Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton, is engaged to her boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky, CBS News confirms.
Clinton and Mezvinsky announced the engagement to friends via e-mail on Friday, the Associated Press reports, and said they will possibly marry next summer. President Clinton's spokesman Matt McKenna confirmed the engagement to CBS News.
The 29-year-old former White House resident met Mezvinsky as a teenager in Washington, and they both attended Stanford University. Mezvinsky, the son of former Pennsylvania Rep. Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky and former Iowa Rep. Ed Mezvinsky, now works as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs. Clinton is currently attending graduate school at Columbia University's School of Public Health.
Speculation swirled last summer that the couple would marry in August, but those rumors turned out to be false. Click here to view photos of Clinton and other high profile figures recently engaged or married.
Montag, 30. November 2009
Extrabux
More than 96 million people are expected to click, search and browse their way through online holiday shopping on Cyber Monday, according to a survey conducted for Shop.org. That is up from 85 million in 2008.
Have you ever shopped online through a "cash back" site? The main ones are ExtraBux, eBates, and Cashbaq.
The way it works is you register for free at one of these sites, then click through to the retailer of your choice. They track what you purchase and send you a check a few weeks later with a percentage of your purchase. The percentage back varies widely, from 1-50% back.
The cash back sites are gearing up for Black Friday with some pretty hot deals. Each site negotiates their own deal, so if you have a specific purchase in mind, compare the offers to get the biggest discount.
The best offers I saw were on Extrabux.com:
Get 30% off one item and 4% cash back at Ulta.com (a fabulous online beauty store) through Dec. 5.
Get 15% off all orders and 11% back at Shoes.com through Nov. 30.
Get $10 off orders of $80 or more plus free shipping and 12% cash back at FragranceNet.com through Dec. 15.
Get $15 off an order of $100 or more and 2% cash back at Cooking.com through Dec. 31.
Have you ever shopped online through a "cash back" site? The main ones are ExtraBux, eBates, and Cashbaq.
The way it works is you register for free at one of these sites, then click through to the retailer of your choice. They track what you purchase and send you a check a few weeks later with a percentage of your purchase. The percentage back varies widely, from 1-50% back.
The cash back sites are gearing up for Black Friday with some pretty hot deals. Each site negotiates their own deal, so if you have a specific purchase in mind, compare the offers to get the biggest discount.
The best offers I saw were on Extrabux.com:
Get 30% off one item and 4% cash back at Ulta.com (a fabulous online beauty store) through Dec. 5.
Get 15% off all orders and 11% back at Shoes.com through Nov. 30.
Get $10 off orders of $80 or more plus free shipping and 12% cash back at FragranceNet.com through Dec. 15.
Get $15 off an order of $100 or more and 2% cash back at Cooking.com through Dec. 31.
Sonntag, 29. November 2009
Minarets in Switzerland
Swiss voters have been deciding in a referendum Sunday whether to accept a ban on the construction of minarets, which right-wing parties regard as symbols of militant Islam.
The move, led by the Swiss People's Party, which has campaigned in previous years against immigrants, has stirred fears of boycotts and violent reactions from Muslim countries.
Swiss voters approved a move to ban the construction of minarets in a Sunday vote on a right-wing initiative that labeled the mosque towers as symbols of militant Islam, projections by a widely respected polling institute showed.
The projections based on partial returns say Swiss swung from only 37 percent supporting the proposal a week ago to 59 percent in the actual voting.
This is one of those profoundly illiberal bans that doesn’t do anyone any good. Let’s say you wanted to tackle extremism amongst Muslims, or improve the lot of Muslim women. How would banning minarets help? What effect can this have apart from to make Muslims feel under attack and give them more incentive to withdraw into their own world? More minarets won’t lead to more extremism, but this referendum will.
The move, led by the Swiss People's Party, which has campaigned in previous years against immigrants, has stirred fears of boycotts and violent reactions from Muslim countries.
Swiss voters approved a move to ban the construction of minarets in a Sunday vote on a right-wing initiative that labeled the mosque towers as symbols of militant Islam, projections by a widely respected polling institute showed.
The projections based on partial returns say Swiss swung from only 37 percent supporting the proposal a week ago to 59 percent in the actual voting.
This is one of those profoundly illiberal bans that doesn’t do anyone any good. Let’s say you wanted to tackle extremism amongst Muslims, or improve the lot of Muslim women. How would banning minarets help? What effect can this have apart from to make Muslims feel under attack and give them more incentive to withdraw into their own world? More minarets won’t lead to more extremism, but this referendum will.
Samstag, 28. November 2009
Tiger Woods Car Accident Today
The web is buzzing tonight that the car accident today that landed PGA star Tiger Woods in the hospital was actually a domestic abuse issue…not a random car accident.
It was earlier reported that Woods, 33, was in serious condition after his Cadillac SUV crashed into a tree and fire hydrant. Then, his condition was modified and police said that that the golf pro was released from a hospital near his Windermere, Florida home after being treated for facial lacerations.
Gossip site TMZ is now reporting that Woods’ injuries were actually caused by his wife, model Elin Nordegren. Nordegren was apparently upset about rumors of an affair between Woods and socialite Rachel Uchitel. TMZ cites sources that say after an argument during which Nordegren scratched up his face, Woods tried to flee in his car and his wife chased after him with a golf club.
It was earlier reported that Woods, 33, was in serious condition after his Cadillac SUV crashed into a tree and fire hydrant. Then, his condition was modified and police said that that the golf pro was released from a hospital near his Windermere, Florida home after being treated for facial lacerations.
Gossip site TMZ is now reporting that Woods’ injuries were actually caused by his wife, model Elin Nordegren. Nordegren was apparently upset about rumors of an affair between Woods and socialite Rachel Uchitel. TMZ cites sources that say after an argument during which Nordegren scratched up his face, Woods tried to flee in his car and his wife chased after him with a golf club.
Freitag, 27. November 2009
Black Friday Internet Sales
As the thanksgiving turkey begins to chill in the refrigerator and the family dozes off from tryptophan induced comas the next thought on the minds of many is the day of shopping ahead Black Friday.
But if lining at the store isn’t your cup of tea, maybe you will consider shopping online. It saves time, money waiting times and the madness of in-store activity.
The best deals & sales from stores like Walmart, Best Buy, Target on electronics, computers, televisions, furniture, video games, clothes, jewelry and more can be found on coupon sites across the internet.
Whether you are looking for yourself or are looking for a cheap Christmas gift, Black Friday is quite possibly the best time to get your shopping done. Companies across the nation will open early (some not closing tonight at all) in order to prepare for the "sales frenzy" that is Black Friday.
