Shauna Wright
7 Things Single Women Can Do to Enjoy Valentine’s Day
On any given Valentine’s Day, it seems like the whole world conspires to make single women miserable — but you don’t have to let it happen. Ignore the highly-commercialized holiday with one of these activities, instead.
This Day in History for February 1 – Janet Jackson Exposed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1790 – In New York City, the Supreme Court of the United States convenes for the first time (More info)
1884 – The first volume of the Oxford English Dictionary is published (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 1 – Lisa Marie Presley, Michael C. Hall and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Lisa Marie Presley
Age: 44
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Her top ten albums ‘To Whom It May Concern’ and ‘Now What,’ her former marriages to Michael Jackson and Nicholas Cage, being one of the most notable members of the Church of Scientology, and being Elvis Presley’s only child
Poor People Pay More for Auto Insurance — Dollars and Sense
As if it wasn’t tough enough for low-income people to make ends meet, a new study indicates they may be paying more for car insurance than wealthier folks, too.
Most Americans Would Love to Have Their Own Robots to Help Around the House
Full-time household help can be expensive — but how would you feel about having a domestic robot? According to a new survey, 68 percent of us would welcome the mechanical assistance.
Celebrity Birthdays for January 31 – Portia de Rossi, Justin Timberlake and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Portia de Rossi
Age: 39
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her roles as lawyer Nelle Porter on ‘Ally McBeal’ and Lindsay Bluth Fünke on the cult-favorite sitcom ‘Arrested Development,’ appearing in other shows like ‘Better Off Ted’ and ‘Nip/Tuck,’ and her marriage to comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres
This Day in History for January 31 – Truman Announces H-Bomb Plans and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1606 – Guy Fawkes, a chief conspirator in a plot to blow up the British Parliament building, jumps to his death moments before his execution for treason (More info)
1747 – The first venereal disease clinic opens at London Lock Hospital (More info)
Wanna Make Money? Write Positive Reviews for Products You Buy Online — Dollars and Sense
When people are shopping online, many rely on reviews written by previous buyers to help steer them in the right direction. But it seems some of those reviews may not be as honest as we think.
In fact, some product manufacturers are actually paying shoppers to write them — albeit in a roundabout way.
Sarah Jessica Parker Takes Over Demi Moore’s Role in Linda Lovelace Biopic
After Demi Moore landed in the hospital last week due to “exhaustion” and decided to take some time off, she dropped out of her role as Gloria Steinem in the upcoming Linda Lovelace biopic, ‘Lovelace.’
Filling her shoes? Sarah Jessica Parker. Or should that be “filling her Manolo Blahniks”?
Celebrity Birthdays for January 30 – Gene Hackman, Christian Bale and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Gene Hackman
Age: 82
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Oscar-winning performances in ‘The French Connection’ and ‘Unforgiven,’ starring in other notable films including ‘Superman,’ ‘Hoosiers,’ ‘Mississippi Burning’ and ‘The Royal Tenenbaums,’ and recently sustaining minor injuries when he was struck by a car while bicycling
This Day in History for January 30 – Mohandas Gandhi Assassinated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1835 – In the House chamber of the US Capitol, President Andrew Jackson survives the first attempt against the life of a US president (More info)
1933 – Adolf Hitler is sworn in as Chancellor of Germany (More info)
Weekend Box Office – ‘The Grey’ Has a Sunny Weekend in First
Liam Neeson’s movie about being hunted by a pack of rogue wolves, ‘The Grey,’ was apparently red meat to movie-goers. It brought in $20 million in its debut to take the top spot at the box office this weekend.