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
This Day in History for August 5 – ‘American Bandstand’ Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1861 – To help pay for the Civil War, the US government levies its first income tax (More info)
1884 – The cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty is laid in New York Harbor (More info)
People Are Buying Fewer Cigarettes — But More Pipes and Cigars
While statistics seem to show the number of cigarette smokers has been shrinking in recent years, don’t celebrate just yet — because while people may be smoking fewer cigarettes, a growing number have become pipe and cigar aficionados.
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.
Do Military Veterans Have More Health Problems Than Civilians?
A new report from the CDC finds that men who’ve served in the military carry a heavier health burden than civilians — in fact, veterans are significantly more likely to have two or more chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.
Don’t Have a Lot of Twitter Followers? You Probably Like President Obama
During the last race for the White House in 2008, Barack Obama got many of his campaign donations from people who gave small amounts — but since there were a lot of them, they quickly added up to a substantial sum.
As this year’s presidential campaign heats up, there’s a similar narrative — only this time it involves overall influence, and it’s playing out on Twitter.
Expecting a Raise Next Year? Here’s How Much You’ll Get — Dollars and Sense
For the past couple years, many American workers have been putting in longer hours to help cover the productivity gap left by the massive layoffs that took place after the recession hit.
Now maybe they’ll be seeing some rewards for all that hard work — a new survey shows a lot of companies will be handing out bigger raises in 2013 than they have in recent years.
Lifeguard Billed Thousands of Dollars After Saving a Drowning Boy [VIDEO]
Being a hero has a price — and sometimes, an actual monetary price. That’s what a Vancouver, WA lifeguard found out last month when he saved a young boy from drowning and later got a bill for his efforts.
Should Olympic Medalists Have to Pay Taxes on Their Winnings? [POLL]
Olympics medals aren’t worth much, so it may surprise you to know that medalists also get stuck with a hefty tax bill.
This Day in History for August 3 – Calvin Coolidge Takes Office and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1492 – Christopher Columbus sets sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain (More info)
1900 – The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company is founded (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for August 3 – Tony Bennett, Martin Sheen and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tony Bennett
Age: 86
Occupation: Singer
Known For: His signature song ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco,’ winning 17 Grammys and two Emmys, selling more than 50 million records worldwide, collaborating with dozens of other artists including Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga and Barbra Streisand, and just being impossibly cool
US Gymnast Gabby Douglas Makes History Winning Olympic Gold in Women’s All-Around
US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas won perhaps the most coveted title in her sport when she took the gold medal in the women’s all-around competition on Thursday in London, becoming the first African-American female gymnast to ever win individual Olympic gold.
College Student Who Almost Died While Texting and Driving: ‘Don’t Do It’ [VIDEO, POLL]
A recent survey found nearly a third of teen drivers have texted while driving — but after a catastrophic wreck that nearly cost him his life, one Texas college student says he’ll never do it again, and he’s imploring others to follow his lead.
Toyota Recalling Thousands of RAV4 and Lexus Hybrid Models
If you own a Toyota RAV4 or a Lexus hybrid, you may soon be getting a recall notice — nearly 800,000 of them in the United States are being recalled to correct rear suspension problems that could occur during maintenance.
Got Some Extra Cash? Buy a Utah Ghost Town [VIDEO] — Dollars and Sense
Ever wanted to own a whole town? Well, if you’ve got a few million to spare, you can buy Woodside, Utah — because it’s for sale.
This Day in History for August 2 – Hitler Becomes Fuhrer and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776 – The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence takes place (More info)
1790 – The first census is completed, showing a US population of 3,929,214 people (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for August 2 – Mary-Louise Parker, Kevin Smith and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mary-Louise Parker
Age: 48
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Golden Globe-winning turn as Nancy Botwin on the Showtime series ‘Weeds,’ other TV roles in ‘The West Wing’ and ‘Angels in America,’ film appearances in ‘RED,’ ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ and ‘Boys on the Side,’ and winning a Tony for her work in the 2001 play ‘Proof’
Kevin Smit
New Movie Releases — ‘Total Recall’ and ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days’
With much of the country in the middle of a nasty heat wave, the air-conditioned comfort of a cineplex might be just what you need — and the two flicks opening in wide release this weekend will keep both adults and kids happy.
Losing Weight Can Be a Breeze When You Diet with a Friend
If you’re having trouble losing weight, maybe you just need a buddy.
Lindsay Lohan’s Bizarre Request on the Set of Her Latest Movie Will Shock You
Lindsay Lohan has never been all that shy about showing off her bare body parts, even recently appearing in a nude pictorial in Playboy. But on the set of her new movie, the 26-year-old actress was so nervous about shooting a sex scene that she insisted the entire crew strip down to their boxers so she’d feel more comfortable.