Shauna Wright
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.
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.
Kardashians Sign New Contract, Not Going Away Anytime Soon
Because the Kardashian family doesn’t have enough attention or money, they’ve just re-upped with E! for another three years — which kind of makes us hope those Mayan predictions about the world ending in 2012 were right after all.
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.
Why Are Parents Ordering Fewer Happy Meals These Days? — Dollars and Sense
Sales of Happy Meals and other children’s meals that come with a toy inside the box have declined six percent over the past five years. So has all the information about childhood obesity finally sunk in with parents?
Why Are Family Meals at Home So Good for Kids?
Want physically and emotionally healthy kids? According to new data released by Rutgers University, it could be as simple as having family meals together at home.
Amazing New Earth-Friendly LED Bulb Will Last 20 Years [VIDEO]
Would you buy a $50 light bulb? Before you answer, consider this: it’ll last you upwards of 20 years and pay for itself several times over.
Is It Healthy to Talk to Yourself?
At some point or another, most of us have caught ourselves speaking out loud to, well, no one. But although you may think talking to yourself makes you look crazy, scientists say it could actually have some real benefits.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Week 6 Elimination – Who Went Home?
The music of Motown swept the ‘Dancing with the Stars‘ ballroom on Monday night. So — and please pardon the awful play on words — who cried the tears of a clown after Tuesday’s elimination?
Celebrity Birthdays for April 25 – Al Pacino, Renée Zellweger and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Al Pacino
Age: 72
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Winning an Oscar for his performance in ‘Scent of a Woman,’ other nominations for his roles in movies such as ‘The Godfather’ franchise, ‘Serpico,’ ‘Scarface’ and ‘Dog Day Afternoon,’ his Tony-winning stage work, and his previous relationships with actresses including Diane Keaton
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This Day in History for April 25 – DC Comics Introduces Batman and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1859 – British and French engineers break ground for the Suez Canal (More info)
1901 – New York becomes the first US state to require automobile license plates (More info)
How Much Money Do You Need to Be Happy? — Dollars and Sense
A new poll finds that contrary to popular belief, money really can buy happiness. The survey even put an exact price tag on it: $50,000.