Shauna Wright
Where Are You Most Likely to Lose Your Phone?
If you routinely stop for coffee, make sure you have your cell phone with you when you leave. A new study reveals coffee houses are the most likely places to lose a phone or have it stolen — especially if you live in Philadelphia.
Political Gaffe By Mitt Romney’s Camp Helps Etch A Sketch Sales Skyrocket — Dollars and Sense [VIDEO]
During an interview earlier this week, an advisor to Mitt Romney inadvertently made a comment that is now likely to stick with the GOP hopeful for the duration of the campaign season, and it’s lead to a boom in sales for a very old and largely forgotten toy: the Etch A Sketch.
Joe Perry Gives Steven Tyler an Early Birthday Present on ‘American Idol’
On Thursday night, 10 became nine on ‘American Idol,’ and Steven Tyler got a huge surprise when a very familiar face showed up to help him usher in another year.
This Day in History for March 23 – Mussolini Founds Facist Movement and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1775 – Patrick Henry opposes British policy by declaring, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” (More info)
1839 – The initials “O.K.” are first published in the Boston Morning Post (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 23 – Ric Ocasek, Chaka Khan and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ric Ocasek
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Producer
Known For: Fronting and being the principal songwriter for New Wave group The Cars, known for the songs ‘Just What I Needed,’ ‘My Best Friend’s Girl,’ ‘Shake It Up,’ ‘You Might Think’ and ‘Drive,’ producing albums for other artists like No Doubt, and his longtime
Daily Rewind: Steven Tyler, Bret Michaels, David Bowie + More
Today, Steven Tyler gives an ‘American Idol’ contestant a talking-to he’ll never forget, Bret Michaels gets by with a little help from his friends, and Eddie Van Halen remembers the days when he sounded “silly.”
Plus, Joe Walsh gets the James Gang back together, Bowie gets ‘Ziggy’ widdit, and the Allman Brothers sing a Neil Young classic live.
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Can Aspirin Prevent Cancer?
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but new research indicates that while it doesn’t rhyme quite as well, an aspirin a day may ward off cancer.
New Research May Show How Long Your Marriage Will Last
If you’ve recently tied the knot for the first time, here’s a bit of a buzzkill: according to new research about first marriages from the CDC, you only have about a 50 percent chance of staying married long enough to celebrate your 20th wedding anniversary.
What Are Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum’s Secret Service Code Names?
On the NBC drama ‘The West Wing,’ the Secret Service code name given to staffer CJ Cregg was “Flamingo.” And while she wasn’t all that happy about it, it made sense — the character was played by statuesque actress Allison Janney.
But many are scratching their heads about the current code names being used by GOP presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum.
Is It Smarter to Rent or Buy a House? — Dollars and Sense
The collapse of the housing market has led to historically low interest rates on mortgages, leading many renters to wonder if now is a good time to purchase a home.
If you’re mulling it over, consider this: new research says that in most areas, buying is now cheaper than renting.
Can What You Eat Make You Go Bald?
Guys, want to keep your hair? Lay off the junk food, because research now links a poor diet to a receding hairline.
Daily Rewind: Paul McCartney, Grateful Dead, Jon Anderson + More
Today Paul McCartney plans a re-release, Motley Crue reveals the name of their new single, the Grateful Dead head for the theater, and Jon Anderson hits the pause button on working with his ex-bandmates from Yes.
Plus, Kiss plays dress-up in shiny new costumes, Guns N’ Roses get comfortable on the album charts but Slash seems to rule out any chance of a Hall of Fame reunion, and we review Joe Wals