But if lining at the store isn’t your cup of tea, maybe you will consider shopping online. It saves time, money waiting times and the madness of in-store activity.
The best deals & sales from stores like Walmart, Best Buy, Target on electronics, computers, televisions, furniture, video games, clothes, jewelry and more can be found on coupon sites across the internet.
Whether you are looking for yourself or are looking for a cheap Christmas gift, Black Friday is quite possibly the best time to get your shopping done. Companies across the nation will open early (some not closing tonight at all) in order to prepare for the "sales frenzy" that is Black Friday.
Donnerstag, 26. November 2009
Ziggy Marley
For those of you who live in New York, or will be in New York for the holiday, check out the Macy's Parade in Manhatten!
Ziggy Marley along with his daughter Judah will be featured on the lineup for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade tomorrow.
Ziggy Marley along with his daughter Judah will be featured on the lineup for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade tomorrow.
Butterball Turkey Cooking Times
How long do you cook a turkey by pound? Turkey cooking times are among the top Butterball Turkey Hotline Questions.
The biggest problem with a turkey (that’s not frozen) is knowing how long to cook, and how not to overcook.
Your turkey should give you a list of cooking times; how long you cook it is based on how big the turkey is. Additionally, it matters whether or not your turkey is stuffed. For instance, here's what Butterball tells us:
Net Weight (in pounds and in hours)
* 10 to 18 lbs.: 3 to 3-1/2 hours, unstuffed; 3-3/4 to 4-1/2 hours, stuffed
* 18 to 22 lbs.: 3-1/2 to 4 4-1/2 hours, unstuffed; to 4-1/2 to 5 hours, stuffed
* 22 to 24 lbs.: 4 to 4-1/2 hours, unstuffed; 5 to 5-1/2 hours, stuffed
* 24 to 30 lbs.: 4-1/2 to 5 hours, unstuffed; 5-1/2 to 6-1/4 hours, stuffed
You should be checking for doneness about 1/2 an hour before your turkey is supposed to be done. But how do you know if it's really done? It's actually quite simple. All you need to do is put a meat thermometer in your turkey before you put it in the oven! If the turkey is stuffed, place the thermometer tip inside the stuffed cavity. If it's not stuffed, put the tip of the meat thermometer in the thigh muscle just above and beyond the lower part of the thigh bone pointing toward the body. Don't let it actually hit the bone.
Your turkey will be done when your meat thermometer reads:
* 180 to 185 degrees F deep in the thigh; also, juices should be clear, not pink when thigh muscle is pierced deeply.
* 170 to 175 degrees F in the thickest part of the breast, just above the rib bones.
* 160 to 165 degrees F in the center of the stuffing, if turkey is stuffed.
As long as your thermometer reads these temperatures, your turkey is done. Don't keep cooking it! You should now have the perfectly-cooked turkey and will keep all your guests happy!
The biggest problem with a turkey (that’s not frozen) is knowing how long to cook, and how not to overcook.
Your turkey should give you a list of cooking times; how long you cook it is based on how big the turkey is. Additionally, it matters whether or not your turkey is stuffed. For instance, here's what Butterball tells us:
Net Weight (in pounds and in hours)
* 10 to 18 lbs.: 3 to 3-1/2 hours, unstuffed; 3-3/4 to 4-1/2 hours, stuffed
* 18 to 22 lbs.: 3-1/2 to 4 4-1/2 hours, unstuffed; to 4-1/2 to 5 hours, stuffed
* 22 to 24 lbs.: 4 to 4-1/2 hours, unstuffed; 5 to 5-1/2 hours, stuffed
* 24 to 30 lbs.: 4-1/2 to 5 hours, unstuffed; 5-1/2 to 6-1/4 hours, stuffed
You should be checking for doneness about 1/2 an hour before your turkey is supposed to be done. But how do you know if it's really done? It's actually quite simple. All you need to do is put a meat thermometer in your turkey before you put it in the oven! If the turkey is stuffed, place the thermometer tip inside the stuffed cavity. If it's not stuffed, put the tip of the meat thermometer in the thigh muscle just above and beyond the lower part of the thigh bone pointing toward the body. Don't let it actually hit the bone.
Your turkey will be done when your meat thermometer reads:
* 180 to 185 degrees F deep in the thigh; also, juices should be clear, not pink when thigh muscle is pierced deeply.
* 170 to 175 degrees F in the thickest part of the breast, just above the rib bones.
* 160 to 165 degrees F in the center of the stuffing, if turkey is stuffed.
As long as your thermometer reads these temperatures, your turkey is done. Don't keep cooking it! You should now have the perfectly-cooked turkey and will keep all your guests happy!
Mittwoch, 25. November 2009
Michaele Salahi Crashes
Have you ever wanted to know how to crash a State dinner at The White House?
Well just ask Tareq and Michaele Salahi, two of “The Real Housewives of DC” reality show cast.
The party crashing, even making the Secret Service look into their own security procedures, after the two entered the State Dinner on Tuesday night at the White House. The pair even posing with Vice President Joe Biden and Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel for pictures that were later posted on Facebook. It also appears that they were surrounded by Washington’s elite without even being invited.
The couple never were at risk to President Barack Obama as they were put through the same security screening for weapons as the other 300 + guests, who were there to honour Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Well just ask Tareq and Michaele Salahi, two of “The Real Housewives of DC” reality show cast.
The party crashing, even making the Secret Service look into their own security procedures, after the two entered the State Dinner on Tuesday night at the White House. The pair even posing with Vice President Joe Biden and Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel for pictures that were later posted on Facebook. It also appears that they were surrounded by Washington’s elite without even being invited.
The couple never were at risk to President Barack Obama as they were put through the same security screening for weapons as the other 300 + guests, who were there to honour Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Gretchen Bleiler
Olympic silver medalist snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler of Aspen, Colo. will join Saturday Night Live alum Norm MacDonald and musical guest Dan Cummins Wednesday on the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.
"I am super excited to be going on the Conan O'Brien show. I think he is the man and I love watching his show. It's going to be an awesome experience to be on the couch myself," Bleiler said.
The program airs at 11:35 p.m. ET tonight on NBC.
About to make her way to the halfpipe at Copper Mountain in preparation for the season's first Olympic qualification event, the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix, X Games gold medalist Bleiler will pop by the Tonight Show in Burbank to talk all things snowboarding.
"I am super excited to be going on the Conan O'Brien show. I think he is the man and I love watching his show. It's going to be an awesome experience to be on the couch myself," Bleiler said.
The program airs at 11:35 p.m. ET tonight on NBC.
