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This Day in History for August 7 – Purple Heart Created and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1782 – George Washington orders the creation of the Badge of Military Merit to honor soldiers wounded in battle; it is later renamed to the more poetic Purple Heart (More info)
1789 – The United States War Department, which later becomes the Department of Defense, is established (More info)
10 Athletes Who Guaranteed Victory…And How Their Predictions Fared
Athletes need to be bold and confident and oftentimes fearless. But there are other times where they’d be wise to use more caution.
Guess What? Your Company May Soon Stop Offering Medical Insurance — Dollars and Sense
Thanks to soaring health care costs, a new study finds that nearly 10 percent of American companies will stop providing medical insurance to their workers within the next few years.
‘The Jeffersons’ Star Sherman Hemsley Dead at 74 [VIDEO]
Lifeguard Fired for Saving Swimmer Outside of Protected Zone — Is It Fair? [VIDEO]
Florida lifeguard Tomas Lopez was fired from his job for saving a swimmer who was drowning.
Wait, what?
This Day in History for July 3 – Battle of Gettysburg Ends and More
Which Olympic Event Are You Most Looking Forward to? — Sports Survey of the Day
The United States is represented very well in the 2012 London Olympics. With all the events going on, though, which one are you looking forward to watching the most?
This Day in History for June 29 – Globe Theater Burns and More
Celebrity Birthdays for June 29 – Gary Busey, Nicole Scherzinger and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Gary Busey
Age: 68
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Being the chiclet-toothed Oscar-nominated star of ‘The Buddy Holly Story,’ making regular appearances on TV shows including ‘Gunsmoke,’ ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ ‘Law & Order’ and ‘Entourage,’ a long arrest record, and a well-publicized 1988 motorcycle accident in which he wasn’t wearing a helmet
Nicole Scherzinger
Age: 34
Occupation: Singer and Dancer
Known For: Acting as lead vocalist for the Pussycat Dolls hit singles like ‘Don’t Cha’ and ‘Buttons,’ winning the 10th season of ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ and recently being booted from her spot as a judge on the US version ‘The X Factor’ but picking up a gig judging the UK version of the talent competition
Supreme Court Upholds Obama’s Health Care Law
The Obama administration got an enormous victory on Thursday when the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold the President’s signature achievement: the 2010 health care law.
And in a surprise to many court watchers, it was Chief Justice John Roberts who sided with the more liberal justices and wrote the majority opinion.
Looking to Donate Blood? The One Most in Need of It Is… the Red Cross?
If you’re looking to do a good deed today, you might consider donating blood. The American Red Cross says it received 50,000 fewer donations than expected in June, and as a result, blood and platelet supplies are dangerously low.
