Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 14th, 2014
THE BITS…
Justin Bieber has un-followed Selena Gomez on Instagram, although sources say
it’s just part of his strategy to win her back. So far, Bieber hasn’t gotten Selena
back, but he did get a date with Paula Patton.
Cake Boss Buddy Valastro was arrested on DUI charges in New York yesterday.
Afterwards, Buddy admitted to having a problem with rum cake.
A New York City house used in the movie The Godfather is on the market for just
under $3 million. They say it’s a nice place to lay your horse head.
A New York City house used in the movie The Godfather is on the market for just
under $3 million. The owner says he’ll make you a counteroffer you can’t refuse.
John Wayne Bobbitt was injured in a car accident in Buffalo, New York this week.
At least nowadays traffic is the only place he’s getting cut off.
John Wayne Bobbitt was injured in a car accident in Buffalo, New York this week.
His car was described as a twisted and mutilated wreck. Of course, that’s not the
only thing of Bobbitt’s that’s been described as twisted and mutilated.
The Secret Service has now revealed that over the past five years there have been
40 White House fence jumping incidents. However, they didn’t say how many ship
jumping incidents there have been.
On this date in 1851 Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick was first published in the
U.S. Madonna said she was really excited to read it until she found out that it was
about a whale.
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 14th, 2014
SON OF THE BITS…
Wal-Mart has revealed its big Black Friday sale items. It’s nice to see that at least
for one day Wal-Mart will stop charging those outlandish prices.
Wal-Mart has revealed its big Black Friday sale items. In fact, Wal-Mart will be
slashing their prices so low that the only people who can’t afford to shop there are
Wal-Mart employees.
A woman started a petition against Old Navy because they charge more for plus
size clothing, saying their Super Skinny Jeans cost $27 in a size 6 and $40 in a size
26. The question is: at what size do you stop calling them Super Skinny jeans?
The European Space Agency is saying that the comet they landed their spacecraft
on emits low frequency musical sounds. In fact, yesterday the comet pulled all of
its music off Spotify.
Authorities in France warned residents to stay indoors after a tiger was spotted
roaming near Disneyland Paris. Officials say the tiger answers to the name Tigger.
Authorities in France warned residents to stay indoors after a tiger was spotted
roaming near Disneyland Paris. At last report the tiger had gotten several hundred
people to surrender.
The U.S. will continue to have unseasonably cold weather this weekend. Even in
Hawaii the hula dancers are trading in their grass skirts for shrubbery.
The U.S. will continue to have unseasonably cold weather this weekend. In fact,
they’re saying it’ll be so cold this weekend in Hollywood that Kim Kardashian’s
cheeks will be rosy…until she pulls her pants up.
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 14th, 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 14th, 2014
TINSELTOWN TATTLER…
Here Comes HONEY BOO BOO’S MAMA JUNE is making the media rounds
when she probably should just lay low for awhile. She was on Entertainment
Tonight last night and admitted that there’s another convicted sex offender in her
life. This one is Michael Anthony Ford, who was featured on a 2005 episode of To
Catch a Predator. Not only that, Mama June revealed that he’s the father of her
daughters Jessica and Lauryn, a.k.a. "Pumpkin". (See here) Mama June also did an
interview with Dr. Phil that’ll air on Monday. In that one, she claimed TMZ
doctored the photo showing her in a hotel room with convicted child molester
Mark McDaniel. Dr. Phil called bull on that claim and TMZ also denies it. Mama
June also claimed that TLC still paid her full salary after the show’s cancelation,
but sources inside TLC say that’s also a lie. (See here)
SEAN PENN and CHARLIZE THERON were paid a visit by police yesterday
morning. They were having a sunrise picnic at Vasquez Rocks in Santa Clarita,
California when Charlize's 2-year-old son Jackson started throwing a tantrum. A
female hiker happened to be passing by and stopped after she heard the screaming,
thinking a child may be in danger. The hiker started towards the child and started
filming when Charlize told her to back off. The hiker left, but called police to
report it. Officers quickly determined that Jackson was just being a typical 2-yearold and left Charlize and Sean to their picnic.
