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OPINION

Your Birthday Wall Post Isn't Impressing Anyone

Technology makes it too easy to send insincere greetings

Nov 2, 09 2:35 PM CST
(Newser) - Vikki Ortiz Healy got a birthday kiss from her husband, a call from her sister, baked goods from her co-workers. She figured that’d be it. Then she logged onto Facebook—and found more than 60 messages from random acquaintances. She started to suspect that maybe, just maybe, they were... More »

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social networking • Facebook • birthday • social media

 Asterix, France's Favorite 
 Comic Gaul, Hits 50 

Paris awash with celebrations of the indomitable Gaul

Oct 25, 09 1:04 PM CDT
(Newser) - A comic-book series beloved in France and translated in 107 languages is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month, and Paris in particular will be awash with all things Asterix. The indomitable Gaul—who pals around with Obelix, obtains his magic strength potion from druid Getafix, and answers to chief Vitalstatistix—... More »

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entertainment • France • birthday • comic books • Asterix • Gauls

OPINION

 What Turning 30 Really Means 


Aug 4, 09 7:07 PM CDT
(Newser) - What does turning 30 mean, anyway? Sam Greenspan knows, because he got Book of Ages: 30 for his, um, 30th birthday. He runs down 11 factoids on the appropriately named 11 Points website. A sampling:
  • 30-year-olds keep resolutions: Though 26% less likely to make New Years resolutions, 30-somethings
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United States • list • aging • birthday • demographics • statistics • Sam Greenspan

 On Shared Birthday, 
 Obama Surprises 
 Reporter Thomas 

Veteran White House reporter asks for 'a real health care reform bill'

Aug 4, 09 2:33 PM CDT
(AP) - President Obama celebrated his own birthday today by leading the White House press corps in singing Happy Birthday to veteran reporter Helen Thomas. Obama is 48 today; Thomas turns 89. More »

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Barack Obama • birthday • reporter • health care reform • cupcakes • Helen Thomas • President Obama

(Newser) - President Obama’s birthday is right around the corner—no matter where Lou Dobbs thinks he was born—but what do you get the leader of the free world? Politico asked various Washingtonians their thoughts for Tuesday's big occasion. Some notable responses:
  • Joe Biden: “It’s a surprise!
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Barack Obama • Joe Biden • Newt Gingrich • birthday • Al Franken • Austan Goolsbee • Obama administration • President Obama • Jason Chaffetz • Ron Kirk

(Newser) - French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy took the stage yesterday to sing at Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday concert in New York City—to mixed reviews, reports the Times of London. The model-turned-singer, who previously vowed not to perform while her husband was in office, sang her hit "Quelqu'un m'a dit"... More »

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Nicolas Sarkozy • birthday • concert • Nelson Mandela • Carla Bruni • Radio City Music Hall

 Carla Bruni to Sing 
 at Mandela's Birthday 

French first lady will perform at Mandela's 91st birthday celebration

Jul 15, 09 4:43 PM CDT
(Newser) - Carla Bruni-Sarkozy will sing this weekend at Nelson Mandela’s birthday party, her first public performance since becoming the first lady of France, reports AFP. The former South African leader will celebrate his 91st birthday Saturday at New York City's Radio City Music Hall, and Bruni won't be the only... More »

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music • Nicolas Sarkozy • France • South Africa • birthday • Nelson Mandela • birthday party • Carla Bruni

birthday slideshow

 Tai Shan Turns 4  


Jul 9, 09 4:05 PM CDT
(Newser) - Tai Shan, the giant panda who captivated the world as a cub, turned 4 today and celebrated with a huge birthday cake only an animal could love. The three-tiered concoction was a frozen medley of water, beet juice, shredded beets, and bamboo, WTOP reports. Tai Shan, who is now considered... More »

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Washington DC • birthday • mammals • panda • vegetarianism • birthday party • National Zoo • pandas • panda diplomacy • giant pandas • Tai Shan • Tian Tian • Mei Xiang

(Newser) - The Walkman turns 30 today, but Sony isn’t exactly celebrating, writes Peter Kafka of All Things Digital. Apart from a special exhibit at Sony’s archive in Tokyo—which seems more like a funeral than a birthday party—Sony’s letting the milestone pass quietly. The device has been... More »

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music industry • Sony • birthday • Walkman

 Bush Sr. Plans 
 85th-Birthday Skydive 

Former president will jump near Maine home

Jun 9, 09 3:30 PM CDT
(AP) - Former President George H.W. Bush plans to celebrate his 85th birthday Friday by making a parachute jump in Maine, where he has his summer home. An aide said today that Bush will make a tandem jump with a member of the US Army Golden Knights parachute team. Their landing... More »

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birthday • Maine • George HW Bush • skydiving • parachute

At 90, Seeger Still Tuned to Social Activism

Springsteen, Guthrie, Baez, and others to headline tribute concert

May 3, 09 11:33 AM CDT
(Newser) - Today may be his 90th birthday, but the only reason folk legend Pete Seeger will share the stage with Bruce Springsteen and Arlo Guthrie at his tribute concert will be to raise money for the environment—continuing his penchant for infusing music with social activism. “I agreed to the... More »

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Bob Dylan • Joan Baez • birthday • concert • Bruce Springsteen • activist • Dave Matthews • Pete Seeger

 Mugabe Hosts $250K 
 Party in Starving Zimbabwe 

Cholera, hyperinflation, land grabs... Let's dance!

