Shauna Wright
Can Your Facebook Photos Cost You a Job?
The age of Big Brother is truly upon us.
Last week the Federal Trade Commission approved a company called Social Intelligence, which touts itself as a modern way for firms to screen potential employees.
Nevada Gives Thumbs-Up To Driverless Cars on the Road [VIDEO]
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A bill has passed in Nevada that makes it legal for Google’s fleet of driverless cars to take to the state’s roads.
The hope is that in the future, these automated cars could avoid the crashes currently caused by distracted driving. Several companies are already hard at work creating the technology necessary to make it happen.
Something Stinks! Apartment Complexes Using DNA to Identify Dog Poop
If you’re one of those annoying people who walks a dog and doesn’t clean up after him, your days of anonymity may soon be over.
Some apartment complexes are going high-tech, using DNA testing on those doggie droppings to determine their origin and shine a spotlight of shame on the humans who let it happen.
Nick Charles, CNN’s First Sports Anchor, Dead at 64
Sportscaster Nick Charles has died of bladder cancer at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was 64.
As CNN’s first sports anchor, his work with Fred Hickman on the nightly-roundup show ‘Sports Tonight’ sometimes drew a larger audience than even that of sports network ESPN.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 27 – Vera Wang, Tobey Maguire and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Vera Wang
Age: 62
Occupation: Fashion Designer
Known For: Lovely and highly coveted wedding gowns as well as a broad range of clothing, fragrance, jewelry, eyewear, shoe and houseware collections
Tobey Maguire
Age: 36
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Portraying Peter Parker in three ‘Spider-Man’ films as well as appearing in the movies
This Day in History for June 27 – Stonewall Uprising and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1844 – Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother Hyrum Smith are murdered by a mob at the Carthage, Illinois jail (More info)
1898 – The first solo circumnavigation of the globe is completed by Joshua Slocum from Briar Island, Nova Scotia (More info)
Changing Your Name After Marriage Could Cost You $500,000
The old tradition of a woman taking her husband’s last name after marriage, while still common, is happening less frequently among modern brides. They sometimes eschew the custom for professional or personal reasons, or simply because changing your name can be a flat-out pain.
Now they can add one more reason: it could wind up costing them money.
Experiment With the Electrical Grid Could Make Your Clocks Wrong
Starting in mid-July, your electric clocks and coffeemakers could be running up to 20 minutes fast, and you probably won’t know why.
For the past 80 years, clocks plugged in to an electrical source have kept time based on the rate of the electrical current that powers them. If this current doesn’t keep its usual rate, clocks run a bit fast or slow. Right now, power companies now take steps to ensu
Actors Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz Quietly Wed
Sorry, ladies. Looks like the latest James Bond is off the market.
In a small, paparazzi-free ceremony last Wednesday, Daniel Craig and actress Rachel Weisz tied the knot. The low-key nuptials in New York State had just four people in attendance: Craig’s daughter, Ella, 18, Weisz’s son, Henry, 4, and two friends who acted as witnesses.
This Day in History for June 15 – Twelfth Amendment Ratified and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1752 – Benjamin Franklin proves that lightning is electricity (More info)
1775 – George Washington is appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army (More info)