Animal Kingdom, Fore!, -and- Brave New Schools

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Animal Kingdom - Technicality keeps 427-pound yellowfin tuna catch out of record book

Fore! - Scuba divers charged with stealing 8,000 golf balls

Brave New Schools - Cops take Sacramento school kids' DNA without parental consent

Technology in the News Today

How to Buy an LCD Monitor

Verizon's New International Data Plan Offers 100MB for $25

Zynga's 'Draw Something' Adds Comments, Social Updates

Born on this Day in History: April 19, 1987 - Maria Sharapova was born in Nyagan, Russia. She started playing tennis at an early age and turned professional at the age of 14. Sharapova won Wimbledon in 2004 against Serena Williams and has gone on to win the US Open and Australian Open. Her success has been furthered through extensive media exposure and advertising campaigns.

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.

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Mondo Cane, Crime and Punishment, -and- Footloose

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Mondo Cane - Barking man cited for noise violation

Crime and Punishment - Man gets 15 days in jail for electronic sign that changed too often

Footloose - Florida city bans dance halls, nightclubs

Technology in the News Today

ICANN Blames Attachment Snafu for Domain Application Shutdown

Time Warner Cable Releases Live TV Streaming App for Android

15 Excellent Waterproof Gadgets

Born on this Day in History: April 18, 1947 - Born in Utah, James Woods studied political science at MIT before pursuing a career in acting. He is known for his intensity, intellect and ability to play dark characters. He has received three Emmy Awards for his roles in Promises (1987), My Name is Bill W. (1989) and Citizen Cohn (1992) In 1996, he portrayed the killer of civil rights activist Medgar Evers in Ghosts of Mississippi.

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.

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Animal Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, -and- Crime and Punishment

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Animal Kingdom - Raccoon attacks close Merritt Island Kiwanis Island Park

Animal Kingdom - Michigan government unleashes armed raids on small pig farmers, forces farmer to shoot all his own pigs

Crime and Punishment - Milledgeville police handcuff 6-year-old girl for misbehaving at school

Technology in the News Today

Google Drive Cloud Service Coming Next Week?

Microsoft Reveals Key Features for Windows 8 and Windows RT

The History of Car GPS Navigation

Born on this Day in History: April 17, 1897 - Writer Thornton Wilder was teased as a teen for being overly intellectual. After earning degrees from Oberlin, Yale and Princeton, he wrote The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1927, Pulitzer Prize). His play Our Town (1938, Pulitzer Prize) has become one of America's most enduringly popular plays. In 1942, he released The Skin of Our Teeth (1942, Pulitzer Prize). Theophilus North was his last novel.

On this Day in History: April 17, 1965 - The FBI Laboratory in Washington reports their inability to make out the vocals on the hit single "Louie Louie." Thus, the Bureau is unable to determine whether the record constitutes obscene matter.

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Blinded with Science, The Unfriendly Skies, -and- Reunited

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Blinded with Science - Man uses physics to fight $400 traffic ticket

The Unfriendly Skies - TSA inspector accused of stealing iPads at DFW Airport

Reunited - Man uses Google Earth to find long-lost mother

Technology in the News Today

Netflix CEO Attacks Comcast Over Net Neutrality Issues

Skitter Quietly Launches TV Streaming over Broadband

Megaupload User Data Preserved, For Now

Born on this Day in History: April 16, 1889 - Charlie Chaplin, co-founder of United Artists, was a comedic actor whose ability made him a world wide star before the end of the first world war and a major influence in the silent film era. His character of the Tramp, a refined vagrant, was identified so closely with the silent film era that Chaplin refused to make a "talkie" with him, retiring the character in the film Modern Times.

On this Day in History: April 16, 1943 - Chemist Albert Hofmann inadvertently experiences the world's first acid trip when a tiny quantity of lysergic acid diethylamide accidently seeps through the skin of his finger. After leaving work early, he went home and settled into "a not unpleasant intoxicated condition." Then he had solid two hours of visual hallucinations: "I perceived an uninterrupted stream of fantastic pictures, extraordinary shapes with intense, kaleidoscopic play of colors." It will be another three days before Hofmann gets up the courage to swallow 250 micrograms and ride his bicycle home.

