Shauna Wright
Be Careful — That Homeless Man May Really Be a Cop Out to Catch Distracted Drivers
As in many areas of the US, driving while using a cell phone is illegal in Ontario, Canada. But since many people obey the law only when they see a police officer, undercover cops have found a novel way to catch violators: they’re going incognito as vagrants.
How Can You Win the Lottery? Here Are Some Tips — Dollars and Sense [VIDEO]
The jackpot for the multi-state Mega Millions lottery now stands at $363 million, causing even those who don’t normally play to throw their hopeful hats into the ring for Tuesday night’s drawing.
Are there things you can do to boost your chances of winning?
French Doctor Under Fire for Suggesting Kids’ Weights Be Graded
There are grades for scholastic subjects, but what if kids were also graded on their weight? That’s something French doctor and diet book author Dr. Pierre Dukan espoused earlier this year, and now he’s in hot water with the medical community in his country because of it.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 14 Week 2 Recap – Martina Slips, Katherine Shines
After last week’s revelation that none of this season’s performers on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ are mock-worthy, about all we can do now is cheer for our favorites (or, for the snarkier among us, at least hope someone has an off-week).
This Day in History for March 27 – FDA Approves Viagra and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1866 – President Andrew Johnson vetoes a civil rights bill which later becomes the 14th Amendment (More info)
1912 – Japanese cherry trees are planted along the Potomac, giving rise to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 26 – Mariah Carey, Fergie and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mariah Carey
Age: 42
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Selling in excess of 200 million records worldwide and charting dozens of singles including ‘Vision of Love,’ ‘Hero’ and ‘One Sweet Day,’ suffering a very public physical and emotional breakdown in 2001, her marriage to actor and TV personality Nick Cannon, and her rece
Daily Rewind: Gregg Allman, Sting, Ozzy Osbourne + More
Today we wish a hospitalized Gregg Allman a speedy recovery, Sting announces his upcoming tour dates, and Ozzy tells us a little more about his sex life than we ever cared to know.
Also, the stars align for a Ronnie Montrose tribute, an album of new George Harrison material is announced, and we let you know where you’ll be able to see Aerosmith and Cheap Trick together this summer.
What the…? Restaurant Serves Hamburger Inspired By Chris Brown’s Beating of Rihanna
Topical references to pop culture can be a great way to advertise, but an Atlanta restaurant has learned that joking about the beating Rihanna took at the hands of Chris Brown isn’t really the best way to do it.
How Much Will Americans Spend on Easter Shopping?
Now that Americans have had some time to pay off those Christmas bills, it looks like they’re ready to open their wallets for another holiday — Easter. But how much will each of us drop on things like candy, gifts and Easter dresses?
How Much Sleep You Get Can Have a Major Impact on Your Heart’s Health
Most of us know our diets play a big part in heart health, but did you know the amount of sleep you get can have an impact, too?
Want to Lose Weight? Eat Foods That Smell
Have you ever binged on garlic? Probably not, and experts say there’s a good reason for that: scientists have found we tend to eat less of smellier foods.
How Can You Teach Your Kids About Money? — Dollars and Sense
According to a new poll, many parents don’t talk to their children about financial matters the way they should — and as a result, kids aren’t getting the crucial lessons about money they’ll need later in life.