About to make her way to the halfpipe at Copper Mountain in preparation for the season's first Olympic qualification event, the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix, X Games gold medalist Bleiler will pop by the Tonight Show in Burbank to talk all things snowboarding.
Dienstag, 24. November 2009
Dancing With The Stars Winner
Dancing With The Stars wrapped up Season 9 of the show with a jam-packed two-hour finale Tuesday night.
Among the highlights: Tons of recaps; a dance-off between NFL stars Michael Irvin and Jerry Rice (they both won mini disco ball rings); the return of Tom DeLay and the rest of the star competitors; Jerry Springer, Cloris Leachman and Steve Wozniak attempting to dance yet again; Donny Osmond singing Puppy Love, and the crowning of a winner.
The trophy now belongs to ...
Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson.
Donny ran to the crowd, grabbed his wife and carried her onto the floor. "Yeah!" he said, finally holding the mirror ball trophy high above his head.
Mya came in second. She said, "I'm so happy to have made it to the finals. ... We had the time of our lives!"
In third place: Kelly Osbourne. "It's been the most beautiful amazing experience. ... Thank you, America. ... It's because of you that I've grown so much."
Among the highlights: Tons of recaps; a dance-off between NFL stars Michael Irvin and Jerry Rice (they both won mini disco ball rings); the return of Tom DeLay and the rest of the star competitors; Jerry Springer, Cloris Leachman and Steve Wozniak attempting to dance yet again; Donny Osmond singing Puppy Love, and the crowning of a winner.
The trophy now belongs to ...
Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson.
Donny ran to the crowd, grabbed his wife and carried her onto the floor. "Yeah!" he said, finally holding the mirror ball trophy high above his head.
Mya came in second. She said, "I'm so happy to have made it to the finals. ... We had the time of our lives!"
In third place: Kelly Osbourne. "It's been the most beautiful amazing experience. ... Thank you, America. ... It's because of you that I've grown so much."
Alicia Sacramone
2008 U.S. Olympic team member Alicia Sacramone and Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn? Yes, they're an item.
Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has a thing for athletes. First it was soccer players and now it's gymnast Alicia Sacramone.
"I'm dating Brady Quinn, so I travel to Cleveland on Sunday afternoons for home games," Boston-based Sacramone, 21, said in an interview with USA Gymnastics. Sacramone added she has been living at home, looking for an apartment and getting ready to transfer to a different university between trips to Cleveland.
Sacramone earned a silver medal with the 2008 U.S. Olympic team and narrowly missed a bronze medal on vault. She has formerly been linked with Eric Hunt, a defensive back at Brown University, where Sacramone went to school before the Olympics.
Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has a thing for athletes. First it was soccer players and now it's gymnast Alicia Sacramone.
"I'm dating Brady Quinn, so I travel to Cleveland on Sunday afternoons for home games," Boston-based Sacramone, 21, said in an interview with USA Gymnastics. Sacramone added she has been living at home, looking for an apartment and getting ready to transfer to a different university between trips to Cleveland.
Sacramone earned a silver medal with the 2008 U.S. Olympic team and narrowly missed a bronze medal on vault. She has formerly been linked with Eric Hunt, a defensive back at Brown University, where Sacramone went to school before the Olympics.
Oregon Lottery
During an announcement event at the Oregon Lottery office in Salem, Oregon Lottery Director Dale Penn announced the winning number for the game’s $1 million top prize.
The winning number for the one $1 million prize, selected from the 250,000 available Thanksgiving Raffle tickets, was 041283.
The Lottery began selling the 250,000 Thanksgiving Raffle tickets at 5 AM on October 4, 2009. By October 14, all 250,000 of the tickets had been purchased.
In addition to the $1 million top prize, the $10 Thanksgiving Raffle ticket offered players the chance to also win 10 prizes of $20,000 and 1,000 prizes of $100.
A complete list of all 1,011 winning Raffle numbers can be found on the Lottery’s Web site at www.oregonlottery.org. Players can also check their Raffle tickets at any Oregon Lottery retail location.
Director Penn also announced the Lottery’s next Raffle game, a second St. Patrick’s Day Raffle. “It is clear to us that Oregonians enjoy the Lottery’s Raffle games,” said Director Penn. “Tickets for our second St. Patrick’s Day Raffle will go on sale on January 24, 2010.” The new St. Patrick’s Day Raffle will have the same number of tickets - 250,000 - and prizes the previous Raffles have offered.
The winning number for the one $1 million prize, selected from the 250,000 available Thanksgiving Raffle tickets, was 041283.
The Lottery began selling the 250,000 Thanksgiving Raffle tickets at 5 AM on October 4, 2009. By October 14, all 250,000 of the tickets had been purchased.
In addition to the $1 million top prize, the $10 Thanksgiving Raffle ticket offered players the chance to also win 10 prizes of $20,000 and 1,000 prizes of $100.
A complete list of all 1,011 winning Raffle numbers can be found on the Lottery’s Web site at www.oregonlottery.org. Players can also check their Raffle tickets at any Oregon Lottery retail location.
Director Penn also announced the Lottery’s next Raffle game, a second St. Patrick’s Day Raffle. “It is clear to us that Oregonians enjoy the Lottery’s Raffle games,” said Director Penn. “Tickets for our second St. Patrick’s Day Raffle will go on sale on January 24, 2010.” The new St. Patrick’s Day Raffle will have the same number of tickets - 250,000 - and prizes the previous Raffles have offered.
Target Black Friday 2009 Flyer
There is a slight disappointment if you was planning on seeing mobile phones or mobile accessories over on the Target Black Friday Flyer and Ad Scan 2009, we cannot seem to find much stuff at all.
Yes there are plenty of other amazing deals such as games, electronics, bed & bath, DVD players, clothing & apparel, cameras and much more but no mobiles or accessories, the closet thing you will see are iPod docks which we will show you nearer Black Friday.
The Target sales begin November 27 at 5:00am and trust us when we say you will save yourself a lot of money; this is a day you really do not want to miss. We are about mobile technology and it is a shame we could not find anything on the Target Black Friday Flyer and Ad Scan 2009; never mind.
We will be bringing you many more special Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2009 deals over the next few days so please keep coming back
Yes there are plenty of other amazing deals such as games, electronics, bed & bath, DVD players, clothing & apparel, cameras and much more but no mobiles or accessories, the closet thing you will see are iPod docks which we will show you nearer Black Friday.
The Target sales begin November 27 at 5:00am and trust us when we say you will save yourself a lot of money; this is a day you really do not want to miss. We are about mobile technology and it is a shame we could not find anything on the Target Black Friday Flyer and Ad Scan 2009; never mind.
