Sarah F. Sullivan
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Bio:
College graduate, slowly but surely getting used to what philosophers and cynics call "The Real World." I love writing both fiction and non-fiction.
College graduate, slowly but surely getting used to what philosophers and cynics call "The Real World." I love writing both fiction and non-fiction.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in English, emphasis in Writing
Bachelor's Degree in English, emphasis in Writing
Interests:
film, literature, travel, history, news writing, creative writing, human interest pieces, opinion and editorial pieces
film, literature, travel, history, news writing, creative writing, human interest pieces, opinion and editorial pieces
Motto:
Keep Moving Forward.
Keep Moving Forward.
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The day after the Super Bowl is always a time to reminisce, complain and/or rejoice over the game. This also applies to the Super Bowl's commercials. While there weren't very many that were overly memorable, there were some moments that stuck out.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/8/2010
Dollhouse, Whedon's latest foray into television, has been given the axe. Fans recently learned that the show would warm the bench during Fox's November sweeps. You could practically hear an organ cranking out a funeral march during that announcement.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/13/2009
In these hard economic times, the last thing you want to have to spend money on is a whole new tub. Take a good look at your bathtub and discern: do you really need a new tub or can you solve the problem by simply recaulking it?
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 8/20/2009
He had not been expecting a letter. Which was why he was careless and left it out for someone else to find.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 8/12/2009
A few celebrity news stories have slipped through flurry of reports about Paula Abdul leaving American Idol, events that have prompted concern and a general shaking of heads.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 8/6/2009
I was interested to see whether this show would wax poetic about teenage mothers and whether the episode would end immediately after the girls had their babies.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 7/27/2009
When I heard the news that a 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' film was in the works, I was tentatively excited. Unfortunately, the situation was worse than I feared: Buffy is being used as a piece of trendy bait to tempt the 'Twilight' obsessed.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 6/5/2009
Drama and tragedy seem to be the themes for this loathed Day-After-Memorial-Day-Weekend. Boxer Mike Tyson has rushed to Phoenix to be with his 4-year-old daughter after a tragic accident left her on life support.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 5/26/2009
The last survivor of the ill-fated vessel Titanic, won't have to worry about her lack of funds for the rest of her life and she has the stars of the 1997 film to thank for it.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 5/11/2009
The U.S. Postal Service postage rates have risen two cents, from 42 cents to 44 cents, as of Monday. When the USPS announced the rise in February, they stated that it was necessary due to rising production costs.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 5/11/2009
The creators of the Canadian-made supplement have agreed to recall 14 Hydroxycut products that are available in grocery stores and pharmacies. The FDA has stated that at least 9 million packages of the supplement were sold last year.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 5/1/2009
Two naive newlyweds grapple with everyday life, the harsh economy and thinning wallets, but survive with their dreams still intact.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 4/29/2009
From noon to 8 PM today, stop in for a free scoop of your favorite ice-cream, frozen yogurt or sorbet. An even more delectable reason to stop by is that the Scoop Shops will be stocked up on the latest flavors.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 4/21/2009
Scientists and the world alike have been caught up in the past life of Lyuba, a baby mammoth who lived 40,000 years ago and died suddenly when she was trapped in a swamp or river.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 4/21/2009
Scandal, scandal, scandal. It's only Tuesday and Hollywood is buzzing with scandals of all different kinds: abuse, nudity and "gasp!" berating Miley Cyrus? Read on to see which scandal fits which celebrity.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 4/14/2009
The very name 'Adam Lambert' has been associated with greats like Steven Tyler and Mick Jagger by the judges. However, it's amazing that same person with such impressive skill can also inspire such dislike.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 4/8/2009
Mothers ooh and ah over stuffed animals, color swatches and decor, each one eagerly savoring the nesting process. While many parents opt for nurseries based on objects (like trucks or animals), some opt to prepare the nursery in the style of Feng Shui.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/31/2009
Are you prepared for April Fool's Day? I'm the perfect April Fool's Day target. If I really want to get someone, I'm forced to resort to the Internet to find the ideal joke.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/31/2009
The recalled pistachios were shipped on or after September 1, 2008 by California processor Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/31/2009
There is happy and sad news for fans of Joss Whedon's wildly popular series, "Buffy" and "Angel," and in little extras, André 3000 puts himself in a life or death situation and the New Moon cast expands to welcome another leading man.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/31/2009
The computer virus, called the Conficker Worm, has been infecting Windows-based computers across the globe. Though the virus has been around for quite a while terrorizing computer experts, supposedly, it will receive "new instructions" on April 1st.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/31/2009
The Internet is buzzing with activity this afternoon after several news sources reported an earthquake in California's South Bay. It was centered 16 miles southeast from San Jose, but was felt by many along the Peninsula, including San Francisco.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/30/2009
Coldplay, Tool and the Beastie Boys will be headlining the second annual All Points West Music & Arts Festival in New Jersey late this summer. Even better news is that U2 has added more tour dates to their North American 360-Degrees tour.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/30/2009
