Shauna Wright
Celebrity Birthdays for August 22 – Tori Amos, Kristen Wiig and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tori Amos
Age: 49
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Selling more than 12 million albums worldwide, songs such as ‘Cornflake Girl,’ ‘God’ and ‘A Sorta Fairytale,’ her bright red hair, and being one of the few alternative artists to use a piano as her primary instrument
Celebrity Birthdays for August 21 – Kim Cattrall, Hayden Panettiere and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kim Cattrall
Age: 56
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her roles in the films ‘Police Academy, ‘Mannequin’ and ‘Porky’s,’ and playing lusty Samantha Jones in the ‘Sex and the City’ television and movie franchises
Why Do Working Mothers Earn Less Than Fathers? — Dollars and Sense
It’s no secret that job-hunters are having a particularly tough time right now — but if you’re a woman who’s married with kids, you may have a tougher time securing employment than a man in the same scenario.
What Makes Some College Kids Drink So Much?
Binge drinking is a real problem on many college campuses, and new research could reveal why: students who chug-a-lug enjoy a higher social status among their peers.
This Day in History for August 21 – Hawaii Becomes a State and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1831 – Nat Turner leads black slaves in a rebellion (More info)
1858 – The famous debates between Sen. Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln begin (More info)
Is It Better to Buy School Supplies Online? — Dollars and Sense
Shopping online can incredibly convenient, but should you do it for basic school supplies? That depends on what’s more important to you: time or money.
Get Ready — Forecasters Predict a Brutal Winter Ahead
This summer has been unusually hot, with record-breaking temperatures all over the country. But in a few months, we may be wishing for a little of that heat — forecasters are warning we should brace for a particularly harsh winter.
Why Do Millennials Eat Out So Much?
If you run a restaurant, you might want to be especially nice to your younger customers — new research shows Millennials dine out more than any other age group.
This Day in History for August 20 – NFL Founded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1866 – President Andrew Johnson formally declares an end to the Civil War (More info)
1920 – The National Football League is founded (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for August 20 – Robert Plant, Amy Adams and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Robert Plant
Age: 64
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: His work as the lead singer and lyricist of the legendary rock group Led Zeppelin, his Grammy Award-winning collaborations with bluegrass singer Alison Krauss, co-founding the band The Sensational Space Shifters with Patty Griffin, and being chosen by many music magazin
Woman Amazingly Avoids Her Own Reflection for a Year to Boost Self-Esteem [VIDEO]
Could you go a whole year without looking at yourself in a mirror, or even catching a reflection of yourself in a window? That’s what one woman did to inspire others to find their inner beauty.
This Day in History for August 17 – Clinton Admits Affair and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1807 – Robert Fulton’s North River Steamboat begins its trip up the Hudson River to Albany, New York, inaugurating the first commercial steamboat service in the world (More info)
1962 – East German border guards spur riots when they kill 18-year-old Peter Fechter as he attempts to cross the Berlin Wall into West Berli