We will be bringing you many more special Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2009 deals over the next few days so please keep coming back
Storkcraft Crib Recall
Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc is voluntarily recalling more than 2 million cribs in the U.S. and Canada after reports of potential risk of entrapment and suffocation, the U.S. government said on Monday, November 23, 2009.
Four deaths have resulted from suffocation in cribs with drop-down sides made by the company, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission said in a statement posed on its website.
The cribs were sold at major retailers including BJ’s Wholesale Club, J.C. Penney, Kmart, Meijer, Sears, USA Baby, and Wal-Mart stores and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Costco.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com.
U.S. and Canadian officials have received a total of 110 reports of accidents associated with Stork Craft drop-side cribs.
The recall involves about 1.2 million cribs distributed in the United States and 968,000 units sold in Canada.
Four deaths have resulted from suffocation in cribs with drop-down sides made by the company, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission said in a statement posed on its website.
The cribs were sold at major retailers including BJ’s Wholesale Club, J.C. Penney, Kmart, Meijer, Sears, USA Baby, and Wal-Mart stores and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Costco.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com.
U.S. and Canadian officials have received a total of 110 reports of accidents associated with Stork Craft drop-side cribs.
The recall involves about 1.2 million cribs distributed in the United States and 968,000 units sold in Canada.
Montag, 23. November 2009
NCAA Cross Country Championships 2009
The NCAA Cross Country Championships 2009 results are in! All of this season's Division I championships were hosted earlier today by Indiana State University.
On the men's side, Oklahoma State won the team title, while Samuel Chelanga of Liberty University won the individual stakes by running 8k in 22:47.
For the women, it was Villanova taking home the team title, but it was Illinois' Angela Bizzarri who won the individual prize by running 6k in 19:46.8.
On the men's side, Oklahoma State won the team title, while Samuel Chelanga of Liberty University won the individual stakes by running 8k in 22:47.
For the women, it was Villanova taking home the team title, but it was Illinois' Angela Bizzarri who won the individual prize by running 6k in 19:46.8.
JLo falls at AMAs
Jennifer Lopez debuted her new song "Louboutins" in a performance at the tonight's American Music Awards. "Louboutins" is the first single of her new album Love? which is set to release next year.
The performance was powerful and displayed Jennifer Lopez in her element of song and dance, but regardless of how the performance went, it will be remembered for one thing: the fall.
After climbing a stair of dancers and jumping off, JLo landed on her butt instead of her feet, but she made a quick recovery.
The performance was powerful and displayed Jennifer Lopez in her element of song and dance, but regardless of how the performance went, it will be remembered for one thing: the fall.
After climbing a stair of dancers and jumping off, JLo landed on her butt instead of her feet, but she made a quick recovery.
Cyber Monday
With Christmas approaching, online retailers are readying for what has become known as "Cyber Monday", the busiest internet shopping day of the year that commonly falls on the first Monday of December.
On Cyber Monday last year, 8 December, Amazon claims that 1.4m items were ordered from its UK site, over 16-items per second and the most it has ever received in a single 24-hour period.
On Cyber Monday last year, 8 December, Amazon claims that 1.4m items were ordered from its UK site, over 16-items per second and the most it has ever received in a single 24-hour period.
Adam Lambert AMA Performance
The '09 American Music Awards featured performances from blockbuster stars like Whitney Houston, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, Green Day, Eminem and Rihanna, but newcomer Adam Lambert was selected to close out the show, and his performance was advertised as "eye-popping" and something you’d be talking about tomorrow.
With an army of dancers clad in gear that looked like it was inspired by the Haus of Gaga, Lambert strutted across the Nokia Theatre stage, dragging some of his dancers outfitted in S&M gear by harnesses and stopping to caress the legs of others — both men and women. As his band turned out the techno-crunch of his debut single from For Your Entertainment, Lambert bounced around the stage in black leather, hitting his signature high notes.
With an army of dancers clad in gear that looked like it was inspired by the Haus of Gaga, Lambert strutted across the Nokia Theatre stage, dragging some of his dancers outfitted in S&M gear by harnesses and stopping to caress the legs of others — both men and women. As his band turned out the techno-crunch of his debut single from For Your Entertainment, Lambert bounced around the stage in black leather, hitting his signature high notes.
Sonntag, 22. November 2009
Pie for Life
Forget the pie-of-the-month clubs. That's amateur hour. It's only twelve pies! Where's the commitment? Twelve months pass, and you're done. If you're a serious lover of pie, there's only once choice: pie for life. No joke: Royers Cafe in Round Top, Texas will send you a pie, every month, for the rest of your life.
Although the website says the pie-for-life plan costs $10,000, that's based on the assumption that you're between 40 and 50 years old. We contacted Royers Cafe and found out the real deal: the price varies by age, so the younger you are, the more you'll have to pay (see the chart below). You also pay extra to have it shipped outside of Texas via UPS.
For example, a 30-year old in Texas would pay $23,498 and would be set, pie-wise, until they die. It's non-transferable, making it something of a pie-insurance policy. Live forever, and you beat the system: discount pies. Die tomorrow, however, and Royers makes out like bandits.
Although the website says the pie-for-life plan costs $10,000, that's based on the assumption that you're between 40 and 50 years old. We contacted Royers Cafe and found out the real deal: the price varies by age, so the younger you are, the more you'll have to pay (see the chart below). You also pay extra to have it shipped outside of Texas via UPS.
For example, a 30-year old in Texas would pay $23,498 and would be set, pie-wise, until they die. It's non-transferable, making it something of a pie-insurance policy. Live forever, and you beat the system: discount pies. Die tomorrow, however, and Royers makes out like bandits.
Philadelphia Marathon
The Philadelphia Marathon (aka the Philadelphia Independence Marathon), founded in 1954, is an annual marathon sporting event hosted by the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the third Sunday of November each year. The course is a certified 26.2 miles, and is sanctioned by the USA Track & Field.
The course begins and ends at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Throughout the race, runners will travel through the heart of the city, including around City Hall. The course also features a trip along the Schuykill River and a visit to Manayunk.
Digital splits are provided at each mile marker and the finish line. Water stations are supplied at the race start and miles: 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.2, 14, 15.5, 18, 19.5, 20.5, 22, 24, and the race finish. Replacement Fluid (Gatorade) will start at the Mile 5 water stop and continue to the Finish Line.
The course begins and ends at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Throughout the race, runners will travel through the heart of the city, including around City Hall. The course also features a trip along the Schuykill River and a visit to Manayunk.
