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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In the News Today

Animal Kingdom - California judge tosses PETA lawsuit against california "happy cows" ads

Don't Bank on It - Owners lose possessions after home is mistakenly foreclosed

Brave New Schools - Gaithersburg Elementary School abolishes homework

Technology in the News Today

Hacker Gets 30 Months for Botnet That Hit 72,000 PCs

When Hackers and Government Collide

Sony Player Studio Turns Gamers Into Developers

Born on this Day in History: September 7, 1936 - Born in Lubbock, Texas, Buddy Holly was an American singer/songwriter who produced some of the most distinctive and influential work in rock music. Already well versed in several music styles, he was a seasoned performer by age 16. With hits such as "Peggy Sue" and "That'll Be the Day," Buddy Holly was a rising star when a tragic plane crash struck him down in 1959 at age 22.

On this Day in History: September 7, 1776 - During the Revolutionary War, the American submersible craft Turtle attempts to attach a time bomb to the hull of British Admiral Richard Howe's flagship Eagle in New York Harbor. It was the first use of a submarine in warfare.

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Fighting Back, Place Your Bets, -and- Bite Me!

In the News Today

Fighting Back - Turkish woman awaits trial after beheading her alleged rapist

Place Your Bets - New Jersey lets Golden Nugget move gambling outdoors

Bite Me! - Depressed woman fed herself to crocodiles at popular Thai tourist attraction

Technology in the News Today

Samsung Sells 20 Million Galaxy S III Units in 100 Days

Spotify for Android App Updated With NFC Music Sharing

Hands On: Motorola Droid Razr HD, Maxx HD, and Razr M

Born on this Day in History: September 6, 1954 - Carleton S. Fiorina was born in Austin, Texas. After dropping out of law school, she became an AT&T sales rep. She moved up the company ladder and became the first female officer in the Network Systems division.

On this Day in History: September 6, 1915 - A prototype tank nicknamed Little Willie rolls off the assembly line in England. Little Willie was far from an overnight success. It weighed 14 tons, got stuck in trenches and crawled over rough terrain at only two miles per hour. However, improvements were made to the original prototype and tanks eventually transformed military battlefields.

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Attention Shoppers - Man allegedly set fire in Walmart, threatened customers with knife

Brave New World - Convicted wife-murderer gets taxpayer-funded sex change

Brave New Schools - Overcrowding at Queens school to force 8th graders into 9:45 AM lunch

Technology in the News Today

Swapping Files on BitTorrent? Prepare to Be Monitored Within Hours

Cambodia to Deport Pirate Bay Co-Founder"

Hands On: Microsoft Office 2013 on Samsung's Windows RT Tablet

Born on this Day in History: August 5, 1946 - Singer, songwriter Freddie Mercury, was born Farookh Bulsara in Zanzibar, Tanzania. He studied piano in boarding school in India and befriended numerous musicians at London's Ealing College of Art. The music of Mercury's band Queen reached the top of US and British charts. Mercury died of HIV on November 24, 1991.

On this Day in History: August 5, 1836 - Sam Houston is elected as president of the Republic of Texas, which earned its independence from Mexico in a successful military rebellion.

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In the News Today

Fighting Back - 92-year-old Verona man shoots intruder at home

Emergency! - Teen arrested after calling 911 about his odd dream

Sleep Tight - Bedbugs an increasing concern at DNC hotels

Technology in the News Today

Epix Deal Adds New Releases to Amazon Prime Instant Library

Anonymous Dumps 1 Million Apple IDs After Alleged FBI Hack

HBO Updates 'Go' App, Now Supports Jelly Bean on Android

Born on this Day in History: September 4, 1949 - American golfer Tom Watson was one of the sport's dominant figures in the 1970s and '80s. Watson competed on Stanford University's golf team while earning his B.A. in psychology. After graduating, he joined the Professional Golfers' Association of America, winning his first PGA event in 1974. He won the Maters twice and was a six-time PGA Player of the Year. He has written several books on golf.

On this Day in History: September 4, 1886 - Apache chief Geronimo surrenders to U.S. government troops. For 30 years, the mighty Native American warrior had battled to protect his tribe's homeland; however, by 1886 the Apaches were exhausted and hopelessly outnumbered. General Nelson Miles accepted Geronimo's surrender, making him the last Indian warrior to formally give in to U.S. forces and signaling the end of the Indian Wars in the Southwest.

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