Just a note from
Bitman to remind you
that next week will be
a short week for
Thanksgiving…issues
Monday-Wednesday
only!
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 21st, 2014
THE BITS…
President Obama gave his immigration speech last night. Republicans are furious
with some calling for impeachment and others threatening to sue him. It’s a shame
because up until now President Obama and the Republicans got along so well.
President Obama gave his immigration speech last night. Obama’s plan will
protect some five million undocumented immigrants and power-hitting shortstops.
Secret Service agents arrested a woman with a gun outside the White House last
night shortly after President Obama’s immigration speech. The Secret Service
identified the woman as Sarah Palin.
Jay Leno has given a wounded soldier a new car. Because of his generosity that
now leaves Leno with just 400 cars.
Snoop Dogg has introduced his own line of scented candles. Unfortunately, in
most states they’re only legal for medicinal purposes.
Snoop Dogg has introduced his own line of scented candles. Chances are if Snoop
Dogg is lighting something up that gives off an aroma, it’s not a candle.
The Oakland Raiders finally won their first game of the season last night. It wasn’t
easy for the Raiders because they faced one of the tougher Pop Warner teams.
The Oakland Raiders finally won their first game of the season last night. It’s quite
a turnaround for the Raiders because in just one game their season has gone from
embarrassing to just abysmal.
Because of record snowstorms, Sunday’s Buffalo Bills – New York Jets game has
been moved to Detroit. As if Detroit didn’t already have enough blight.
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 21st, 2014
SON OF THE BITS…
Because of all the snow they’ve had in Buffalo, roofs are beginning to collapse.
They’re some of the worst collapses seen in Buffalo not involving the Bills.
Cold and snow hit the Buffalo area again yesterday. In fact, they say it was almost
as frosty as conditions in Washington between President Obama and Republicans.
On this date in 1877 Thomas Edison announced the invention of his phonograph.
Edison then demonstrated it by playing the new Aerosmith album.
A Florida State University student says he was saved from this week’s school
shooting when a bullet lodged in a book in his backpack. It means the kid can now
look forward to a long life of trying to repay his student loans.
A jury has awarded about $638,000 to a woman who sued a man she claimed had a
sadomasochistic sexual relationship with her adult daughter. However, an appeal is
being filed by lawyers for Christian Grey.
A new report states that it’s best for the environment if you don’t rake your leaves
in the fall. The report comes from the institute for guys that want to sit on their
butts, drink beer and watch football.
According to a new report, accessing the Internet, checking e-mail and using
Twitter while driving has increased over the past five years. I was shocked when I
read that online while driving to work this morning.
According to a new study, men find high heels attractive. They also say that
sometimes men even like it when women wear them.
According to a new study, men perceived women in high heels as having more
attractive breasts. Try telling that to the waitresses wearing tennis shoes at Hooters.
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 21st, 2014
TODAY’S AUDIO…
Today on the Bitman audio feed we have clips from Big Bang Theory
and a late night roundup with Dave, Craig, Seth, Conan and the Jimmys.
It’s all at www.BitmanComedy.com
Not hearing anything? TV Sound bites are available at
BitmanComedy.com! If you need access to the site, contact Adrienne
Munos at United Stations Radio Network at 561-381-7598 or
amunos@unitedstations.com
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 21st, 2014
TINSELTOWN TATTLER…
The accusers are continuing to pile on BILL COSBY. Carla Ferrigno, wife of
bodybuilder/actor Lou Ferrigno, says she met Cosby at his home in 1967 and
eventually found herself playing pool with him alone after his wife, Camille, had
gone to bed. While her date was in the bathroom, she claims Cosby forcefully
grabbed her, pulled her to him and kissed her hard on the mouth. Carla says she
eventually pushed him away, found her date and made him take her home. As for
why she’s coming forward now, Carla said, "I want to be one of those women. One
more nail in the coffin."
