In the News Today Stupid Criminals - woman falls through ceiling while hiding from cops It's a Gas - African country set to make breaking wind a crime Don't Speak - Dallas teen fined $637 for foul mouth
On this Day in History: January 31, 1961 - The United States sends its first monkey into space, Ham the chimpanzee. His Mercury/Redstone 2 achieves an altitude of 158 miles, a 19-minute ride that subjects Ham to a force of 16 times gravity. The space ape splashes down safely, his capsule is plucked from the ocean by the USS Donner.
Born on this Day in History: January 31, 1919 - Jackie Robinson (1919 - 1972) Georgia baseball player Jackie Robinson became a star for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, making him the first African-American major league player. Robinson was Rookie of the Year in 1947, league batting champion and 1949 M.V.P. His creation of the Freedom National Bank in 1964 made him the first African-American VP of a major U.S. corporation.
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In the News Today Brave New Schools - cash-strapped cities consider virtual classes Armed and Dangerous - Dallas police officer charged with stealing from Crime Stoppers Don't Worry Be Happy - mayor wants to broadcast bird noises
On this Day in History: January 28, 1986 - Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrates 74 seconds into its flight, killing teacher Christa McAuliffe and the rest of the crew. Their capsule plunged intact into the ocean, pulverizing everyone on impact.
Born on this Day in History: January 28, 1936 - Alan Alda (1936 - ) New York City actor Alan Alda is best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce on the TV drama "M*A*S*H" (1972-83). Alda then embarked on a successful career as a writer, director, and film actor. He received six Golden Globe wins, as well as 31 Emmy and two Tony nominations for his work. In 2004, his role in The Aviator earned him his first Oscar nomination.
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Video of the Day - The Big Brown Truck cometh!
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In the News Today Weapons of Choice - Utah lawmakers propose M1911 as official state gun Crime and Punishment - Virginia lawmaker proposes castration for sex offenders A Good Education - Ohio woman jailed for enrolling children in better school district
On this Day in History: January 27, 1997 - Pat Boone goes heavy metal.
Born on this Day in History: January 27, 1756 - Wolfgang Mozart (1756 - 1791) The Salzburg, Austria, musical prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wowed audiences with his violin and keyboard performance skills. At the age of five he was composing his own works. By 17 he was the court musician for Salzburg. His prolific works and unparalleled music abilities earned him a place as one of the most legendary composers of all time.
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Video of the Day - submitted by Cindy
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In the News Today Matters of Life and Death - Congressmen by dozens vow to protect unborn
Don't Say a Word - NYC lawmaker proposes ban on talking and walking
Spy vs Spy - Google comes under fire for "secret" relationship with NSA
On this Day in History: January 26, 1962 - Mafia boss Lucky Luciano dead of natural causes at the Naples airport, where he was to meet a film producer to discuss his life story. Luciano dropped dead as he was about to shake hands.
Born on this Day in History: January 26, 1958 - Ellen DeGeneres (1958 - ) Born in New Orleans, comedian Ellen DeGeneres became famous for her sitcom, "Ellen." In 1997, DeGeneres's character became the first lead in TV history to acknowledge her homosexuality on air. The revelation led to the show's cancellation in 1998, but she bounced back in 2001 with her own talk show. In 2009, she became a judge for "American Idol."
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Video of the Day - submitted by Darin
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On this Day in History: January 25, 1980 - Beatle Paul McCartney is deported from Japan for possession of nearly a half pound of marijuana. It is Sir Paul's third pot bust and his second deportation.
Born on this Day in History: January 25, 1981 - Alicia Keys (1981 - ) Born in New York City, musician Alicia Keys burst onto the music scene in 2001 with her debut album Songs in A Minor, which went platinum six times. Keys' music has since gone on to win dozens of awards, including 12. Keys made the transition from music to film in 2008, earning an NAACP image award for her role in The Secret Life of Bees.
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Video of the Day - submitted by Darin
Video of the Day - #2 - following a conversation with long-time reader/commenter, Cap'n Jack, I was compelled to add this truly amazing performance.
Video of the Day - #3 - THEN, I found this incredible guitar performance by a very young Korean girl and deemed it requisite to include it today also!
Video of the Day - #4 - THEN, I happened upon this video of my old friend (whom, however, I have not seen in about 20 years), Joe Bonamassa at the tender age of 12—jamming with Danny Gatton and decided it must be offered here today as well! The audio and video quality are certainly poor, but it is amazing seeing a 12-year-old Bonamassa play with such ease and apparent joy!
Video of the Day - #5 - THEN, I decided I simply must include a video of Bonamassa—grown and having swapped his Fender Stratocaster for a Gibson Les Paul!
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In the News Today With this Ring - Facebook increasingly implicated in divorce Welcome to Farmville - Facebook, Twitter called modern forms of madness Somebody's Watching You - domestic use of aerial drones by law enforcement likely to prompt privacy debate
On this Day in History: January 24, 1986 - Crackpot and founder of the fraudulent Scientology movement, L. Ron Hubbard dies. His bad science fiction writing has grown alarmly prolific in the years since his death.
