Monday, September 10, 2012

That's a Wrap, Surf's Up!, -and- ALF

In the News Today
  • That's a Wrap - Movies suffer worst box-office slump in a decade
  • Surf's Up! - FCC backpedals from Internet tax
  • ALF - New Mars theory casts doubt on planet's habitability

    Technology in the News Today
  • 180 Kansas City Neighborhoods Qualify for Google Fiber
  • Wikipad Gaming Tablet Headed to GameStop
  • Google Acquires Online Malware Scanner VirusTotal

    Born on this Day in History: September 10, 1949 - Bill O'Reilly, born in New York City, started his television career in local news outlets around the country. In his time as a correspondent, he won three Emmy Awards, before moving to "Inside Edition," a popular "infotainment" program. When Fox News was created, he was hired to do his own program with interviews and commentary, " The O'Reilly Factor," quickly becoming the most watched cable news program.

    On this Day in History: September 10, 1897 - A 25-year-old London taxi driver named George Smith becomes the first person ever arrested for drunk driving after slamming his cab into a building. Smith later pled guilty and was fined 25 shillings.

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