Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Mood Swing, Smile for the Camera!, -and- The Paper Chase

In the News Today
  • Mood Swing - Miss Congeniality arrested in violent riot
  • Smile for the Camera! - Security glitch allows access to Mark Zuckerberg's private Facebook photos
  • The Paper Chase - Toilet paper restrictions imposed on schoolchildren in Spain in latest austerity cuts

    Technology in the News Today
  • Google TV Honeycomb Update Rolling Out to Logitech Revue
  • Intel, Micron Unveil 20nm, 128GB NAND Flash Storage
  • Report: Verizon to Challenge Netflix with Streamed Content


    Born on this Day in History: December 7, 1932 - Born Edna Rae Gillooly, Ellen Burstyn found her breakthrough role in 1971's The Last Picture Show. She solidified her career with an iconic part in The Exorcist, and a best actress Oscar for Martin Scorsese's Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. Burstyn also won a Tony Award in 1975, served as president of Actor's Equity, and headed the Actors Studio for several years.






    On this Day in History: December 7, 1941 - A Day That Will Live In Infamy.





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    Video of the Day - Stupid Criminals!





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  • Tuesday, December 06, 2011

    Fighting Back, Fighting Back Too, -and- Home Sweet Home

    In the News Today
  • Fighting Back - Robbing ultimate fighting expert proves to be bad decision
  • Fighting Back Too - Shoppers brave pepper spray, nab purse thief
  • Home Sweet Home - Seattle welfare recipient lives in million-dollar home

    Technology in the News Today
  • Google Controls Nearly Half of Online Ad Space
  • Microsoft to Unveil Windows 8 App Store Details Tuesday
  • As 4G LTE Network Turns One, Verizon Snaps Up More Spectrum


    Born on this Day in History: December 6, 1920 - Dave Brubeck studied composition before working as a jazz pianist and formed a quartet with saxophonist Paul Desmond in 1951. His use of unconventional meters contributed to his huge appeal: the recording of Desmond's "Take Five" became the first jazz instrumental to sell more than a million copies and brought many new listeners to jazz, particularly on college campuses during the 1950s and '60s.






    On this Day in History: December 6, 1980 - Televangelist Jim Bakker of the PTL ministry has tryst with Jessica Hahn. PTL later pays Hahn hush money, but seven years later the incident becomes public and Bakker resigns in disgrace.





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    Video of the Day - Dance if you wish!





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  • Monday, December 05, 2011

    Brave New Schools, Sir Have You Been Drinking, -and- Need to Speed

    In the News Today
  • Brave New Schools - boy suspended for calling teacher "cute"
  • Sir Have You Been Drinking? - Driver rams into "Booze it & Lose it" unit
  • Need to Speed - Fleet of Ferraris ruined in Japan sportscar pileup

    Technology in the News Today
  • Google Tests Ice Cream Sandwich Update on Employees
  • U.S. Judge Denies Apple's Request to Ban Samsung Smartphones, Tablet
  • Report: Droid-Branded 4G Motorola Tablets Coming to Verizon


    Born on this Day in History: December 5, 1932 - Born Richard Wayne Penniman in Macon, Georgia, Little Richard is a flamboyant American singer, pianist, and self-proclaimed 'architect of rock and roll' whose sound helped define the early stages of the genre. With his croons, wails, and screams, he turned songs like "Tutti Frutti" and "Long Tall Sally," into huge hits and influenced such bands as the Beatles.






    On this Day in History: December 5, 1484 - Innocent VIII orders an Inquisition to uncover and execute witches in Europe. Witchcraft becomes a heresy, and over the next three centuries 200,000 accused witches die under most unpleasant circumstances.





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    Video of the Day - It is time to hunt some BIG game!





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  • Friday, December 02, 2011

    Fighing Back, Crime and Punishment, -and- Firestarter

    In the News Today
  • Fighting Back - 81-year-old woman dies of heart attack after shooting at burglars
  • Crime and Punishment - strippers pose as legal aides at detention center
  • Firestarter - GM willing to buy back Volts

    Technology in the News Today
  • Carrier IQ Denies Capturing Keystrokes as Senator Widens Probe
  • WikiLeaks Launches Spin-Off Site Dubbed 'SpyFiles'
  • Report: Google Pitching Amazon Prime-Like Shopping Service


    Born on this Day in History: December 2, 1967 - Lucy Liu made her mainstream movie debut as one of many former girlfriends of Tom Cruise’s character in Jerry Maguire (1996) but got her big break on the hit comedy "Ally McBeal," for which she earned an Emmy nomination in 1999 for Best Supporting Actress. She has also found success on the big screen in the Charlie’s Angels films and is an accomplished visual artist.






    On this Day in History: December 2, 1994 - Heidi Fleiss, the "Hollywood Madam," is convicted of three counts of felony pandering. She provided prostitutes to Hollywood celebrities.





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  • Thursday, December 01, 2011

    Payback, Avast!, -and- Stimulus

    In the News Today
  • Payback - elderly man repays Sears for cash stolen in 1940s
  • Avast! - Australian claims her trip aboard Scientology ship turned into grueling ordeal
  • Stimulus - bank courier van spills money on roadway in Upper St. Clair

    Technology in the News Today
  • Unboxing the First Quad-Core Android Tablet
  • William Shatner, Carrie Fisher in Star Trek / Star Wars Snark Shootout
  • Smartphone-Shot Feature Film 'Olive' Has Strong Facebook Ties


    Born on this Day in History: December 1, 1945 - Hawaiian-born Bette Midler ("The Divine Miss M") first appeared on Broadway in Fiddler on the Roof (1966–1969), then created a popular nightclub act with an unknown Barry Manilow as her pianist. Greater stage and screen success followed,
    with movie roles in The Rose and For the Boys earning her Oscar nominations. Her song "Wind Beneath My Wings" from the movie Beaches became a huge hit in 1968.






    On this Day in History: December 1, 1997 - Member of the Georgia Senate Ralph Abernathy attempts to smuggle marijuana into the US from Jamaica in his underwear. He is caught by a drug-sniffing canine and fined $500. Abernathy is the son of the famous civil rights leader of the same name who was Martin Luther King's lieutenant. In January he is censured by the Georgia State Senate.





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    Charles Stanley Quote of the Day


    Of all the things Christ wants for us, loving Him and focusing our attention on Him are the most important.



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