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MLB Weekly Report: Mets’ David Wright Now Hitting .412 [VIDEO]

A quarter of the way through the 2012 MLB season, divisional races are starting to take shape. Meanwhile, several players are turning in incredible statistical years. Here’s what’s happening in Major League Baseball:

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Celebrity Birthdays for May 21 – Mr. T, Lisa Edelstein and More

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

Mr. T
Age: 60
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His role as B. A. Baracus on the series ‘The A-Team’ and as boxer Clubber Lang in the movie ‘Rocky III,’ his appearances as a professional wrestler, his mohawk and gold jewelry, and starring on the reality show ‘I Pity the Fool,’ which borrowed his trademark catchphrase


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This Day in History for May 21 – Susan Lucci Finally Wins and More

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

1881 – The American Red Cross is founded (More info)

1927 – Charles Lindbergh completes the world’s first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis (More info)


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Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees Dies From Cancer at 62

Robin Gibb, co-founder and one third of the Bee Gees, has died Sunday at 62 years old after a long battle with cancer.


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Do You Answer Telephone Surveys? – Survey of the Day

When news organization want to find out what the public thinks about an issue, they often turn to opinion polling. Most of these surveys are of the telephone variety, meaning a random sample of people are called and asked if they would like to participate in a poll.

According to the Pew Research Center – which does a great deal of opinion polling — most say no.

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11 Signs Your Boss Hates You

Getting a job is no easy task in these times, but keeping it may be even tougher.


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Is It Possible That ‘Gaydar’ Is Real?

It is highly likely that throughout the years you have heard someone at one point or another talk about having “gaydar.”


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Almost Half of College Students Are Clueless About How Much Loan Debt They Have — Dollars and Sense

It’s not unusual for college students to graduate with a hefty student loan debt. But according to a new study, many don’t know how much they owe — and some aren’t aware they owe anything at all.


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Study Finds the Typical American’s Diet Will Make You Sick

Earlier this week the Center of Disease Control published a new report stating that although Americans are living longer these days, they are still getting fatter.


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The Dr. Suess Festival is Coming to Abilene

The Cultiral Affairs Council is putting on the Children’s Art and Literacy Festival (CALF) or as many are calling it the Dr. Suess Festival. It all kicks off during Art Walk on Thursday, June 14th and continues through Sunday, June 17th, 2012. Downtown Abilene will be transformed into the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss. View all his work at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (NCCIL) and at The Center for Contemporary Arts. Children will enjoy dramatic presentations from eight different Dr. Seuss books throughout the four day event. Meet the Dr. Suess characters, see the movies and take in the art works of Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) while visiting some of our historic landmark locations in downtown Abilene.

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2012 Preakness Stakes: I’ll Have Another Wins Preakness Stakes, Will Run For Triple Crown at Belmont

I’ll Have Another won the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimilico Race Track in Baltimore on Saturday to become the first horse since 2008 to win the first two legs of the Triple Crown.

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This Day in History for May 20 – Shakespeare’s Sonnets Published and More

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

1609 – Shakespeare’s sonnets are first published (More info)

1873 – Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis receive a US patent for blue jeans with copper rivets (More info)