Digital splits are provided at each mile marker and the finish line. Water stations are supplied at the race start and miles: 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.2, 14, 15.5, 18, 19.5, 20.5, 22, 24, and the race finish. Replacement Fluid (Gatorade) will start at the Mile 5 water stop and continue to the Finish Line.
Samstag, 21. November 2009
UFC 106 Results
Ultimate Fighting Championship - UFC 106 Results
In a rematch of their memorable 2006 fight in Anaheim, former UFC light-heavyweight champions Tito Ortiz of Huntington Beach and Forrest Griffin of Las Vegas renewed acquaintances in Ortiz's UFC comeback fight following a contract split last year.
Griffin dominated the third and final round, blitzing Ortiz with hard rights to the face and combinations that included hard shots to the body and tough kicks to the left leg. Ortiz was cut under the left eye in the round and sustained some good combinations.
The judges saw it like this: split-decision win for Griffin.
Ortiz, as usual, had a memorable ring entrance with Eminem blaring at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, waving the American flag.
In a rematch of their memorable 2006 fight in Anaheim, former UFC light-heavyweight champions Tito Ortiz of Huntington Beach and Forrest Griffin of Las Vegas renewed acquaintances in Ortiz's UFC comeback fight following a contract split last year.
Griffin dominated the third and final round, blitzing Ortiz with hard rights to the face and combinations that included hard shots to the body and tough kicks to the left leg. Ortiz was cut under the left eye in the round and sustained some good combinations.
The judges saw it like this: split-decision win for Griffin.
Ortiz, as usual, had a memorable ring entrance with Eminem blaring at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, waving the American flag.
Coupon Craze
After the Black Friday 2009 will be its "online version", the Cyber Monday 2009.
Cyber Monday is just like Black Friday, only that it’s online. The four Cyber Mondays will be on November 30 and the three other Mondays after it.
Gladly, there’s Coupon Craze to help online shoppers navigate for the best deals. Coupons or coupon codes are usually used to get discounts on online purchases from domain names, clothing and apparel and even consumer electronics.
Cyber Monday is just like Black Friday, only that it’s online. The four Cyber Mondays will be on November 30 and the three other Mondays after it.
Gladly, there’s Coupon Craze to help online shoppers navigate for the best deals. Coupons or coupon codes are usually used to get discounts on online purchases from domain names, clothing and apparel and even consumer electronics.
Shaniya Davis Oprah
It was outpouring of emotions of a father who has been devastated with the most horrible killing of his 5 year old daughter Shaniya Davis. Shaniya’s father Bradley Lockhart was with Oprah on her show on the 20th of November, Friday, and spoke about how his child actually died.
Bradley said that the main cause of her daughter’s death is asphyxiation. As per reports said on Thursday, Shaniya was kidnapped and later raped before being strangled to death by her mother’s ex-boyfriend Mario McNeill.
Shaniya was the product of a one-night stand of her parents and was staying with Bradley all these years. It’s just a month back that she was moved with her mother though Bradley was not too eager. But her mother got a job and he was forced to let his daughter let live with Antoinette last month.
Bradley said that the main cause of her daughter’s death is asphyxiation. As per reports said on Thursday, Shaniya was kidnapped and later raped before being strangled to death by her mother’s ex-boyfriend Mario McNeill.
Shaniya was the product of a one-night stand of her parents and was staying with Bradley all these years. It’s just a month back that she was moved with her mother though Bradley was not too eager. But her mother got a job and he was forced to let his daughter let live with Antoinette last month.
Climate Depot
Climate Depot give the promotion to skepticism & disbelief regarding the facts of change of climate. This is an anti-global-warming website. It is quit similar to The Drudge Report, & is mainly have it attention on condemning the former Vice President Al Gore.
The response by the group of Real Climate & scientists have been posted on its web log in the accusation regarding the question on the actual information contained in hacked emails.
The response by the group of Real Climate & scientists have been posted on its web log in the accusation regarding the question on the actual information contained in hacked emails.
Freitag, 20. November 2009
Miley Cyrus Bus Crash
A tour bus transporting Miley Cyrus's crew was involved in a deadly crash outside Richmond, Va., on Friday.
Cyrus, 16, was not on board, PEOPLE has confirmed, and, according to her Web site, she is scheduled to perform Sunday in Greensboro, N.C.
"It was one of our tour buses, but not Miley's,” her manager told TMZ. "It was one of our buses that transported our lighting crew."
An investigation is underway to determine exactly why the bus – part of a four vehicle caravan – drifted off the road and overturned. One person, presumed to be the bus driver, died, while nine other people sustained minor injuries.
Cyrus, 16, was not on board, PEOPLE has confirmed, and, according to her Web site, she is scheduled to perform Sunday in Greensboro, N.C.
"It was one of our tour buses, but not Miley's,” her manager told TMZ. "It was one of our buses that transported our lighting crew."
An investigation is underway to determine exactly why the bus – part of a four vehicle caravan – drifted off the road and overturned. One person, presumed to be the bus driver, died, while nine other people sustained minor injuries.
National Board Certification
National Board Certification, offered by the National Board For Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), is a way to recognize the accomplished teaching that is occurring in North Carolina's classrooms. The certification process is based on high and rigorous standards that evaluates teaching practice through performance-based assessments; the ultimate result is improved performance and achievement for North Carolina's students.
National Board Certification was first offered in 1994, when eight North Carolina teachers received this important professional credential. The number of North Carolina teachers receiving the certification has grown dramatically since then today equaling over 10 percent of North Carolina's teaching force. North Carolina has the highest number of National Board Certified Teachers in the nation.
National Board Certification was first offered in 1994, when eight North Carolina teachers received this important professional credential. The number of North Carolina teachers receiving the certification has grown dramatically since then today equaling over 10 percent of North Carolina's teaching force. North Carolina has the highest number of National Board Certified Teachers in the nation.
New Moon Reviews
'New Moon' reviews - what are the critics saying? -- Now that the hype machine is winding down for publicity for The Twilight Saga: New Moon, the focus shifts away from the actors a bit and on to the ever-important audience--both fans and readers of the book by Stephenie Meyer from which the movie was adapted and professional movie critics who will judge this movie with an eye toward where it fits with the hundreds of other movies they have watched this year. So, how is New Moon, starring Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner, doing with the the professional movie critics so far?
Well, so far, not so hot. At RottenTomatoes.com, a review collector, the overall score so far is a disappointing 29% out of 100 with 115 reviews counted. The movie fares a bit better among Top Critics at 37%.
Well, so far, not so hot. At RottenTomatoes.com, a review collector, the overall score so far is a disappointing 29% out of 100 with 115 reviews counted. The movie fares a bit better among Top Critics at 37%.
