News Archive for February 06 2008

Flavor Flav stars in first MyNetworkTV sitcom

Filed under: OpEd, CastingIf you're a relatively new TV network known for scripted dramas, reality shows and theatrical performances, who would you want to star in your first sitcom? If you said "Flavor Flav", then you and MyNetworkTV have a lot in common.The show will be called Under One Roof and is about a former convict (played by Flav) who moves [...]

Chicago 2008: Dodge Challenger SRT8 - LIVE REVEAL [w/VIDEO]

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Coupes, Sports/GTs, DodgeUPDATE: video of the Challenger live reveal is available after the jump

Eric Dane Goes Public With Courageous Fight Against McLip Malignancy [Health Scares]

In a Suspicious Celebrity Growth Exclusive, Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane shares with OK! magazine the harrowing experience of having learned that a melanoma had developed on his lip. Noticing a patch of what he thought was just chapped skin on his mouth, the actor credits the writers strike with allowing him the time to call a doctor and have check [...]

Seattle Takes Steps to Recognize Minorities’ Role in Shaping Region

Two new museums and a new traditional gate marking the city’s Chinatown will be completed this year, acknowledging the role minority groups have played in shaping Seattle and the region.

3 Companies Indicted in Pet Food Case

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two Chinese businesses and a U.S. company were indicted Wednesday in the tainted pet food incidents that killed dozens of animals last year and raised worries about products made in China. Xuzhou Anying Biologic Technology Development Co., Suzhou Textiles, Silk, Light Industrial Products, Arts and Crafts I/E Co., and Las Vegas-based [...]

EA unveils Spielberg's 'Boom Blox' for Wii

The first game to emerge from the master filmmaker will hit shelves in May.

Ecuador's Tungurahua Volcano Erupts

Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano shot columns of ash miles into the air on Wednesday, as officials ordered the evacuation of 3,000 villagers living near its slopes.

Katie Rees Arrested in Las Vegas

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Hot VegasTMZ.com: TMZ has confirmed that former Miss Nevada USA Katie Rees was arrested this morning in Las Vegas for allegedly assaulting a police officer. Rees was pulled over shortly before 3:00 AM for a traffic violation. According to Las Vegas police, when they... Read more

One of Last 2 WWI Vets in US Dies

TAMPA, Fla. — Harry Richard Landis, who enlisted in the Army in 1918 and was one of only two known surviving U.S. veterans of World War I, has died. He was 108. Landis, who lived at a Sun City Center nursing home, died Monday, according to Donna Riley, his caregiver for the past five years. He had recently been in the hospital with a fever and low [...]

Nolan Ryan to become Texas Rangers president

Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan has agreed to become the Texas Rangers team president, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press.

Ebay to ban negative feedback about buyers

Ebay will change its feedback system so that only buyers can leave feedback in a bid to stop sellers retaliating against critical comments.

Removing Clot Aids Heart Attack Recovery

Suctioning out the clot before implanting a stent has big benefits.

Meet Mr Loophole: Britain’s most controversial lawyer opens up

In the "couldn't make it up" world of modern celebrity culture, and amid growing public concern about the apparent excesses enjoyed by today's rich and famous, Nick Freeman is not, it is safe to say, a universally popular man.

Filipino claims chess legend estate

A FILIPINO woman and her daughter are claiming a share of the estate of late American-born chess legend Bobby Fischer, a lawyer said.

Exam board takes cue from Richard and Judy

Examiners are offering schools the chance to pick their own set texts, saying teachers should take inspiration from Richard and Judy's book club. By Polly Curtis

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Ford Transit Connect

Competes with: GMC Savana, Dodge Sprinter Looks like: An airport shuttle Drivetrain: 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with automatic transmission Hits dealerships: Mid-2009 Business owners will have a fuel-efficient gasoline-powered option for delivery vans in 2009. The Ford Transit Connect has been on the scene in Europe for years, and the recent success [...]