The Phantom Alert system works with your GPS making it "smart" so that it can warn drivers of red light and speed cameras, speed traps and DUI checkpoints. Avoiding tickets is the main goal.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/30/2009
The World Football Challenge 2009 will take place in six cities across the United States. It will feature some of Europe's best teams, including Chelsea, Milan, Inter and one of Mexico's premier clubs, Club America.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/24/2009
An Indonesian fisherman met an untimely death Tuesday when he was attacked by Komodo dragons while trespassing on an island in eastern Indonesia's Komodo National Park. Muhamad Anwar, 32, bled to death on the way to the hospital.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/24/2009
Melissa Bushell, 25, was laid off last year from what she described to the New York Times as a boring job in advertising. So what did she do? She began to bake. What emerged was her custom cupcake business, Baked By Melissa.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/24/2009
Lance Armstrong hit a snag during a race in Spain and suffered an injury because of it. The only bright news on the horizon is the wedding of Wonder Years sweetheart Danica McKellar and the success of Robin Williams' heart surgery.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/23/2009
The official Jonas Brothers Fan Club has quickly spread like wildfire over the Internet as fans try desperately to get tickets for the Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/23/2009
Hughes, 47, had been a marine biologist at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He hanged himself at his home in Alaska and had been battling depression for a long time.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/23/2009
An autopsy performed on actress Natasha Richardson confirmed what millions feared: Richardson died of a brain hemorrhage caused by her fall on the slopes of Montreal. The official cause of death is an epidural hematoma.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/19/2009
Natasha Richardson was never a powerhouse like her mother, nor was she as visible as sister Joely Richardson, but she definitely made an impact on both younger and older generations.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/19/2009
How do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day? There's the stereotypical American way, involving green beer and people yelling "Erin Go Bragh!" without knowing its meaning. Then there's the other way: toasting to Irish culture and having a pint with friends.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/17/2009
Passengers emerging from their plane at Dulles International Airport were met by federal agents looking for passengers carrying prohibited meat. During their search, the agents found the meat, as well as 16 packets of shamrock seeds.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/16/2009
The Chris Brown/Rihanna drama continues and yet, the couple seem to be getting along. A "Real Housewives of New York City" newbie got slapped with an assault charge and Anoop Desai's phone number on "American Idol" will be different than the others.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/10/2009
The first step is to sit back and think of the theme for your wedding. The theme may be an object, a place or your color choices. If you don't already have a theme and are stuck on what to choose, summer can be a wonderful inspiration.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/10/2009
You may need to put careful thought into the flowers you choose so you don't have to worry about upkeep. The last thing you'll want on your wedding day is to look down and see your flowers wilting.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/10/2009
For the homeless who have an EDAR,(Everyone Deserves A Roof) it's a dream come true. The home is a tent, with a flame-resistant, heavy khaki canvas to keep out the rain.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/10/2009
Several new maps released by The New York Times and the Washington Post bring the harsh realities of unemployment and incarceration rates across the country to light.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/9/2009
Rumors that the famed parents of two sets of multiples, Jon and Kate Gosselin, have hit a sour point are flying. M.I.A. has finally released the name of her baby and I'm not sure everyone was counting on it being as odd as it is.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/6/2009
According to the Omaha World Herald, lines were forming by 11 PM Thursday and amounted to about 200 people when the box office opened at 7 AM this morning. What were they waiting for? Tickets to see "Wicked."
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/6/2009
Jesse Logan was 18 years old when she hanged herself in her bedroom. Why? Because she took part in the latest teenage craze, a fad called "sexting," which uses texting to send racy pictures or sexually explicit messages.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/6/2009
Pasternak encourages healthy eating, telling customers to eat five small, healthy meals a day and balance it with exercise. However, the fact that Pasternak has a part of his website devoted to the celebrities he's "helped" over the years is off-putting.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/5/2009
Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer, announced Monday that they were reuniting for a 30-city tour. The "Unwigged & Unplugged" tour will feature the actors, not as Spinal Tap, but as themselves.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/3/2009
It's the beginning of the week and already the theme appears to be: Reality TV Gone Wrong. Women of America added most recent "Bachelor" Jason Mesnick, to their S*&$ Lists after his ridiculous wavering on "The Bachelor" finale.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/3/2009
This new and improved version of Koobface is seen as an invitation from a friend of the account owner. It invites you to click on a link and view a video on a counterfeit YouTube site.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 3/3/2009
The paczki, pronounced punch-key, are traditional Polish deep fried pastries, usually filled with some sort of jelly filling.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/24/2009
On Tuesday, the pancake palace known as IHOP will be kicking off Lent with a tradition of giving. Though you may call it Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, IHOP calls the day before the beginning of Lent, National Pancake Day.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/23/2009
While no two summer programs are alike, the majority of them have the same focus: for young adults to travel, understand and truly appreciate other people and their nationalities by living in their country.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/23/2009
Though Beaudoin doesn't know for sure if he's the father of Suleman's children, he was at least able to shed some light on the woman America has christened "Octomom."
