The invitation simply says, “Wish we could say more,” as if that’s enough of an apology. It’s not, but when it comes to Apple and new products, the name of the game is cryptic. Also probably white and shiny. But mostly cryptic. Apple sent out a teaser for an event on September 9 at the […]
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“Cops” Crew Member Killed By Cops
Posted 8/28/2014 9:30 am by Ron HoganWhen it comes to police work, there’s the glamor of cops on television and the terrible, dirty, back-breaking work done by real police officers. The groundbreaking reality television show Cops, which follows on-duty law enforcement on their calls, blurred that line significantly, and it’s been a ratings success for a staggering 25 seasons, mostly on […]
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US Open Match Disrupted By Bee
Posted 8/26/2014 9:00 am by Ron HoganWhen it comes to being outdoors, there’s nothing quite as disruptive as a pesky insect. For some unfortunate people, bee stings are a matter of life and death. For the rest of us, they’re mostly an annoyance. Given the relatively fragile state of the Williams Sisters in recent years, it makes sense that Venus wouldn’t […]
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“Breaking Bad” Wins (Almost) All The 2014 Emmys
Posted 8/26/2014 8:11 am by Ron HoganIn what is the last year of the show, Breaking Bad looks like it will end on a high note. The drama series about meth-making chemistry teacher Walter White and his adventures long ago came to a close on AMC, but the final season has turned out to be a boon to the show’s award […]
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Samsung, Barnes And Noble Team Up For Nook Tablet
Posted 8/20/2014 10:05 pm by Ron HoganIn the world of the tablet, it’s not every day that two former tablet computer competitors team up to take on the big boys. Yet Barnes and Noble, the struggling book retailer whose Nook bravely took on both Apple and Amazon, and Samsung, the Android-powered competior, have decided to work together on a very special […]
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SNL’s Voice, Don Pardo, Dead At 96
Posted 8/19/2014 8:45 pm by Ron HoganYou can never underestimate the power of a good voice. It can turn homeless men into media sensations and it can turn radio announcers into legends. For Dominick Pardo, born in Westfield, Massachussetts on February 22, 1918, it turned a high school actor into one of the most famous voices to ever come out of […]
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The Louisville Purge Hoax
Posted 8/16/2014 11:00 am by Ron HoganMob violence in the streets, rampant killings by people in masks, chaos and anarchy and disorder. The Hollywood blockbuster The Purge pictured an America where, for one night a year, all crime was legal, no matter how evil or heinous. It could never happen, right? Well, an online rumor about a version of the titular […]
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Plane Crashes After Pilot’s Prosthetic Arm Falls Off
Posted 8/14/2014 9:14 am by Ron HoganThere are a lot of things that can cause trouble when you’re dealing with a massive flying machine loaded with dozens of people and carrying hundreds of gallons of highly explosive fuel. Any little distraction, even a seat adjustment, can cause chaos and disruption and put lives at risk. When that disruption happens to the […]
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Runaway Kid Finds A Home At Walmart
Posted 8/13/2014 7:51 pm by Ron HoganIf you want something, Walmart is always there. No matter what you might need, Walmart has it. If you need some raw hamburger, Walmart has tons of it throughout its stores. If you want some televisions, Walmart has them by the dozens. There’s no limit to the things Walmart can provide, even a good hiding […]
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Robin Williams Dead At 63
Posted 8/11/2014 11:23 pm by Ron HoganOne of the biggest names in Hollywood is no more. One of the funniest folks to ever step on the stand-up stage is also gone. There’s no real easy way to say this, but Robin Williams, the iconic actor who won an Oscar for Good Will Hunting and rose to stardom as Mork on Mork […]
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State Attorneys General Want To Snuff Out E-Cigs
Posted 8/08/2014 7:52 pm by Ron HoganThe FDA has been actively trying to regulate the electronic cigarette industry, but they’ve had some difficult getting all their ducks in a row even after announcing they’d regulate the nicotine delivery systems. The wheels of government move slow, and apparently the federal government is taking too long for the leadership of various state governments. […]
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Cleveland Gets Lots Of Love
Posted 8/07/2014 6:34 pm by Ron Hogan…Kevin Love, that is! The Minnesota Timberwolves star forward/center/nearly 7-foot-tall three-point shooter and certified double-double machine that is also known by mortals as Kevin Love is going to be moving to a new destination and getting a new position in the process. Kevin Love will be joining the Cleveland Cavaliers to help spread the floor […]
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San Antonio Hires Becky Hammon As Assistant Coach
Posted 8/05/2014 5:12 pm by Ron HoganThe San Antonio Spurs are known for being both innovative and very, very boring. They were the first team to turn heavily to scouting European players and have reaped the benefits of that due to their international fanbase, multinational players, and massive success as one of the steadiest teams in the league. The Spurs break […]
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Don’t Call 911 About Facebook Being Down
Posted 8/01/2014 9:45 pm by Ron HoganFacebook being down is a big deal for a lot of people. After all, Facebook is THE social network, and it’s also a place where a lot of people to go play games, share pictures, hang out, and generally waste the work day. So when Facebook suffers an outage, be it a record outage or […]
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