Actress Louisa Moritz, who played Rose in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," is
also accusing BILL COSBY, claiming he knocked on her dressing room door
before an appearance on Johnny Carson's show in 1971. She says he walked in,
insinuated he’d help her career and then unzipped and put ‘it’ in her mouth. Even
though the statute of limitations has run out, Louisa says she intends to file a civil
lawsuit against Cosby. However, Cosby's lawyer says, "We've reached a point of
absurdity. The stories are getting more ridiculous," adding that Louisa is a lawyer
who was disciplined by the California State Bar and ordered not to practice.
Yet another new BILL COSBY accuser is Therese Serignese, who’s now a
registered nurse from Boca Raton, Florida. She claims to have met Cosby in 1976,
when she was 19 and he was headlining at the Las Vegas Hilton. She says she was
standing in the gift shop when Cosby approached her from behind, put his arm
around her neck and said, 'Will you marry me?'" She goes on to say that after the
show she was escorted back to the green room where Cosby held out two white
pills and a glass of water and told her to take them. For some reason she did, and
she says the next thing she remembers is being in a bathroom bent forward with
Cosby assaulting her from behind. Therese says she had intermittent contact with
Cosby over the next 20 years, including at least one sexual encounter around 1985.
She also accepted two payments from him in 1996 after she was in a car accident.
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 21st, 2014
TINSELTOWN TATTLER 2…
Swimmer MICHAEL PHELPS met his girlfriend, Taylor Lianne Chandler, on
Tinder, but she’s now made a major revelation on Facebook. Chandler has
revealed she was born a boy named David Roy Fitch. Chandler was actually born
intersex, meaning she had parts of both sexes. She began taking testosterone
blockers as a teenager and had corrective surgery in her early twenties to get rid of
her male genitalia. She’d previously detailed their first date to a Baltimore Ravens
game to the National Enquirer saying, “One thing led to the next, and we made
love during halftime.” However, Chandler says she’s now concerned that after this
admission Phelps may no longer want to be with her when he leaves rehab, but
apparently not concerned enough to prevent blabbing to the tabloids.
Is RYAN GOSLING the real Sexiest Man Alive? To some he may be and word
has it that People magazine wanted to bestow the title on him a few times, but he’s
always refused. Of course, this year’s honoree is CHRIS HEMSWORTH and
People is denying the report saying he was always their first and only choice.
Former Wonder Years star DANICA MCKELLAR married attorney Scott
Sveslosky in a beachfront ceremony last Saturday on the Hawaiian island of Kauai
with 25 family members and close friends attending. Danica says, "We were
married at 6:30 a.m. in a sunrise ceremony. The forecast predicted rain, but there
was not a drop of water in the clear sky. The sun came peaking up over the
mountains just as I was walking down the aisle, alongside both my parents."
SEAN HAYES married music producer Scott Icenogle last week. Hayes revealed
the news on his Facebook page yesterday, but didn’t offer much in the way of
details.
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 14th, 2014
TINSELTOWN TATTLER 3…
SIR MIX-A-LOT likes big butts and he cannot lie but, truthfully, what does he
think of those KIM KARDASHIAN photos? Mix has been admiring Kim's
backside, but says it’s still no match for that of JENNIFER LOPEZ. In fact, Mr.
Mix says J.Lo inspired his song "Baby Got Back" and she still does it for him.
Today’s social media fail belongs to DR. OZ. On Tuesday, Dr. Oz sent a tweet
asking people to send him questions, and promised to answer his favorites on his
website. Chances are he didn’t answer any of these questions he got in response: Is
quackery a miracle weight loss cure? Something tells me your walls are going to
be a lot lighter w/o your license…What's your favorite snake oil? How do you
sleep at night? How do you manage to talk for a 42 minute show daily without
actually saying anything medically factual but keep a daytime show? Finally, from
a real doctor: How do I get my patients to stop believing your bull?
Fitness guru RICHARD SIMMONS has been off the radar since January and word
is he’s battling severe depression because he needs to undergo knee replacement
surgery if he’s ever to exercise again. Simmons hasn’t been accepting phone calls
from even his closest friends and has his housekeeper turn people away when they
come to visit. He’s also been AWOL from his Slimmons studio in Beverly Hills.
Sources say Simmons is terrified of having the surgery after already undergoing
one knee replacement that he put off for nearly a decade.