Born on this Day in History: January 24, 1949 - John Belushi (1949 - 1982) Born in Chicago, Illinois, comedian John Belushi gained fame for memorable characters such as Samurai Futaba on "Saturday Night Live" (1974-9), John "Bluto" Blutarsky in the film Animal House (1978) and Jake Blues in The Blues Brothers (1980). In 2004, Belushi was honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Video of the Day - submitted by Danica
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On this Day in History: January 21, 1992 - Former child star Dana Plato (Diff'rent Strokes) arrested on charges of armed robbery for holding up a video store in Las Vegas. She served 200 hours of community service as sentence.
Born on this Day in History: January 21, 1956 - Geena Davis (1956 - ) Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, actress Geena Davis was a model before making her film debut in Tootsie (1982). She then won acclaim for playing Thelma in the controversial film Thelma and Louise (1991). Davis also appeared in several TV series, including 2005's Commander in Chief, in which she played the role of the first female president.
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Video of the Day - submitted by Darin
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In the News Today See You in Court - cat summoned for jury duty in Boston Lost! - kidnapped baby found, reunited with parents 23 years later The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Arizona restaurant to offer African lion tacos
On this Day in History: January 20, 1969 - Richard M. Nixon inaugurated at 35th president.
Born on this Day in History: January 20, 1930 - Buzz Aldrin (1930 - ) Born in Montclair, New Jersey, astronaut Buzz Aldrin trained at West Point and set a record by walking in space for more than five hours during the Gemini 12 mission in 1966. During the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, Aldrin was the second man to set foot on the Moon. In 2009, he earned the Congressional Gold Medal for his contributions to space flight.
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Video of the Day - submitted by Cindy
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In the News Today Speeders - woman issued three speeding tickets in one hour Spy vs Spy - misconduct of intelligence agents exposed The Spitting Image - man charged with attempted murder for spitting on nurse
On this Day in History: January 19, 1997 - Todd Bridges, "Willis" on "Diff'rent Strokes," booked in Marina Del Rey on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. He repeatedly rammed the weapon, his car, into another vehicle after an argument in a video arcade.
Born on this Day in History: January 19, 1946 - Dolly Parton (1946 - ) Born in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, singer-songwriter Dolly Parton gained early fame singing with country star Porter Wagoner. Nicknamed "The Queen of Country Music," Parton is one of the few artists to score a No.1 country single in each of the last four decades. In addition to music, Parton is an actress and operates her Dollywood theme park.
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Video of the Day - I was fortunate enough to acquire one of these incredible guitars last Saturday. It is truly an amazing instrument. Watch THIS VIDEO first. (Embedding is disabled.)
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In the News Today Drive My Car - mom, two kids in critical condition after boy, 12, crashes family SUV into canal Faith under Fire - EU calendar omits Christian holidays Victor/Victoria - city of Berkeley is considering covering sex-change operations
On this Day in History: January 18, 1990 - Washington DC mayor Marion Barry is arrested on cocaine possession charges at the Vista International Hotel, as he tokes on a glass crack pipe while being videotaped with his mistress Rasheeda.
Born on this Day in History: January 18, 1955 - Kevin Costner (1955 - ) Born in Compton, California, actor Kevin Costner gained fame in Bull Durham (1988) and Field of Dreams (1989). He directed and starred in the epic film Dances With Wolves (1990), which won seven Oscars. In addition to his successful film career, Costner formed the country band Modern West, which began touring in 2009.
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Video of the Day - submitted by Darin
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On this Day in History January 17, 1977 - After refusing appeals and demanding his death sentence, double murderer Gary Gilmore is given a hood and shot by a Utah Firing Squad in the first U.S. execution in ten years.
Born on this Day in History January 17, 1942 - Muhammad Ali (1942 - ) Born in Louisville, Kentucky, boxer Muhammad Ali won the heavyweight title in 1964. In 1967, he refused to be drafted into the army on religious grounds. He was stripped of his title and barred from the ring, but a Supreme Court decision overturned the ruling. Ali racked up 56 wins—37 of them knockouts—before retiring in 1981.
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Incredible Painting - submitted by Frank - This is an incredible painting by Jon McNaughton. This painting represents McNaughton's response to criticism of "One Nation Under God." Read the explanation below the painting and then view the painting. You can move the mouse over any person and the right side of the screen gives a description of that person. Just move the mouse, do not click.
Notice Jesus Christ in the center with all his garments are explained.
Notice Jesus Christ holding the U.S. Constitution.
I Want My MTV - Dire Straits' "Money for Nothing" ruled offensive in Canada, banned from radio play
On this Day in History: January 14, 1943 - Actress Frances Farmer forcefully taken to jail for parole violations with regard to her drunk driving conviction. She receives a 180 day sentence. Several days later, she is committed to an insane asylum, where she receives a lobotomy five years later.
Born on this Day in History: January 14, 1968 - LL Cool J (1968 - ) Born in Bayshore, New York, hip-hop artist LL Cool J (or "Ladies Love Cool James") released his first hit while a teen. His fourth album, Mama Said Knock You Out, was a mainstream success. He crossed over into film and TV in 1985, and now stars in the hit series, "NCIS: Los Angeles."
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Video of the Day - submitted by Darin
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