Shauna Wright
Celebrity Birthdays for November 1 – Lyle Lovett, Jenny McCarthy and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Lyle Lovett
Age: 54
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: An eclectic style that often fuses country, pop, and big band sounds, songs such as ‘She’s No Lady,’ ‘If I Had a Boat,’ and ‘Give Back My Heart,’ his dry wit, a cult following, his big shock of hair, and a former marriage to actress Julia Roberts
Study Discovers Wealthier Parents More Likely to Download Apps for Kids
A new study by the San Francisco-based non-profit group Common Sense Media found that affluent parents download apps specifically for their young children more than parents of lesser financial means do.
Deemed the “app gap,” researchers found almost half of families with incomes above $75,000 had downloaded such apps, compared with only one in eight families earning less than $30,000. Lower-income
New Heart-Monitoring Device for Smartphones Could Save Your Life
Swiss researchers say new technology that interacts with smartphones could revolutionize the treatment of heart patients.
The device in question consists of four electrode sensors attached to the skin and linked to a radio module and computer chip that clips onto a patient’s belt. Data from the device is sent to a smartphone and can be viewed in real-time for up to 150 hours on a single charge. An
Celebrity Birthdays for October 23 – ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Ryan Reynolds and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
Age: 52
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Producer, and Director
Known For: Recording at least 150 humorous songs that make light of popular culture and often parody established hits, selling more than 12 million albums, winning three Grammys, and directing videos for other artists including Ben Folds, Hanson, and th
Study Finds Women Injured More in Car Crashes Than Men
A new study finds women are more likely than men to be injured in automobile accidents, and the culprit may be safety features that are not properly proportioned for them.
UPDATE: Libyan Dictator Muammar Gadhafi Killed by Rebels in Sirte
Former Libyan dictator Muammar Gadhafi, who’s been in hiding since August when a NATO-backed rebel force seized his headquarters in Tripoli, was killed on Thursday after rebels stormed his hometown of Sirte, where the last remnants of troops loyal to him were hiding. He was 69 years old.
Florida Woman Hit with Staggering $200,000 Cell Phone Bill
If you think your cell phone bill is high, you haven’t met Celina Aarons.
The Florida woman added a cell phone to her account for her mute and hearing-impaired brother, who didn’t know to turn off his data roaming when he was recently in Canada.
New Movie Releases: ‘Paranormal Activity 3,’ ‘Johnny English Reborn,’ ‘The Three Musketeers’
With two sequels and a remake, this weekend’s movie premieres may not appeal to fans of completely new material, but they should make those who enjoyed the originals very happy.
Who Went Home on the Fifth Week of ‘Dancing with the Stars’? [SPOILER, VIDEO]
Eight couples danced on Monday night’s 80s-themed ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ but who survived the cavalcade of shoulder pads and big hair?
Parents Warned Against Using Bumper Pads in Cribs
In its latest guidelines for doctors, the American Academy of Pediatrics is advising against the usage of bumper pads in cribs, saying they may increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS.
FCC and Wireless Providers Reach Agreement to Stop ‘Bill Shock’
After an almost two-year investigation, the Federal Communications Commission said Monday it had reached an agreement with most of the nation’s cell carriers that should protect consumers from “bill shock” — unexpected increases in a monthly wireless bill.
Susan Sarandon Calls Pope a ‘Nazi,’ Catholic League Fires Back
Actress Susan Sarandon is under fire from the Catholic League after calling Pope Benedict XVI a “Nazi” during a recent interview.
When telling filmmaker Bob Balaban about sending the pope a copy of the book ‘Dead Men Walking,’ which inspired the film for which she won a 1995 Oscar, she said she meant Pope John Paul II and “not this Nazi one we have now.”