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/23/2009
'Coraline' is a chilling tale of alternate universes, "Other Mothers" and adventure that doesn't disappoint.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/23/2009
The National Cherry Blossom Festival annually commemorates the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo in 1912 to the city of Washington.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/23/2009
Cruz certainly looked like a princess when she appeared on the red carpet in her stunning, vintage Balmain strapless gown.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/23/2009
The 81st Annual Academy Awards was rung in by new host, Hugh Jackman. Beneath a dazzling arch of Swarovski crystals and backed by a jazz band, the Sexiest Man Alive sang and dazzled throughout the entire program.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/23/2009
Eight years after the disappearance and murder of intern Chandra Levy, her parents have told The Washington Post that they were notified that an arrest warrant is pending in the next few days.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/21/2009
The latest in the Nadya Suleman saga is a plan that would help her with the necessary care for the octuplets once they come home from the hospital -- a plan that does not involve tax-payer money.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/20/2009
Take a look at the police activity and crimes occurring in Boulder, Colorado.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/20/2009
The picture is both shocking and heartbreaking. There are dark contusions on either side of Rihanna's forehead, her eyes are slightly blackened and her lip is bloodied.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/20/2009
An Indiana winery is getting some national attention after its latest wine "Slender" was chosen to be a part of the Oscars baskets for the stars. The wine, created by Chateau Thomas winery in Indiana, has the slogan every woman wants to hear.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/19/2009
Movies, possibly one of the most popular weekend activities, are especially hard to find, especially ones appropriate for children. Here are the films for children (G and PG only) that will be released from April through July 2009.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/19/2009
Filmmaker Morgan Dews' grandmother Allis died in 2001. Though he was very close to her, he wasn't aware of the hours of audio recordings, reel-to-reel diaries made for her psychiatrist and home movies that she had kept over the years.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/19/2009
If you are a Jewish young adult between the ages of 18 and 26 and have never been to Israel, Taglit-Birthright Israel would like to provide you a gift of a free educational trip to Israel. Summer 2009 Registration has just opened up today.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/19/2009
Two days later, the brutal attack by Travis the chimpanzee remains ingrained in our memories after police released the chilling 911 tape today. Travis' owner, Sandra Herold called police after her beloved chimpanzee turned on her.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/18/2009
Take a look at the police activity and crimes occurring in Boulder, Colorado.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/17/2009
In 1984, Dallas Blooms was only a distant dream of the Dallas Arboretum. Now 25 years later, the festival has blossomed and bloomed its way into the hearts of Texans and millions of people everywhere who love flowers.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/16/2009
Take a look at the police activity and crimes occurring in Boulder, Colorado.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/13/2009
We close the week with the kind of "American Idol" drama that is expected and unexpected, as well as some drama from Joaquin Phoenix that people can't figure out.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/12/2009
Many people have commented that "Dollhouse" won't be believable because Dushku is so good at playing the bad girl, that she won't be able to "become" anything but that. But Dushku says otherwise.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/12/2009
Now, Suleman has website so that people can donate items for her children. The website features pictures of the octuplets, as well as a separate page for comments and credit card donations.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/11/2009
What emerged on the news this morning wasn't about her humanitarian efforts, but that while on the trip, Salma Hayek breastfed a malnourished infant. Message boards rapidly lit up as the video of Hayek nursing the child hit the Internet.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/11/2009
I thought picking out our first Christmas tree would be perfect in every way. Turns out, a parasitic caterpillar had already claimed our tree.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/10/2009
LeapFrog unveiled the "Text & Learn" at a toy fair in England The toy is designed to look like a BlackBerry so that babies who like to play with Mommy's have their very own!
