Shauna Wright
Celebrity Birthdays for July 31 – Wesley Snipes, J. K. Rowling and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
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Wesley Snipes
Age: 50
Occupation: Actor, Producer and Inmate
Known For: Playing the title character in the ‘Blade’ film trilogy, other roles in ‘New Jack City,’ ‘To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar’ and ‘U.S. Marshals,’ and currently serving a three-year sentence for income tax evasion
Can Too Much Homework Lead to Bad Grades?
It may seem like summer’s just begun, but parents are already focused on the upcoming school year — and some are even encouraging their kids to study now and get a head-start on all the work ahead.
But does all that extra time with the books pay off?
Baby Boomers Like the Savings but Hate the Phrase ‘Senior Discount’ — Dollars and Sense
With age comes wisdom — and eventually, senior discounts. But while the older set likes those cost-saving perks, they’d rather call them something else.
Colorado Shooting Suspect James Holmes Charged with 24 Counts of Murder
James Holmes, the former neuroscience graduate student suspected of killing 12 people and wounding dozens more during a July 20 shooting rampage at a movie theater in Aurora, CO, has been formally charged with 24 counts of murder and 116 counts of attempted murder.
How Long Should a Nap Be to Make You Feel Oh-So-Refreshed?
Taking a midday snooze has been shown to increase alertness, focus and concentration. But just how long should your power nap be?
Celebrity Birthdays for July 30 – Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lisa Kudrow and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor, Politician and Philanderer
Known For: Roles in ‘Twins,’ ‘Conan the Barbarian’ and the ‘Terminator’ film franchise, being the 38th governor of California, and torpedoing his marriage to Maria Shriver when he fathered a child with the family housekeeper
This Day in History for July 30 – Jimmy Hoffa Vanishes and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1932 – Walt Disney’s ‘Flowers and Trees,’ the first cartoon short to use Technicolor and the first Oscar-winning cartoon short, premieres (More info)
1945 – The USS Indianapolis is torpedoed by a Japanese submarine and sinks within 15 minutes, killing almost 900 men (More info)
Survey Reveals Hotel Guests Turned Off by Poor Service and WiFi Fees — Dollars and Sense
In the wake of the economic downturn, some hotels have cut corners to save money — and their customers have noticed. According to a new survey, satisfaction with hotel services is now at a six-year low.
Are ‘Blue Mondays’ a Myth?
Look at your co-workers on any given Monday morning. Do they seem sad or listless? Maybe, but according to a new study, their mood on Monday is no different than it is on many other weekdays.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 29 – Geddy Lee, Martina McBride and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Geddy Lee
Age: 59
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Being the bassist and frontman for the Canadian band Rush, which has had hits such as ‘Tom Sawyer’ and ‘Subdivisions,’ his piercingly high tenor voice, and being included on several lists of the greatest rock vocalists of all time