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Spring Births Linked to Higher Anorexia Risk

Those born in fall in least danger, study suggests

(Newser) - Those born between March and June face a higher risk of developing anorexia, a study suggests. Oxford scientists reviewed the birthdays of 1,300 people with the eating disorder and found “clear evidence” leading to their conclusion, the New York Post reports. September and October produced the fewest anorexia...

Grayer Obama Plays Up 'Older-but-Wiser' Theme

President turns 50 in August, and he's not hiding it: Politico

(Newser) - Listen to President Obama's speeches of late and you're bound to hear a familar refrain, notes Amie Parnes in Politico —self-deprecating comments about how he's getting older. “I don’t look that young anymore," he said in a recent conference call with reporters. "...

N. Korea on Kim's Birthday: Let People Eat, Um, Nothing

Dear Leader parties; no 'gifts' for Koreans

(Newser) - North Korea held its usual lavish celebration to mark Kim Jong Il’s 69th birthday today—even though the desperately poor country couldn’t afford to hand out its usual “birthday gift” of food rations to the people. In one northeastern province, even ruling party officials haven’t gotten...

Happy 65th Birthday, Baby Boomers
Happy 65th Birthday, Baby Boomers
Jan 1, 2011 10:03 AM CST

Happy 65th Birthday, Baby Boomers

This generation will be redefining old age

(Newser) - Today is more than just New Year’s Day for the oldest of the baby boomers: It’s also their 65th birthday. “The generation that once sang of teaching the world to sing in perfect harmony, and then buying it a Coke,” writes Dan Barry in the New ...

Fighting the Sept. 11th Birthday Blues

Born on 9/11? Hard to party with '800-pound gorilla in corner'

(Newser) - What's a 9/11 birthday girl (or boy) to do: celebrate, mourn, or both? For those born on the anniversary of the worst terror attacks in American history, birthdays are an awkward balancing act, notes the New York Times . "It’s hard to celebrate when you know thousands of people...

Birthday Boy Obama Heads to Chicago

President turns 49 today

(Newser) - President Obama turns 49 today, and he’ll celebrate the occasion with his friends (but not family) in Chicago. Sources tell Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun-Times that Obama will be dining out at a restaurant he frequents. “I think his plans for tomorrow are dinner with some friends...

Happy 50th, Etch A Sketch!
 Happy 50th, Etch A Sketch! 
Jul 13, 2010 1:43 PM CDT

Happy 50th, Etch A Sketch!

(Newser) - Yesterday marked the 50th birthday of one of America's classic toys: the Etch A Sketch. Okay, so it was invented by a French guy—Andre Cassagnes, who named it L’Ecran Magique, or “the Magic Screen.” But the Americans at Ohio Art bought it, came up with the...

Burma's Suu Kyi Turns 65 in Confinement

Supporters mark yet another birthday under house arrest

(Newser) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi marked her 65th birthday today locked in her dilapidated lakeside compound as calls for her freedom erupted around the world. President Obama and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon demanded Suu Kyi's release in statements echoed at rallies and prayer vigils across the globe. Supporters...

Pelosi Is a Speaker 'Without Peer'
 Pelosi Is 
 a Speaker 
 'Without Peer' 
OPINION
Mar 26, 2010 10:08 AM CDT

Pelosi Is a Speaker 'Without Peer'

Happy birthday to most influential House leader in 200 years: Meyerson

(Newser) - Nancy Pelosi turns 70 today, and it is as fitting an occasion as any to consider perhaps the most influential Speaker of the House since Henry Clay in the early years of the 19th century, writes Harold Meyerson. Her health care victory means “Pelosi is without peer,” and...

Octomom's Babies Turn 1
 Octomom's Babies Turn 1 
Jan 26, 2010 10:18 AM CST

Octomom's Babies Turn 1

Nadya Suleman's octuplets celebrate first birthday

(Newser) - Believe it or not, Nadya Suleman has been in our lives for a whole year—as evidenced by the fact that her octuplets celebrate their first birthday today. The Today Show marked the occasion—and there was something else to celebrate, too: the Octomom’s 150-pound weight loss and the...

$350K Cars Among Insane Gifts to Celebs' Teens

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' gave Justin a sweet ride...but that's nothing

(Newser) - Diddy's son Justin Combs—whose middle name is Dior, by the way—got a $350,000 luxury Maybach car (and, of course, $10,000 to donate to charity) for his 16th birthday this weekend. But that’s not over the top at all—at least not when compared to the...

Poe's Mystery Birthday Visitor a No-Show

Cognac and rose-leaving 'toaster' doesn't arrive for first time since 1949

(Newser) - On every one of Edgar Allan Poe’s birthdays since 1949, a mysterious visitor has arrived at his grave in Baltimore in the wee hours and left roses and a bottle of cognac—but no more. The unidentified admirer failed to turn up today. “There was no indication he...

Shaq Buys LeBron $400K Rolls for Birthday
 Shaq Buys LeBron 
 $400K Rolls for Birthday 
KINDNESS OF GIANTS
Dec 31, 2009 4:28 PM CST

Shaq Buys LeBron $400K Rolls for Birthday

Cavs star also gives himself a present: a 48-point game

(Newser) - It must be nice to be LeBron James. The Cavaliers star turned a vital 25 years old and showed off his youthful vigor by scoring 48 points to beat the Atlanta Hawks yesterday. Then, as is the case with so many 25-year-olds, his friend and teammate Shaquille O’Neal gave...

Your Birthday Wall Post Isn't Impressing Anyone

Technology makes it too easy to send insincere greetings

(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...

Asterix, France's Favorite Comic Gaul, Hits 50

Paris awash with celebrations of the indomitable Gaul

(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—...

What Turning 30 Really Means
 What Turning 30 Really Means 
OPINION
Aug 4, 2009 7:07 PM CDT

What Turning 30 Really Means

(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 are 26%
...

On Shared Birthday, Obama Surprises Reporter Thomas

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

(Newser) - 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.

Top Obama Birthday Gifts

(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!”
...

Bruni Croons at NYC Mandela Birthday Bash

(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"...

Carla Bruni to Sing at Mandela's Birthday

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

(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...

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