Makaristos, Flickr Request for Moment of Silence for Slain Israeli Athletes at Summer Games Rejected by Olympic Committee
The upcoming 2012 Summer Olympics marks 40 years since 11 Israeli athletes were killed by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich.
In commemoration, the Israeli government and two US Congressmen asked for a moment of silence at this summer’s event, only to have the International Olympic Committee reject the proposal.
Bryan Bedder / Ethan Miller, Getty Images Celebrity Birthdays for May 18 – George Strait, Tina Fey and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
George Strait
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: A slew of country hits including ‘Fool Hearted Memory,’ ‘Ocean Front Property,’ ‘She’ll Leave You with a Smile’ and ‘You’ll Be There,’ dozens of industry awards, holding the record for the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Country charts, and holding the record for most No. 1 albums, gold albums, and platinum albums in the history of country music
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philliecasablanca, Flickr Are Meat-Eaters More Masculine Than Vegetarians?
Pop quiz: if one man orders a soy burger and another orders a steak, which guy do you think is more masculine?
sblackley, Flickr Why Everyone — Even Children — Needs to Wear Sunglasses
Sunglasses don’t just make you look cool, they’re also good for your eyes. But a lot of parents don’t seem to know that rule also applies to their kids.
China Photos, Getty Images Chinese School Gives Honors Students the Cold Shoulder By Rewarding Them with Air Conditioning
At a school in China, hard work isn’t just rewarded with success — it’s rewarded with air conditioning, too.
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images Verizon Wireless Will Soon Phase Out Unlimited Data Plans — Dollars and Sense
If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer who was grandfathered in with an unlimited data plan after the company eliminated the option for new customers, enjoy it while it lasts — the company will be moving you to a tiered plan soon.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images Disco Legend Donna Summer Dead at 63
Disco legend Donna Summer has died after a battle with cancer, TMZ is reporting. She was 63 years old.
Dan Kitwood, Getty Images Students Won’t ‘Like’ This — Elementary School Threatens Expulsion If Kids Use Facebook
A while back, we told you about the Jewish girls’ school in Brooklyn that instituted a Facebook ban for its students, saying using the social media site violated its religious tenets.
Now an elementary school in Australia is following suit, but its demand that kids delete their Facebook pages has an entirely different reason: it’s an attempt to wipe out cyber-bullying.
Paramount Pictures / Universal Pictures / Lionsgate New Movie Releases — ‘The Dictator,’ ‘Battleship’ and ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ [VIDEOS]
This weekend, you’ll have your choice between a goofy comedy, watching things blow up, and a tale about the joys and perils of new parenthood.
slightlyeverything, Flickr What Do Men Say Is the Most Frustrating Aspect of Dating?
Dating is tough, and interpersonal communication can be even tougher. But the electronic age has brought with a whole new layer of angst — it seems nothing is more perplexing to a man than talking to a woman via text message.
Frazer Harrison / Kevin Winter, Getty Images Celebrity Birthdays for May 17 – Bill Paxton, Craig Ferguson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bill Paxton
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Starring roles in movies like ‘Apollo 13,’ ‘Twister,’ ‘Aliens,’ ‘True Lies,’ and ‘Titanic,’ and his role as patriarch Bill Henrickson on the HBO series ‘Big Love’
Request for Moment of Silence for Slain Israeli Athletes at Summer Games Rejected by Olympic Committee May 17, 2012
Celebrity Birthdays for May 18 – George Strait, Tina Fey and More May 17, 2012
We're Already Showing Interest in Pinterest. Is it the Next Facebook? [VIDEO] May 17, 2012
Arts & Crafts, Vacation Info, and Recipes – My Pinterest Favorites May 17, 2012