Uga VII Dies
Uga VII, the white English bulldog mascot for the University of Georgia's football team, died Thursday of heart-related causes. The 56-pound dog seemed oblivious to crowd noise during games and would sit patiently as excited fans snapped photos of him. Uga made his debut as the mascot in August 2008 after his father, Uga VI, died of congestive heart failure.
Donnerstag, 19. November 2009
Tila Tequila UStream Video
Tila Tequila UStream Video.
Was Tila on tequila? Or just in need of serious help?
According to TMZ.com, the petite model stripped naked, danced around in the nude and rambled on about a variety of subjects. Among those topics was Merriman, who she claims choked, shoved and humiliated her for her bisexuality during a heated argument in September.
At one point in the Webcast that reportedly lasted several hours, Tequila said that "People call me an attention whore ... or whatever ... but excuse me, I'm a grown a-- woman and I'm confident in myself ... I think a woman's body is a beautiful thing ... that's why I'm a lesbian ... I was born naked ... anybody who is against that is gay and in denial."
Was Tila on tequila? Or just in need of serious help?
According to TMZ.com, the petite model stripped naked, danced around in the nude and rambled on about a variety of subjects. Among those topics was Merriman, who she claims choked, shoved and humiliated her for her bisexuality during a heated argument in September.
At one point in the Webcast that reportedly lasted several hours, Tequila said that "People call me an attention whore ... or whatever ... but excuse me, I'm a grown a-- woman and I'm confident in myself ... I think a woman's body is a beautiful thing ... that's why I'm a lesbian ... I was born naked ... anybody who is against that is gay and in denial."
Daul Kim
Korean model Daul Kim, 20, was found dead in Paris this morning, NY Mag's The Cut reports. Her cause of death has not yet been confirmed, but sources told the magazine she had committed suicide.
Kim was a favorite among fashion followers for her gorgeous editorials (in i-D, Dazed & Confused, and British, Korean, and Japanese Vogue, among others) and witty, honest interviews.
Kim was a favorite among fashion followers for her gorgeous editorials (in i-D, Dazed & Confused, and British, Korean, and Japanese Vogue, among others) and witty, honest interviews.
Black Friday Sales 2009
As already antipicated in an earlier blog entry we are seeing the search term Black Friday Sales 2009 again and again as number 1.
Still 8 days to go till the 2009 black friday.
Still 8 days to go till the 2009 black friday.
Brian Brohm
Brian Brohm (born September 23, 1985 in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American football quarterback who is currently with the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
According to the Journal-Sentinel in Milwaukee, the Packers attempted to retain Brohm (he was a second round pick two years ago) to the practice squad, but obviously the former Louisville quarterback preferred the notion of actually having a shot at playing with Buffalo when presented with equal contracts.
The crazy thing is, he's got a pretty good shot -- Trent Edwards and Ryan Fitzpatrick are obviously not preferred choices when it comes to quarterback, and even though Brohm never got any traction with the Packers, he's still a high upside player; it's not like he had any where he could really go in Green Bay in terms of jumping Aaron Rodgers.
In Buffalo, however, he presents at least some possibility of a chance to earn full-time jobs for both he and interim head coach Perry Fewell.
According to the Journal-Sentinel in Milwaukee, the Packers attempted to retain Brohm (he was a second round pick two years ago) to the practice squad, but obviously the former Louisville quarterback preferred the notion of actually having a shot at playing with Buffalo when presented with equal contracts.
The crazy thing is, he's got a pretty good shot -- Trent Edwards and Ryan Fitzpatrick are obviously not preferred choices when it comes to quarterback, and even though Brohm never got any traction with the Packers, he's still a high upside player; it's not like he had any where he could really go in Green Bay in terms of jumping Aaron Rodgers.
In Buffalo, however, he presents at least some possibility of a chance to earn full-time jobs for both he and interim head coach Perry Fewell.
Scott Hamilton
Scott Scovell Hamilton (born August 28, 1958) is an American figure skater and Olympic gold medalist. He won four consecutive U.S. championships (1981-1984), four consecutive World Championships (1981-1984) and the 1984 Olympics.
Scott Hamilton will skate on TV for the first time since battling a brain tumor, joining fellow Olympian and cancer survivor Dorothy Hamill for a Thanksgiving Day special intended to inspire viewers to triumph over illness.
Scott Hamilton will skate on TV for the first time since battling a brain tumor, joining fellow Olympian and cancer survivor Dorothy Hamill for a Thanksgiving Day special intended to inspire viewers to triumph over illness.
Carmen Electra Leaked Video
Carmen Electra Leaked Video is one of the hottest topics this morning according to Google Trends.
A Carmen Electra sex tape has reportedly been leaked to the internet, but is it actually a Carmen Electra sex tape? Or something else entirely? The story has started to create a lot of buzz around the internet, as the Carmen Electra Leaked Video Being Called "Sex Tape"
Herald Sun was reporting that a "Carmen Electra lesbian sex tape" was leaked to the internet.
The problem though, is that it isn't exactly what they are claiming it to be, and the tape isn't close to anything that the press has seen recently from the likes of Carrie Prejean, Paris Hilton, or Kim Kardashian. In fact, compared to other things that Carmen Electra has done in her career, this new tape could be considered quite tame.
A Carmen Electra sex tape has reportedly been leaked to the internet, but is it actually a Carmen Electra sex tape? Or something else entirely? The story has started to create a lot of buzz around the internet, as the Carmen Electra Leaked Video Being Called "Sex Tape"
Herald Sun was reporting that a "Carmen Electra lesbian sex tape" was leaked to the internet.
The problem though, is that it isn't exactly what they are claiming it to be, and the tape isn't close to anything that the press has seen recently from the likes of Carrie Prejean, Paris Hilton, or Kim Kardashian. In fact, compared to other things that Carmen Electra has done in her career, this new tape could be considered quite tame.
Mittwoch, 18. November 2009
Nephelococcygia
For those types out there who got excited the first time they heard stamp collecting had a name ("philately"), you'll be delighted to know that nephelococcygia is the technical term for cloud gazing.
The word nephelococcygia originates from Aristophanes' play The Birds. It is the Greek for "Cloud Cuckoo Land," the utopian city in the clouds that the main character persuades all the birds in the world to build.
The word nephelococcygia originates from Aristophanes' play The Birds. It is the Greek for "Cloud Cuckoo Land," the utopian city in the clouds that the main character persuades all the birds in the world to build.
