Shauna Wright
Why Do We Work 40 Hours a Week?
If you’re putting in a 60-hour workweek, you may think the people who do their regular 40 hours and go home are slackers — but the truth is, they’re probably more productive than you are.
New Mexico Town Will Cut Off Your Utilities for Not Paying Traffic Tickets — Dollars and Sense [VIDEO]
Many drivers have bemoaned the cameras installed in intersections that catch drivers blowing through red lights and issue tickets accordingly. But in one New Mexico city, ignoring those tickets is an especially bad idea — doing so could get your utilities shut off.
20 Years After Brutal LA Riots, Rodney King Admits ‘America’s Been Good to Me’ [VIDEO]
It’s hard to believe it’s been more than 20 years since the brutal beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers was videotaped and horrified a nation. Now, on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the riots incited by his case, King looks back on the ordeal and his life since then in a new memoir, ‘The Riot Within: My Journey From Rebellion to Redemption.’
How Can the Dr. Seuss Book ‘Yertle the Turtle’ Possibly Be Considered ‘Too Political’ by a Canadian School?
Teachers and management in Prince Rupert, a province of British Columbia, Canada, are currently embroiled in a labor dispute. Now one teacher has been scolded for violating a ban on political messages in schools by having a quote from a Dr. Seuss book visible in her car that was parked on school property.
This Day in History for April 29 – William Marries Kate and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1429 – Joan of Arc leads a French force in relieving the city of Orleans (More info)
1968 – The controversial musical ‘Hair’ opens on Broadway (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 29 – Jerry Seinfeld, Michelle Pfeiffer and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jerry Seinfeld
Age: 58
Occupation: Actor, Writer and Comedian
Known For: Playing a semi-fictional version of himself on the hit sitcom ‘Seinfeld,’ co-writing and voicing the lead character in the film ‘Bee Movie,’ producing the NBC reality series ‘The Marriage Ref,’ and being one of Hollywood’s biggest Superman fans
New Movie Releases — ‘The Five-Year Engagement,’ ‘The Pirates! Band of Misfits,’ ‘The Raven,’ and ‘Safe’
Summer movie season is gearing up — this weekend offers no fewer than four new flicks opening in wide release.
When Do We Really Reach Adulthood?
People are considered “adults” when they turn 18, and given all the rights and responsibilities therein. But new research indicates our brains don’t reach adulthood until we’re much older — and ignoring that could be damaging to young people.
This Day in History for April 28 – Mussolini Exocuted and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1789 – Fletcher Christian leads a mutiny against Capt. William Bligh aboard the British ship ‘Bounty’ (More info)
1945 – Former Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and his mistress are executed by firing squad (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 28 – Ann-Margret, Jessica Alba and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ann-Margret
Age: 71
Occupation: Actress, Singer and Dancer
Known For: Co-starring with Elvis Presley in ‘Viva Las Vegas’ before going on to garner two Academy Award nominations for ‘Carnal Knowledge’ and ‘Tommy,’ appearing in other movies including ‘Any Given Sunday’ and the ‘Grumpy Old Men’ franchise, her numerous musical stage shows