restlessglobetrotter, Flickr Accountant Sues After Being Paid $1,200 in Coins — Dollars and Sense
A man in the UK who was upset with his accountant chose a rather unusual way to express his irritation: he paid off his $1,200 bill for services rendered in coins. But the accountant got the last laugh by taking his client to court.
Joe Raedle, Getty Images Is Your Credit Score Good Enough for the Best Rates? — Dollars and Sense
Here’s the good news: Americans have better credit scores now than we have in the past few years. But there’s bad news, too: credit standards are now so high that it may not matter much.
akeg, Flickr Could Eating Eggs Help You Lose Weight?
Trying to shed some unwanted pounds? Skip the cereal and have eggs for breakfast instead — new research shows you may wind up eating less later on.
Allison Joyce, Getty Images American Airlines Sued After Canceling Unlimited Airline Passes — Dollars and Sense
Back in the 1980s, American Airlines decided to boost its corporate coffers by offering unlimited lifetime airpasses for $350,000. Only 66 people purchased them, but now that American has yanked the passes from some of those travelers, they’re suing.
Stephen Lovekin / Slaven Vlasic, Getty Images Celebrity Birthdays for May 16 – Janet Jackson, Tori Spelling and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Janet Jackson
Age: 47
Occupation: Singer, Dancer and Actress
Known For: Dozens of hit singles including ‘Control,’ ‘Rhythm Nation’ and ‘That’s the Way Love Goes,’ early TV roles on ‘Good Times’ and ‘Fame,’ movie work in ‘Poetic Justice’ and the ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ film franchise, being of the world’s most awarded artists, and of course being the late Michael Jackson’s little sister
Toby Canham, Getty Images This Day in History for May 16 – First Academy Awards and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1770 – Marie Antoinette, 14, marries 15-year-old Louis-Auguste, who later becomes king of France (More info)
1868 – President Andrew Johnson is acquitted in his impeachment trial by one vote in the US Senate (More info)
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Paul Morigi, Getty Images Why Have Catholic Bishops Launched an Inquiry into the Girl Scouts?
When you think of Girl Scouts, you probably think of their iconic green uniforms and annual cookie sales.
But an inquiry launched by a group of Catholic bishops accuses the organization of “possible problematic relationships with other organizations” — specifically, Planned Parenthood.
Chad Buchanan / Henry S. Dziekan III, Getty Images Celebrity Birthdays for May 15 – Wavy Gravy, Brian Eno and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Wavy Gravy
Age: 76
Occupation: Cultural Icon
Known For: His hippie appearance, personality and beliefs, dressing as a clown during political protests because he felt he was less likely to be arrested that way, being the official clown of the Grateful Dead, co-founding organizations including Camp Winnarainbow and the activist commune Hog Farm, and hosting two shows on Sirius Satellite Radio’s “Jam On” station
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Wright Leads The Way As Mets Rally Past Reds 9-4 May 17, 2012
CRC E10 vs E15 Study Outcome Ruffles EPA, DOE Feathers May 17, 2012
Sports Movie of the Week — 'Major League' [VIDEO] May 17, 2012
Fairway To Heaven Golfer Of The Day May 17, 2012