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Brave New Schools, Armed and Dangerous, -and- Animal Kingdom

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Brave New Schools - Middle school student suspended for hugging teacher

Armed and Dangerous - Police fired more than 90 rounds at man on 101 Freeway

Animal Kingdom - Judge blocks execution of cat against deceased owner's will

Technology in the News Today

$35 Raspberry Pi Computers Ready for Delivery

Criminals Hide Malware in Version of "Angry Birds: Space"

10 Awesome Alternatives to Instagram

Born on this Day in History: April, 13 1743 - Thomas Jefferson was born in Shadwell, Virginia. He became draftsman of the Declaration of Independence of the United States and the nation's first secretary of state (1789-1794), second vice president (1797-1801), and, as the third president (1801-1809), the statesman responsible for the Louisiana Purchase. Jefferson died in bed at Monticello on July 4, 1826.

On this Day in History: April 13, 1982 - David Crosby of CSNY arrested while freebasing cocaine and for illegal possession of a .45 handgun. Sentence: 5 years.

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Dress for Success, As-Is, -and- Grave Injustice

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Dress for Success - Sagging pants gets man three days in jail

As-Is - Town to allow residents only two yard sales each year

Grave Injustice - Thieves stealing plaques, vases from cemetery

Technology in the News Today

How the Titanic Disaster Forever Changed Telecommunications

DDoS Attacks on Financial Services Firms Explode

College Fund for 9-Year-Old Arcade Whiz Tops $100,000

Born on this Day in History: April 12, 1947 - Tom Clancy is an American author, best known for his espionage, military science and techno thrillers. Clancy was working as an insurance broker until he wrote his first novel in 1984, The Hunt for Red October. Ten of Clancy's books have earned No. 1 rankings on the New York Times best-seller list. Over fifty million copies of his books have been printed, and three have been made into movies.

On this Day in History: April 12, 1961 - Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Alexeyevich Gargarin is the first man in space, aboard Vostok I.

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The Unfriendly Skies, Blue-Light Special, -and- Weapons of Choice

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The Unfriendly Skies - TSA agent among 55 caught in Massachusetts child pornography net

Blue-Light Special - Meth lab found in Boaz Walmart restroom

Weapons of Choice - Old west re-enactor sent to prison for using live ammunition

Technology in the News Today

US Sues Apple and Publishers over e-Book Prices

Google Moves Both Chromes Forward

Adobe Adds eSignature Capability to Reader

Born on this Day in History: April 11, 1987 - Joss Stone was born in Dover, England. In 2002, she left home for New York City to pursue her dream and landed a deal with S-Curve CEO Steve Greenberg. A year later, she released her debut album, The Soul Sessions. The record reached the top 5 in the U.K. and the top 40 on the U.S. Billboard Chart. She followed her debut with 2004’s Mind, Body & Soul.

On this Day in History: April 11, 2006 - Rapper Proof is shot to death at the CCC Club on 8 Mile Road in Detroit, Michigan. He manages to kill Keith Bender Jr. before dying from a gunshot to the head. Proof was a founding member of D-12, a rap supergroup featuring Eminem.

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Be It Ever So Humble, Choose Life, -and- Stupid Criminals

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Be It Ever So Humble - Cold war missile silo becomes doomsday-ready luxury homes

Choose Life - Proposed Oklahoma law would grant embryos full rights as people

Stupid Criminals - Man tracked down by GPS he stole

Technology in the News Today

Check Out This Awesome Rube Goldberg Machine

Vergence Targets Google's Project Glass With Social Sunglasses

Wireless Carriers, FCC Prepping Database to Combat Mobile Theft

Born on this Day in History: April 10, 1936 - John Madden was born in Austin, Minnesota. First joining Oakland in 1967, he was promoted to head coach in 1969 at age 33, the youngest head coach in the American Football League. Before retiring in 1979, he had lead the team to seven AFC Western Division titles and a victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI. In 1980, he started his broadcasting career.

On this Day in History: April 10, 2003 - FBI agents raid the Noonday, Texas home of avowed white supremacist William Joseph Krar. Upon searching the domicile and some rented storage units, the agents turn up an arsenal including briefcase bombs with remote-controlled detonators, full-auto machine guns, silencers, nearly 500,000 rounds of ammunition, a 1953 military land mine, more than 800 grams of sodium cyanide, and a copy of The Turner Diaries. Krar later receives 11 years for possession of a dangerous chemical weapon.

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Weapons of Choice, Take the Money and Run, -and- Animal Kingdom

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Weapons of Choice - Run on guns is making investors happy

Take the Money and Run - Waitress sues after police seize $12,000 tip left for her

Animal Kingdom - Pit bull shot in the head trying to protect owner, but miraculously survives

Technology in the News Today

Half Million Mac Computers Infected with Flashback Trojan

Report: Apple Probing New iPad Wi-Fi Connectivity Problems

Paramount Pictures Movies Heading to YouTube, Google Play

Born on this Day in History: April 5, 1908 - Actress Bette Davis was born Ruth Elizabeth Davis in Lowell, Massachusetts. She started out on Broadway but went to Hollywood in 1930 and became a famous leading lady on the silver screen.

