Homeland Insecurity, Somebody's Watching You, -and- Matters of Life and Death

In the News Today:

Homeland Insecurity - terror list suspects allowed to buy guns in U.S.

Somebody's Watching You - "South Park" scares you into reading Apple's terms and conditions

Matters of Life and Death - several states take up fight over defunding Planned Parenthood

Technology in the News Today:

Yahoo Mail outage: Is this thing on?

Windows 8: 7 things we know for sure

Nikon Image Authentication Software validates Photoshop phonies

On this Day in History: April 29, 1945 - The American 7th Army liberates the Dachau death camp outside of Munich.

Born on this Day in History: April 29, 1957 - Daniel Day-Lewis (1957 - ) Film actor, born in London, UK, the son of C Day-Lewis. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic and, after several small roles on stage and television, became well known for My Beautiful Launderette (1985) and Room With A View (1985). He won awards for his portrayal of handicapped Irish writer Christy Brown in My Left Foot (1989, Oscar, BAFTA).

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It's a Gas, Good Judgment, -and- Stupid Criminals

In the News Today:

It's a Gas - suspicious flatulence brings out hazmat team

Good Judgment - court orders 25-year-old man to "leave home and get a job"

Stupid Criminals - man dressed as cow steals 26 gallons of milk

Technology in the News Today:

Yankee employee accidentally leaks personal information on 17,000 season ticket holders

DirecTV mulls taking on Netflix with streaming

Happy 30th Birthday, computer mouse!

On this Day in History: April 28, 1881 - Billy the Kid escapes from a New Mexico jail, killing jailer Bob Ollinger and a fellow prisoner in the process. Billy will survive for another three months before Pat Garrett finally kills him.

Born on this Day in History: April 28, 1974 - Penelope Cruz (1974 - ) Born in Madrid, Spain, actress Penelope Cruz trained in classical ballet in New York City, and parlayed her dancing into an acting career, landing a role in All the Pretty Horses (2000) and Sahara (2005). She won an Oscar for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

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You Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog, Hackers, -and- Error in Judgment

In the News Today:

You Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog - man convicted of locking girlfriend in dog kennel

Haclers - Sony PlayStation users told to change passwords following network break-in

Error in Judgment - police hit wrong house, hold circuit court judge at gunpoint

Technology in the News Today:

Microsoft warns of "Modern Warfare 2" phishing attacks

A ride in the car of the future

iBuyPower and Walmart bring custom gaming PCs to the masses

On this Day in History: April 27, 1986 - During a live TV special, journalist Geraldo Rivera opens Al Capone's vault beneath the Lexington Hotel in Chicago. He finds nothing inside, apart from a few empty bottles.

Born on this Day in History: April 27, 1927 - Coretta Scott King (1927 - 2006) Civil rights activist Coretta Scott King may be best known as widow of slain leader Martin Luther King, Jr. She also had a distinguished career in activism in her own right. After her husband's death, King worked at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, and was a TV commentator on CNN.

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The Law of the Land, Show Them No Money, -and- The Taxman Cometh

In the News Today:

The Law of the Land - judge's demand for homeschooling IDs canceled

Show Them No Money - firefighters union to halt contributions to Democrats

The Taxman Cometh - California considers soda tax

Technology in the News Today:

SETI alien-hunting telescope array shut down after funding slows

"Cloud Girlfriend" brings fantasy relationships to your computer screen

Apple sued over iPhone, iPad tracking

On this Day in History: April 26, 2006 - Snoop Dogg and his entourage arrested in London's Heathrow Airport for creating a disturbance when British Airways wouldn't allow the group into a first class lounge. After being escorted outside, there was a fight and seven police officers were injured. After a night in jail, the group is freed but Big Snoop Dogg has been banned from the U.K. and British Airways as a result of the melee.

Born on this Day in History: April 26, 1933 - Carol Burnett (1933 - ) Born in San Antonio, Texas, comedian and actress Carol Burnett debuted in Broadway musical Once Upon a Mattress (1959), and went on to a stellar TV career, including The Carol Burnett Show (1967-79). An accomplished singer and dancer, Burnett is known for her expressive face, full-throated voice and broad comic roles.

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Fighting Back, Somebody's Watching You, -and- Can You Hear Me Now?