Feb 28, 09 1:50 PM CST
(Newser) - More than half of his country is starving, just 10% have jobs, and nearly 4,000 have died of cholera since August, but none of that has stopped Robert Mugabe from partying. Zimbabwe’s president spent $250,000 on his 85th birthday bash today, which included a 187-pound cake, the... More »

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Africa • Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • corruption • birthday • dictatorship • Zanu-PF

 Rihanna: 
 I Remain Strong 

Statement comes on her 21st birthday

Feb 21, 09 5:17 AM CST
(Newser) - Rihanna has spoken publicly for the first time since her assault, assuring fans in a statement that "she remains strong, is doing well, and deeply appreciates the outpouring of support," reports People. Her rep said the singer won't comment on the assault at the police's request. Rihanna turned... More »

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Los Angeles • celebrity • birthday • singer • assault • Rihanna • Chris Brown

 'Party' With a 
 Backstreet 
 Boy—for 
 Just $15! 

Nick throws birthday bash in Canada

Jan 30, 09 10:27 AM CST
(Newser) - Always wanted to party with the celebs, but just don’t have the cash? Head to Toronto, where you can celebrate Nick Carter’s birthday and virtually dormant music career with the Backstreet Boy himself, Perez Hilton reports. Tickets to the high-profile event are a mere $15, or $20 at... More »

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Canada • celebrity • birthday • birthday party • Toronto • Backstreet Boys • Nick Carter

(Newser) - It's no coincidence that 15% of recent Somali refugees to the US share a birthday today. Aid workers often assign Jan. 1 when a birth date is unavailable, as is often the case in war-ravaged and disaster-ridden countries or cultures that don't celebrate birthdays. American rituals seem especially peculiar to... More »

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Somalia • United States • birthday • refugee • birthday party • humanitarian workers • New Year

Still Searching for JD Salinger

As the reclusive author turns 90, we're left to wonder who he was; will he publish again?

Dec 31, 08 10:52 AM CST
(Newser) - JD Salinger turns 90 tomorrow, but the milestone brings no new clarity to the life of the mysterious recluse, who has maintained four decades of closely-guarded silence. The New York Times does some close reading of the literary icon's work in a search for clues. The most critical questions: Has... More »

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literature • birthday • author • The Catcher in the Rye • JD Salinger


 Tom Sweetens 
 Katie's 30th 
 With Surprise 

Hubby couldn't be on Broadway, so he sent a mountain of sugar in his place

Dec 19, 08 10:25 AM CST
(Newser) - Aw, isn't this sweet: Katie Holmes turned 30 yesterday, and Tom Cruise—who was attending his Valkyrie premiere in LA—sent a towering birthday cake to a Broadway theater in his place, People reports. Holmes, who’s starring in All My Sons, was surprised when the five-tiered pastry was rolled... More »

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Tom Cruise • Broadway • Katie Holmes • birthday • birthday party • John Lithgow • Suri Cruise • All My Sons • celebrity marriage

Nicollette Rings In Birthday With David Spade Hookup

Abandons Housewives co-stars to smooch

Nov 23, 08 3:51 PM CST
(Newser) - Nicollette Sheridan went out to celebrate her birthday with colleagues and ended up smooching in a booth with David Spade, Us reports. Sheridan arrived at a Beverly Hills restaurant Friday with Desperate Housewives co-stars Felicity Huffman, Neal McDonough, and Kyle MacLachlan to celebrate her 45th. Then Spade winked at her... More »

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celebrity • birthday • Desperate Housewives • rumor • Nicollette Sheridan • David Spade

 Charles at 60: Will 
 He Ever Be King? 

Oldest-ever Prince of Wales has much to celebrate on his birthday

Nov 14, 08 9:11 AM CST
(Newser) - Prince Charles turns 60 today, heir to the British throne since the age of 3. Barring calamity, he will one day be king—though perhaps not for a long while, as his mother remains in good health and rejects the idea of abdication. Yet the oldest-ever Prince of Wales has... More »

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Prince of Wales • Prince Charles • birthday • British royals • Royal Family

 Jacko at 50: 
 'I Feel Young & Wise' 

Superstar under shadow planning a comeback

Aug 29, 08 9:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - The man who never wanted to grow up hits the half-century mark today. Michael Jackson told ABC's Good Morning America in a phone interview he's feeling "very young"—but also "wise and sage." The superstar is still writing songs and hopes to tour again, but is... More »

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birthday • singer • Michael Jackson • Jackson Five

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