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/9/2009
Amazon's e-book reader Kindle has been given an upgrade, leaving many in a tizzy to get their hands on the portable device. But I must admit, this former English major won't be part of the crowd.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/9/2009
Take a look at the police activity and crimes occurring in Boulder, Colorado.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/9/2009
A new week dawns in Hollywood, bringing with it a celebrity birth (no, not M.I.A.'s) and the ever updating case of Chris Brown's alleged assault on girlfriend Rihanna.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/9/2009
Take a look at the police activity and crimes occurring in Boulder, Colorado.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/6/2009
Coming down to the end of the week, we've got some good news, interesting news and some-shake-your-head-and-smile news. Landing in the last category is ex-Batman Val Kilmer's announcement that he's considering running for New Mexico's governor.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/6/2009
When the BBC's Radio Four program host asked Schnatter if he was worried about his pizza's sales due to the British government's war against obesity, he responded in a surprising manner.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/6/2009
The entertainment industry seemed to have gone off the deep end this week with all the fighting. But honestly, it's just the age-old battle between the old and young.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/5/2009
Some "privileged" viewers in Tucson got some free porn with their Super Bowl experience. Singer Erykah Badu over-informed fans by constantly updating Twitter during her labor and delivery. Seems like up close and personal was the theme this weekend.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/2/2009
Take a look at the police activity and crimes occurring in Boulder, Colorado.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/2/2009
The significance of the setting alone is enough to send die-hard Springsteen fans scurrying to find tickets. The Spectrum was the first arena in which Springsteen ever performed (June 3, 1973).
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/2/2009
As much as it pains me to say it, don't put away those winter coats just yet. We have six more weeks to go. That is, if you believe in groundhog weather predictions.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 2/2/2009
The sequel, The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love, picks up where the previous film left off, with McGinley and Francis' characters still in love and contemplating marriage.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/30/2009
"Bacon Explosion" requires only two main ingredients: bacon and Italian sausage. But you need two pounds of each.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/29/2009
Take a look at the police activity and crimes occurring in Boulder, Colorado.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/29/2009
Baby announcements, terrifying accidents on movie sets and Mickey Rourke pulling out of his WWE challenge have been fighting their way to the top of celebrity announcements, a difficult feat during Oscar season.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/29/2009
Kansas is celebrating its 148th birthday today by remembering its history and the famous people who were born there and who have visited.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/29/2009
Wearing high-waisted jeans, belts and a form-fitting black tank, the curves that Jessica eradicated in order to play Daisy Duke seemed to be making a comeback. The media wasted no time calling attention to them.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/28/2009
Animal rights activist organization PETA sent NBC what they believed to be a harmless ad demonstrating women's love of fresh produce. NBC rejected the ad, saying that it "depicts a level of sexuality exceeding our standards."
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/28/2009
The tale of Melody Morales is one involving misguided dreams, laughable discussions about "assets" and a more serious accusation of dialect discrimination. Management says, "I am not going to ruin my business with your Latin accent."
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/28/2009
The Liberian government has declared a state of emergency after tens of millions of caterpillars have appeared in the northern part of the country. In a matter of a week, the caterpillars spread to 50 villages.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/28/2009
Who is Nancy Shevell? Prior to her vicarious fame for dating a Beatle, 49-year-old Nancy Shevell has worked for her father's New Jersey-based New England Motor Freight Company for the past 25 years.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/27/2009
Take a look at the police activity and crimes occurring in Boulder, Colorado.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/27/2009
A California woman gave birth Monday to the country's second live-born set of octuplets. The mother gave birth to six boys and two girls weighing between 1 pound 8 ounces to 3 pounds 4 ounces.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/27/2009
CNN reports that the plane had been traveling from Fort Worth Alliance Airport and skidded off the runway at 4:37 AM during a haze of light freezing rain. The plane then burst into flames.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/27/2009
The announcement comes as something of a shock, as Moss and Armisen's relationship was only recently confirmed less than a week ago.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/23/2009
Take a look at the police activity and crimes occurring in Boulder, Colorado.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/23/2009
The Associated Press is reporting another tragedy on the Virginia Tech grounds. Xin Yang, a 22-year-old graduate student from China, was decapitated with a kitchen knife in a campus café by another graduate student, 25-year-old Haiyang Zhu.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/22/2009
'22 Weeks' is based on the true story of a woman who is locked in the bathroom of an abortion clinic after her aborted baby is born alive.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/22/2009
'Frozen River' tells the story of Ray Eddy (Leo), an upstate New York trailer mom who finds herself broke when her husband leaves with their down payment. Desperate for money, she is drawn into the world of illegal immigrant smuggling.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/22/2009
The romantic fantasy based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button leads the Academy Award race with 13 nominations. Following close behind is indie favorite Slumdog Millionaire with 10 nominations.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/22/2009
According to Parents.com, popular names for boys last year consisted of a nice mix of traditional, classic and trendy. Will 2009 be the same way or judging by recent celebrity naming trends, will it be more adventurous?
