Archive for January, 2010
Preview of VH1’s new reality shows
Who does reality TV better than VH1? VH1 has picked up four new series to its lineup.
Coldplay on the Simpsons this week
Coldplay’s Chris Martin visits Springfield this weekend, providing the voice for his animated self on a new episode of “The Simpsons.”
Dad busted for smoking pot on YouTube
Just bad parenting here…
A Nebraska father is facing several charges after posting his illegal behavior online.
Jersey Shore’s Pauly D will take your money
DJ Pauly D of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” is raking in the dough as a nightclub DJ.
Basketball for healthcare?
Massachusetts’s new Senator wants to take on President Obama – on the basketball court. Scott Brown says if the President is serious about courting Republicans on health reform, he’ll agree to a friendly game of hoops at the White House. Brown would play with his daughter, who plays basketball for Boston College and says [...]
Wondering Where/How to Donate to Haiti?
The Projo reports that the Rotary Club of Pawtuxet Valley is seeking donations to buy airplane fuel so private pilots can continue to deliver medical supplies outside Port-au-Prince in Haiti. Recently, the Rotary club loaded a small plane with about $400,000 in donated surgical supplies and enough antibiotics to save 100 children.
The private pilot [...]
Experiencing Morning Sickness? One Remedy NOT to use
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) warns consumers not to use a folk remedy designed to relieve the symptoms of morning sickness. This product is called by several names including “Nzu”, “Poto” or “Calabash Chalk”. These products may be sold as a large pellet or in bulk and they resemble clay.
HEALTH’s laboratory testing has [...]
BREAKING: Author JD Salinger is no more
Reclusive author J.D. Salinger has died at the age of 91. Best known for his 1951 book “The Catcher In The Rye,” Salinger published his last work in 1965 and lived in New Hampshire. His literary agent said the author died of natural causes at his home on Wednesday.
Information taken from MetroSource.
BREAKING: Ben Bernanke confirmed for 2nd term as Fed Governor
Ben Bernanke has been confirmed for a second term as head of the Federal Reserve. Confirmation was a victory for President Obama, who had called Mr. Bernanke a critical leader in the nation’s recovery from recession. The Senate voted 70-30 today in his favor after two hours of debate.
Information taken from MetroSource.
Party Line: Something old, something new
Thursday
The 2nd Story Theater in Warren opens a much anticipated production of “Comic Potential,” a story about what it means to be human. The play is set in the future, where actors have been replaced by robots (“actoids”) – so the show is actors playing robots who play actors. So postmodern! The play’s writer designs [...]
