Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images Hawaii Takes Big Step By Becoming the First State to Ban Plastic Bags During Checkout
At the end of April, Honolulu County passed a ban that made Hawaii the first state in the nation to ban plastic bags at store checkouts statewide. Of the four counties in the state, three had previously passed bans and the Honolulu County decision officially made the ban statewide.
John Moore, Getty Images US Postal Service to Stop Shipping Electronics to Troops Overseas
In an announcement made earlier this month, the US Postal Service told customers that as of May 16, they will no longer ship electronics like iPads, Kindles, smartphones and other devices containing lithium batteries overseas.
This means that people who want to ship electronics to troops serving abroad will have to pay a premium to go through private shipping services.
YouTube 10 Awesome Reactions By Moms to Their Mother’s Day Gifts
Moms do a lot for us. Even after we are no longer their responsibility, they are still doing things for us that we take for granted. We should be celebrating these great ladies every single day of the year, not just on Mother’s Day.
Topical Press Agency, Getty Images This Day in History for May 10 – J. Edgar Hoover is Appointed to the FBI and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – Confederate General Stonewall Jackson dies, eight days after being accidentally shot by his own troops (More info)
1869 – The First Transcontinental Railroad, linking the eastern and western US, is completed with the driving in of a golden spike in Promontory Summit, UT (More info)
Kris Connor, Getty Images/Jacob Andrzejczak, Getty Images Celebrity Birthdays for May 10 – Bono, Young MC and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bono
Age: 52
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Being the outspoken frontman for U2 and the world’s richest rock star, leading the group to 22 Grammys (more than any other rock band), being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, and tirelessly tackling many humanitarian causes.
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Poll: How Do You Feel About the 'Birther' Issue Texoma? May 17, 2012
Request for Moment of Silence for Slain Israeli Athletes at Summer Games Rejected by Olympic Committee May 17, 2012
Celebrity Birthdays for May 18 – George Strait, Tina Fey and More May 17, 2012
This Day in History for May 18 – Napoleon Becomes Emperor and More May 17, 2012