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/22/2009
Described by its website as being "the latest style of cool and power," the scooter-inspired car, Scoot Coupe, has been given a boost after "The Price is Right" host Drew Carey gave one away during the show.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/21/2009
President Obama began his first day in office at the Washington National Cathedral for the traditional National Prayer Service that has been in place since George Washington's inauguration.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/21/2009
People's expectations for the First Lady's gown were high. Some expected her to stray from the traditional white and choose a bold color. Instead, she donned an ivory, one-shouldered gown by up and coming designer Jason Wu.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/21/2009
Take a look at the police activity and crimes occurring in Boulder, Colorado.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/20/2009
Ma and Perlman were joined by Gabriela Montero on piano and Anthony McGill on clarinet. 'Air and Simple Gifts' was a new composition by John Williams and was centered around the well-known Shaker folk song "Simple Gifts."
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/20/2009
In his interview, he announced that he had been lying to his friends, family and fans in the three years since Loser. "I inspired so many people; so many people reach out to me. I feel like I let them down."
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/19/2009
On Sunday, a U.S.-Australian team of scientists announced that they had uncovered new marine animals during their research of unexplored Australian waters. Among these were a carnivorous sea squirt and a carnivorous anemone.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/19/2009
Take a look at the police activity and crimes occurring in Boulder, Colorado.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/16/2009
One of his most beloved paintings is "Christina's World," which shows a young crippled woman crawling across a brown field towards an imposing gray farmhouse, her pink dress standing out brilliantly against the grass. Who was Christina?
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/16/2009
According to McCants, the coming year will be a difficult one. Using numbers, she predicted that, "If he can weather the storm of this year, he'll prove to be an effective president."
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/16/2009
According to the Bird Strike Committee USA, bird (and other wildlife) strikes have caused over $620 million in damage to U.S. civil and military aviation over the years and have killed over 219 people since 1988.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/15/2009
The first ceremony in May 1929, was a banquet in the Blossom Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. There were 270 people present and tickets for guests cost $5.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/15/2009
Younger generations are likely to remember McGoohan for his role in Braveheart as the evil King Edward I. Montalban was best known as the mysterious Mr. Roarke on the television series 'Fantasy Island' or as Khan in Star Trek's 'The Wrath of Khan'.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/14/2009
Finding the perfect name for your baby is a unique experience. Many times, parents look to genealogy to guide them in their name selection. Irish names have a great deal of meaning behind them and are rooted in mythology, nature and history.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/14/2009
The Academy Award for Best Actress has been given to a long line of deserving actresses. As we wait in anticipation for another Oscar celebration, let's take a look back at a list of truly deserving actresses.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/14/2009
According to the Academy Awards Official website, the Oscar was originally known only as the Academy Award of Merit, quite the mouthful when you're the presenter.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/14/2009
Undoubtedly, women across the country watching the show gladly agreed with Kara when she called after an excited Bikini Girl, "Next time come naked." How will Katrina Darrell dress for the rest of the competition, assuming she makes it very far at all?
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/14/2009
Movies, possibly one of the most popular weekend activities, are especially hard to find, especially ones appropriate for children. Here are the films for children (G and PG only) that will be released from January through March 2009.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/13/2009
Actress Lisa Bonet has people puzzling over the name she gave her son and an Ugly Betty star just announced her pregnancy. Finally, the Critics Choice Awards had a few surprises. Could they be hints for future awards in Oscar season?
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/9/2009
When I finished this list, I honestly didn't know whether to laugh or scream in frustration. None of these jobs are ideal. Many people work them as an in-between job until they have money to go to college or maybe, because they actually like it.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/8/2009
McKellen, famous for his stage performances as well as his film roles, played the role of King Lear for a limited time in 2007 to sold-out audiences.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/8/2009
Judging by the eclectic cast list released by E! Online, the Trumps are definitely in for some drama. One of the ladies on the female team is ex-Baywatcher and Playboy Bunny Brande Roderick in her first appearance since the widely unseen film, Toxic.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/8/2009
If you're like me and can't get to Memphis, celebrate Elvis in your own way. Plan a dinner or dessert involving Elvis' favorite foods. TCM will be running Elvis movies all day today and at 9:30 PM ET, TVLand will air the special, 'Elvis by the Presleys.'
