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New Movie Releases: ‘Abduction,’ ‘Dolphin Tale,’ ‘Killer Elite,’ and ‘Moneyball’
The four movies opening this weekend in wide release have a little something for everyone.
‘Abduction‘ finds ‘Twilight’ hottie Taylor Lautner in mortal danger after realizing that his entire childhood has been built on a vast conspiracy of lies.
Will Apple Unveil the iPhone 5 on October 4?
Sources claim Apple’s newly-installed CEO, Tim Cook, will preside over an October 4 media event in which he will announce the long-awaited iPhone 5.
The date is consistent with previous reports setting early October as the release date for the next-generation smartphone.
This Day in History for September 22 – Emancipation Proclamation Issued and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1789 – The office of United States Postmaster General is established (More info)
1862 – President Abraham Lincoln issues the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, which proposes to free all slaves of rebel states as of January 1, 1863 (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for September 22 – Tommy Lasorda, Joan Jett and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tommy Lasorda
Age: 84
Occupation: Baseball Manager
Known For: More than 60 years as part of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, and his 1997 induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame
Joan Jett
Age: 53
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, who had hits such a
Tony Bennett Apologizes for Controversial Comments About 9/11
When Tony Bennett stopped by on Howard Stern’s SiriusXM program to promote his new CD, ‘Duets II,’ on Monday, the 85-year-old crooner and World War II vet had some controversial thoughts about the terrorists responsible for the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
Georgia Pardons Board Rejects Bid to Halt Execution of Troy Davis
On Wednesday, the Georgia State Board of Pardons rejected a last-minute appeal to halt the execution of Troy Davis, a death row inmate convicted of shooting and killing a police officer in a crime both he and many others say he did not commit.
Although defense attorneys argued that ballistic testing linking Davis to the shooting was flawed and said Davis would take a polygraph test, the board said
American Hikers Released from Iranian Prison After $1 Million Bail Posted [VIDEO]
Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, two Americans arrested for espionage when they accidentally wandered over the border into Iran in 2009, have been released from a prison in Tehran.
Netflix May Have to Pay $100,000 for Qwikster Twitter Account
Chances are good at least one “d’oh!” was uttered in at least one Netflix conference room Tuesday morning.
It seems the company, which on Monday announced it would split up its service and rebrand the DVD-delivery side Qwikster, neglected to lock up the name on Twitter. Now Jason Castillo, who’s owned the @Qwikster name on the microblogging service since April, wants money — big money — to hand it
This Day in History for September 21 – Benedict Arnold Commits Treason and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1780 – American General Benedict Arnold commits treason by giving the British the plans to West Point (More info)
1792 – The National Convention declares France a republic and abolishes the monarchy (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for September 21 – Bill Murray, Faith Hill and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bill Murray
Age: 61
Occupation: Actor and Screenwriter
Known For: Being part of the original cast of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ starring in numerous comedy classics like ‘Caddyshack,’ ‘Ghostbusters,’ and ‘Stripes,’ and garnering an Oscar nomination for his dramatic role in ‘Lost in Translation’
Faith Hill
Age: 44
Occupation: Singer
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