Shauna Wright
This Day in History for January 20 – ‘Meet the Beatles!’ Released and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1801 – John Marshall is appointed the Chief Justice of the United States (More info)
1920 – The American Civil Liberties Union is founded (More info)
Genes Could Affect Mental Sharpness As We Age
Aging isn’t always responsible for declines in mental function. In fact, some researchers believe simple genetics could play an even bigger role.
Twitter Helps Shy Students Take Part in Classroom Discussions Without Saying a Word
Twitter isn’t just a place for news or idle chatter. In fact, a new study reveals the microblogging service could be a powerful tool for educators, too.
Could Messy People Be Clearer Thinkers?
Turns out the old adage about a messy desk being a sign of a messy mind isn’t necessarily true. On the contrary, new research suggests a disorganized environment may actually foster a clearer head.
One in Five Americans Suffer from Mental Illness
More than 45 million Americans — roughly one in five — suffered from some sort of mental illness in 2010, according to a new government survey.
Kodak Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection — Dollars and Sense
If you want to capture a Kodak moment, you may need to be in bankruptcy court to do it these days — the iconic photography company filed for Chapter 11 protection on Wednesday.
Can Gossiping Actually Be Good for You?
Gossip-mongers are shunned from many social groups — but a new study finds they may actually be the least-stressed among us.
Audio from Cruise Ship Disaster Makes an Unlikely Star of Italian Coast Guard Captain [VIDEO]
As rescuers continue to search for survivors on the Costa Concordia cruise ship five days after it slammed into rocks off Italy’s Tuscan coast, new audio between the ship’s captain and a member of the Italian Coast Guard has surfaced, giving the European country its newest — and most unintentional — celebrity.
Mark Wahlberg Claims He Would’ve Been a 9/11 Action Hero
After a new interview with Men’s Journal, Mark Wahlberg is under fire for perhaps taking his own image as an action star a bit too seriously.
Celebrity Birthdays for January 19 – Dolly Parton, Katey Sagal and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dolly Parton
Age: 66
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Actress
Known For: Being one of the most successful female country artists of all time, appearing in movies like ’9 to 5,’ ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ and ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘Joyful Noise,’ her ginormous bustline, admitting to copious plastic surgery without shame
This Day in History for January 19 – Indira Gandhi Takes Power and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1915 – The electric neon sign was patented in the United States by Frenchman George Claude (More info)
1953 – Almost 70 percent of all television sets in the US are tuned in to ‘I Love Lucy’ to watch Lucy Ricardo have baby Ricky (More info)
New Movie Releases — ‘Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,’ ‘Haywire,’ ‘Red Tails’ and ‘Underworld Awakening’
Now that the holidays are officially dead and buried, studios are back to releasing new films at a brisk pace — and this weekend, you’ll have your choice of four.