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New Movie Releases: ‘Paranormal Activity 3,’ ‘Johnny English Reborn,’ ‘The Three Musketeers’
With two sequels and a remake, this weekend’s movie premieres may not appeal to fans of completely new material, but they should make those who enjoyed the originals very happy.
Celebrity Birthdays for October 19 – John Lithgow, Evander Holyfield and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
John Lithgow
Age: 66
Occupation: Actor and Author
Known For: Playing Dick Solomon on the NBC sitcom ’3rd Rock from the Sun,’ Oscar nominations for his roles in ‘The World According to Garp’ and ‘Terms of Endearment,’ winning a Tony Award for his performance in ‘Sweet Smell of Success,’ and writing several books of poetry and children’
This Day in History for October 19 – ‘Black Monday’ Occurs and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1781 – British General Cornwallis surrenders to General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, bringing an end to the last major battle of the American Revolution (More info)
1789 – Chief Justice John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States (More info)
McDonald’s Rolls Out In-Store TV Programming
While many McDonald’s customers opt for the drive-through, those who dine inside the fast-food restaurants may soon benefit from an original programming experience via the McDonald’s TV channel.
Vietnamese Woman’s Face Ages 50 Years in Just a Few Days [VIDEO]
Every woman of a certain age knows the horror of waking up to find a few new wrinkles, but Nguyen Thi Phuong lived a worse nightmare. This 23-year-old Vietnamese woman woke up one morning three years ago and looked 50 years older than she was.
The young woman was given medication for a seafood allergy that may have caused a reaction in which her skin aged decades in a matter of days.
Toddler Suffering From Rare Disease Pica Will Eat Anything – Even Glass [VIDEO]
If you think your toddler eats everything in sight, you haven’t met Natalie Hayhurst.
The three-year-old is normal in many ways, but her appetite for non-edible items — a rare medical condition called Pica — is a real cause of concern.
BlackBerry Maker Research in Motion Stock Falls After Massive Outage
Last week, millions of BlackBerry smartphone owners weren’t able to access email or other messaging when a data center failure triggered outages across five continents.
In response, BlackBerry maker Research in Motion offered free apps and tech support — only to see its stock take a five percent dive on Monday.
What Are the 10 Best Places to Retire?
When people retire, they often decide to pull up stakes and move to a new city. No longer bound by the restraints of employment offices or client locales, retirees may instead find themselves drawn to places with great weather, affordable housing or better amenities than where they currently live.
U.S. News used data from Onboard Informatics to ascertain 10 things people look for when they retire,
Celebrity Birthdays for October 17 – Alan Jackson, Eminem and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Alan Jackson
Age: 53
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Blending honky tonk and mainstream country sounds, 35 number one country hits such as ‘Don’t Rock the Jukebox’ and ‘Chattahoochee,’ winning two Grammy Awards, and being a member of the Grand Ole Opry
Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon Separate
Few bands are more revered in indie-rock circles than Sonic Youth, fronted by longtime married couple and bandmates Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore. So the announcement this weekend that the couple is going their separate ways after 27 years sent fans into a tizzy.
Shannen Doherty Weds Photographer Kurt Iswarienko
Actress Shannen Doherty, 40, married celebrity photographer Kurt Iswarienko in a sunset ceremony on Saturday in Malibu, CA.
It’s the third marriage for Doherty, the former star of ‘Beverly Hills, 90210′ and ‘Charmed,’ who’s had previous short-lived unions with actor Ashley Hamilton and Paris Hilton’s sex-tape co-star Rick Salomon.
This Day in History for October 17 – Olympic Athletes Protest Racism and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1931 – Gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years in prison for tax evasion (More info)
1933 – Albert Einstein flees Nazi Germany and moves to the United States (More info)
1968 – Olympic medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos are forced to return their awards because they raised their fists in a black-power salute d