Shauna Wright
Why Are People Who Think Wi-Fi Makes Them Sick Moving to West Virginia?
Although most scientists believe the electromagnetic radiation emitted by technology such as Wi-Fi and cell phones is largely harmless, a small group of people nevertheless believe they suffer from a malady called Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity, or EHS.
The five percent of Americans who think they have EHS allegedly experience such symptoms as chest pains, headaches, and hearing loss. Some of th
Full ‘Twilight – Breaking Dawn Part 1′ Trailer Released – Twihards, Rejoice! [VIDEO]
It may sound like sacrilege to the many Twihards out there, but lots of people out there (ahem, like us) simply don’t get the devotion the ‘Twilight’ books and movies have inspired.
To us, they’re just weird — comprising nothing more than one giant homage to a love-that-dare-not-speak-its-name until after marriage, and then insisting on having the baby when you get knocked up even though, oh yeah,
This Day in History for September 14 – Roosevelt Takes Office and More
1901 – US President William McKinley dies after a September 6 assassination attempt and is succeeded by Theodore Roosevelt (More info)
1927 – Modern dance pioneer Isadora Duncan is killed in a bizarre accident when the enormous silk scarf around her neck gets tangled in the rear hubcaps of her moving car (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for September 14 – Melissa Leo, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Melissa Leo
Age: 51
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Winning a 2010 Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her work in ‘The Fighter,’ and her current role on the HBO series ‘Treme’
Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Age: 40
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Movies such as ‘Father of the Bride,’ television shows such as ‘All About Jim’ and ‘The George L
9/11 Memorial Misspells Victim’s Name
In an “oops” of epic proportions, a 9/11 victim’s name was apparently misspelled on the New York memorial unveiled this past weekend.
Jeffrey Schreier worked for financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald, and was one of the many from that company killed on September 11, 2001.
When his relatives visited the memorial during the 10th anniversary commemorations on Sunday, they were shocked to see his first nam
New ‘Two and a Half Men’ Intro Puts Ashton Kutcher Front and Center [VIDEO]
In all eight seasons that Charlie Sheen was on the hit sitcom ‘Two and a Half Men,’ the program’s musical intro featured him on the left, Jon Cryer on the right, and Angus T. Jones in the middle as they sang their opening “manly men” theme.
But with Sheen’s showy departure, things obviously had to change.
Celebrity Birthdays for September 13 – Peter Cetera, Jean Smart and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Peter Cetera
Age: 67
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Serving as lead vocalist for the group Chicago on such hits as ’25 or 6 to 4,’ ‘If You Leave Me Now,’ and ‘Wishing You Were Here,’ and having solo hits such as ‘Glory of Love’ and ‘The Next Time I Fall’
Jean Smart
Age: 60
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playin
This Day in History for September 13 – Oslo Accords Signed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1814 – Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in 1931 becomes America’s national anthem, ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ (More info)
1898 – Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film (More info)
I Ate What? Infographic Reveals What Americans Consume in a Year
From the fine folks at Daily Infographic comes this somewhat frightening visual representation of what the average American eats in a calendar year.
‘Sex and the City’ Prequel on the Way – CW Gives Nod to ‘The Carrie Diaries’
The CW has greenlit a new TV series based on ‘Sex and the City’ writer Candace Bushnell’s ‘The Carrie Diaries,’ a series of young adult novels that follows protagonist Carrie Bradshaw from her senior year in a circa-1980s small town high school through the launch of her writing career in New York.
‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand’ Star Andy Whitfield Dies of Cancer at 39
Actor Andy Whitfield, who starred on the first season of the Starz series ‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand,’ has died in Sydney, Australia from non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He was 39.
Forever 21′s ‘Allergic to Algebra’ Shirt Latest to Cause Controversy
A couple weeks ago, JCPenney found itself in serious and very public hot water when it was discovered the retailer was selling a t-shirt that read “I’m too pretty to do homework” to little girls.
JCPenney pulled the shirt from its site, but now it looks like Forever 21 is filling the void with a shirt that announces the female wearer is “allergic to algebra,” which critics say perpetuates the ster