Shauna Wright
Celebrity Birthdays for August 5 – Neil Armstrong, Loni Anderson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Neil Armstrong
Age: 82
Occupation: Astronaut
Known For: Being the first man to walk on the moon, uttering the famous words “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” and being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Would You Get a Root Canal Before You’d Give Up Facebook?
People who love social media really love it — and a new poll shows just what they’d be willing to do before they’d consider giving it up.
Celebrity Birthdays for August 1 – Chuck D, Adam Duritz and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Chuck D
Age: 52
Occupation: Rapper, Producer and Activist
Known For: Creating politically and socially-conscious music with the legendary rap group Public Enemy on controversial songs like ‘Don’t Believe the Hype’ and ’911 Is a Joke,’ co-hosting ‘Unfiltered’ on the now-defunct Air America radio network, and a famous appearance before
Could Taking Your Dog to Work Benefit Everyone in the Office? [POLL]
Want to lower your stress levels at the office? Take your dog to work. Research finds employees who do so not only experience less angst during the day, but their co-workers could benefit from Fido’s presence too.
This Day in History for July 31 – First US Patent Issued and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1009 – Pope Sergius IV becomes the 142nd pope, succeeding Pope John XVIII (More info)
1498 – On his third voyage to the Western Hemisphere, Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to discover the island of Trinidad (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 31 – Wesley Snipes, J. K. Rowling and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
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Wesley Snipes
Age: 50
Occupation: Actor, Producer and Inmate
Known For: Playing the title character in the ‘Blade’ film trilogy, other roles in ‘New Jack City,’ ‘To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar’ and ‘U.S. Marshals,’ and currently serving a three-year sentence for income tax evasion
How Long Should a Nap Be to Make You Feel Oh-So-Refreshed?
Taking a midday snooze has been shown to increase alertness, focus and concentration. But just how long should your power nap be?
Celebrity Birthdays for July 30 – Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lisa Kudrow and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor, Politician and Philanderer
Known For: Roles in ‘Twins,’ ‘Conan the Barbarian’ and the ‘Terminator’ film franchise, being the 38th governor of California, and torpedoing his marriage to Maria Shriver when he fathered a child with the family housekeeper
This Day in History for July 30 – Jimmy Hoffa Vanishes and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1932 – Walt Disney’s ‘Flowers and Trees,’ the first cartoon short to use Technicolor and the first Oscar-winning cartoon short, premieres (More info)
1945 – The USS Indianapolis is torpedoed by a Japanese submarine and sinks within 15 minutes, killing almost 900 men (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 26 – Mick Jagger, Sandra Bullock and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mick Jagger
Age: 69
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: More than 50 years as the lead singer of the iconic rock band The Rolling Stones, scores of classic rock hits including ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,’ ‘Honky Tonk Women,’ ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ and ‘Brown Sugar,’ his chicken-dance stage moves, and being allergic to monog
Celebrity Birthdays for July 23 – Slash, Daniel Radcliffe and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Slash
Age: 47
Occupation: Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Tolerating Axl Rose during his long stint as Guns N’ Roses mop-haired, top-hatted guitarist, providing memorable riffs and solos in songs like ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine,’ ‘November Rain’ and ‘Welcome to the Jungle,’ and co-founding the supergroup Velvet Revolver
What Are the Safest and Most Dangerous Cities for Drivers?
Lots of Americans eat well and exercise to ward off diseases like hypertension and cancer — but how’s your driving? Car crashes are among the leading causes of death in the US, and where you live could affect how much danger you’re in.