Archive for October, 2007
SEYMOUR ESCAPES DANCING WITH THE STARS AXE WITH FOOD POISONING
Actress JANE SEYMOUR has been saved from getting the axe from DANCING WITH THE STARS - she has fallen ill with food poisoning.
ELVIS NAMED RICHEST DEAD CELEB
Elvis Presley has been named the year’s highest-earning dead celebrity, with John Lennon coming a close second in a bizarre new poll.
CAMPBELL MEETS WITH CHAVEZ
Supermodel NAOMI CAMPBELL has become the latest celebrity to meet Venezuelan President HUGO CHAVEZ - but she refused to talk politics with the controversial leader.
The Spice Girls to star in a raunchy campaign Victoria’s Secret
The reunited girl group - Victoria Beckham, Mel B, Emma Bunton, Mel C and Geri Halliwell - are in talks to pose in the brand’s underwear ahead of their performance at the company’s star-studded fashion event next month. Spice Girls
Cate Blanchett is reportedly pregnant
Cate Blanchett sparked rumors she is expecting her third child with husband Andrew Upton after she was pictured sporting an apparent baby bump while leaving New York Guggenheim Museum on Saturday (27 Oct 2007).
Update: 5.6 quake hits near Alum Rock, strongest since Loma Prieta
A moderate, but powerful earthquake struck San Jose just after 8 p.m. tonight, shaking buildings and prompting rattled residents to pour out of their homes.Alum Rock
Julie Smolyansky
Julie Smolyansky is the CEO of Lifeway Foods. They just announced their 3rd quarter sales of $9,820,000. This is a 32% increase from the same quarter last year.
San Jose Earthquake Registers as a Magnitude 5.6
A California earthquake registering as a magnitude 5.6 rattled San Jose late Tuesday evening causing buildings to rattle and residents to run for shelter. The San Jose earthquake didn’t cause any major damage but had emergency crews on alert. The relatively minor quake was felt across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Doppler Effect
At 7:05, the boys knock on Penny’s door, with Leonard dressed as Frodo, Sheldon as the Doppler Effect, Howard as Peter Pan née Robin Hood, and Rajesh as Thor - not the Marvel character, the actual Norse God. I beg to differ, as the Norse God is depicted as a redhead with a beard and Rajesh clearly sports a blonde wig and no facial hair, but I’ll let it slide. Penny tries to explain to the boys that no one is there because no one shows up at the time the party is supposed to start, and in fact she is not even in costume yet, but they are socially unaware enough to not understand her point, so she lets them in and goes off to get ready.
YANKEES OFFER JOE GIRARDI MANAGER JOB
YANKEES OFFER JOE GIRARDI MANAGER JOB By GEORGE KING and JOEL SHERMAN ON DECK? Joe Girardi, who was a World Series studio analyst for Fox, could be announced today as the Yankees‘ next manager.October 29, 2007 — The Yankees offered Joe Girardi their managerial position and are currently negotiating the terms of the contract, according to sources close to the discussions.
Latissimus dorsi muscle
While gripping is the most important area to physically improve, there are other areas that will make your climb more manageable (or even possible). There are times when you must reach and pull yourself in odd positions. This is when abdominal, deltoid, and latissimus dorsi muscle strength is especially beneficial.
Explosions, fire at Barton Solvents Iowa location
Firefighters in Des Moines, Iowa are fighting a large fire at a Barton Solvents plant there, according to the Des Moines Register newspaper Web site. The paper reports that fire crews from at least seven area fire departments are fighting the fire, which has closed parts of Interstate 80 and Interstate 35 in the northeastern part of that city.
What Is Anarchic Hand Syndrome Aka Alien hand syndrome?
Anarchic Hand Syndrome Aka Alien hand syndrome(anarchic hand or Dr. Strangelove syndrome) is an unusual neurological disorder, a form of apraxia in which one of the sufferer’s hands seems to take on a mind of their own. AHS is best documented in cases where a more on It’s also called “Dr. Strangelove syndrome” or “anarchic hand.”
