To Catch a Cheater, Name Dropper, -and- Somebody's Watching You

In the News Today:

To Catch a Cheater - "To Catch a Predator" host Chris Hansen caught cheating again, this time with stripper: report

Name Dropper - woman claims uncle was infamous D.B. Cooper

Somebody's Watching You - Starbucks regular admits placing hidden cameras in restrooms

Technology in the News Today:

Facebook "Spam King" Surrenders to FBI

Black Hat: Square Credit-Card Reader Hacked!

Google Gmail Adds Preview Pane

On this Day in History: August 5, 1962 - In her Brentwood, California home, Marilyn Monroe dies in bed after swallowing an overdose of sleeping pills.

Born on this Day in History: August 5, 1930 - Neil Armstrong (1930 - ) Born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, astronaut Neil Armstrong was a fighter pilot in Korea and later a civilian test pilot. In 1969, he, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins led the Apollo 11 expedition. Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the Moon.

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30,000-watt subwoofer breaks CDs

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Fighting Back, Tanks a Lot!, -and- She's Alive!

In the News Today:

Fighting Back - bus riders hold mom who punched her baby until cops arrive

Tanks a Lot! - mayor crushes illegally parked cars with armored vehicle

She's Alive! - baby thought to be dead cries at funeral parlor

Technology in the News Today:

Gogo Offers In-Flight Movie Streaming via American Airlines

Report: Time Inc. Prepping Tablet Version of All Mags

IEEE Proposes Taggant System to Trap Malware Creators

On this Day in History: August 4, 1994 - Howard Stern withdraws his candidacy for governor of New York, ostensibly to avoid complying with the financial disclosure laws.

Born on this Day in History: August 4, 1901 - Louis Armstrong (1901 - 1971) Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the leading trumpeter and one of the most influential artists in jazz history.

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Lost Bugs

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Short People, Don't Call Us, -and- To Protect and Serve

In the News Today:

Short People - dwarves in Philippines plan to build colony where they can live in peace

Don't Call Us - Pennsylvania declares free cell phones a civil right

To Protect and Serve - L.A. County Sheriff’s deputy is facing an internal review for endorsing Scientology while in uniform

Technology in the News Today:

Apple Slapped With Another Fine for iPhone Location Tracking

Massive Five-Year Hack Infiltrates U.S. Govt., UN, IOC

Chrome 13 Adds Instant Pages, Print Preview

On this Day in History: August 3, 1996 - "Macarena" by Los Del Rio hits #1 on the pop charts. The accompanying dancing disease afflicts millions before final eradication.

Born on this Day in History: August 3, 1941 - Martha Stewart (1941 - ) Born in Nutley, New Jersey, lifestyle guru Martha Stewart began as a caterer in Westport, Connecticut. In 1991, she launched Martha "Stewart Living" magazine, which grew into a lifestyle empire. In 2005, Stewart moved to television with her successful "The Martha Stewart Show," and the reality game show "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart."

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Maine Coon Cat

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Animal Kingdom, Somebody'sWatching You, -and- Crime and Punishment

In the News Today:

Animal Kingdom - 11-year-old girl saves baby woodpecker, mom faces $500 fine, jail

Somebody's Watching You - hidden cameras found throughout students' apartment

Crime and Punishment - cops shut down 4-year-old girl's lemonade stand

Technology in the News Today:

Hackers Target Sun Newspaper, Post Reader Data Online

Seagate Adds Android Support for Wireless GoFlex Storage

Former Intel Exec Bets on 'Wearable Tech'

On this Day in History: August 2, 1876 - Drinking at a saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, Jack McCall notices Wild Bill Hickok playing poker at a corner table. Then he calmly walks over to the table and blows a wide hole in the back of Hickok's head with a .45 revolver. The professional gambler and onetime lawman was holding a pair of Aces and a pair of eights, now known as the "Dead Man's Hand."

Born on this Day in History: August 2, 1964 - Mary-Louise Parker (1964 - ) South Carolina actress Mary Louise Parker made a name for herself in the theater during a 1990 stage production of Prelude to a Kiss. The role launched Parker's big screen career, with memorable roles in films such as Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) and Bullets Over Broadway (1994). Parker recently moved to TV stardom with her hit series, "Weeds."

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Pepsi Commercial

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FIghting Back, Don't Call Us, -and- Theatre of the Absurd

In the News Today:

Fighting Back - armed shopper fires at Walgreens bandits

Don't Call Us - woman arrested after calling 911 2,000+ times in one month

Theatre of the Absurd - texting in movie theatre leads to assault charge

Technology in the News Today:

Google Search Gets Tablet-friendly Design

Adobe "Edge" Tool Could Replace Flash with HTML5

Democrats Introduce Bill to Collect Online Sales Tax

On this Day in History: August 1, 1966 - Former Eagle Scout and United States Marine Charles Whitman carries a sniper rifle onto University of Texas at Austin. There he climbs to the top of UT tower and begins firing indiscriminately at dozens of people, killing 13. Whitman is finally taken out 96 minutes later by three Austin PD officers.

Born on this Day in History: August 1, 1942 - Jerry Garcia (1942 - 1995) Born in San Francisco, guitarist and songwriter Jerry Garcia began playing in local clubs. In 1965, he formed The Grateful Dead band, which performed psychedelic rock. Fans of the band, known as "Deadheads" would follow The Grateful Dead from concert to concert.

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1980 Republican National Convention

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