Shauna Wright
This Day in History for December 28 – Pledge of Allegiance Adopted and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1065 – Westminster Abbey is consecrated (More info)
1832 – John C. Calhoun becomes the first Vice President of the United States to resign (More info)
Hey Moms, It Could Be Your Fault Your Kid Is Overweight
Childhood obesity is soaring. In fact, about a third of US children are currently overweight or obese — and a new study may reveal one big cause.
Researchers found toddlers who have a poor relationship with their moms could be twice as likely to be obese by the time they turn 15, possibly because they tend to turn to food as a substitute for motherly comfort.
Dozens of Kmart and Sears Stores to Close After Disastrous Holiday Season
If you’re a regular shopper at Kmart or Sears, you may soon have fewer places to spend your money — parent company Sears Holdings has said that in light of decreased holiday sales, it’ll close at least 100 stores in the coming months.
Is Maria Shriver Thinking About Calling Off Divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger?
After Arnold Schwarzenegger went public earlier this year with an admission that he’d fathered the son of his family’s longtime housekeeper, few were surprised when Schwarzenegger’s wife, Maria Shriver, moved quickly to end their marriage.
But is she having second thoughts?
10 Tips to Get Fit With Your Kids in 2012
Want to help your kids get in shape this year? It could be easier — and a lot more fun — than you think.
Celebrity Birthdays for December 28 – Denzel Washington, John Legend and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Denzel Washington
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor
Known For: A six-year stint on ‘St. Elsewhere,’ Oscar-winning performances in the movies ‘Glory’ and ‘Training Day,’ serving as the national spokesperson for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and deservedly being named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1996
Robert De Niro Welcomes a Newborn Daughter at 68?
Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, 68, and his wife of almost 15 years, Grace Hightower, 56, welcomed their second child, a daughter named Helen Grace, who was recently born via surrogate.
This Day in History for December 27 – Radio City Music Hall Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1831 – Charles Darwin embarks on his journey aboard the HMS Beagle, during which he will begin to formulate the theory of evolution (More info)
1900 – Prohibitionist Carry Nation smashes up her first saloon, causing several thousand dollars in damage and landing in jail (More info)
Remember This…? 10 Celebrity Stories That Had Everyone Talking in 2011
This year, a lot of digital (and actual) ink was spilled about who got married and who broke up. But Kim Kardashian aside, there were still plenty of celebrity news stories to go around. Here's a look at 10 that had everyone buzzing.
Weekend Box Office — ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ Refuses to Be Ignored
With at least six movies opening in wide release on various days over the past week, it would’ve been easy for any film to get lost in the shuffle.
But since Tom Cruise flicks rarely fade into the background, it’s hardly a surprise that ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ brought in $26.5 million to handily beat all its competitors at the box office this weekend.
How Do You Avoid Divorce? Try Not Getting Married in the First Place
A new study from the Pew Research Center recently revealed marriage rates are at an all-time low, and now we may have one reason for it: people are afraid of getting divorced.
This Day in History for December 26 – Tsunami Engulfs Southeast Asia and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1946 – Mobster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel opens The Pink Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas (More info)
1966 – The first Kwanzaa is celebrated by Maulana Karenga, the chair of Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach (More info)