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Planning a July 4 Trip? Buy Your Plane Tickets Now — Dollars and Sense
Thinking about taking a few days off for the Fourth of July holiday? If your plans involve a plane ticket, travel experts say now’s the best time to buy.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 13 – Malcolm McDowell, the Olsen Twins and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Malcolm McDowell
Age: 69
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Being the human embodiment of a nightmare in the movie ‘A Clockwork Orange,’ starring in other films including ‘Caligula,’ ‘Star Trek: Generations’ and ‘Tank Girl,’ television appearances on ‘Entourage’ and ‘Heroes,’ and his narration of the seminal 1982 documentary ‘The Compleat B
This Day in History for June 13 – Thurgood Marshall Nominated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1900 – The Boxer Rebellion begins in China (More info)
1966 – The Supreme Court rules in Miranda v. Arizona that the police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning them (More info)
Are Morning People Happier Than Night Owls?
Turns out those chirpy morning people really are happier than night owls — a new study says that as we get older, we tend to shift to more of a daytime schedule, and that it makes us more cheerful people overall.
Average American’s Net Worth Drops to a Level You Won’t Believe — Dollars and Sense
According to a study done by the Federal Reserve, the net worth of the average American family dropped a stunning 40 percent between 2007 and 2010 — mostly because of the housing crisis.
Craving Junk Food? Maybe You Just Need a Nap
Ever wondered why those donuts in your office look so appetizing first thing in the morning? New research shows we’re more likely to crave unhealthy foods when we’re tired.
This Day in History for June 12 – Iran Election Sparks Protests and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1942 – Anne Frank receives a diary for her 13th birthday (More info)
1963 – Civil rights leader Medgar Evers is assassinated in front of his Mississippi home by Ku Klux Klan member Byron De La Beckwith (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 12 – Jim Nabors, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jim Nabors
Age: 82
Occupation: Actor and Singer
Known For: Playing Gomer Pyle on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ and its spin-off ‘Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.,’ appearing in movies including ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ and ‘Stroker Ace,’ and having a surprisingly rich, baritone voice that he lent to 28 albums and numerous singles
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Principal Causes Uproar By Banning Kindergarteners from Singing ‘God Bless the USA’ at Graduation
The principal at a Coney Island, NY elementary school is under fire from both parents and some members of the community after she banned the kids from singing Lee Greenwood’s patriotic anthem ‘God Bless the USA’ at a kindergarten graduation.
But you won’t believe what she says they can sing.
Many Food Workers Aren’t Making Enough to Feed Themselves — Dollars and Sense
Nearly one in five Americans employed in the private sector has a food industry job, and according to a new study, the vast majority aren’t being paid a living wage.
This Day in History for June 11 – Timothy McVeigh Executed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1962 – Frank Morris, John Anglin and Clarence Anglin allegedly become the only prisoners to escape from the prison on Alcatraz Island (More info)
1963 – Alabama Gov. George Wallace unsuccessfully tries to physically block two black students from registering at the University of Alabama (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 11 – Gene Wilder, Shia LaBeouf and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Gene Wilder
Age: 79
Occupation: Actor, Writer and Activist
Known For: His many awesome collaborations with Mel Brooks like ‘The Producers’ and ‘Young Frankenstein,’ playing the title character in ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,’ several films with Richard Pryor including ‘Stir Crazy,’ and co-founding Gilda’s Club after his w