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Judge Issues Lifetime License Suspension for Reckless Teen Driver
After 17-year-old Lyle Topa of Charlestown, R.I. wrecked his car during a drag race last year, injuring his three passengers, a local judge didn’t just suspend his license — he suspended it for life.
Moviegoer Sues AMC Theater Over Expensive Snacks
We already know movie tickets are at an all-time high — and now one theatergoer is fighting back against the exorbitant cost of the popcorn and soda we often buy to munch on during screenings of ‘The Lorax.’
Happy 100th Birthday, Oreos! Here Are Some Fun Facts
Oreos are the most popular cookies in the United States, with Americans scarfing down some 25 billion of the chocolate sandwich confections every year. And since this week marks Oreo’s 100th birthday, we thought we’d celebrate with some facts and lore.
Is the Department of Homeland Security Tracking You on Facebook and Twitter?
When you’re tweeting or posting on Facebook, you’re probably not thinking about the Department of Homeland Security. But as it turns out, it may very well be thinking about you.
Redbox Offers Free Game and Movie Rentals — Dollars and Sense
You’ve likely seen the ubiquitous Redbox movie and game-rental kiosks all over the place. And if you haven’t yet tried them out, here’s a good reason to do so: the company is enticing you with a pair of freebies.
Steven Tyler – Then and Now
With Aerosmith now in its fourth decade of existence, Steven Tyler has been in our public consciousness for so long that sometimes it’s hard to remember what the rubber-faced singer and ‘American Idol‘ judge used to look like. Let’s jog our memories a bit, shall we?
This Day in History for March 6 – Walter Cronkite Retires and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1836 – The Alamo falls to Mexican forces (More info)
1857 – The Supreme Court of the United States rules in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case that slaves are not US citizens (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 6 – Rob Reiner, Connie Britton and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Rob Reiner
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor, Director, Writer and Producer
Known For: Earning two Emmys playing Michael “Meathead” Stivic on ‘All in the Family’ before going on to a successful directing career helming films like ‘Stand by Me,’ ‘When Harry Met Sally…,’ ‘Misery’ and ‘A Few Good Men,’ his political activism, and a former marr
Daily Rewind: Ian Anderson, Sammy Hagar, Dee Snider + More
Today Ian Anderson talks about his life and Jethro Tull in an exclusive interview, Sammy Hagar mourns the death of his former bandmate Ronnie Montrose, and Dee Snider deals with his first ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ battle wound.
Twisted Sister Plays Benefit Concert for Slain Police Officer
Twisted Sister played a Saturday night concert at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York — and it was all for a good cause.
Peter Gabriel to Rush Limbaugh: Stop Using ‘Sledgehammer’
If you needed one more reason to love (or, depending on your political leanings, hate) Peter Gabriel, here it is: he’s demanded that his music be pulled from Rush Limbaugh’s radio show.
Will Computers Replace Human Tutors?
Human tutors are usually good teachers — but what if a computer program could do the same thing, right down to identifying students’ emotions and boredom levels?