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/8/2009
The day after the incident, the pictures were printed in the Vail Daily newspaper. Needless to say, the feedback was not positive. In letters to the editor, only a few people thought that the picture was funny. The rest were not so forgiving.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/7/2009
This is not the first engagement or marriage for Milano, 36. In 1993, she was engaged to Party of Five star Scott Wolf and was later married to Remy Zero singer-songwriter Cinjun Tate in 1999. The marriage lasted 11 months.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/6/2009
The blog, called Skanks in NYC, posted the comments about Canadian blonde bombshell Liskula Cohen in August 2008. The blog doesn't seem to have been used or updated since then.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/6/2009
Reuters reported that the FBI announced Monday that it is launching "one of the largest hiring blitzes in its 100-year history." The agency is looking to fill 2,100 professional staff vacancies and 850 special agents.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/6/2009
Christmas is over. No more distractions like holiday cookies, candies and chocolates. Just when you thought you could start your proper diet and exercising, you find that you are sabotaged, as you are every year, by the Girl Scouts.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/5/2009
By January 30, 2002, Chantel Hobbs had lost 101 pounds. Seven years later, Hobbs is a spinning instructor, fitness trainer, marathon runner and 200 pounds lighter.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 1/5/2009
As of right now, it is several hours away from the New Year. I wonder how many more celebrities can get arrested during that time?
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/31/2008
What happened last night? First, 30GB Zunes all over the world committed suicide. Then someone attempted to kill Mad About You's Paul Reiser and Matt Dillon and Charles Barkley got arrested.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/31/2008
Just in time for 2009 comes the weirdest technology event of the year. According to reports on Electronista.com, hundreds or thousands of the 30GB Microsoft music player, Zunes, crashed in the wee hours of Wednesday morning.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/31/2008
According to the Times Online article, there are over 200 men and women in the registry willing to dress up as superheroes and fight crime in their neighborhoods. I had to see for myself.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/30/2008
Neighbors reportedly never knew that the reclusive Lark Previn's mother was a celebrity, nor what was causing her illness. She was reportedly sick, had grown skinny and had lost most of her hair in recent months.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/30/2008
Robert Aragon, the father of an 11-year-old girl who died of hypothermia after attempting to walk 10 miles in the snow, was charged with second-degree murder and felony injury to a child Tuesday.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/30/2008
Berry, a 24-year-old rookie linebacker of the Lingerie Football League, is obviously used to running around in her underwear and stared at by millions. She is suing her ex-boyfriend for releasing nude photos of her and sending them to her mother.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/29/2008
At 112 years and 204 days old, Francis' death signals the passing of the torch to the next oldest living man, Walter Breuning. The Montana man is 112 years and 98 days old.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/29/2008
A diva is no longer a woman of distinguished talent, but a female version of a hustler. So says Beyonce in her halting attempt at rap.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/23/2008
The 'Wolverine' trailer not only gave audiences a sneak peek into the life of Wolverine before the X-Men, but it revealed surprise appearances by characters of the X-Men series that have not been in films previously.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/23/2008
Though morbid, JonBenet's murder was one of the first that held me in horrified curiosity and developed my interest in cold cases. Though the media took on the case, the aftereffects didn't reach fever pitch until the case began to take confusing turns.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/23/2008
Festivus is a holiday that was once only celebrated by one family. After it was revealed to the world by the hit television show "Seinfeld," many others adopted it, sometimes substituting it in place of Christmas.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/23/2008
Over three years later, a much calmer, even abashed Cruise appeared on the Today Show Monday morning. The interview began with smiles, with Matt Lauer quipping, "This is not a rematch. This is not Rocky II" and ended on a good note.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/15/2008
According to the World Wildlife Fund report, "First Contact in the Greater Mekong", during 1997 and 2007 at least 1,068 creatures "have been officially described by science as being newly discovered species.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/15/2008
Just in time for Christmas, Barbie is releasing a collection of stunning super heroes. The DC Comics Dolls include three classic heroines and one that is not so familiar to the comic-book illiterate: Supergirl, Batgirl, Wonder Woman and the Black Canary.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/12/2008
In the search for an affordable, but luxurious and fun honeymoon, I found the Walking Iron Bed and Breakfast.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/11/2008
29-year-old Dakota Culkin, sister of actor Macaulay Culkin, died yesterday of massive head injuries after being hit by a car in Los Angeles Tuesday. Dakota was struck after stepping out in front of a car in west Los Angeles Tuesday night.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/11/2008
According to ABC News, many people not getting the flu vaccine are the doctors and nurses telling us to get it in the first place. During the 2006-07 flu season, only 40 percent of health care practitioners got the vaccine.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/9/2008
In an article for the January issue of "O" magazine, the 54-year-old talk-show mogul spoke honestly about her weight, saying that she has "fallen off the wagon" of healthy living and now weighs 200 pounds.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/9/2008
