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‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ Dominates Holiday Box Office
No Megan Fox, no problem -- 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' still managed to rock the box office this holiday weekend.
The sexy star may not have returned for the third installment in the franchise, but it didn't matter because director Michael Bay's latest offering took in $116.1 million over the four-day holiday weekend, en route to winning the box office battle.
This Day in History for July 5 – Hormel Introduces SPAM and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1865 – The Salvation Army is founded in London, England (More info)
1937 – The luncheon meat SPAM is introduced by the Hormel Foods Corporation (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 5 – Huey Lewis, Edie Falco and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Huey Lewis
Age: 61
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: His band Huey Lewis and the News, which had a string of hits in the 1980s such as 'I Want a New Drug,' 'The Heart of Rock and Roll,' and 'The Power of Love'
Edie Falco
Age: 48
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her nuanced portrayal of mob wife Carmela Soprano on
PGA Tour Pro Sean O’Hair’s Errant Golf Shot May Have Saved Fan’s Life
Chris Logan wasn’t feeling so lucky when he was struck in the temple by an errant shot from pro golfer Sean O’Hair as he watched the AT&T National at Aronimink Golf Club last Fourth of July.
The West Chester, Pennsylvania man wasn’t seriously injured by the blow, but was checked for a concussion as a precaution. And that’s when this tale takes a fortunate turn.
Maria Shriver Files for Divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger
Maria Shriver decided to celebrate her independence from Arnold Schwarzenegger this weekend.
On Friday, Shriver filed for divorce from the former California governor after 25 years of marriage.
Chestnut Destroys Competition to Win Fifth Straight Hot Dog Contest
In an age where dynasties are few and far between, Joey Chestnut has dominated his sport like few others.
Best of all, he let's the success go straight to his belly.
Love Letter Written by Teenaged Michael Jordan Found, Posted on the Internet
The folks at the blog Letters of Note have gotten hold of a charming, and grammatically flawed, love letter written by an 18-year old Michael Jordan to a young lady named Laquette.
In the handwritten (in cursive!) note, penned as Jordan sat in high school chemistry class, the future NBA legend apologizes for a misstep and concedes, "I made you look pretty rotten after the last night." Hi
Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard and Gilbert Arenas Go on Planking Spree [PHOTOS]
Orlando Magic teammates Dwight Howard and Gilbert Arenas tried their hands at planking -- a bizarre, imported Australian fad wherein people lie face-down and absolutely rigid on strange surfaces. Howard and Arenas documented their best planks, with surfaces including a vending machine and luxury cars, on Twitter. And, yes, planking is better when done by super-tall basketball players. Check out s
POP Phone Turns Your Cell Into an Old-Fashioned Handset
There was once a time when talking on the phone was a quiet affair, usually in the privacy of one's own home or an enclosed glass booth. Other people's phone calls have since become an annoyance, due to the ubiquity of the cells and the fact that Bluetooth headsets make it nearly impossible to tell who's crazy and who's talking to a client. A return to classical form might not be an altogether bad
Best of The Summer Photo Contest, The Top 10
The contest ended on at midnight last Thursday night but we definitely just had to share the finalists with our readers. We wanted to thank all of our Facebook friends, listeners, and readers for their photo submissions and let you all know to be on the look out for more contests like this one...
Victoria Crime Stoppers – Crime of the Week
Victoria Crime Stoppers and the Victoria Police Department need your help to identify the people responsible for a criminal mischief
On May 15, 2011, Police responded to Queen City Park at 2202 N Cameron due to a criminal mischief. During the night, unknown offenders had used black spray paint to put graffiti on several signs in and around the park...
This Day in History for July 4 – Declaration of Independence Signed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776 – The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress (More info)
1886 – The people of France offer the Statue of Liberty to the people of the United States (More info)