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This Day in History for March 22 – Hale-Bopp Comet Appears and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1765 – The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act that introduces a tax to be levied directly on its American colonies (More info)
1894 – The first Stanley Cup championship game is won by the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association, which triumphed over the Ottawa Capitals (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 22 – William Shatner, Reese Witherspoon and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
William Shatner
Age: 81
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Becoming a cultural icon for his portrayal of Capt. James T. Kirk on the sci-fi series ‘Star Trek’ and in many of its namesake movies, starring on the series ‘T. J. Hooker,’ ‘The Practice’ and ‘Boston Legal,’ various work as a musician, author, producer, director and celebrity pitch
New Movie Releases — ‘The Hunger Games’
Another week with a single movie opening in wide release, but everyone’s so excited about this one that it may have needed the entire weekend to itself.
Have a Lot of Facebook Friends? You’re Probably a Narcissist
If someone has loads more Facebook friends than you do, don’t feel bad. According to a new study, that person is probably a socially-disruptive narcissist.
Mother Sues Teacher for Stealing Son’s Lunch Money
When Baltimore mom Lynsai Green found out her second-grader had a negative balance with the school cafeteria, she was confused — until her son told her one of his teachers was routinely stealing his lunch money.
Are Medical Websites Hazardous to Your Health?
There’s an old joke that says nothing is more frightening than Googling the symptoms of an illness. You may only have a runny nose, but within a few minutes, you could find “proof” you’ve contracted some rare and incurable tropical disease.
So what’s the best way to find out more about what ails you?
Man Gets Refund from T-Mobile After ‘Email Carpet Bomb’ to Executives — Dollars and Sense
Having a service-related issue that no one can seem to do anything about? You don’t have to take it lying down. Sometimes you just have to escalate matters yourself.
What Are the Best Jobs for Young People?
If you’re between 16 and 24 and looking for work with flexible hours, decent pay and job security, you may want to consider donning a white lab coat. In a new ranking, many of the top 15 best jobs for young people were in health care.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 21 – Matthew Broderick, Rosie O’Donnell and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Matthew Broderick
Age: 50
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing the title character in the classic movie ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,’ voicing Adult Simba in ‘The Lion King’ film franchise, portraying Leo Bloom in the Hollywood and Broadway productions of ‘The Producers,’ winning two Tony Awards, and his marriage to Sarah Jessica Parker
This Day in History for March 21 – Selma Civil Rights March and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1804 – Napoleonic Code is approved in France, giving the country its first post-revolutionary set of laws concerning property, colonial affairs, the family, and individual rights (More info)
1963 – Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco Bay closes down and transfers its last prisoners (More info)
Daily Rewind: Kiss and Motley Crue, Chickenfoot, Neil Young + More
Today, Kiss and Motley Crue announced a 40-city co-headlining tour, Lita Ford just wants to run away, and we give you the chance to win Chickenfoot tickets.
Plus, Neil Young kicks it old-school, his sometimes running buddies Crosby, Stills and Nash announce a new tour, and Freddie Mercury joins the list of celebs treated to a “mustache eyebrow.”
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Huggies Yanks Controversial Ad Campaign That Infuriated Fathers [VIDEOS]
Diaper maker Huggies, which recently launched an ad campaign that seemingly depicted fathers as less-than-capable parents, has pulled the television commercials and issued a mea culpa.