Maersk Alabama
"Maersk Alabama" is the current top search based on just recent news that stated that Maersk Alabama, the American-flagged ship captured briefly by pirates in April, came under fire again early Tuesday morning off Somalia's coast, but evaded the attackers.
Somali pirates seized the Maersk Alabama in April. The crew managed to retake control of the ship, but in a dramatic turn of events, the pirates took the ship's captain, Richard Phillips, hostage. He was held at gunpoint aboard the Alabama's lifeboat for five days before he was rescued by U.S. Naval forces, who killed three of his captors, and arrested the fourth.
Somali pirates seized the Maersk Alabama in April. The crew managed to retake control of the ship, but in a dramatic turn of events, the pirates took the ship's captain, Richard Phillips, hostage. He was held at gunpoint aboard the Alabama's lifeboat for five days before he was rescued by U.S. Naval forces, who killed three of his captors, and arrested the fourth.
Pink Slips For Congress
Another funny search term appeared this morning at the number one spot on Google trends.
Voters in Washington are tired of being disappointed regarding their health care and other legislative efforts and have sent out 5 million "pink slips" to the members of Congress.
"These pink slips are a call for fiscally responsible and constitutionally responsible Americans," said Rep. Steve King of Iowa.
The pink slips are a symbol of job dismissal. With Rep. Trent Franks, R-Arizona, saying members need to vote the will of the people or be fired in the next election.
Voters in Washington are tired of being disappointed regarding their health care and other legislative efforts and have sent out 5 million "pink slips" to the members of Congress.
"These pink slips are a call for fiscally responsible and constitutionally responsible Americans," said Rep. Steve King of Iowa.
The pink slips are a symbol of job dismissal. With Rep. Trent Franks, R-Arizona, saying members need to vote the will of the people or be fired in the next election.
Dienstag, 17. November 2009
Brady Quinn Cheap Shot
Quarterback Brady Quinn of the Cleveland Browns is the subject of a lot of talk today after he made a "cheap shot" against Terrell Suggs in the Ravens vs. Browns game last night. Therefore the term "Brady Quinn Cheap Shot" was boosted #1 Google search term at the moment.
Walmart Black Friday 2009 Ads
After "Lorenzo von Matterhorn" has stayed #1 search persistently for a few hours today it was now replaced by "walmart black friday 2009 ads".
Considering that the Black Friday 2009 is not the upcoming friday but friday next week, this is quite impressive. I guess we will be seeing that term at the #1 spot quite a few times in the following days.
Considering that the Black Friday 2009 is not the upcoming friday but friday next week, this is quite impressive. I guess we will be seeing that term at the #1 spot quite a few times in the following days.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn
After the airing of "The Playbook" which is the eighth episode of the fifth season of the CBS situation comedy How I Met Your Mother "Lorenzo Von Matterhorn" (one of Barney's playbook aliases) became the most common Google search for the day of November 16, 2009
Von Matterhorn made an appearance this evening, setting off an explosion of web interest – most of it propelled by the discovery of a Wikipedia page that had been created for the character. The page is a lot fun, mostly talking about Matterhorn's afflictions – he suffers from phallumegaly, or bigness of penis disorder – and various hobbies. Problem is, Wikipedia – as we all know – is a bastion of fact, and so this little bit of How I Met Your Mother fun had to go.
Von Matterhorn made an appearance this evening, setting off an explosion of web interest – most of it propelled by the discovery of a Wikipedia page that had been created for the character. The page is a lot fun, mostly talking about Matterhorn's afflictions – he suffers from phallumegaly, or bigness of penis disorder – and various hobbies. Problem is, Wikipedia – as we all know – is a bastion of fact, and so this little bit of How I Met Your Mother fun had to go.
Meteor Shower November 2009
Today's hottest Google search is "meteor shower november 2009" which is because the Leonid Meteor Shower will hit its peak early in the morning Tuesday, Nov. 17.
For those far enough from city lights and fortunate enough to have clear skies, it will be quite a sight.
Scientists have also said the show is likely to be less spectacular in North America. The best viewing spot on the planet for the Leonid Meteor Shower is predicted to be Asia.
For those far enough from city lights and fortunate enough to have clear skies, it will be quite a sight.
Scientists have also said the show is likely to be less spectacular in North America. The best viewing spot on the planet for the Leonid Meteor Shower is predicted to be Asia.
Montag, 16. November 2009
Twilf
As the AT&T website went online again, its searches vanished quickly. Instead the term "Twilf" went volcanic, as this was one of the terms used by Al Gore's Current TV to describe former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.
The Urban Dictionary clears up the meaning of TWILF to reassure us it isn't a complimentary statement about Sarah Palin. Hmm...is she one who farts in the bathtub and bites the bubbles...somehow I think it's one of the other definitions...
The Urban Dictionary clears up the meaning of TWILF to reassure us it isn't a complimentary statement about Sarah Palin. Hmm...is she one who farts in the bathtub and bites the bubbles...somehow I think it's one of the other definitions...
Att net homepage
Currently the website of the 2nd largest wireless operator by subscribers in the US behind Verizon, AT&T is offline, boosting the search querys "att net" and "att net homepage" as the number 1 top searches on Google at the moment.
Susan Boyle Makeover
This morning's most popular search on Google has been "Susan Boyle Makeover".
The Britain's Got Talent runner-up explained that she was unhappy about being branded the "Hairy Angel" in the press.
Susan Boyle has revealed that she decided to have a makeover after seeing herself on television.
"I was fed up with being called that," she told the Daily Mail. "I didn't know what I looked like on television until I saw myself on Britain's Got Talent. I saw this wee wifey with the mad hairdo and the bushy eyebrows and said, 'Hmm, not really telegenic'.
"So I decided to spruce myself up a bit. When I look in the mirror now, I see this sophisticated lady. I'm still a bit like that wee wifey inside, but more refined in some ways. Would you want to look like the Hairy Angel? I don't think so."
The Britain's Got Talent runner-up explained that she was unhappy about being branded the "Hairy Angel" in the press.
Susan Boyle has revealed that she decided to have a makeover after seeing herself on television.
"I was fed up with being called that," she told the Daily Mail. "I didn't know what I looked like on television until I saw myself on Britain's Got Talent. I saw this wee wifey with the mad hairdo and the bushy eyebrows and said, 'Hmm, not really telegenic'.
"So I decided to spruce myself up a bit. When I look in the mirror now, I see this sophisticated lady. I'm still a bit like that wee wifey inside, but more refined in some ways. Would you want to look like the Hairy Angel? I don't think so."
Sonntag, 15. November 2009
Peanut Butter Smack... How do you like me now biznitch?