AMANDA BYNES and her parents may be facing yet another lawsuit after she
allegedly trashed the apartment where she's been staying. Amanda was staying
with several girls, including her hairstylist, in West Hollywood and they say
Amanda burned cigarette holes in the carpets, spilled blue hair dye on the carpets
and sinks, and more. The mother of the girl that signed the lease contacted
Amanda's parents and demanded $1,500 for damages, but was blown off.
Amanda’s folks say the girls should’ve known their daughter was trouble before
they let her stay there.
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 14th, 2014
TINSELTOWN TATTLER 2…
New York City police arrested "CAKE BOSS" BUDDY VALASTRO on DUI
charges early Thursday morning. Police say Valastro was driving erratically when
he was pulled over in Lower Manhattan and he was unsteady on his feet when he
stepped out of the vehicle. They say his face was flushed and his eyes were
bloodshot and he failed a Breathalyzer test. Apparently he was a bit belligerent,
too, as he reportedly told the cops, "You can't arrest me. I'm the cake boss!"
JUSTIN BIEBER has un-followed SELENA GOMEZ on Instagram. However, it
may be part of Bieber’s strategy to win her back. After posting photos of them
together, professing his love in cryptic messages and even going to Bible study
failed, Bieber hopes that by giving Selena the cold shoulder she’ll come running
back to him. After all, ignoring her, flirting with hot girls and acting like he doesn’t
care has worked on Selena in the past.
The feud between DJs DEADMAU5 and PARIS HILTON continues. Paris won
the award for "Women's Newcomer of the Year" at the NRJ DJ Awards in Monte
Carlo this week. Deadmau5 later tweeted, "Congrats on the NRJ award. What the
f*** is an nrj award?"
You should think twice about slamming TAYLOR SWIFT on social media
because her friends have her back. This would’ve been good advice for DJ DIPLO,
who tweeted: "Someone should make a Kickstarter to get Taylor Swift a booty."
He later tweeted a link to a Fundly campaign, which had raised $85 towards its
$3500 goal as of yesterday morning. The Dipper may have attacked Taylor
because he’s rumored to be dating Katy Perry, who’s feuding with Swift. In any
case, LORDE defended Taylor by firing back at Diplo saying, “Should we do
something about your tiny penis while we're at it?"
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 14th, 2014
DATELINE HOLLYWOOD…
New Movies in Theatres…
Dumb and Dumber To - Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are back as Harry and Lloyd
as they go in search of Harry's adopted daughter. (PG-13)
Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett will headline this year’s CHRISTMAS IN
ROCKEFELLER CENTER special on NBC airing December 3rd. Today Show
anchors Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Natalie Morales will host the
tree lighting ceremonies with other performers such as Cyndi Lauper, Sara
Bareilles, Idina Menzel, Pentatonix, LeAnn Rimes and Trisha Yearwood.
PERCEPTION is no longer reality at TNT. The cable network has canceled the
crime-drama Perception after three seasons. However, TNT says Perception will
return for its final five episodes on February 17th.
A New York City house whose exterior was featured in the movie "THE
GODFATHER" is on the market for just under $3 million. The 6,248-square-foot
Tudor has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms and the realtor says the gourmet
kitchen "is to die for."
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 14th, 2014
MUSIC NOTES…
U2’S BONO lost his luggage on a flight this week. However, Bono wasn’t flying
commercial, but on a private jet, whose rear door fell off in mid-air. All of his
luggage fell out of the plane and while authorities say Bono was never in any
danger, others say it could’ve been tragic.
KID ROCK has announced that he’ll release a new album called First Kiss on
February 24th. According to a press release, “First Kiss signals the continued
evolution of one of music's most versatile performers…But we're not going to tell
you what it sounds like - we just couldn't do it justice and we're confident the
music will speak for itself.” A summer 2015 tour with the Twisted Brown Trucker
Band is also in the works.
Angus Young says he and the rest of his AC/DC bandmates haven’t been in touch
with Phil Rudd since he was charged with threatening to kill and drug possession
last week. Young also noted that Rudd's behavior had been somewhat erratic
during the recording of their new album. AC/DC's new album, Rock or Bust, will
be released next month and they’ll launch a tour next year with or without Rudd.