In the News Today:

Fighting Back - hijacker overpowered by plane's crew

Somebody's Watching You - Feds mine Facebook for info

Can You Hear Me Now? - Apple: We must have comprehensive user location data

Technology in the News Today:

Google launches the closest thing to a real time machine

The worst passwords ever

RIM wants Hulu Plus on the Blackberry Playbook

On this Day in History: April 25, 1994 - Beastie Boy Adam Horovitz (King Adrock) is sentenced to 200 hours of community service for battering a TV cameraman during the memorial service for actor River Phoenix.

Born on this Day in History: April 25, 1969 - Renée Zellweger (1969 - ) Born in Katy, TX Renée Zellweger was first noticed in Jerry Maguire (1996), opposite Tom Cruise, and, in 2001, became an international star in the film adaptation of Helen Fielding's bestseller Bridget Jones's Diary. In 2004, she won an Oscar for the Civil War drama Cold Mountain.

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Wrong Turn, Can You Hear Me Now?, -and- Have a Seat

In the News Today:

Wrong Turn - top 10 worst sat-nav blunders

Can You Hear Me Now? - Apple silent on secret data files in iPhones, iPads as watchdogs demand answers

Have a Seat - Detroit Public Library spends $1092 apiece for chairs

Technology in the News Today:

$36M stolen credit card hacker pleads guilty

Police already using iPhone tracking data

Amazon tailors Android Kindle app for Honeycomb

On this Day in History: April 22, 1934 - John Dillinger's gang shoots their way out of an FBI ambush outside the Little Bohemia Hunting Lodge in northern Wisconsin. The FBI accidentally kills one innocent bystander and injures two others in the humiliating debacle.

Born on this Day in History: April 22, 1937 - Jack Nicholson (1937 - ) Actor Jack Nicholson first hit big in a supporting role in Easy Rider> (1969). His charisma and acute sense of humor have illuminated a wide range of characters in films as diverse as Chinatown (1974), The Shining (1980) and Batman (1989). He has earned several Oscars, notably for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) and Terms of Endearment (1983).

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Somebody's Watching You, Stupid Criminals, -and- The Gorey Detals

In the News Today

Somebody's Watching You - hidden tracking files found on iPhone, iPad

Stupid Criminals - man tries to rob store with game remote

The Gorey Details - Apple named "least green" tech company, Al Gore on board of directors

Technology in the News Today

SanDisk, Toshiba introduce 19nm NAND flash

Senate, FCC demand details on Apple iPhone/iPad tracking

April's Lyrid meteor shower may be outshined by the Moon

On this Day in History April 21, 1992 - Convicted murderer Robert Alton Harris consumes two large pizzas, a bucket of fried chicken, and some ice cream on the eve of his execution. Later, before the gas chamber is activated, Harris propounds: "You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everyone dances with the grim reaper."

Born on this Day in History April 21, 1951 - Tony Danza (1951 - ) Boxer Tony Danza met a television producer at his boxing gym in New York, which led to his role as Tony Banta on the popular sitcom "Taxi" in 1978. The role led to other successful television appearances, including a starring role in "Who's the Boss?" (1984) and his own talk show "The Tony Danza Show" (2004)

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Jaws of Death, To Protect and Serve, -and- Don't Shoot!

In the News Today

Jaws of Death - man commits suicide by crocodile

To Protect and Serve - Michigan cops stealing drivers' phone data

Don't Shoot! - 62-year-old woman starts armed standoff over eviction

Technology in the News Today

YouTube makes its videos easier to watch

Amazon unveils Kindle Lending Library

Apple patent wars: HTC, Nokia win round 1

On this Day in History April 20, 1979 - President Jimmy Carter is attacked by a Killer Swamp Rabbit, while on vacation in Plains GA. The rabbit swam menacingly towards him, and he had to repel the ferocious creature with a paddle. There were no injuries. Press Secretary Jody Powell leaked the story to the press, and the White House had a lot of explaining to do.

Born on this Day in History April 20, 1923 - Tito Puente (1923 - 2000) Growing up in Spanish Harlem helped Tito Puente find the inspiration for his special fusion of Latin and jazz music. After founding the Tito Puente Orchestra in 1948, Puente became a music sensation. His more than 100 albums and 200 compositions won him five Grammys and earned him the title "The King of Latin Music."

