Shauna Wright
Victim of Colorado ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Shooting Leaves Behind Eerie Blog About Avoiding Mall Shooting
Details about the victims of the mass shooting in a Colorado movie theater have been scant thus far, but the name of one woman killed in the attack has now been made public — and the details of the days leading up to her death are downright eerie.
Mom Busted for Hacking Into School Computers to Change Kids’ Grades
Helping your kids with their homework is one thing. Breaking into the school’s computer systems to change your kids’ grades is something else entirely — but that’s what a mom in Pennsylvania is accused of doing.
This Day in History for July 19 – First Women’s Rights Convention and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1692 – Five women are hanged for witchcraft in Salem, Mass. (More info)
1848 – The first women’s rights convention, called by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia C. Mott, was held in Seneca Falls, N.Y. (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 18 – Nelson Mandela, Sir Richard Branson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Nelson Mandela
Age: 94
Occupation: South African Activist and Politician
Known For: His tireless anti-apartheid work, surviving 27 years in a brutal prison, being the first South African president elected in a fully representative democratic election, and receiving more than 250 awards over four decades including the Nobel Peace Prize
Adele’s Estranged Father Wants to Be Part of His Grandchild’s Life
There’s little that will make a lousy father rue his life choices more than having a child who winds up rich and famous — and wants nothing to do with him.
But now that Adele has announced she’s expecting a little one of her own, the man who walked out on her when she was still a toddler now says he wants to be a doting grandpa.
Justin Bieber Attacked by Fan During ‘AGT’ Finale in Australia
Even though almost no romantic story in the history of ever begins with “so I stormed the stage and attacked him,” that doesn’t mean Justin Bieber‘s legions of fans aren’t willing to give it a whirl — and if you think it’s just American girls who are that brazen, think again.
Could You Be Next To Be Sued By An Adult Video Company Even If You Don’t Watch?
Porn studios can be called a lot of things — but are they extortionists? One woman says they absolutely are, and after they accused her of illegally downloading their “product,” she got a lawyer of her own and fought fire with fire.
Show Them the Money! Majority of Women Now Earn Most of the Household Income — Dollars and Sense
That age-old custom of men being the primary breadwinners may now officially be dead — a new study shows the majority of women now bring home most of the bacon.
This Day in History for July 5 – The Bikini Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1865 – The Salvation Army is founded in London (More info)
1937 – The luncheon meat SPAM is introduced by the Hormel Foods Corporation (More info)
‘Drinking and Driving Is Not Cool’ Say Talking Urinal Cakes
If you’re in a bar in Michigan in the next few days and step into the men’s room to answer the call of nature, don’t be surprised if the urinal talks to you.
No, not because you’ve had one too many (unless you have), but because you’re peeing on one of the talking urinal-deodorizer cakes being put in place to remind you not to drink and drive.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 1 – Dan Aykroyd, Pamela Anderson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dan Aykroyd
Age: 60
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Musician
Known For: His work as one of the iconic original members of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ starring in beloved comedy films such as ‘The Blues Brothers’ and ‘Ghostbusters’ franchises, and roles in other movies including ‘Pearl Harbor,’ ’50 First Dates’ and ‘I Now Pronounce You
Celebrity Birthdays for June 25 – Ricky Gervais, George Michael and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ricky Gervais
Age: 51
Occupation: Comedian, Actor and Writer
Known For: Creating the TV shows ‘The Office’ and ‘Extras,’ starring in the films ‘Ghost Town’ and ‘The Invention of Lying,’ writing the best-selling ‘Flanimals’ book series, winning far too many awards to count, and being hilariously unafraid of calling a spade a spade duri