Shauna Wright
Celebrity Birthdays for February 9 – Carole King, Joe Pesci and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Carole King
Age: 70
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Being one of the most celebrated songwriters of the 20th century, writing or co-writing more than 100 charting singles, classic songs like ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow,’ ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’ and ‘You’ve Got a Friend,’ and her groundbreaking a
This Day in History for February 9 – US Troops Arrive in Vietnam and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1942 – Year-round daylight saving time is reinstated in the United States as a wartime measure to help conserve energy resources (More info)
1950 – Senator Joseph McCarthy accuses the US Department of State of being filled with Communists (More info)
New Movie Releases — ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,’ ‘Safe House,’ ‘Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace 3D’ and ‘The Vow’
Three new movies — and one that’s not so new, but has been revamped in 3D — will be vying for your entertainment dollars in theaters this weekend.
Just How High Will Gas Prices Go in 2012? – Dollars and Sense
Remember the summer of 2008 when the highest gas prices on record occurred and the price for a gallon of fuel hit $4.11?
Hate to break this to yah, but a warm winter and tensions in the Middle East have some analysts predicting current prices will top $4 by this spring — and could even climb as high as $6.50.
Notice How Perceptions of Eli Manning and the Giants Changed With Super Bowl XLVI?
It didn’t even take until the Monday after Super Bowl XLVI for a lot of people to change their minds about the New York Giants and the legacy of the New England Patriots. It seems like only yesterday that the Giants team suffered the wrath of fans because of its 7-7 win/loss record, but in a drastic change of heart, the team is being praised by just about everyone.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 8 – Nick Nolte, Seth Green and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Nick Nolte
Age: 71
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Oscar nominations for ‘The Prince of Tides,’ ‘Affliction’ and ‘Warrior,’ roles in other films including ’48 Hrs.’ and ‘Cape Fear,’ and a 2002 drunk driving arrest that resulted in what is perhaps the most hilariously unflattering mugshot ever
This Day in History for February 8 – NASDAQ Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1587 – Mary Queen of Scots is executed on suspicion of having been involved in a plot to murder her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I (More info)
1915 – D.W. Griffith’s controversial film ‘The Birth of a Nation’ premieres in Los Angeles (More info)
5 Stress-Free Jobs We’d Love to Have [PHOTOS]
We all have on-the-job stress — but a new report that lists the 10 most stressful jobs indicates some occupations are decidedly more worrisome. Others? Well, not so much.
Super Bowl XLVI Was More Than Just a Big Win for the NY Giants
Did you watch the Super Bowl on Sunday night? According to Nielsen, you probably did since the telecast was the most-watched TV program ever.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 7 – Garth Brooks, Eddie Izzard and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Garth Brooks
Age: 50
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Changing the very face of modern country music with a huge crossover career that’s included record-setting album sales, scads of awards, sold-out concert tours and chart-topping singles like ‘Friends in Low Places’ and ‘The Thunder Rolls,’ and his marriage to
This Day in History for February 7 – Beatlemania Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1926 – Carter G. Woodson founds Negro History Week, which later evolved into Black History Month (More info)
1940 – The second full length animated Walt Disney film, ‘Pinocchio,’ premieres (More info)
For Healthier Kids, Teach Them to Cook
If you’re serious about combating childhood obesity and raising healthy children, here’s one easy tip: teach your kids to cook.