Shipoopi
But any commercial with the word “shipoopi” in it is noteworthy in my book. I haven’t quite figured out how this is supposed to sell insurance. I suppose the male customers might drop by the office to try to get a glimpse of those
Candy Direct
Candy Direct! As everyone scrambles to get their Halloween costume ready, apparently the last minute scramble tonight is also for CANDY! Lots of it! And an lalate favorite is www.CandyDirect.com. They got all the different assortments you need.
Patricide
The article [The Fatherless Civilization] is from Europe, but what it describes is certainly true here as well. During the first “Dark Ages“, the Christian monasteries- particularly the Irish and Irish-derived monasteries- provided the.Patricide
Tim Susco
If you were watching “Heroes” moments ago on NBC, you may have thought about Tim Susco. Tim passed away on August 15, 2007 as a location manager for “Heroes“. He was born in Virginia born in 1981 and died on 15 August 2007.
Jon Lester
Jon Lester frustrated and overpowered the Colorado Rockies for 5 2/3 innings last night, picking up the victory in the Boston’s World Series-clinching 4-3 victory at Coors Field. Lester threw shutout ball, allowing just three hits and fanning three
Fred Willard
As Brad Garrett walked along the third-base line at Coors Field with his 9-year-old son, Max, the veteran actor did not attempt to mask his excitement as he took in the scene while the Red Sox took batting practice prior to Game 4 of the World Series. Fred Willard
A-Rod
Say goodbye to Alex Rodriguez in pinstripes. As first reported by SI.com’s Jon Heyman, Rodriguez opted out of the final three years of his 10-year, $252-million contract last night. And if the Yankees stick to their oft-repeated mantra that they would not negotiate with A-Rod if he were to opt out, his career as a Yankee is over.
Edgar Cayce
Edgar Cayce (pronounced as Casey, or Cacey) is known as one of America’s greatest psychics. Made few incredibly precise predictions over 20th century, and the prophecies came true. Take a look at the review of the most remarkable ones.
Once an afterthought Lowell wins World Series MVP
That might be the best way to describe the Boston Red Sox and Mike Lowell. The BoSox wrapped up their second World Series title in four years Sunday with a 4-3 victory over the overmatched Colorado Rockies in the 103rd edition of the Fall Classic. It’s almost hard to believe this is the same group was once labeled lovable losers. A “cursed” team that went 86 years without a championship.
Daylight Saving Time Change Different in 2007
Daylight Saving Time Change Different in 2007. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 changed the days of DST to add four more weeks. Now DST starts on the second Sunday in March and lasts until the first Sunday in November.
Abby McGrew
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has proposed to longtime girlfriend Abby McGrew. The couple began dating in college and has been together for five years. Manning proposed to Tuesday night and a source says McGrew was “speechless.”
Mike Lowell
As he weaved his way through the dark Coors Field corridors stained by the smell of champagne, Mike Lowell carried in his right arm a trophy as he searched for his wife, Bertha.
Ophiuchus
Ophiuchus, Converting between bases, Capricorn, Ophiuchus formerly referred to as Serpentarius, the former originating in Greek and the latter in Latin, both meaning quot;serpent-holder, quot; is one of the 88 constellations and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. It is a large constellation located around the celestial equator between Aquil
Red Sox are masters of baseball’s universe
For the second time in four years, the Boston Red Sox are World Series champions and the indisputable rulers of the baseball universe as we know it. They are the Roman Empire of the postseason, having won eight World Series games in a row. Hail, Tito.
Tunis, Beautiful as Ever in Literary Creations
“Lire en fête” (Celebrating Reading),a literary rendezvous, established since 1982 by the French Ministry of Culture and organised by the French Institute of co-operation, aims at celebrating reading and literary creation. The 19th edition 2007 of the three-day event was organized in the city of Tunis on the 19th, 20th and 21st of October and took on the topic “a city, a book“.
Dolphins LB Channing Crowder Wants a Translator for Fins London Game
Life just keeps getting worse for the 0-7 Miami Dolphins. In an attempt to broaden the NFL audience outside of the United States and Mexico the league in all its wisdom has decided to play a regular season game in London, England. Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder wanted a translator according to a report from the Palm Beach Post. He was likely joking but he says he swears he didn’t know that they spoke English in England.