Today's funny top phrase on Google trends is "Peanut Butter Smack... How do you like me now biznitch?" based on a stand-up comedy show by Dane Cook who is an American stand-up comedian and film actor.
In one of his latest shows he describes how he found a porn movie on Youporn with this title.
It is regular sex for 14 minutes and 41 seconds, finding ending in a guy dipping his hand in a jar of peanut butter… and smacking his partner, then yelling "How you like me now, biznitch?"
Many then were disappointed though when they tried to find that video on Youporn because Dane Cook made it all up. There is no such film on Youporn.
In one of his latest shows he describes how he found a porn movie on Youporn with this title.
It is regular sex for 14 minutes and 41 seconds, finding ending in a guy dipping his hand in a jar of peanut butter… and smacking his partner, then yelling "How you like me now, biznitch?"
Many then were disappointed though when they tried to find that video on Youporn because Dane Cook made it all up. There is no such film on Youporn.
Samstag, 14. November 2009
Carrie Prejean Sextape Stream
Wow, the water on the moon didn't last long as the Google top search for today.
It was dethroned by the term "Carrie Prejean Sextape Stream" after rumours said, that there is a sex tape starring former Miss California USA 2009, and Miss USA 2009 first runner-up Carrie Prejean.
CNN subsequently reported that Prejean' settlement with Miss California USA officials was driven by the discovery of a sex tape featuring Prejean. Prejean appeared alone in the tape, which was described as "too racy" for posting on a celebrity gossip site. Prejean claimed that the video was created, when she was 17, for her then boyfriend.
It was dethroned by the term "Carrie Prejean Sextape Stream" after rumours said, that there is a sex tape starring former Miss California USA 2009, and Miss USA 2009 first runner-up Carrie Prejean.
CNN subsequently reported that Prejean' settlement with Miss California USA officials was driven by the discovery of a sex tape featuring Prejean. Prejean appeared alone in the tape, which was described as "too racy" for posting on a celebrity gossip site. Prejean claimed that the video was created, when she was 17, for her then boyfriend.
Water on the Moon
Today's hottest search is "water on the moon" based on yesterday's news that reported NASA said Friday it had discovered water on the moon, opening "a new chapter" that could allow for the development of a lunar space station.
The discovery was announced by project scientist Anthony Colaprete at a midday news conference.
"We found water. And we didn't find just a little bit. We found a significant amount," Anthony Colaprete, lead scientist for the mission, told reporters as he held up a white water bucket for emphasis.
He said the 25 gallons of water the lunar crash kicked up was only what scientists could see from the plumes of the impact.
The discovery was announced by project scientist Anthony Colaprete at a midday news conference.
"We found water. And we didn't find just a little bit. We found a significant amount," Anthony Colaprete, lead scientist for the mission, told reporters as he held up a white water bucket for emphasis.
He said the 25 gallons of water the lunar crash kicked up was only what scientists could see from the plumes of the impact.
Freitag, 13. November 2009
Tony Alamo
Currently the highest ranked search term on Google Trends is "Tony Alamo" which is probably because the 75 year old preacher and singer has been sentenced to 175 years in jail for child sex convictions today.
The preacher has been in jail before. Alamo was convicted of federal tax evasion in 1994. He completed a prison sentence and was released on December 8, 1998.
On September 20, 2008, federal and state investigative agents raided the Arkansas headquarters of the ministry as part of a child pornography investigation.
This investigation involved allegations of physical and sexual abuse and allegations of polygamy and underage marriage. Alamo denied the child abuse allegations.
On September 25, 2008, Alamo was arrested by Arizona police and FBI agents in Flagstaff, Arizona, on a federal warrant out of Texarkana, Arkansas, federal court on charges that he transported minors (as early as 1994) over state lines for sexual activity in violation of the Mann Act. On October 17, 2008, he pleaded not guilty, and his case was set for trial.
On October 22, 2008, Alamo's former followers testified in court during a preliminary hearing that Alamo had practiced polygamy and had taken a nine-year-old girl as a wife.
On December 2, 2008, a judge in Arkansas unsealed a federal indictment that included eight new charges against Alamo. The eight new counts were similar and involved four new alleged victims. His trial began on July 13, 2009, and on July 24, 2009, Alamo was found guilty on all ten federal counts.
On July 28, 2009, shortly after his conviction, Tony Alamo again made headlines by calling himself "just another one of the prophets that went to jail for the Gospel."
The preacher has been in jail before. Alamo was convicted of federal tax evasion in 1994. He completed a prison sentence and was released on December 8, 1998.
On September 20, 2008, federal and state investigative agents raided the Arkansas headquarters of the ministry as part of a child pornography investigation.
This investigation involved allegations of physical and sexual abuse and allegations of polygamy and underage marriage. Alamo denied the child abuse allegations.
On September 25, 2008, Alamo was arrested by Arizona police and FBI agents in Flagstaff, Arizona, on a federal warrant out of Texarkana, Arkansas, federal court on charges that he transported minors (as early as 1994) over state lines for sexual activity in violation of the Mann Act. On October 17, 2008, he pleaded not guilty, and his case was set for trial.
On October 22, 2008, Alamo's former followers testified in court during a preliminary hearing that Alamo had practiced polygamy and had taken a nine-year-old girl as a wife.
On December 2, 2008, a judge in Arkansas unsealed a federal indictment that included eight new charges against Alamo. The eight new counts were similar and involved four new alleged victims. His trial began on July 13, 2009, and on July 24, 2009, Alamo was found guilty on all ten federal counts.
On July 28, 2009, shortly after his conviction, Tony Alamo again made headlines by calling himself "just another one of the prophets that went to jail for the Gospel."
Why Won't My Parakeet Eat My Diarrhea?
This one qualifies as one of the funniest top ranked Google trends ever.
Why Won't My Parakeet Eat My Diarrhea?
On November 11, 2009 (Veteran’s Day), the phrase "Why won’t my parakeet eat my diarrhea" topped Google Hot Trends. It peaked around 10:43AM EST when its hotness went "volcanic". Immediately, numerous websites (such as this) began chattering about it and therefore even increased the trend.
All signs point to the Failblog, which posted it as a "Google Suggest" fail and subsequently sent the crazy phrase viral.
Why Won't My Parakeet Eat My Diarrhea?
On November 11, 2009 (Veteran’s Day), the phrase "Why won’t my parakeet eat my diarrhea" topped Google Hot Trends. It peaked around 10:43AM EST when its hotness went "volcanic". Immediately, numerous websites (such as this) began chattering about it and therefore even increased the trend.
All signs point to the Failblog, which posted it as a "Google Suggest" fail and subsequently sent the crazy phrase viral.
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