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Are Smart Phone Creators and Cell Phone Companies in Cahoots?

Call me paranoid, but it appears the smart phone companies and the US cellular carriers are in cahoots!

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Celebrity Birthdays for May 18 – George Strait, Tina Fey and More

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

George Strait
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: A slew of country hits including ‘Fool Hearted Memory,’ ‘Ocean Front Property,’ ‘She’ll Leave You with a Smile’ and ‘You’ll Be There,’ dozens of industry awards, holding the record for the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Country charts, and holding the record for most No. 1 albums, gold albums, and platinum albums in the history of country music


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This Day in History for May 18 – Napoleon Becomes Emperor and More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1804 – Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of the French (More info)

1896 – The US Supreme Court rules in Plessy v. Ferguson that “separate but equal” is constitutional (More info)


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Pastor Marvin Winans Carjacked at Detroit Gas Station [VIDEO]

Who would have thought we would see the day when after paying for gas, we would later be assaulted and carjacked? Well, this very thing happened to national minister Pastor Marvin Winans of Perfecting Church of Detroit, Mich. early Thursday morning. 

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Do You Cook at Home to Save Money? — Survey of the Day

One of the best ways to save money is cooking at home rather than dinning out.

In these times, are Americans choosing to do that?


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Wisconsin Woman’s "Ex-Husband Sale’ Draws a Crowd (and Police)

Love can get messy sometimes. Divorces can get even messier. But, what often gets the messiest is the stuff left behind after the divorce that the remaining spouse must get rid of to move on. This Superior, WI woman seems to have found the best way, and a local radio station got all the photos.


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Why Everyone — Even Children — Needs to Wear Sunglasses

Sunglasses don’t just make you look cool, they’re also good for your eyes. But a lot of parents don’t seem to know that rule also applies to their kids.


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Chinese School Gives Honors Students the Cold Shoulder By Rewarding Them with Air Conditioning

At a school in China, hard work isn’t just rewarded with success — it’s rewarded with air conditioning, too.