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Dahl Fire Spreads and More Evacuations are Ordered

Jami Bond — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:59:53 +0000

Fueled by high temperatures, low relative humidities and gusty winds, the Dahl Fire near Roundup has grown to an estimated 19,000 acres and is uncontained.

Fire activity has picked up on the east end of the blaze, and officials are evacuating residents along Majerus Road. Pre-Evacuation notices have been given to residents along Tumbleweed Road.

How Many Americans Work More Than 40 Hours Per Week?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:49:13 +0000

The eight-hour workday is fairly standard in the United States, and June 19 marks the 100th anniversary of it becoming law for federal workers back in 1912.

Private companies began to follow suit four years later, but these days, working only eight hours a day sometimes seems downright quaint.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 19 – Phylicia Rashad, Paula Abdul and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:00:32 +0000

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

Phylicia Rashad
Age: 64
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her role as no-nonsense Clair Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ being the first African-American actress to win a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for ‘A Raisin in the Sun,’ and her former marriage to retired football star Ahmad Rashad

Paula Abdul
Age: 50
Occupation: Singer, Dancer, Choreographer and TV Personality
Known For: Hit singles including ‘Straight Up’ and ‘Forever Your Girl,’ choreography work for artists like Janet Jackson, and eight years as the perpetually ditzy judge on ‘American Idol’

This Day in History for June 19 – US Abolishes Slavery and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:00:13 +0000

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

1862 – Congress abolishes slavery in US territories, nullifying the Dred Scott Case (More info)

1910 – The first Father’s Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington (More info)

Beatles Poster Sells For More Than Most New Cars

Dave Lifton — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 03:20:36 +0000

A poster advertising a performance by the Beatles at Liverpool’s Cavern Club yesterday (June 12) sold at Christie’s auction house in London for the staggering price of $42,515, according to whatsellsbest.com. The hand-painted poster, which measures 20″ x 30,” promotes the November 30, 1962 show by the Beatles, who had released their first single, ‘Love [...]

Thanksgiving Dinner Costs More This Year

Jami Bond — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:19:42 +0000

Thanksgiving means family, food and football, but not necessarily in that order! This year it’s going to cost you more to serve up that Thanksgiving feast this year. In fact, a LOT more! According to American Farm Bureau Federation, the cost of turkey and all the trimmings is up 13% this year to $49.20. That’s [...]