Shauna Wright
Celebrity Birthdays for April 4 – Maya Angelou, Robert Downey, Jr. and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dr. Maya Angelou
Age: 84
Occupation: Author and Poet
Known For: Being one of the most celebrated writers of her generation with dozens of awards and over 30 honorary doctoral degrees, penning classic works like ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,’ reciting her poem ‘On the Pulse of Morning’ at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration, and
Can You Catch a Cold from Being Stressed Out?
Doctors have long thought that stress exacerbates the symptoms of many auto-immune diseases, and now they’ve found evidence linking it to the common cold, as well.
Teacher’s Aide Fired for Refusing to Let Employers Access Her Facebook Account
A few schools have made the news lately for over-policing students’ social media accounts.
Now it seems to be happening to employees, too, because a Michigan teacher’s aide claims she was fired for refusing to give her bosses access to her Facebook page.
Man Pays $5 for Early Andy Warhol Sketch Worth $2 Million — Dollars and Sense [VIDEO]
Buying something for a few bucks and finding out it’s worth millions is the stuff of every yard sale fanatic’s dreams. And for one British man, that dream actually came true.
Could the Car You Buy Depend on Whether You’re a Republican or Democrat?
Doing some car shopping? According to a new survey, your choice won’t just be based on color or price — it could have something to do with your political leanings, too.
Celebrity Birthdays for April 3 – Alec Baldwin, Eddie Murphy and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Alec Baldwin
Age: 54
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His Academy Award-nominated role in ‘The Cooler,’ appearing in other movies including ‘The Hunt for Red October,’ ‘The Aviator’ and ‘The Departed,’ winning two Emmys for his starring role on ’30 Rock,’ his former marriage to Kim Basinger, and being perhaps the world’s most staunchly ar
This Day in History for April 3 – Pony Express Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1860 – The first successful United States Pony Express run begins (More info)
1882 – Jesse James is killed by Robert Ford, one of his own gang members (More info)
Reports: At Least Six Dead After Gunman Opens Fire at California’s Oikos University [VIDEO]
Oikos University, a small Christian nursing school in Oakland, Calif., became the tragic locale for the nation’s latest school shooting on Monday when a gunman opened fire at about 10:30 a.m.
Should Parents Pay Big Bucks to Get Their Kids’ Books Published?
Over-indulgent parents aren’t just making kids dumber. They’re also costing themselves money in the process. The latest trend? Shelling out hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars to get books written by their children published.
Which Cities Have the Best and Worst Job Markets?
Nationwide, employment numbers seem to be picking up. But when you break it down by city, all things certainly aren’t equal — so which ones have the best and worst job markets?