GWYNETH PALTROW has released her annual Goop gift guide, which makes
Oprah’s favorite things look like a shopping trip to the Dollar Store. Among the
items on the list and Gwyneth’s comments about them: A Valentino Canvas
Trolley for $4,545…Gwyneth Says: "Yeah right, but how cool is this?" A Hermés
Avalon Blanket at $1,500…"If only we could buy these in bulk" (Well, she can!) A
Balenciaga New Classic Biker Jacket, $2,614…"Quite simply, the only leather
jacket you'll ever need." (Or afford) An Arthur Umanoff Bar Cart, $1,495…"We
have always wanted an Arthur Umanoff Bar Cart" (I need a drink)
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 21st, 2014
DATELINE HOLLYWOOD…
New Movies in Theatres…
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 - The latest chapter has Katniss
destroying the games and becoming the symbol of rebellion. Starring Jennifer
Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and Woody Harrelson. (PG-13)
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE announced its December lineups. James Franco will
host for his third time on December 6th with musical guest Nicki Minaj. On
December 13th it’s Martin Freeman with Charli XCX and for the final show of the
year on December 20th, it’ll be Amy Adams with musical guests One Direction.
AMC has announced that the Breaking Bad prequel BETTER CALL SAUL will
have a two-night premiere starting February 8th and 9th. (See preview clip here)
A Change.org petition has gathered over 100,000 signatures and counting to get
TLC to cancel The Duggar family’s 19 KIDS AND COUNTING. The petition
called "End LGBTQ fear mongering by the Duggars cites Michelle Duggar's
participation in a fight against an ordinance that would allow transgender women
to use female restrooms in which she described those women as "males with past
child predator convictions that claim they are female," in addition to the family’s
general homophobic beliefs.
Legendary director MIKE NICHOLS has died at the age of 83. He’s known for
such films as “The Graduate” and “Charlie Wilson’s War,” and winning nine Tony
awards for directing such plays as “Barefoot in the Park” and “The Odd Couple.”
Nichols was married to ABC newsperson Diane Sawyer. (See Graduate clip here)
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 21st, 2014
MUSIC NOTES…
A performance by PAUL MCCARTNEY performing Live and Let Die at
Candlestick Park in San Francisco last August was filmed using 360-degree,
stereoscopic 3-D cameras and 3-D sound-field microphones. The new virtual
reality clip lets viewers watch the show from the perspectives of someone in the
audience, onstage, backstage or right next to McCartney. So far, the clip is only
available on Google Play for users with Android Phones and Google Cardboard.
The GEORGE HARRISON collection, "The Apple Years 1968-75" will be
available in high definition digital audio next week. The collection features
Harrison’s first six solo studio albums, originally released between 1968 and 1975.
The Library of Congress honored BILLY JOEL with the Gershwin Prize for
Popular Song on Wednesday night in Washington. Joel performed with Tony
Bennett, Gavin DeGraw, LeAnn Rimes, John Mellencamp, Natalie Maines, Boyz
II Men and others in a show that’ll be broadcast on PBS stations January 2nd.
CHER has canceled the rest of her Dressed To Kill Tour due to a viral infection
that’s affected her kidney function. Cher hopes to make up dates next year.
An unused video clip featuring LANA DEL REY surfaced briefly on the Internet.
The clip shows a man sexually assaulting Lana before walking away and leaving
her with tears streaming down her face. It had been reported that it was for a
MARILYN MANSON video, but his people issued a denial saying, "Manson did
not direct this, shoot it, nor was it for a Marilyn Manson video or outtake footage
made by him or to be used by him with his music."
A snippet from a new BEYONCÉ track called "Ring Off" was leaked online. Once
again it’s fueling speculation there may be problems for Beyonce and Jay Z,
although the last time these rumors surfaced, it turned out to be a publicity stunt to
sell concert tickets. (Hear here)
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 21st, 2014
MUSIC NOTES 2…
QUEEN LATIFAH will host this year’s Nobel Peace Prize concert. The concert
will be held December 11th in Oslo, Norway. Performers will be announced soon.