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Somebody's Watching You, To Protect and Serve, -and- Catch Me If You Can

In the News Today

Somebody's Watching You - marketing gadget tracks brain waves while you watch television

To Protect and Serve - jury awards $82,000 after woman is arrested when asking police for a business card

Catch Me If You Can - man in electric wheelchair chases girl for three days
Technology in the News Today

Google invites you to edit the U.S. map

H\itache unveils first USB 3.0 external drives

Nero releases Free Kwik Media Organizer app

On this Day in History: April 19, 1995 - Timothy McVeigh kills 168 Oklahomans when his truck bomb detonates in front of the Alfred P. Murrah federal building.

Born on this Day in History: April 19, 1975 - Kate Hudson (1979 - ) Born in Los Angeles, actress Kate Hudson, daughter of actress Goldie Hawn, landed a spot on TV drama "Party of Five" in 1996. In 2000, she had a breakthrough performance as rock groupie Penny Lane in Almost Famous, earning a Golden Globe.

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Animal Kingdom, To Protect and Serve, -and- Bad Girls

In the News Today

Animal Kingdom - woman freed from pet python, ticketed

To Protect and Serve - 400 New York police officers could face charges in ticket-fixing scheme

Bad Girls - 12-year-old girl charged with armed robbery

Technology in the News Today

Angry Birds Seasons gets Easter update

MIcrosoft opens Office 365 Beta to all

Hacker vigilante gets 24 months for DDoS attacks

On this Day in History April 18, 1906 - A devastating earthquake strikes San Francisco at 5:13 a.m., followed by a major aftershock three hours later. More than 3,000 people are killed from either collapsing structures or any of the 59 separate fires which burn over the next three days. In the downtown area, the U.S. Army is forced to dynamite whole city blocks in order to contain the flames, due to the lack of water pressure.

Born on this Day in History April 18, 1963 - Conan O'Brien (1963 - ) Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, comedian Conan O'Brien began his career as a writer for "Saturday Night Live" (1988-91) and "The Simpsons" (1992-93). In 1993, he became the host of NBC's "Late Night," where his edgy humor earned him a legion of young fans. In 2009, he was chosen as Jay Leno's replacement for the coveted role of "Tonight Show" host.

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Send in the Clones, Past Prime, -and- Magic Marker

In the News Today

Send in the Clones - robots look/act identical to masters

Past Prime - Italian butcher arrested for selling decades-old meat

Magic Marker - Modesto woman draws beard on her face, robs gas station

Technology in the News Today

White House plan expands Internet oversight

Gmail gets personalized backgrounds, email prompts

Sony, Kodak: personal camcorders will survive Flip's demise

On this Day in History April 15, 1912 - Unsinkable ship Titanic sinks after being torn by iceberg, with a loss of 1493 passengers.

Born on this Day in History April 15, 1959 - Emma Thompson (1959 - ) Born in London, actress Emma Thompson made her stage debut in Cambridge's renowned Footlights theatre group. She then moved from TV to starring film roles in movies such as Howard's End (1992), for which she won an Oscar and a BAFTA, as well as Sense and Sensibility (1993), which earned her a second Oscar.

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Back to the Future, Food Fight, -and- Back to School

In the News Today

Back to the Future - China bans time travel

Food Fight - Drake University pie battle unofficial breaks world record

Back to School - Google to sentence YouTube violators to "copyright school"

On this Day in History: April 14, 1986 - Hindus crossing a bridge over the sacred Ganges river at Hardwar, India to bathe during the Kumbha Mela fete somehow stampede. 46 pilgrims are trampled.

Born on this Day in History: April 14, 12935 - Loretta Lynn (1935 - ) Country music superstar Loretta Lynn grew up in a poor coal mining town, and married at the age of 13. Her more than 40-year career began in 1956 with hit songs such as "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl," and "Coal Miner's Daughter." In 2005, her collaboration with rocker Jack White won her another Grammy, and introduced her music to a new audience.

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Technology in the News Today

Massive "Coreflood" Botnet shut down by DOJ, FBI

Sharp begins shipping 70" HDTV

Acer unveils 3D desktop displays