Pregnancy Death Rate in California Higher Than That of Bosnia


Updated 02/04/10 3:44 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 16 comments

Pregnancy Death Rate in California Higher Than That of Bosnia

California boasts three of the nation's leading hospitals in gynecology including UCSF, Stanford, and UCLA, but the state's most accomplished medical facilities aside, the death rate directly related to pregnancy is higher than that of Bosnia and Kuwait. A recent report said: In 2006, 95 California women died from causes directly related to their pregnancies — out of more than 500,000 live Read more

Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Dies of Brain Aneurysm


Updated 08/21/08 8:10 AM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 20 comments

Stephanie Tubbs Dies of Brain Aneurysm

Update: Sadly, it seems earlier reports are now true. Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones has died after suffering a brain aneurysm. It was previously and widely reported that she had passed away and reports proved conflicting. Tubbs Jones, 58, was the first African-American woman to represent Ohio in Congress. She has served five terms in Congress and was thought able to easily win a sixth in Read more

Former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow Dies at Age 53


Updated 07/14/08 10:33 AM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 12 comments

Former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow Dies

Tony Snow, former White House press secretary and conservative political commentator, died in Washington, DC, this morning of colon cancer at the age of 53. President Bush gave a statement from Camp David where he's spending the weekend saying, "America has lost a devoted public servant and a man of character. It was a joy to watch Tony at the podium each day. He brought wit, grace, and a great Read more

Lil Links: 45 Ways to Ensure Your Kids Never Say They're Bored This Summer


Updated 05/23/12 7:04 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Summer Activities For Kids

45 ideas for summer fun — HuffPost Parents Gwyneth Paltrow's kids take in Uncle Jay-Z's show in London — Celebrity Baby Scoop How to join the fight against toxic kids' products — The Stir Jilian Michaels is a mom twice over! — Celebrity Baby Blog Stores are still pushing parents-to-be to buy crib bumpers — Fit Pregnancy 9 ways to get baby to giggle — Parenting.com Steal Molly Sims's Read more

Why Everyone (Even 20-Somethings) Should Make a Will


Updated 05/22/12 10:02 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Should I Make a Will?

Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more

Game of Thrones "The Prince of Winterfell": What We're Still Talking About


Updated 05/23/12 10:40 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Game of Thrones "The Prince of Winterfell" Recap

It's hard to believe that there are only two episodes of Game of Thrones left, and this week feels like the calm before the storm. As Robb, Theon, Tyrion, and Stannis prepare for some serious battles, the ladies in all of their lives start making some moves of their own. Catelyn takes family matters into her own hands, Talisa finally seals the deal with Robb, and Osha's keeping a secret. As the Read more

Buzz Blabber: Grey's Anatomy Finale Is a Big Upset


Updated 05/20/12 1:03 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Grey's Anatomy Season Finale Fan Reaction

It looks like we weren't the only ones gabbing about the big entertainment stories this week! Grey's Anatomy ignited quite a response by ending its season with a shocking death. The news is in about all the series cancellations and renewals, and not everyone is pleased. Meanwhile, the Magic Mike stars graced the cover of Entertainment Weekly, but not everyone is feeling the stripper vibe. Check Read more

What to TiVo: Saturday


Updated 05/19/12 10:27 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What's on TV For Saturday, May 19, 2012

8:00 Spider-Man 3 8:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (repeat) 9:00 Criminal Minds (repeat) 10:00 48 Hours Mystery (new) 11:30 Saturday Night Live (new, season finale, with guests Mick Jagger, Arcade Fire, Foo Fighters, and Jeff Beck) 7:00 Major League Baseball 8:00 Harry's Law (repeat) 9:00 The Firm (new) 10:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (repeat) More TV to watch when you Read more

Grey's Anatomy Season Finale Rundown, "Flight"


Updated 05/20/12 5:37 PM · Posted by · 21 comments

Grey's Anatomy "Flight" Season Finale Recap

It's hard for me to even write this recap because I'm so mad at Grey's Anatomy right now. The death of a major character in the season finale has been teased for weeks, but it's not left until the episode's final moments. In fact, it happens in the first 20 minutes, and once it does, it's hard to focus on anything else. I'll save my spoilers for below the break, but this is definitely one of Read more

Facebook IPO Makes Bono World's Richest Musician


Updated 05/18/12 9:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity News For May 18, 2012 Early Edition

Bono's cashing in on Facebook's IPO — HuffPost Entertainment Joe Jonas was robbed in NYC — Us Weekly 50 Cent hospitalized: stomach flu or publicity stunt? — People Madagascar 3 is a hit at Cannes — Hollywood Reporter Sacha Baron Cohen almost unrecognizable as himself — Lainey Gossip Sophia Grace and Rosie team up with Magic Johnson — TooFab Carrie Underwood says relationship with Read more