News Archive for December 12 2007

OBIT: Rock legend Ike Turner dies at age 76

Los Angeles - The American musician Ike Turner, who reached fame with his former wife Tina Turner through hit songs like A Fool For Love and River Deep, Mountain High, has died, an internet news service reported Wednesday. The rock'n'roll pioneer...

Merriam-Webster's Word Of The Year? Woot!

"w00t," an expression of joy coined by online gamers, was crowned word of the year on Tuesday by the publisher of a leading U.S. dictionary. Massachusetts-based Merriam-Webster Inc. said "w00t" -- typically spelled with two zeros -- reflects a new direction in the American language led by a generation raised on video games and cell phone text-messaging. [...]

Meredith Kercher Murder Suspect Amanda Knox Speaks

The flatmate of murdered British student Meredith Kercher has denied arguing with her in the days before her death and said she was a "sweet and sensitive girl".

Former AL MVP Miguel Tejada traded from Orioles to Astros

Former American League MVP Miguel Tejada was traded Wednesday from the Baltimore Orioles to the Houston Astros. Tejada’s agent, Fernando Cuza, did not know the other players involved in the deal. The Sun in Baltimore reported on its Web site that the Orioles will receive outfielder Luke Scott, pitchers Matt Albers, Troy Patton and Dennis Sarfate, and [...]

Sharp Files LCD Patent Suit Against Samsung

And the lawsuit of the day is this Sharp versus Samsung LCD patent suit. You know, it is pretty sad that we are at a point where it is hard to go a week without somebody suing someone over something.

Lock of Lennon's hair sells for $48K

LONDON — Imagine that. A lock of John Lennon’s hair sold for $48,000 today in an auction of Beatles’ memorabilia collected by the band’s hairdresser.

Federal Signal CEO departs

Federal Signal Corp. unexpectedly disclosed Wednesday that 59-year-old Robert D. Welding has resigned from his posts as president and chief executive officer of the Oak Brook company, and that Federal Signal board member James Goodwin -- the former chairman and CEO of United Airlines parent UAL Corp. -- has succeeded Welding on an interim basis.

Merck Recalls 1 Million Kids Vaccine Doses

Merck & Co. is recalling about a million doses of a childhood vaccine, after testing showed a sterilization problem in a Pennsylvania factory.

Misdemeanor Charges Against Shia LaBeouf Are Dropped

CHICAGO (AP) - Shia LaBeouf is no longer facing criminal charges for refusing to leave a downtown Chicago drugstore last month. The 21-year-old ''Transformers'' star was in a Chicago courtroom for only minutes Wednesday before prosecutors read a letter from the Walgreens Co. and a security company saying they don't want to continue the case.[...] Read more!

Marine accused of killing Iraqi soldier

A jury must determine whether a Marine reservist committed an act of murder or self-defense when he killed an Iraqi soldier at a guard post in Fallujah last year.

NASA Selects The Boeing Company Prime Contractor For Ares I Rocket Avionics-DJ

Dow Jones reported that The Boeing Company was chosen by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as the prime contractor for the Ares I rocket. The total estimated value of cost-plus-award-fee contract is $799.5 million, including $265.5 million for support and initial unit production. The Boeing Company will provide one instrument unit avionics [...]