News Archive for March 26 2008

Richard Widmark, Actor, Dies at 93

Richard Widmark created a villain in his first movie role who was so repellent and frightening that the actor became a star overnight.

Richie Sambora Arrested for Drunk Driving

Filed under: Rock, Breaking the Law, NewsSpinner.com: Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora was arrested for suspicion of drunk driving late Tuesday night. Sambora was pulled over in Laguna Beach, Calif., after police say they saw him driving erratically. TMZ reports that the rocker failed several field... Read more

Why not support Mike Gravel?

His issues page provides plenty of reasons, but surely the most compelling reason to reject Mike Gravel as a "libertarian" candidate is because he favors universal government pre-school and the even more ominous-sounding "parent education," whatever that may entail. Gravel...

Sound May Teach Fish to Catch Themselves

Call them Pavlov's fish: Scientists are testing a plan to train fish to catch themselves by swimming into a net when they hear a tone that signals feeding time.

Rancher arrested for selling snake vodka (AP)

AP - A rattlesnake rancher who calls himself Bayou Bob found a new way to make money: Stick a rattler inside a bottle of vodka and market the concoction as an "ancient Asian elixir." But Bayou Bob Popplewell's bright idea appears to have landed him on the wrong side of the law, because he has no liquor license.

Danity Kane Number 1 With 236k Records Sold

Copyright © 2006- 2008 RnB Music Blog.Visit the original article at : Danity Kane Number 1 With 236k Records Sold Danity Kane Snags Second Straight No. 1 Album Danity Kane’s new album “Welcome To The Dollhouse” is the number 1 album on the US charts,this week.The group sold 236,000 copies of the CD.This is the second straight [...]

UPDATE 1-Philips buys software company TOMCAT Systems

AMSTERDAM, March 26 (Reuters) - Philips Electronics (PHG.AS: Quote, Profile, Research) (PHG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it will buy Irish medical software company TOMCAT Systems as it expands its medical sector business to tap more stable, higher-margin revenues.

Celebrated chef Paul Prudhomme grazed by bullet at golf event in Louisiana

Paul Prudhomme was setting up his cooking tent on the practice range at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf event when he felt a sting in his right arm, just above his elbow.

Brown scraps plan for 'Air Force One'

The government has scrapped plans for two private jets to be used exclusively by senior ministers and the royal family, arguing that an American-style "Air Force One" fleet would be too costly.

Tax freedom day 2008

Americans this year will have earned enough to pay off all their taxes at the federal, state and local levels by April 23, a date dubbed "Tax Freedom Day."

American cancels 200 flights for wiring inspections

AMR, parent of American Airlines, said it voluntarily canceled nearly 10% of its flights Wednesday to check plane wiring as part ...

Fewer marry than ever

Marriage rates in England and Wales have fallen to the lowest level on record, government figures show

School chlorine leak injures 38

A chlorine gas leak in the pool area of a high school Wednesday injured at least 37 students and one adult, authorities said.