We can blame it on a lack of advertising, bad timing or the network, but a huge part of 'Pushing Daisies'' demise lies within the Writers Strike. After the Strike was over fans had moved on, leaving Ned and Co. to flounder.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/5/2008
'Dance Dance Revolution' is a wonderful Christmas gift to accompany the Nintendo Wii or to build up someone's video game collection. Kids can use it to have fun and adults can use it to burn off those Thanksgiving/Christmas calories.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/5/2008
For many, Simpson's imminent jail time is more than that. It's justice finally winning the day. Though the crime is unrelated to the infamous 1995 murder trial, many perceive the sentencing as justice for the victims.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/5/2008
The Dixie Chicks are being sued for defamation by a man whose 8-year-old stepson was killed in 1993 because Maines had implicated that he had something to do with his son's murder.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/5/2008
The hotel, which would have been called the Villa Trapp was slated to open this year. The home, which belonged to the original von Trapps and was not featured in the film, is already used by visitors as a marriage site.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/3/2008
Known worldwide as the woman whose powerful voice exuded the emotions of the songs she sang, Odetta used her music to fight against segregation and champion the civil rights movement.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/3/2008
Good news! If you're worried about whether or not your marriage will last, you can consult the "Marriage Calculator" at divorce360.com to see how likely to you are to get a divorce.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/2/2008
Rosie Live was meant to be a tribute to the variety shows of the 1970s, but what came out was an awkward hour of novelty acts and appearances by uneasy celebrities.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/2/2008
Disney Theatrical Productions is offering one of the best deals, an offer called Kids Go Free! which will allow children under 18 to attend a Disney show free for every full-price adult ticket purchased.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 12/1/2008
49-year-old mother Lori Drew, known to many as the "MySpace Mom" in the nationally publicized case, wooed 13-year-old Megan Meier under her MySpace alter-ego "Josh Evans" for four weeks.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/26/2008
Because it is impossible for Winslet to be nominated twice in the Best Actress category, Fox News reports that she may be nominated for Best Actress for "Revolutionary Road," while being nominated for Best Supporting Actress for "The Reader".
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/26/2008
The first children's book written by best-selling author Neil Gaimon, "Coraline" was released in 2002 to great acclaim. Often compared to classic fairy tale "Alice in Wonderland," "Coraline" is the latest "fairy tale" to be reimagined for theaters.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/26/2008
In celebration of the season, Oprah announced on Wednesday's Favorite Things for 2008 show that she would be offering the Holiday Hits 2008 music compilation on her website.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/26/2008
The Treasure Box was a gift idea that was truly intriguing to me. I too am one of those 'sentimental types.' I like to keep everything for the sake of posterity or even just for my own memories.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/26/2008
Haley Joel Osment is now 20 years old and removed from the Hollywood scene. Unlike many of his colleagues who started out in film and stuck with it (Shia Labeouf and Dakota Fanning), Osment took a detour.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/20/2008
I discovered through the Great American Smokeout's calculators that over the year that my brother has been smoking he has smoked 7,305 cigarettes. He spends $35 a week, $140 a month and $1825 a year.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/20/2008
Deborra-Lee Furness is an Australian actress, director and producer. She is a graduate from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York and has acted in a variety of television shows and films since 1975.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/19/2008
President-elect Barack Obama has announced that his choice for attorney general will be Clinton administration alum, Eric Holder. If Holder is confirmed, he will follow Obama in making history as the first African-American to head the Justice Department.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/18/2008
Nestlé Prepared Food Company announced early Tuesday that it is recalling almost 900,000 pounds of Lean Cuisine frozen chicken meals after foreign objects were found in many of the dinners.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/18/2008
This morning on "The View," Barbara Walters announced that the controversial "Pregnant Man" is pregnant once more. Thomas Beatie, a transgender who chose to keep his female reproductive organs, is expecting a baby in June 2009.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/13/2008
In April, Disney and Pixar announced that they would be making eight new 3-D animated films between 2008 and 2012. Starting with the film "Bolt" (November 26th) following Disney films will be presented in Disney Digital 3-D.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/13/2008
Just in time for the holiday season, famous New York City toy store FAO Schwarz announced the opening of The Muppet Whatnot Workshop. Very similar to the Build-A-Bear Workshops, the workshop allows customers to create their own classic Muppet.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/13/2008
Star Wars Episode 1 "The Phantom Menace" brought out intensely devoted fans, called geeks by some. The new film Fanboys is the story of such "geeks" and has suffered a great deal in its long journey to the big screen.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/13/2008
The 30-year-old auditioned for American Idol in its fifth season. Dressed in a pink ensemble, bragging about her fashion sense and love for Paula Abdul, Goodspeed was turned down after her flat, but enthusiastic rendition of "Proud Mary."
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/12/2008
Tuesday, the American Humanist Association revealed their holiday season ad campaign in the New York Times and the Washington Post. It reads: "Why believe in a god? Just be good for goodness' sake."