IGGY AZALEA and JENNIFER LOPEZ will perform "Booty" during Sunday's
American Music Awards, but you may not be getting a good look. ABC censors
will have their fingers on the button just in case they break the ground rules, which
are ‘no cracks’ and ‘no rubbing,’ but apparently spanking is permissible.
IGGY AZALEA has responded to EMINEM’S controversial lyric that alluded to
raping her. However, Iggy didn’t seem too concerned as she tweeted: “I’m bored
of the old men threatening young women as entertainment trend and much more
interested in the young women getting $ trend. Zzzz.”
SNOOP DOGG has introduced his own line of limited-edition organic coconut
candles. They come in two scents, White Rose and Baby Powder, and only 500 are
available for purchase.
RIHANNA says she’s in the studio working on new music. She didn’t say when it
might be out, but did say, "Anybody that's a Rihanna fan is gonna stay a Rihanna
fan, and anybody that's not might become a Rihanna fan...just gear up for it."
TY HERNDON has come out as gay. Herndon told People magazine, "I'm an out,
proud and happy gay man." Herndon says he began coming out to family members
when he was 20 but tried to keep it a secret during his music career.
BILLY GILMAN has come out as gay in a YouTube video posted yesterday.
Apparently eluding to Ty Herndon, Gilman said it had taken him many weeks to
figure out how to approach this video, but today a fellow country artist and friend
made it easier. Gilman said he decided to come out after being spotted with his
partner by a local reporter. (See here)
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 21st, 2014
TUBULAR…
Daytime:
GMA: Nickelback performs
Today: Comics Susie Essman, Judy Gold and Lisa Lampanelli
Kelly & Michael: Kate Walsh (``Bad Judge'')
The View: Allison Janney
The Talk: Martin Short
Ellen: One Direction; guitarist Jimmy Page
Primetime:
CBS: The Amazing Race teams serve drinks to the knights in Valletta, Malta; plus
Carol Burnett returns to Hawaii Five-0
ESPN: NBA Cavaliers at Wizards and Bulls at Trail Blazers
ESPN2: College hoops 2K Classic championship and football San Jose State at
Utah State
Late Night:
Jimmy Kimmel: Jim Carrey; Oran ``Juice'' Jones performs (R)
David Letterman: TV on the Radio performs
Jimmy Fallon: Julianne Moore; Michael Cera
Craig Ferguson: Metallica performs
Seth Meyers: Taylor Schilling; screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (R)
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 21st, 2014
TUBULAR WEEKEND…
Saturday Primetime:
ABC: College football USC at UCLA
Fox: College football Oklahoma State at Baylor
ESPN: College football Missouri at Tennessee
ESPN2: College football Miami at Virginia and Boise State at Wyoming
Saturday Night Live: Host Cameron Diaz; Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars perform
Sunday Primetime:
ABC: Pitbull hosts The American Music Awards; performers include Taylor Swift,
Charli XCX, 5 Seconds of Summer, Mary J. Blige, Sam Smith, Fergie, Lorde, One
Direction and Iggy Azalea
Fox: For its 550th episode, The Simpsons turn into Legos and on the 551st episode
Sammy Hagar drops in; plus the Thanksgiving episode of Bob’s Burgers
NBC: Sunday Night Football Cowboys at Giants
ESPN2: College hoops Puerto Rico Tip-Off and Gildan Charleston Classic
championship
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David
By David Evjen
Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
Friday,
May
29th,
2009
November
21st,
2014
THE WATERCOOLER…
Thanksgiving travel could be crazier this year. The Triple-A predicts that 46.3
million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving
weekend, which is a 4.2% increase over last year and the most since 2007. They
say it’s due in part to Americans being more optimistic about the economy, lower
fuel prices and a desire to travel. More than 89% of holiday travelers will travel by
automobile, while 3.55 million people are expected to fly to their destinations.
