Justin Sullivan, Getty Images Which States Have the Highest and Lowest Minimum Wage?
With the unemployment rate being what it is, a lot of people these days are being forced to work for minimum wage. But exactly how much you get could depend largely on what state you’re in.
YouTube Bret Michaels Thanks the Hospital That Saved His Life
Two years ago, Poison frontman Bret Michaels suffered a life-threatening brain hemorrhage, and he credits the Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz. for delivering him from death’s doorstep.
Since then, he’s donated a music room to the institute, and now he’s also helping celebrate the hospital’s 50th anniversary.
Thinkstock Managers Reveal the Most Bizarre Reasons People Give for Quitting Their Jobs
Just because the unemployment rate is high doesn’t mean everyone is desperate for work — some are even willing to leave their jobs altogether.
And when they do, the reasons they sometimes give are rather eyebrow-raising.
carina, Flickr Half of Recent College Grads Don’t Have Full-Time Jobs
The unemployment rate for college graduates is lower than that for people without degrees, but that doesn’t mean they’re having an easy time of it.
yourdon, Flickr Why Do We Talk About Ourselves So Much?
“I” is one of the most common words in the English language, something experts have often thought was the result of the human desire for trust and intimacy. But a new study says the main reason we talk about ourselves so much is simply because our brains like it.
Gijsbert Hanekroot / Larry Busacca, Getty Images Daily Rewind: The Who, Guns N’ Roses, Ron Wood + More
Today Ron Wood fuels the fire of Rolling Stones recording rumors, the ‘Rock of Ages’ soundtrack harkens back to a bygone era, and Brian May and Roger Taylor class up the joint on ‘American Idol.’
Frederick M. Brown, Getty Images Steven Tyler Is in the ‘American Idol’ Homestretch
Ah, Thursday night, when another ‘American Idol‘ contestant’s dreams are crushed into a fine powder snorted by record executives who need it to fuel their demonic souls.
Let’s see what Steven Tyler is up to, shall we?
Wikimedia Commons This Day in History for April 27 – Sultana Steamboat Disaster and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1865 – The steamboat Sultana explodes on the Mississippi River and kills 1,700 passengers, many of whom were discharged Union soldiers (More info)
1956 – Rocky Marciano becomes the only heavyweight boxing champion to retire with a perfect record (More info)
Frazer Harrison / Amanda Edwards, Getty Images Celebrity Birthdays for April 27 – Jack Klugman, Casey Kasem and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jack Klugman
Age: 90
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing Tony Randall’s sloppy roommate Oscar Madison on the sitcom ‘The Odd Couple,’ starring in the drama series ‘Quincy, M.E.,’ movie roles in ’12 Angry Men’ and ‘Days of Wine and Roses,’ and his marriage to actress and frequent game-show panelist, the late Brett Somers
Jason Kempin, Getty Images / Ross Brubeck, JoeWalsh.com Daily Rewind: Ozzy Osbourne, Joe Walsh, Motley Crue + More
Today we found out Jack Osbourne made Ozzy the rock world’s newest grandpa, Joe Walsh drops some ‘Funk’ knowledge on us, and Steven Tyler gets his sass on.
Frazer Harrison / David Livingston, Getty Images Daily Rewind: Slash, Jackson Browne, Kiss + More
Today Slash is ready to close that whole ugly Guns N’ Roses chapter in his life, Jackson Browne will hit the road this summer, and the Rock ‘N’ Roll Allstars become the Rock ‘N’ Roll NoShows.
Jason Merritt / Harry How, Getty Images Daily Rewind: Heart, Beach Boys, Neal Schon + More
Today Heart lists the songs they’ve deemed to include in their upcoming box set, the Beach Boys announce their own new release, and Neal Schon reveals how you too can dominate the tabloids.
Disco Legend Donna Summer Dead at 63 May 17, 2012
How To Get Your Skechers Refund [VIDEO] May 17, 2012
Sammy Hagar Rum Available May 17, 2012
Mick Jagger Reveals Jeff Beck Will Join Him on 'SNL' May 17, 2012
Fructose Bad For Your Brain May 17, 2012
In 'Pursuit' of Beach Bums – Hot Weekend Coming! May 17, 2012
Rolling Stones Triple Platinum Award Sells for $1,300 on eBay May 17, 2012
Classic Michigan Rock – The Frost Rocks The Vault May 17, 2012
Eating at Your Desk Could Be Making You Sick May 16, 2012
Which States Have the Highest and Lowest Minimum Wage? May 16, 2012
