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Friday, May 25, 2012

Semper Fi, Political Hack, -and- Fore!

In the News Today
  • Semper Fi - School bans Marines logo
  • Political Hack - FBI: New Jersey Mayor Felix Roque hacked website
  • Fore! - Plane door lands on South Florida golf course

    Technology in the News Today
  • Video From Google's Project Glass Surfaces
  • Proposed NY Ban on Anonymous Commenting So Stupid it Hurts
  • Google+ for Android App Gets Easier Hangout Access

    Born on this Day in History: May 25, 1963 - Born in Toronto, Canada, Mike Myers gained his comic footing in the "Second City Comedy Troupe." He later gained success and fame as a central cast member of "Saturday Night Live," creating such characters as Linda Richman and Sprockets, before going on to even greater success in Hollywood films such as Shrek, Wayne's World, and the Austin Powers films.

    On this Day in History: May 25, 2006 - Enron CEO Kenneth Lay is found guilty on six counts of conspiracy.

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  • Thursday, May 24, 2012

    In the News Today
  • Money Bags - Australian becomes world’s richest woman
  • Missing - Berkeley police chief assigns 10 officers to find son's missing iPhone
  • Drive My Car - Google Maps car involved in serious accident

    Technology in the News Today
  • Yahoo! Axis: A New Way to Search
  • Microsoft: Windows 8 Boots Too Fast for Mere Mortals
  • Dish Networks Brings Foreign Channels to Roku

    Born on this Day in History: May 24, 1955 - Rosanne Cash is an American singer-songwriter and author and is the eldest daughter of the late country music singer Johnny Cash. In the 1980s, she had a string of hit singles, country as well as other genres. The most successful was her 1981 song "Seven Year Ache." She won a Grammy in 1995. She currently lives in New York City and since 1991 has released five albums and written several books.

    On this Day in History: May 24, 1964 - Chaos breaks out in the closing minutes of a match between Peru and Argentina, after a referee disallows a goal. 318 people are killed and 500 injured in Lima, Peru, making it the worst soccer riot in history.

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  • Wednesday, May 23, 2012

    In the News Today
  • Never Too Young - San Bernardino County deputies target third-grade students in anti-gang effort
  • Fore! - Errant golf ball knocks out motorcyclist's teeth
  • Animal Kingdom - Man arrested for DUI with zebra, parrot in front seat of truck

    Technology in the News Today
  • Comcast Adds Free Wi-Fi Calling for Voice Subscribers
  • Google Crafts Playable Bob Moog Synthesizer Doodle
  • Can Anonymous Be Stopped?

    Born on this Day in History: May 23, 1974 - Born in Utah, Jewel Kilcher, aka Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter. Her first album, Pieces of You, became one of the best-selling albums of all time. The single, "Who Will Save Your Soul," practically became a folk/pop anthem. In 1998, she published a collection of her poetry, A Night Without Armor, which became a best seller. She has also released country and dance music albums

    On this Day in History: May 23, 1934 - A group of FBI agents and police officers from two states ambush Bonnie and Clyde on a highway near Gibsland, Louisiana. The men open fire as the bank robbers drive past the concealed posse, unloading hundreds of rounds into the car.

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  • Tuesday, May 22, 2012

    Stupid Criminals, Can I See Some ID Please?, -and- To Serve and Protect

    In the News Today
  • Stupid Criminals - Modesto man robs store with 2-year-old grandson in his arms
  • Can I See Some ID Please? - Restaurant mistakenly serves daiquiris to pair of four-year-old patrons
  • To Serve and Protect - 911 dispatcher caught snoring on the job

    Technology in the News Today
  • HBO'S "Game of Thrones" Tops Pirated TV Rankings
  • Ex-Rutgers Student Sentenced to 30 Days for Webcam Cyberbullying
  • Supreme Court Declines Case of Student Fined $675K for File Sharing

    Born on this Day in History: May 22, 1970 - Supermodel Naomi Campbell was born in London on May 22, 1970. She began modeeling at age 15, becoming the first black woman on the cover of "French Vogue" at 18, and the first black model on the cover of "Time." On a few occasions, Campbell's hot temper got her in trouble with the law. In addition to modelling, Campbell launched a singing career and a perfume.

    On this Day in History: May 22, 1957 - A B-36 bomber accidentally drops a 10 megaton hydrogen bomb over an uninhabited area near Albuquerque, New Mexico. The conventional charges detonate on impact, leaving a radioactive crater 12 feet deep and 25 feet wide.

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  • Monday, May 21, 2012

    Animal Kingdom, They're Dead Jim, -and- All I Have to Do Is Dream

    In the News Today
  • Animal Kingdom - Car-sized turtle found in Colombian coal mine
  • They're Dead Jim - 53,000 "dead voters" found in Florida
  • All I Have to Do Is Dream - Scientists create sleep mask that lets people CONTROL their dreams

    Technology in the News Today
  • Cable Providers Join Forces for Nationwide Wi-Fi Network
  • Rumor: Amazon Readying 10-Inch Kindle Fire
  • YouTube Users Now Uploading 72 Hours of Video Per Minute

    Born on this Day in History: May 21, 1952 - Laurence Tero Tureaud was born in Chicago, Illinois. In the mid 70s, he took a job as a Chicago bouncer and bodyguard. He wore gold chains, a Mohawk, and answered to the name "Mr. T." Sylvester Stallone cast him as a bodyguard in Rocky III.

    On this Day in History: May 21, 1991 - At an outdoor political rally, former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and 16 bystanders are blown to bits by a pregnant woman bearing a basket of flowers. The suicide bomber is believed to have been a member of a Hindu terrorist group called the Tamil Tigers.

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