’t weari
Can Secondhand Smoke Actually Make You Diabetic and Obese?
In the first study of its kind, scientists have used blood markers to determine that non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke could have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Supreme Court Upholds Obama’s Health Care Law
The Obama administration got an enormous victory on Thursday when the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold the President’s signature achievement: the 2010 health care law.
And in a surprise to many court watchers, it was Chief Justice John Roberts who sided with the more liberal justices and wrote the majority opinion.
New Movie Releases – ‘Magic Mike,’ ‘People Like Us,’ ‘Ted’ and ‘Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection’
Male strippers, heartwarming family fare, talking teddy bears and men in drag. No, that’s not the set-up for a joke — those are what you’ll see in the four new movies that hit theaters this weekend.
This Day in History for June 28 – Stonewall Uprising and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1894 – Labor Day becomes an official US holiday (More info)
1914 – Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife are assassinated, setting off World War I (More info)