Shauna Wright
Where Are You Most Likely to Lose Your Phone?
If you routinely stop for coffee, make sure you have your cell phone with you when you leave. A new study reveals coffee houses are the most likely places to lose a phone or have it stolen — especially if you live in Philadelphia.
Weekend Box Office — ‘The Hunger Games’ Eats the Competition Whole
You could say ‘The Hunger Games’ did well in its debut, but that would be a vast understatement — with $155 million in revenues, the film adaptation of the best-selling novel left the other movies in the dust and moved easily to the top of the charts this weekend.
This Day in History for March 26 – Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty Signed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1945 – The battle of Iwo Jima ends (More info)
1979 – Anwar al-Sadat, Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter sign the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 22 – William Shatner, Reese Witherspoon and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
William Shatner
Age: 81
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Becoming a cultural icon for his portrayal of Capt. James T. Kirk on the sci-fi series ‘Star Trek’ and in many of its namesake movies, starring on the series ‘T. J. Hooker,’ ‘The Practice’ and ‘Boston Legal,’ various work as a musician, author, producer, director and celebrity pitch
New Movie Releases — ‘The Hunger Games’
Another week with a single movie opening in wide release, but everyone’s so excited about this one that it may have needed the entire weekend to itself.
This Day in History for March 22 – Hale-Bopp Comet Appears and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1765 – The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act that introduces a tax to be levied directly on its American colonies (More info)
1894 – The first Stanley Cup championship game is won by the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association, which triumphed over the Ottawa Capitals (More info)
What Are the Best US Beaches for Families?
Beach vacations often seem to be aimed at singles or couples — but if you have kids and still want a sandy summer trek, you might find a new list of the best US beaches for families pretty helpful.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 20 – Spike Lee, Holly Hunter and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Spike Lee
Age: 55
Occupation: Director, Producer, Writer and Actor
Known For: Earning two Oscar nominations for helming controversial socio-political films like ‘Do the Right Thing,’ ‘Jungle Fever’ and ‘Malcolm X’ as well as documentaries including ‘When The Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts’ and ’4 Little Girls,’ sometimes lacking
This Day in History for March 20 – Lennon Marries Ono and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1852 – Harriet Beecher Stowe’s ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ is published (More info)
1854 – Members of the Whig Party splinter off into a new group they call the Republican Party (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 19 – Glenn Close, Bruce Willis and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Glenn Close
Age: 65
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Being a six-time Oscar nominee for her roles in movies including ‘The Big Chill,’ ‘Fatal Attraction’ and ‘Dangerous Liaisons,’ winning three Tonys for her work on Broadway, and her current role on the TV series ‘Damages’
This Day in History for March 19 – Nevada Legalizes Gambling and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1920 – The United States Senate rejects the Treaty of Versailles for the second time (More info)
1931 – The Nevada legislature legalizes gambling in an attempt to lift the state out of the hard times caused by the Great Depression (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 16 – Flavor Flav, Lauren Graham and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Flavor Flav
Age: 53
Occupation: Rapper and Television Personality
Known For: Rising to prominence as a member of the controversial rap group Public Enemy, known for songs like ‘Don’t Believe the Hype,’ ‘Fight the Power’ and ’911 Is a Joke,’ starring on VH1 reality shows including ‘The Surreal Life,’ ‘Strange Love’ and ‘Flavor of Lov
This Day in History for April 16 – Oliver North Indicted and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1968 – American troops kill between 200 and 500 Vietnamese civilians during the My Lai massacre (More info)
1935 – Adolf Hitler cancels the military clauses of the Treaty of Versailles (More info)
CDC Unleashes Disturbing Anti-Smoking Ad Campaign – Is It Too Disturbing? [GRAPHIC PHOTOS]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has always been against smoking, often using ads and commercials to warn people about the dangers. However, some people think their latest anti-smoking ads may be going a bit too far.
The organization is rolling out a $54 million national media campaign in an effort to prompt smokers to quit and, what some are saying, scare people away from ciga
Celebrity Birthdays for March 15 – Bret Michaels, will.i.am and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bret Michaels
Age: 49
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Singing lead for the band Poison on songs like ‘Talk Dirty to Me,’ ‘Nothin’ but a Good Time’ and ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn,’ winning ‘Celebrity Apprentice 3,’ several well-publicized health problems, and starring on the ‘Rock of Love’ reality franchise, in wh
This Day in History for March 15 – Ides of March and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
44 BC – On the “Ides of March,” Julius Caesar is stabbed to death in the senate house by a group of conspirators led by Cimber, Casca, Cassius, and Marcus Junius Brutus (More info)
1493 – Christopher Columbus returns to Spain after his first trip to the Americas (More info)
This Day in History for March 14 – JFK Moved to Arlington and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1794 – Eli Whitney is granted a patent for the cotton gin (More info)
1950 – The FBI’s institutes the ‘Ten Most Wanted’ list in an effort to spotlight dangerous fugitives (More info)
Discovery Is Leaving ‘Man vs. Wild’ Host Bear Grylls to Fend for Himself
If you’re a fan of ‘Man vs. Wild’ host Bear Grylls, enjoy him while you can — the Discovery channel has announced it’ll no longer be doing business with the adventurer.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 14 – Quincy Jones, Billy Crystal and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Quincy Jones
Age: 79
Occupation: Producer, Arranger and Conductor
Known For: Being one of the most successful producers in history with a record 79 Grammy Award nominations and 27 wins for albums like Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and singles like ‘We Are the World,’ earning seven Oscar nominations for various film scores and songs, an
What Workers Are Most Likely to Fall Asleep On the Job?
If you have a desk job, nodding off at your keyboard could get you a lousy performance review. But if you’re a transportation worker, on-the-job grogginess could actually put people’s lives at risk.