Kathy Landin
Celebrity Birthdays for May 10 – Bono, Young MC and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bono
Age: 52
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Being the outspoken frontman for U2 and the world’s richest rock star, leading the group to 22 Grammys (more than any other rock band), being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, and tirelessly tackling many humanitarian causes.
New Survey Reveals Parents Have Tough Time Finding Qualified Babysitters
Any parent will tell you that it is tough to find a good babysitter, and even tougher to find that good babysitter available when you need him or her.
Even so, parents would rather have a qualified sitter stay with their children, or no sitter at all.
10 Tips To Make Your Beautiful Mother’s Day Flowers Last Longer
It’s just about the sweetest thing when your husband and kids give you a beautiful bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day. A thoughtful husband will get them from a store. A thoughtful kid will get them from your yard. Either way, the sentiment is adorable and always well received.
This Day in History for May 6 – The Hindenburg Explodes and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1889 – The Eiffel Tower is dedicated and officially opened to the public during the Universal Exposition in Paris (More info)
1937 – The Hindenburg, a German airship, explodes while trying to dock in New Jersey, killing 36 people (More info)
This Day in History for May 1 – Elvis Ties the Knot and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1707 – Great Britain is formed when England and Scotland join under the Act of Union (More info)
1931– The 102-story Empire State Building opens in New York City (More info)
This Day in History for April 30 – Hitler Commits Suicide and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1803 – France sells the Louisiana territory and adjoining lands to the US as part of the Louisiana Purchase (More info)
1939 – Commercial television makes its official US debut, broadcasting from the Empire State Building at the New York World’s Fair (More info)
Looking for New Digs? Here Are the 10 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in America
The housing market has been in a very well-publicized slump for several years now, but there are still some very high priced homes listed for sale. From penthouses and mansions to ranches and beach front properties, there is something for everyone, as long as you can dig deep enough in your wallet.
10 Boy Bands You Probably Forgot About
Boy bands are back. With One Direction’s much buzzed-about performance on ‘Saturday Night Live‘ last weekend and the new hotness of The Wanted, the boy band is definitely a thing again. But before we get too excited, let us not forget where they came from. Is the return of the boy band a good thing?
What Are the Best and Worst Jobs in 2012?
Economists say we are on the road to recovery from the recession and certain indicators of financial health are on the rise, like fewer unemployment claims and wage growth. New jobs are also on the rise, but the climb is slow and, according to a new report, not all job opportunities are good ones.
Firefighters Generously Donate $10,000 Mega Millions Winnings to Fellow Firefighter Battling Brain Tumor
Not many of us escaped lottery fever last week as the Mega Millions jackpot skyrocketed to about $640 million. Everyone wanted to get in on the action and we know one firefighter who is very happy his fellow firefighters decided to try their luck.