On this Day in History: April 5, 1951 - Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are sentenced to death for acts of treason, which in this case means giving atomic bomb secrets to the Soviet Union.

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Hot Air, The Unfriendly Skies, -and- The Rocket's Red Glare

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Hot Air - $21,000 wind turbine saves Reno only $4 on energy bill

The Unfriendly Skies - TSA screener at JFK hurled hot coffee at American Airlines pilot who told her to stop swearing

The Rocket's Red Glare - Rocket with secret payload launches from California

Technology in the News Today

TomTom Blames Leap Year for Lost GPS Signals

How to Connect Your Android Phone to Wi-Fi

New NYC Taxis to Have Mobile Charging Station, Navigation

Born on this Day in History: April 4, 1915 - Born in Mississippi, McKinley Morganfield got the name Muddy Waters because he played in a creek as a boy. He grew up immersed in the Delta blues, and was first recorded by archivist Alan Lomax. In 1943 he moved to Chicago and began playing in clubs. A record deal followed, and hits like "I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man" and "Rollin' Stone" made him an iconic Chicago blues man.

On this Day in History: April 4, 1958 - Lana Turner's 14-year-old daughter stabs her mother's boyfriend. A coroner's jury finds she committed justifiable homicide.

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Picture Perfect, Take the Money and Run, -and- The Taxman Cometh

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Picture Perfect - Man finds Picasso original in thrift store

Take the Money and Run - Safe containing $10 million in cash stolen from Los Angeles home

The Taxman Cometh - New York yoga studios face sales tax

Technology in the News Today

"Eyes" of Google's Self-Driving Car May Bust Crooks

Scammers Hit With Massive $30 Million Fine Over Deceptive Robocalls

Terrafugia's Flying Car Prototype Completes Test Flight

Born on this Day in History: April 3, 1924 - Marlon Brando was born in Omaha, Nebraska. After early promise in the 1940s and 50s, including a legendary performance in the film version of A Streetcar Named Desire, Brando's film career had more downs than up until his starring role in The Godfather. Later, he received huge salaries for small parts. He became known for self-indulgence but was always respected for his finest work.

On this Day in History: April 3, 1882 - Notorious outlaw Jesse James is shot and killed in his own home for a $5,000 reward. The assailants are Charles and Robert Ford, both members of the James gang.

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Take the Money and Run, Somebody's Watching You, -and- Show Me the Money

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Take the Money and Run - Maryland woman won't share $105M lotto jackpot with McD's co-workers

Somebody's Watching You - U.S. police using phone tracking as routine tool

Show Me the Money - Snake slithers out of ATM

Technology in the News Today

UK Internet Activity to Be Monitored Under New Laws

Apple's Chinese iPhone Plants Employ Forced Interns

HP Warns of LaserJet Printer Bug that Could Let Hackers In

Born on this Day in History: April 2, 1947 - Emmylou Harris was performing in D.C.-area bars when she met singer Gram Parsons, who became her mentor. After his death in 1973, she released her debut album, Pieces of the Sky. More albums followed

On this Day in History: April 2, 1459 - Vlad the Impaler impales thousands of merchants and burghers of the town of Brasov, in Transylvania. Some estimate as many as 30,000 impalements, but it was probably more on the order of 2,000.

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Crime and Punishment, My What Big Feet You Have!, -and- Animal Kingdom

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Crime and Punishment - 10-Year-Old charged with felony after stealing bicycle

My What Big Feet You Have! - Bigfoot sleuth stomped for leading tour on federal lands without permit

Animal Kingdom - Did a "sea monster" wash up on a South Carolina Coast?

Technology in the News Today

Apple Gadget Maker Has "Significant" Labor Issues: Audit

Internet Craze Sees Teenagers Turn Themselves Into Freakish Living Dolls

Foxconn Probe Uncovers Excessive Overtime, Unsafe Conditions

Born on this Day in History: March 30, 1945 - Eric Clapton was born in Surrey, England. Clapton was raised by his grandparents and started playing guitar in his early teens. In 1966 he formed the band Cream. They were internationally popular for improvisational solos. They disbanded in the late 1960s and Clapton became a major singer-songwriter.

On this Day in History: March 30, 1981 - While President Reagan undergoes surgery for a life-threatening gunshot wound, Secretary of State Alexander Haig announces to the press: "As of now, I am in control here, in the White House, pending return of the Vice President."

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