Shauna Wright
Celebrity Birthdays for May 19 – Pete Townshend, Dusty Hill and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Pete Townshend
Age: 67
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Being the guitarist for the legendary rock group the Who, known for scores of songs like ‘I Can See for Miles,’ ‘Pinball Wizard’ and ‘Baba O’Riley,’ his guitar-destroying antics at the end of their shows, solo singles including ‘Let My Love Open the Door,’ a
This Day in History for May 19 – Anne Boleyn Beheaded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1536 – Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII of England, is beheaded (More info)
1897 – Writer Oscar Wilde is released from Reading Gaol Prison (More info)
Why Everyone — Even Children — Needs to Wear Sunglasses
Sunglasses don’t just make you look cool, they’re also good for your eyes. But a lot of parents don’t seem to know that rule also applies to their kids.
Chinese School Gives Honors Students the Cold Shoulder By Rewarding Them with Air Conditioning
At a school in China, hard work isn’t just rewarded with success — it’s rewarded with air conditioning, too.
Verizon Wireless Will Soon Phase Out Unlimited Data Plans — Dollars and Sense
If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer who was grandfathered in with an unlimited data plan after the company eliminated the option for new customers, enjoy it while it lasts — the company will be moving you to a tiered plan soon.
Celebrity Birthdays for May 18 – George Strait, Tina Fey and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
George Strait
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: A slew of country hits including ‘Fool Hearted Memory,’ ‘Ocean Front Property,’ ‘She’ll Leave You with a Smile’ and ‘You’ll Be There,’ dozens of industry awards, holding the record for the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Country charts, and holding the recor
This Day in History for May 18 – Napoleon Becomes Emperor and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1804 – Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of the French (More info)
1896 – The US Supreme Court rules in Plessy v. Ferguson that “separate but equal” is constitutional (More info)
Disco Legend Donna Summer Dead at 63
Disco legend Donna Summer has died after a battle with cancer, TMZ is reporting. She was 63 years old.
This Will Be the Last Summer You Can Ever Buy Waterproof Sunscreen
When you’re buying sunscreen, do you look for words like ‘waterproof,’ ‘sweatproof’ and ‘sunblock?’ If so, don’t bother — they may not be as bulletproof as they seem.
Skechers Ordered to Pay $40 Million Fine for Misleading Claims About Its Shoes
You may have seen the ads for Skechers’ Shape-ups shoes featuring spokesmodels like Kim Kardashian and Brooke Burke.
But the FTC says the claims made within those ads and others like them were false, and it’s now ordered the shoe manufacturer to cough up a $40 million fine.
Marlen Esparza Makes the US Olympic Women’s Boxing Team
Women’s boxing will make its debut at this summer’s Olympic Games in London, and the US now has its first official team member: 22-year-old Marlen Esparza of Houston, Texas, who secured the spot after beating the snot out of another chick at the women’s world boxing championships in China earlier this week.
Could Bank Tellers Someday Become Extinct?
Many of us do our banking via ATM or other electronic means, but how would you feel if actual in-person tellers didn’t exist? A few banks are testing out new systems with the possible goal of making that idea a reality.