The good news for motorists is that people are finally hanging up and driving. A
new survey shows that over the last six years talking on hand-held phones while
driving is dropping. The bad news is it may be because people are too busy surfing
the Internet, reading email and scanning social media while driving. Overall,
despite laws to ban the practice, smart phone-related activities behind the wheel
has steadily increased over the past six years. While talking behind the wheel is
down, accessing the Internet while driving has doubled, from 13% in 2009 to 26%
this year, while checking e-mail while driving has gone from 15% to 25% and
using Twitter has more than doubled from 9% in 2009 to 20% this year.
It will likely come as no surprise, but researchers have found that wearing high
heels makes women more attractive to men. Study author Nicolas Guéguen notes,
“Women’s shoe heel size exerts a powerful effect on men’s behavior.” They
conducted a study in which a woman would drop a glove as she walked. They
found that as the length of the woman’s heel increased, the more likely it was that a
man would help the woman. However, they say heel height had no effect on how
likely women were to help. They also found that the higher a woman’s heels were,
the more likely a man was to approach her. It was also found that men perceived
women in high heels as having more attractive breasts.
Bitman
Bitman
By
David
By David Evjen
Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
Friday,
May
29th,
2009
November
21st,
2014
THE WATERCOOLER 2…
According to a new blog post by the National Wildlife Federation called "What to
do With Fallen Leaves" it’s recommended that you don’t rake your yard. They say
that leaving leaves on the ground is good for the environment because dry, dead
leaves create a healthy habitat and a food supply for salamanders, chipmunks,
earthworms, and more. The dead leaves are also beneficial to a number of butterfly
and moth species over the winter. They say that if you must rake your leaves, push
them into your plant and flower beds so the critters can still make use of them.
A video of three grandmas getting stoned for the first time is lighting up the
Internet. However, one grandma named Dorothea says she won’t be sparking up
again because she didn't like the way it made her totally lose control. However,
Dorthea did say she now understands why there's a big fight to legalize it and she
hopes it's decriminalized adding, "I don't understand what the big deal is about
being high on marijuana." However, another grandma, Paula, told producers she’d
love to fire up again! (See here)
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 21st, 2014
SPORTS SHIRT…
The winter snowstorms are wreaking havoc on Buffalo and their sporting events.
The NFL is relocating Sunday’s Bills home game against the New York Jets to
Detroit on Monday night. Also, tonight’s Sabres hockey game against the New
York Rangers has been postponed.
Running back LeGarrette Blount, who was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers on
Tuesday, signed with the New England Patriots yesterday. The deal is for two
years at the veteran minimum plus incentives.
The Los Angeles County district attorney's office has charged Kings defenseman
Slava Voynov with felony domestic violence. Voynov remains on indefinite
suspension, although his wife has said she didn’t want to press charges.
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson is filing for bankruptcy after his
parents ran up more than $10 million in debts by using his name. Johnson’s mother
allegedly borrowed at least $15 million against her son’s future earnings by taking
out a series of high-interest loans she later defaulted on. Johnson has severed ties
with his family.
The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Bryan Allen to the Montreal
Canadiens for forward Rene Bourque.
Hendrick Motorsports has signed Kasey Kahne to a three-year contract extension
through the 2018 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. The deal raises questions about
where Hendrick plans to put phenom Chase Elliott, since they’re already at the
NASCAR-maximum four teams.
It’s reported that Bermuda has been picked over San Diego to host the 2017
America's Cup yacht race. Bermuda offers financial incentives including tax-free
status for regatta participants.
