Friday, October 26, 2007

Friday-Sunday, October 26-28, 2007

Internet obsession...

Zogby conducted a poll with some really interesting results, as follows:

  • 24% of Americans (Zogby does international polls as well) said the Internet could serve as a replacement for a significant other. (Huh? A quarter of those polled would trade their loved one, or should I say not-so-much loved one? for a Dell Inspiron 531?) What's going on here???
  • More than half of those polled believe that Internet content such as video should be controlled in some way by the government. (Not the people I know, my friend). Demo-wise, 72% of those over 70 support government regulation and ratings. Only 33% of 18 to 24 year-olds support government regulation (no surprise there)...
  • More than one in four Americans has a social networking profile such as MySpace or Facebook. You know the next part. 78% are 18 to 24...
  • 11% of those polled would be willing to safely implant a device that enabled them to use their mind to access the Internet. Men were much more willing than women (17% to 7%). Now this is downright scary...
  • While most Americans don't want the Internet implanted in their brain, nearly one in five would be willing to have a chip implanted in their child to track a child's whereabouts...
  • This is another frightening result. While identity theft is a well documented fear, many would gladly give up their name for a cash windfall. If offered $100,000 by someone who wanted to adopt their name, more than one in five would change their name to something completely different. 34% of 18 to 24 year olds were prepared to take the offer...

This study shows that we are a society addicted to the Internet, among other things. There were other results of the study that were much too off-the-wall to include, like whether or not the Internet has an effect on spirituality, are people more turned on by iPhone or famous celebrities - dumb stuff like that. As always, I suggest taking the study for what you think it's worth, no more, no less. As always there's something to be learned from it...

10 Timeline Memories:

  1. 1955] Premiered on this date: "Rebel Without A Cause" starring James Dean. Dean's signature movie opens several weeks after his tragic death at 24...1955] The Village Voice is published...1970] Gary Trudeau's "Doonesbury" premieres in 28 newspapers...
  2. 1965] Beatles Esq: The Beatles receive MBE (Member of the British Empire) honors at Buckingham Palace...
  3. 1980] Marathon Man: 22-year old college senior Alberto Salazar runs his first New York City Marathon and sets a new course record of 2 hours, 9 minutes and 41 seconds...
  4. 1984] Prolonging Life: A newborn with a severe heart defect is given the heart of a baboon in an experimental transplant in California. She lives for 21 more days...
  5. 1985] World Series Memories: Umpire Don Denkinger's controversial "safe" call at first base helps KC beat St. Louis in game 6 of the WS. The Royals go on to win game 7 and the WS as a result. In fairness to Denkinger, he takes the blame for making a bad call and is hounded forever by Cardinals fans...1997] The Florida Marlins beat the Cleveland Indians to win the WS after just 5 years in existence...2005] The Chicago White Sox win their 1st WS since 1917 by defeating Houston 1-0 in game 4...
  6. 1990] The Great One: Wayne Gretzky becomes the first NHL player to reach 2,000 points...
  7. 1990] "Happy Trails": William S. Paley, founder of CBS, Inc. dies from kidney failure at 89...1994] One-man band, Wilbert ("Kansas City") Harrison suffers a fatal stroke at 65 (he once opened a WRKO concert for Creedence Clearwater Revival at the old Boston Garden and wore cymbals on the inside of his knees in true one-man band tradition. He also played the accordion and drums but not at the same time. The crowd loved him)...
  8. 1991] Slammed: Former Washington mayor Marion Barry begins a 6-month sentence for cocaine possession...
  9. 1996] Clear as a bell: Federal prosecutors clear Richard Jewell as a suspect in the Olympic Park bombing...
  10. 2002] Russian justice: A hostage siege by Chechen rebels at a Moscow theater ends with 129 of the 800-plus captives dead, most from a knockout gas used by Russian special forces who storm the theater...

Music Memories:

Commentary:

There is no other sports city as hot as Boston. The #2 BC Eagles came from behind to beat Virginia Tech last night to validate their #2 national ranking, the Red Sox beat the Rockies 2-1, to go up in the World Series, 2 games to none and the undefeated New England Patriots go for their 8th consecutive win against the Washington Redskins on Sunday afternoon. What a run for Boston!!! Congratulations to WFUV, the Fordham University radio station, celebrating their 60th anniversary today. On October 26, 1947 Arthur Godfrey emceed the first broadcast on 90.7 FM and Cardinal Spellman was also on the air to bless the station. According to resident radio writing guru David Hinckley of the New York Daily News, WFUV reaches about 340,000 listeners a week and has a budget of $4.5 million with a full-time staff of 28 and about 70 student workers, all of whom are paid. A few of the more recognizable names among the air staff: Dennis Elsas, Pete Fornatale, Rich Conaty and Vin Scelsa. Former alum include: Charles Osgood, Vin Scully, Mike Breen, Ed Randall and Bob Papa...

"Happy Birthday...happy birthday":

Sasha Cohen (23), Keith Urban (40) who says 'take your cat and leave my sweater": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk1nw4Uoxig , Natalie Merchant (44), Dylan McDermott (45), Lauren Tewes (53), Jaclyn Smith (60), Pat Sajak (60), Hillary Rodham Clinton (60) and Bob Hoskins (65)...