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/12/2008
On March 4, 1921, Congress approved the burial of the first "unknown soldier." The Tomb is known as Tomb of the Unknowns or the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, though the site was never officially named.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/11/2008
The negative aspect of Facebook strikes again. 18-year-old New England Patriots cheerleader Caitlin Davis was dismissed from the squad after less than savory pictures of her surfaced on the social networking site.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/5/2008
Though ridiculously right-brained, Crichton's novels and films helped me to greatly appreciate science and the possibilities that can come from studying it. At 66, Crichton had written fifteen novels, five non-fiction books and two screenplays.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/5/2008
President-elect Barack Obama is wasting no time preparing for the presidency. Not even a day after his momentous presidential win, Politico is reporting that Obama has asked Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.) to serve as his White House chief of staff.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/5/2008
The day before the presidential elections the country sees mass closings of a major company chain. Circuit City Stores Inc. announced today that it is closing 155 stores in an effort to survive the "significantly weakened retail environment."
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 11/3/2008
According to Joaquin Phoenix, he is done with acting. The actor made the announcement to a news reporter from "Extra" October 27th at a benefit for one of Paul Newman's charities for sick children.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/30/2008
In this day and age when several times a week the top Google searches are related to diet fads and stick-thin celebrities, it is encouraging when a woman like Christina Hendricks catches the world's attention.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/28/2008
National newspaper The Christian Science Monitor has announced that it will be dropping its daily print publication in favor of publishing primarily online. The paper will be the first national newspaper to publish mostly online.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/28/2008
Earlier today, actress Bridget Regan made her first talk show appearance with the ladies of "The View," promoting the new television series, "Legend of the Seeker."
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/28/2008
Despite the fact that the polls aren't in, Obama's "redistribution of wealth" plan is under fire from opponents and we are almost a week away from Election Day, the New Mexico Sun newspaper is declaring Barack Obama the winner of the presidency.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/27/2008
Have you heard of the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide? If you haven't, perhaps you should be paying more attention to what items you use, eat and especially drink. It's everywhere and it's chemically dangerous.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/27/2008
Pittsburgh police say they believe Ashley Todd fabricated her story about being robbed, beat up and mutilated, according to KDKA TV in Pittsburgh.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/23/2008
On October 22nd, the ladies of popular television show "The View" had the Fox Channel staple, Bill O'Reilly on the show. The discussion was filled with arguments over partisanship and emphasized Joy Behar's obvious disgust with O'Reilly.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/23/2008
As of 4:27 p.m., Western Kentucky University officials are reporting that the possible shooting reported at 2:40 p.m. is unconfirmed, but the lockdown of the campus has ended. WKU officials have taken four individuals into custody for questioning.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/22/2008
The past few months have been big ones for "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" alumnae. Fans discovered that Sarah Michelle Gellar would be returning to television, Anthony Stewart Head is in a musical feature film and Alyson Hannigan is pregnant.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/22/2008
CNN reports that Angela Stokes lost half her body weight in two years because of the raw food diet. Due to several well placed sentences in the article, I immediately think, "If I want to be successful in my personal and professional life, I need to lose weight."
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/15/2008
German wedding traditions are some of the most interesting and fun to engage in. For the bride or groom who wants to incorporate a little of their heritage into their big day, German wedding traditions are plentiful and full of meaning.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/15/2008
It is undeniable that some of the most dramatic films are those that are based around true stories. This fall season is unusually full of such films, each story more powerful and controversial than the last.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/15/2008
The silverfish and the firebrat insects are some of the most deadly to book lovers, primarily because these insects have the same high protein diet, which happens to include book bindings and paper.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/15/2008
Karen Hanrahan, a Wellness Educator/Nutritional Consultant, teaches a workshop called Healthy Choices for Children. She uses a McDonald's hamburger as a prop--a hamburger purchased in 1996. According to Hanrahan, "It has the oddest smell."
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/9/2008
Morales' death is one of many that have occurred because of Tasers. However, like so many other incidents, his death occurred because the police officers did not use the Taser according to the department guidelines.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/2/2008
The Christmas season in Spain is very religiously centered and focused on families spending time together. Shops, bars and restaurants are closed Christmas Eve, but reopen on Christmas day to better accommodate traveling families.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/2/2008
Although you would think that Egypt would the last country you'd want to spend the Christmas holidays in, many travelers disagree. In early 2008, the Egypt State Information Service reported that European tourists visiting Egypt have increased by almost 90 percent.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/2/2008
Whether because of work, family, or simply for the love of travel, many people often find themselves abroad at Christmas. Christmas is one of the most important holidays in Poland.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 10/2/2008
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