Shauna Wright
Best Buy to Close 50 Stores and Lay Off Hundreds of Employees — Dollars and Sense
In recent years, electronics retailer Best Buy has struggled to find its footing — and now the chain has announced it will close 50 stores and lay off scores of employees.
Steven Tyler Drops the Hammer on ‘American Idol’ Jokester
Thursday means elimination night on ‘American Idol,’ when one contestant is put into a capsule and shot into space. Okay, that’s not what happens, but sometimes we like to pretend it is.
Can Drinking Raise the Risk of Breast Cancer?
Want to lower your risk of breast cancer? Go easy on the cocktails. New data indicates that having even one alcoholic drink a day could raise your chances of getting the disease.
This Day in History for March 30 – President Reagan Shot and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1842 – Anesthesia is used for the first time during surgery (More info)
1867 – US Secretary of State William H. Seward agrees to purchase Alaska from Russia for $7 million (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 30 – Eric Clapton, Celine Dion and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Eric Clapton
Age: 67
Occupation: Rock God
Known For: Being the only three-time inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with the Yardbirds and Cream, and as a solo artist), being one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time, winning 17 Grammys, and classic songs like ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ ‘Crossroads,’ ‘Layla
Daily Rewind: Mick Fleetwood, Roger Daltry, Rush + More
Today Mick Fleetwood describes his old X-rated stage props, Roger Daltry uses his powers for good and not evil, and the Sonisphere festival is over before it even begins.
Plus, Stevie Nicks stops by ‘American Idol,’ Bruce Springsteen becomes a human beer-funnel, and Rush preps for the release of a new single.
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How Much Has the Housing Market Improved? — Dollars and Sense
Seems there’s a bit of a bright spot on the decimated horizon of the real estate market — it looks a lot better than it did a few years ago. But how long before we see a full recovery?
Obesity-Related Cancers Increase While Others Fall
New report findings from the CDC had both good news and bad. The good news? Cancer deaths are falling. The bad news? Cancers associated with obesity are on the rise.
No Graduation for You! High School Senior Expelled After Swearing in a Tweet [VIDEO]
We may live in an era that many feel is dangerously approaching the Big Brother world depicted in the book ’1984,’ but after a high school student was expelled for using profanity in a tweet, lots of people cried foul.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 29 – Elle Macpherson, John Popper and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Elle Macpherson
Age: 48
Occupation: Model, Actress and Entrepreneur
Known For: Her nickname “The Body,” a record five cover appearances on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, her lingerie and skin care lines, hosting and producing ‘Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model’ and NBC’s upcoming show ‘Fashion Star,’ and looking better than
This Day in History for March 29 – US Troops Leave Vietnam and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1867 – The North America Act is passed by the British parliament, creating the dominion of Canada (More info)
1929 – Herbert Hoover becomes the first president to have a telephone installed in the Oval Office (More info)
New Movie Releases — ‘Mirror Mirror’ and ‘Wrath of the Titans’
New twists on both fairytales and mythological adventures hit theaters this weekend.