Shauna Wright
Can Vodka Make Men More Creative?
Need a creative boost? Have a shot of vodka.
A new study from researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago found slightly inebriated men solved more problems requiring verbal resourcefulness in less time than did their sober counterparts.
Kiss Set Release Date for 35th Anniversary ‘Destroyer’ Deluxe Edition
Back in November, we told you about the upcoming re-issue of Kiss‘s legendary 1976 album ‘Destroyer’ — and now we have the release dates for it too.
This Day in History for January 1 – Emancipation Proclamation Signed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – President Abraham Lincoln signs the final Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery in the rebelling states (More info)
1934 – Alcatraz Island becomes a United States federal prison (More info)
Weekend Box Office: ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1′ Fights Off Competitors to Stay in First Place
‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1′ continued to dominate at the box office this weekend, earning $42 million to easily retain its top spot on the charts.
This Day in History for November 26 – Tut’s Tomb Discovered and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1898 – A powerful early winter storm batters the New England coast, killing at least 450 people in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts (More info)
1922 – Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon become the first people to enter the tomb of King Tut in over 3,000 years (More info)
5 Things You Shouldn’t Buy on Black Friday
Savvy buyers know Black Friday can be one of the best days of the year to find terrific bargains, but not all items are such great deals. In order to better your experience on that infamous shopping day, here are some things you may want to avoid purchasing, along with when you may be able to score the best deals on them
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Florida Woman Shows How Excited She Is for Best Buy’s Black Friday Sale [VIDEO]
Some stores have made headlines this week for opening their doors to Black Friday shoppers on Thanksgiving night instead of the following day, but for one young Florida woman, even that’s not early enough.
Online Courses for Elementary and High School Students?
In an effort to accommodate students with varying levels of advancement and in reaction to state budgetary cuts, at least 30 states in the US now let elementary and high school students take all their courses online.
According to Evergreen Education Group, a consulting firm that works with online schools, an estimated 250,000 students nationwide are enrolled in full-time virtual schools, a 40 perc
Nextdoor Is the Private Social Neighborhood Network [VIDEO]
Despite being called “social media,” sites such as Facebook and Twitter are often used by people who have little face-to-face interaction with one another — even if they’re in the same city. But a new social network called Nextdoor is hoping to change that.
UPDATE: Libyan Dictator Muammar Gadhafi Killed by Rebels in Sirte
Former Libyan dictator Muammar Gadhafi, who’s been in hiding since August when a NATO-backed rebel force seized his headquarters in Tripoli, was killed on Thursday after rebels stormed his hometown of Sirte, where the last remnants of troops loyal to him were hiding. He was 69 years old.
10 Halloween Costumes Everyone Will Wear in 2011
Halloween is fast approaching. Besides figuring out exactly how much candy you’ll need for the trick-or-treaters this year, another burning question remains: how will you dress for those adult parties and festivities? While you can always go with the tried-and-true — zombies, vampires, and superheroes — may we suggest something a little more timely? We took a look a
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This Day in History for October 8 – Great Chicago Fire Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1871 – The Great Chicago Fire begins and goes on to kill 250 people, leave 100,000 people homeless, and destroy thousands of buildings (More info)
1956 – The New York Yankees’ Don Larsen pitches the only perfect game in World Series history (More info)