Shauna Wright
This Day in History for August 7 – Purple Heart Created and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1782 – George Washington orders the creation of the Badge of Military Merit to honor soldiers wounded in battle; it is later renamed to the more poetic Purple Heart (More info)
1789 – The United States War Department, which later becomes the Department of Defense, is established (More info)
Lying May Be Hazardous to Your Health
The average American lies about 11 times a week, but next time you’re tempted to tell a fib, remember this: lying won’t just make you untrustworthy, new research finds it’s also bad for your health.
Sikh Temple Shooter Identified As Wade Michael Page Believed to Be a White Supremacist [VIDEO]
Officials say a white supremacist who went on a shooting rampage inside a Sikh temple before being killed by law enforcement was an Army veteran who likely mistook the Sikhs for Muslims.
Natalie Portman Weds ‘Black Swan’ Choreographer Benjamin Millepied
Actress Natalie Portman finally tied the knot Saturday night with her boyfriend of three years, dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied, in a Jewish ceremony at a private home in Big Sur, CA.
Many Parents Are Talking to Their Kids About Back-to-School Shopping Budgets — Dollars and Sense
The new school year begins soon, and with that comes back-to-school shopping. And since many parents are feeling the crunch of the economic downturn, that means lots of them are talking to their kids about something they often haven’t before: money.
Can Exercise Eliminate Depression?
We all know working out is good for our bodies — but did you know it’s good for our emotions, too?
New research shows exercise may very well be an effective treatment for depression, especially among those with heart problems.
Olympic Swimmers Are Just Like You — They Pee in the Pool, Too
The Olympics have been going on for almost a week now, and we’ve finally gotten an answer to the most burning question of the games: do competitive swimmers pee in the pool? According to Carly Geehr, a former member of the US National Swimming Team, they do. A lot.
People Are Buying Fewer Cigarettes — But More Pipes and Cigars
While statistics seem to show the number of cigarette smokers has been shrinking in recent years, don’t celebrate just yet — because while people may be smoking fewer cigarettes, a growing number have become pipe and cigar aficionados.
Would You Get a Root Canal Before You’d Give Up Facebook?
People who love social media really love it — and a new poll shows just what they’d be willing to do before they’d consider giving it up.
Do Military Veterans Have More Health Problems Than Civilians?
A new report from the CDC finds that men who’ve served in the military carry a heavier health burden than civilians — in fact, veterans are significantly more likely to have two or more chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.
Don’t Have a Lot of Twitter Followers? You Probably Like President Obama
During the last race for the White House in 2008, Barack Obama got many of his campaign donations from people who gave small amounts — but since there were a lot of them, they quickly added up to a substantial sum.
As this year’s presidential campaign heats up, there’s a similar narrative — only this time it involves overall influence, and it’s playing out on Twitter.
Expecting a Raise Next Year? Here’s How Much You’ll Get — Dollars and Sense
For the past couple years, many American workers have been putting in longer hours to help cover the productivity gap left by the massive layoffs that took place after the recession hit.
Now maybe they’ll be seeing some rewards for all that hard work — a new survey shows a lot of companies will be handing out bigger raises in 2013 than they have in recent years.