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 21st, 2014
Scoreboard
NFL:
Oakland 24 Kansas City 20 Final
NBA:
L.A. Clippers 110 Miami 93 Final
Sacramento 103 Chicago 88 Final
NHL:
Minnesota 3 Philadelphia 2 Final
Toronto 5 Tampa Bay 2 Final
Montreal 4 St. Louis 1 Final
Ottawa 3 Nashville 2 Final
Detroit 4 Winnipeg 3 Final
Dallas 3 Arizona 1 Final
Washington 3 Colorado 2 Final
Chicago 4 Calgary 3 Final
Anaheim 4 Vancouver 3 Final SO
Los Angeles 3 Carolina 2 Final
Florida 3 San Jose 2 Final SO
NCAAF:
Kansas St. 26 West Virginia 20 Final
North Carolina 45 Duke 20 Final
Today’s Games
NBA:
Orlando at Charlotte (7:00 PM)
Phoenix at Philadelphia (7:00 PM)
Detroit at Atlanta (7:30 PM)
Milwaukee at Toronto (7:30 PM)
Boston at Memphis (8:00 PM)
San Antonio at Minnesota (8:00 PM)
Brooklyn at Oklahoma City (8:00 PM)
Cleveland at Washington (8:00 PM)
L.A. Lakers at Dallas (8:30 PM)
New Orleans at Denver (9:00 PM)
Utah at Golden State (10:30 PM)
Chicago at Portland (10:30 PM)
NHL:
N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo (7:00 PM)
N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh (7:00 PM)
Boston at Columbus (7:00 PM)
New Jersey at Edmonton (9:30 PM)
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 21st, 2014
DUH…
Leesburg, Florida convicted felon Trenton Dennard has an unusual way of making
friends on Facebook. Trenton has been arrested after allegedly committing a driveby shooting of 12-year-old Jahjuan A. Edwards, who was sitting on his porch
Monday night. While Jahjuan was recovering from his wounds the next day, his
aunt, Latoria Brown, received a Facebook friend request from Trenton. Thanks to
the request, Latoria recognized Trenton as the shooter even though she wasn’t
acquainted with him before the crime, and police were able to make the arrest.
An unnamed 34-year-old man from Cambridge, England, walked into a local
Tesco store, showed the staff a gun and threatened to kill them. While there’s no
indication from news reports that he wanted any money, the worst he could’ve
done to the staff was give them paper cuts as he was brandishing a photograph of a
gun. Police were dispatched to the store where they arrested the man before he
could make his getaway in a picture of a car.
It was a rough night for Alexander Ruff at the Viera, Florida Kohl's Department
Store. A loss-prevention officer said he spotted Ruff shoplifting and called a
deputy. That deputy encountered Ruff in the parking lot, where he injured his ankle
diving out of the way of Ruff's fleeing car. After a 14-mile chase, Ruff added
aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, fleeing and eluding, reckless
driving and more to his original shoplifting charge. The ‘and more’ part included
probation violation as he was previously convicted of drug possession, credit card
fraud, grand theft and dealing in stolen property.
At 5’ 5” and 350 pounds, it can be assumed that South Carolina’s Rodney Fowler
has quite an appetite. However, Rodney may not have the means to support his
culinary lifestyle as he was caught trying to steal steaks from a local Wal-Mart by
sitting on them as he rode through the store on his mobility scooter. Rodney failed
to scoot away with his stolen beef and it was noted that arresting officers needed
two pairs of handcuffs because of Rodney’s large size.
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 21st, 2014
MO’ DUH…
It’s that time of year when we think of those less fortunate who won’t be having
such a cheerful holiday season. A group of Wal-Mart employees in Oklahoma
placed a food bin in their store where people could donate to the needy. In this case
the needy were Wal-Mart employees. A photo of the bin appeared online with the
caption detailing how Wal-Mart holds interoffice food drives for hungry
employees "rather than agree to pay a decent wage or provide full-time hours."
Surveillance video from a home in Cape Town, South Africa showed an alleged
burglar wandering around the back yard of a home while presumably looking for a
point of entry. Luckily for the homeowners they had a guard dog to protect the
place. The unidentified burglar is soon seen on camera jumping a fence and fleeing
in terror to escape the homeowner’s ferocious Yorkshire terrier. The alleged
burglar was captured several days later and told police he has cynophobia, which is
a fear of dogs. (See here)
Michael Morgan was busted for DUI on Highway 101 just north of San Francisco.
Technically, Morgan wasn’t driving as police found him asleep with his foot on the
brake of his car, which was still in drive and blocking the two left lanes of the
highway. When officers tried to wake him, Morgan removed his foot from the
brake, causing the car to begin moving forward until he finally put the vehicle in
park after being told numerous times to stop the car. Morgan’s passenger, who was
also in a deep sleep and also intoxicated, was taken to a hospital.
