Monday, June 11, 2012

Surf's Down, The Taxman Cometh, -and- You Are What You Eat

In the News Today
  • Surf's Down - U.N. could tax U.S.-based Web sites, leaked docs show
  • The Taxman Cometh - Woman falsely claimed a $2.1M tax refund and went on a spending spree until she was caught
  • You Are What You Eat - Will Philadelphia’s experiment in eradicating "food deserts" work?

    Technology in the News Today
  • Networks Team Up to Bring TV Ratings Online
  • Duracell Wants to Change the Way You Charge
  • League of Legends Databases Hacked, But Payment Info Safe

    Born on this Day in History: June 11, 1956 - Joe Montana was born in New Eagle, Pennsylvania. He was selected late in the third round of the draft by San Francisco 49er coach Bill Walsh and went on to lead the 49ers to victories in four Super Bowls during the 1980s, including consecutive wins in 1989 and 1990. He joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 1993 before retiring. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000.

    On this Day in History: June 11, 1955 - A race car in Le Mans, France, goes out of control and crashes into stands filled with spectators, killing 82 people. The tragedy in the famous 24-hour race leads to a ban on racing in several nations.

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