World news |
The Guardian: "Las Vegas mafia museums open new mob rivalry
Museum rivalry pitches daughter of murdered mobster against city mayor who represented suspected killer"
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
The New Mob Wars
Las Vegas mafia museums open new mob rivalry |
World news |
The Guardian: "Las Vegas mafia museums open new mob rivalry
Museum rivalry pitches daughter of murdered mobster against city mayor who represented suspected killer"
World news |
The Guardian: "Las Vegas mafia museums open new mob rivalry
Museum rivalry pitches daughter of murdered mobster against city mayor who represented suspected killer"
Gator Update (Grand Opening Edition)
Event 'Scares' Customers With Alligators - Albuquerque News Story - KOAT Albuquerque: "Part of the celebration of the grand opening of a new business in Los Lunas included an exhibit of real live alligators, but some people who went there said they were shocked that it was a little too real.
'When we walked up somebody tossed a live bunny into the pool for the alligators to eat,' said Amara Heising."
'When we walked up somebody tossed a live bunny into the pool for the alligators to eat,' said Amara Heising."
Monday, April 26, 2010
Will the Persecution Never End?
Paris Hilton bares scary skinny bikini bod while ex Doug Reinhardt steps out with Paris look-alike: "Has Paris Hilton shed more than just her latest man?
Just weeks after splitting with boyfriend Doug Reinhardt, the heiress was looking painfully thin while hosting the Rehab pool party at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday.
While the 29-year-old socialite is known for her slim physique, her skimpy party attire – a hot pink bikini and matching sarong -- revealed protruding ribs and ultrathin legs."
Just weeks after splitting with boyfriend Doug Reinhardt, the heiress was looking painfully thin while hosting the Rehab pool party at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday.
While the 29-year-old socialite is known for her slim physique, her skimpy party attire – a hot pink bikini and matching sarong -- revealed protruding ribs and ultrathin legs."
Hat tip to the ever-alert Jeff Meyerson.
It's National Pretzel Day
Monday marks National Pretzel Day: "Did you know April 26 is National Pretzel Day?
It started 27 years ago, in 1983, when a Pennsylvania congressman wanted a special day named for his favorite food. The tradition has since spread across the country, although it's not officially recognized.
The average person eats about 1.5 lbs. of pretzels each year. They’ve been around since the 7th century when they were invented in Italy."
It started 27 years ago, in 1983, when a Pennsylvania congressman wanted a special day named for his favorite food. The tradition has since spread across the country, although it's not officially recognized.
The average person eats about 1.5 lbs. of pretzels each year. They’ve been around since the 7th century when they were invented in Italy."
Once Again, Texas Leads the Way
Video Game Design Added to the Curriculum at One School; Instructors Say It's More Than Just About Playing Games - KIAH "Video games are usually considered a distraction, especially when it comes to getting school work done, but now one Fort Bend ISD school is adding it to it's curriculum!
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"This is a great opportunity for them to learn strategies in information that they can use in science and engineering," said Willowridge Principal, Joe Coleman."
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"This is a great opportunity for them to learn strategies in information that they can use in science and engineering," said Willowridge Principal, Joe Coleman."
Weekend Videos – Top Rated Shows 1950-54
I Am A Child Of Television: Weekend Videos – Top Rated Shows 1950-54
Disclaimer: The link goes to a post inspired by something I linked to here a few days ago. It's a nice response to the article I linked to, although most of it doesn't really deal with the article at all. Well worth a look, especially for you old guys who get nostalgic about the TV shows of your youth. Even better, it's going to be a regular feature of Brent McKee's blog.
Boobytrap
Hooligans - Informant Media: "BOOBYTRAP is an action thriller to be directed by the veteran second unit director and stunt coordinator Nicholas Powell (“Bourne Identity,” “28 Days Later,” “Gladiator,” and “The Last Samurai”). Based on the novel of the same name written by award-winning author Bill Pronzini, the script is written by Michael A. Simpson, executive producer of the Oscar-winning “Crazy Heart.”"
Hat tip to Steve Stilwell.
Will the Persecution Never End?
Paris Hilton's ex battle between Doug Reinhardt and Jason Shaw | Metro.co.uk: "Paris Hilton made her dumped lover Doug Reinhardt suffer after dining out with ex-fiance Jason Shaw."
Hat tip to Jeff Meyerson.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Alan Sillitoe, R. I. P.
BBC News - Author Alan Sillitoe dies in London aged 82: "The author Alan Sillitoe has died aged 82 at Charing Cross Hospital in London, his family has said.
The Nottingham-born novelist emerged in the 1950s as one of the 'Angry Young Men' of British fiction.
His son David said he hoped his father would be remembered for his contribution to literature.
His novels included Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, both of which were made into films."
The Nottingham-born novelist emerged in the 1950s as one of the 'Angry Young Men' of British fiction.
His son David said he hoped his father would be remembered for his contribution to literature.
His novels included Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, both of which were made into films."
Bed, Bath (?) & . . . Beyond
Workers find runaway teen who secretly lived in bedding store for days | News.com.au: "A MICHIGAN teenager could face trespassing charges after he was found living in the bedding section of a Bed Bath & Beyond store for four days, The Detroit News reports."
Beer Update
Learn to Pair Beer with Food - Food - Lifehacker: "There is a lot of talk about pairing wine with food, but beer shouldn't be left out—on nights when wine doesn't suit your fancy, consider food weblog The Kitchn's guide to finding the perfect beer for your meal instead."
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