Coralville, Iowa’s 43-year-old Billy B. Matiyabo worked as a janitor at the public
library. Unfortunately, Billy was arrested for doing a little extra cleanup. An hour
after his shift, Billy’s keyless entry card was used to enter the library at about the
same time a computer was taken from the children's service desk. Billy later
admitted to police that he viewed “inappropriate material” on the Internet during
his shift and, in order to cover his tracks, he took the computer and destroyed it.
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 21st, 2014
HISTORY LESSON…
1877: Thomas Edison announced the invention of his phonograph
1944: The Roy Rogers Show made its radio debut on the Mutual Broadcasting
System
1953: Johnny Carson's CBS-TV daytime variety show, Carson's Cellar, premiered
1963: The Elvis Presley film Fun in Acapulco premiered.
1973: President Nixon's attorney revealed the presence of an 18 1/2-minute gap in
one of the Watergate tapes
1980: 83 million people watched Dallas to find out Kristin shot J.R.
1983: Michael Jackson's Thriller video premiered in Los Angeles
1995: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above the 5,000 for the first time.
2004: Donald Trump's casinos filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
2010: Jimmie Johnson won an unprecedented fifth straight NASCAR
championship.
2013: The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 16,000 for the first time.
Birthday Partiers:
actress Marlo Thomas (That Girl) 76
musician Dr. John 73
actress Goldie Hawn (Laugh In, The Banger Sisters, Private Benjamin) 69
actress Nicolette Sheridan (Desperate Housewives, Knot's Landing, Spy Hard) 51
TV host Michael Strahan 43
actress Jena Malone (Cold Mountain, Donnie Darko, Stepmom) 40
singer Carly Rae Jepsen 29
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Saturday,
November 22nd, 2014
SATURDAY IN HISTORY…
1718: English pirate Edward Teach, a.k.a. "Blackbeard", was killed during a battle
off the coast of Virginia.
1906: The SOS distress signal was adopted at the International Radio Telegraphic
Convention in Berlin
1917: The National Hockey League was founded
1935: The first transpacific airmail flight left San Francisco for the Philippines.
1950: The Fort Wayne Pistons beat the Minneapolis Lakers 19-18 in the lowest
scoring game in NBA history
1954: The Humane Society of the United States was founded.
1963: President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Vice President Lyndon
Johnson was sworn in as the nation's 36th president.
1977: Regular passenger service between New York and Europe on the supersonic
Concorde began
1986: Mike Tyson became the youngest world heavyweight champion by knocking
out Trevor Berbick at the age of 20 years and 4 months
1997: INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence was found dead in his hotel room in
Australia
1998: 60 Minutes aired a tape of Jack Kevorkian performing an assisted suicide,
which led to his imprisonment
2000: Vice President-elect Dick Cheney was hospitalized with a slight heart attack
2005: Ted Koppel anchored his last installment of ABC's Nightline
Birthday Partiers:
actor Robert Vaughn (Man from U.N.C.L.E., The A Team, Delta Force) 82
actor/comedian Terry Gilliam (Monty Python) 74
actress Jamie Lee Curtis (Freaky Friday, True Lies, My Girl) 56
actress Mariel Hemingway (First Daughter, Star 80, Deconstructing Harry) 53
actor Mark Ruffalo (The Avengers, Zodiac, Date Night) 47
actress Scarlett Johansson (Lost in Translation, The Avengers, Match Point) 30
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Sunday,
November 23rd, 2014
SUNDAY IN HISTORY…
1899: The first juke box was installed at the Palais Royal Hotel in San Francisco
1919: A college football game was broadcast on the radio for the first time as
Texas A&M blanked the University of Texas 7-0
1936: Life magazine was first published
1945: The wartime rationing of most foods ended.
1958: Ronald and Nancy Reagan starred together in the GE Theater production A
Turkey for the President
1963: Dr. Who premiered in Britain
1998: Dennis Rodman filed for an annulment from Carmen Electra after nine days
of marriage
Birthday Partiers:
musician Bruce Hornsby 59
actress Kelly Brook (Smallville, The Italian Job, School For Seduction) 35
TV's Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi (Jersey Shore) 27
actress/singer Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana) 22