Timeline Countdown: One day until game 3 of the World Series, 5 nights until Halloween, 9 days until Standard Time and 21 days until Thanksgiving...

Saturday-Sunday, October 27-28, 2007...

10 Timeline Memories:

  1. 1636] Enter the Crimson: Harvard College is founded. The first school of higher education was originally called Court of Massachusetts Bay Colony. When I see someone wearing a Harvard t-shirt, I want to say to them: prove it but maybe that's just me (10/28)...
  2. 1858] R.H. opens a new store: It's called 'Macy's'. It was R.H. Macy's 8th business venture with 7 previous failures. This one on 34th Street sticks. The next time you take the boat to Nantucket, check out the impressive home that R.H. owned (10/27)...
  3. 1886] This is dedicated: The Statue of Liberty is dedicated in New York harbor by President Grover Cleveland. The original name of the statue: 'Liberty Enlightening The World". On the same date in 1936 the statue is re-dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on its 50th anniversary. In 1986 the centennial was celebrated on the island. The lady is still as majestic as ever: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9e3rIUILUg (10/28)...
  4. 1954] D-I-V-O-R-C-E: Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio agree to disagree. They were married on January 14, 1954 (10/27)...
  5. 1961] Breaking ground: The symbolic shovels dig into the dirt that will become the future home of the New York Mets, Shea Stadium. The new ballpark scheduled to open in 2009 will be called Citibank Field (10/28)...
  6. 1962] A record tying Tittle title: Giants QB Y.A. Tittle becomes the third QB in the NFL to throw for 7 touchdowns (Sid Luckman and Adrian Burk were the other two). The Giants blast the Redskins 49-34 (it sounds like a Patriots score) (10/28). Here's a tribute to Yelberton Abraham Tittle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww1Pi35Ckec ...
  7. 1964] Wedding Bells: Sonny & Cher say "I Got You Babe". Their marriage will end in divorce in 1975 (10/27)...
  8. 1973] Curtains: Secretariat, the greatest horse of our generation, wins his final race in Canada and then goes to stud after 16 wins in 21 races (10/28). "Big Red" will live to the age of 19 and here is a tribute to Secretariat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zHvR7K1btQ ...
  9. 1981] World Series Memories: The Dodgers come back from a 2-game deficit to sweep the Yankees. Yankees reliever George Frasier loses 3 games as the Boss looks for something or somebody else to punch (10/28)...1985] The KC Royals become the 6th team to win the WS after trailing 3 games to 1, to beat the Cardinals (10/27)...1986] The New York Mets win their second WS by beating the Red Sox in 7 games (10/27)...1991] The Minnesota Twins beat the Atlanta Braves in game 7 in one of the most-thrilling WS. 5 of the 7 games are decided by one run (10/27)...1999] The Yankees beat the Braves for their second consecutive WS title (10/27)...2004] After an 86-year wait, the Boston Red Sox beat the Cardinals to win the WS (10/27): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUpuectC8ls ...
  10. 1990] "Happy Trails": Bandleader Xavier Cugat dies of heart failure at 90 (10/27)...2006] The legendary Celtics godfather, Red Auerbach dies from a heart attack at 89 (10/28) and here's a tribute to the great Arnold: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJB2DX_4_GQ ...

Music Memories:

  • 1956] Released on this date: "Ain't Got No Home" - Clarence 'Frogman' Henry (10/27)...1964] "Come See About Me" - Supremes (10/27)...
  • 1956] Number One on this date: "Love Me Tender" - Elvis Presley (replaces "Don't Be Cruel"/"Hound Dog" after 11 weeks at the top of the charts as Elvis becomes the first artist to replace himself at #1)(10/28)...1966] "96 Tears" - Question Mark & The Mysterians (10/27). Here's a live appearance from earlier this year: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrCTgpSPUL0 ...1975] "Island Girl" - Elton John (10/28)...1987] "Bad" - Michael Jackson (10/27)...
  • 1960] Recorded on this date: "Spanish Harlem" and "Stand By Me" - Ben E. King (10/27)...1971] "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" - John Lennon and Yoko Ono (10/28)...

"Happy Birthday...happy birthday":

(10/27) Kelly Osborne (23), Marla Maples (44), Duran Duran's Simon LeBon (49), Roberto Benigni (55), John Cleese (68), Ruby Dee (83), Ralph Kiner (85) and Nanette Fabray (87)...

(10/28) Joaquin Phoenix (33), Julia Roberts (40), Lauren Holly (44), Bill Gates (52), Annie Potts (55), Bruce Jenner (58), Telma Hopkins (59), Wayne Fontana (62), Dennis Franz (63), Jane Alexander (67), Lennie Wilkins (70) and Charlie Daniels (72)...

Timeline Countdown for October 28, 2007: Game 4 of the World Series is tonight, 3 nights until Halloween, 7 days until Standard Time and 19 days until Thanksgiving...








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