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![Celebrity Birthdays for January 5 – Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/jan5.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for January 5 – Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Robert Duvall
Age: 81
Occupation: Actor and Director
Known For: A career spanning more than 50 years that includes such legendary films as ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Network,’ ‘The Great Santini,’ ‘Apocalypse Now’ and the cult classic ‘True Romance,’ his Oscar-winning performance in ‘Tender Mercies,’ and being a rare Hollywood Republican
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![Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Will Vie to Become the Next ‘Celebrity Apprentice’](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/deesnider.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Will Vie to Become the Next ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
As we suspected, Twisted Sister singer and protector of first-amendment rights Dee Snider is among the celebrities (or quasi-celebrities, depending on your definition) set to appear on the newest installment of Donald Trump’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ premiering Feb. 12.
![Excess Body Fat Could be Tied to Too Little Dietary Protein](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/fatmaneatingfriedchicken.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Excess Body Fat Could be Tied to Too Little Dietary Protein
Most of us think that eating more food causes you to pack on the pounds, but it’s what we eat to gain that weight could determine exactly how much actual fat we’re packing on.
![New Movie Releases — ‘The Devil Inside’ [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/newmovies-010412.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Movie Releases — ‘The Devil Inside’ [VIDEO]
Only one movie is opening in wide release this weekend, but it looks like it has enough fright-factor to jolt you into the New Year without any outside help.
![Seniors Can Think Just as Quickly as College Students](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/grandpa.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Seniors Can Think Just as Quickly as College Students
While it’s generally assumed that our ability to think quickly diminishes as we age, a new study indicates that isn’t always so. In fact, the decision-making skills of older people can parallel even those of college students.
![Credit Card Interest Rates Hit Near-Record High — Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/creditcards.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Credit Card Interest Rates Hit Near-Record High — Dollars and Sense
If you have a new credit card, chances are good you’re paying more for the privilege now than ever before — interest rates have reached an almost unparallelled high.
![Romney Wins Iowa Caucuses by Eight Votes, Perry and Bachmann Head Home](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/romney-iowa.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Romney Wins Iowa Caucuses by Eight Votes, Perry and Bachmann Head Home
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney won the Iowa caucus on Tuesday night by the narrowest of margins, besting former US Senator Rick Santorum by just eight votes in the first primary for the Republican presidential nomination.
![‘Macho’ Men May Have Less Sperm](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/machoman.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Macho’ Men May Have Less Sperm
High testosterone levels may be associated with a deeper voice, more masculine features, more dominant behavior and more success with women, but new data suggests it may have little to do with virility.
![‘Baby Bump,’ ‘Occupy’ Among 2012 List of ‘Banished’ Words](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/words.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Baby Bump,’ ‘Occupy’ Among 2012 List of ‘Banished’ Words
Every year, Michigan’s Lake Superior State University asks people which words and phrases have been so overused that they should be essentially banished from the English language. The school just released their list for 2012, and it’s certainly stirring up debate.
![Celebrity Birthdays for January 4 – Dyan Cannon, Michael Stipe and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/jan4.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for January 4 – Dyan Cannon, Michael Stipe and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dyan Cannon
Age: 75
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Oscar-nominated work in 1969′s ‘Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice,’ roles in other films like ‘Deathtrap’ and ‘Heaven Can Wait,’ TV roles on shows like ‘Ally McBeal,’ a former marriage to screen icon Cary Grant, a wild mane of blonde hair, and looking like she hasn’t aged a day si
![This Day in History for January 4 – Pelosi Becomes First Female Speaker and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/nancypelosi.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for January 4 – Pelosi Becomes First Female Speaker and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1847 – Samuel Colt sells his first revolver pistol to the United States government (More info)
1965 – President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaims his “Great Society” during his State of the Union address (More info)
![Young Diabetics Struggle to Sleep](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/youthdiabetes.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Young Diabetics Struggle to Sleep
Young diabetics have many personal struggles — and to make matters worse, they may also have trouble sleeping, which could make it harder to control blood sugar levels and compromise academic performance.