PINK FLOYD won’t be touring to support their final album "The Endless River,"
but drummer Nick Mason says he’d be willing to do a charity performance along
the lines of Live 8 with surviving members, including former bandmate Roger
Waters. However, none of the other band members have gone on the record as
saying they’d be willing.
CULTURE CLUB has called off their North American and British tours due to a
polyp on Boy George’s throat. Doctors have ordered him to rest his voice in order
to avoid an operation. The band is hoping to reschedule the concerts for next year.
A new album is due sometime next year.
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 14th, 2014
MUSIC NOTES 2…
A rare portrait of ELVIS PRESLEY by Andy Warhol sold for big bucks at an
auction this week. Warhol's "Triple Elvis (Ferus Type)" sold for $81.9 million. The
7-foot tall portrait shows a triple exposure of Elvis depicted as a cowboy, shooting
from the hip.
ONE DIRECTION hobnobbed with royalty last night as they met the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge at the annual Royal Variety Performance. Harry Styles later
told reporters he congratulated Prince William and his wife “on the bump,” adding,
“She didn’t look bumpy.” That was a reference, of course, to Kate being pregnant.
After their royal meeting, One Direction performed along with Bette Midler, Ed
Sheeran, Simply Red and Ellie Goulding.
Yesterday we had a clip of a 12-year-old Taylor Swift singing the national anthem
at a basketball game and today it’s an 8-year-old BEYONCÉ performing the song
"Home" from "The Wiz" in a Peoples' Workshop talent competition. (See here)
FERGIE has a new album on the way and she revealed that NICKI MINAJ is
featured on one of the cuts. However, she’s not revealing much else just yet.
BLAKE SHELTON was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall Of Fame last night.
Blake tweeted, "So unbelievable that I'm being inducted into the OKLAHOMA
HALL OF FAME tonight ... Man they must be desperate!!! Ha!!! Truly is an
honor." Shelton joined singer Wanda Jackson and actress Alfre Woodard among
those being inducted.
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 14th, 2014
TUBULAR…
Daytime:
GMA: Chef Emeril Lagasse.
Today: Katherine Heigl; Adam Brody
Kelly & Michael: Liam Hemsworth
The View: Guest co-host Kellie Pickler; Drew Barrymore
The Talk: Actor Tom Cavanagh
Ellen: LL Cool J; The New Basement Tapes perform
Primetime:
CBS: Queen Latifah hosts The Hollywood Film Awards and Janelle Monae
performs
ESPN: College hoops Armed Forces Classic: Louisville vs. Minnesota from
Puerto Rico; NBA Spurs at Lakers
ESPN2: College football Tulsa at Central Florida
Late Night:
Jimmy Kimmel: CMA Awards post show (R)
David Letterman: Kristin Chenoweth; comic Jeff Dunham; Chris Young performs
Jimmy Fallon: Liam Hemsworth; Kool and the Gang sit in with The Roots
Craig Ferguson: Jeff Daniels; comic Paula Poundstone
Seth Meyers: Kerry Washington; Michael C. Hall (R)
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 14th, 2014
TUBULAR WEEKEND…
Saturday Primetime:
ABC: College football Florida State at Miami
Fox: College football Texas at Oklahoma State
NBC: The vintage SNL episode features Host Drew Barrymore and musical guest
Lily Allen
ESPN: College football Auburn at Georgia and Arizona State at Oregon State
ESPN2: College football LSU at Arkansas
Saturday Night Live: Host Woody Harrelson; Kendrick Lamar performs
Sunday Primetime:
CBS: 60 Minutes chats with Steve Carell
Fox: Willem Dafoe is the voice of Bart’s new teacher on The Simpsons; plus
thanksgiving episodes of Family Guy and Brooklyn Nine-Nine
NBC: Sunday Night Football Patriots at Colts
Bitman
Bitman
By
David
By David Evjen
Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
Friday,
May
29th,
2009
November
14th,
2014
THE WATERCOOLER…
The European Space Agency has discovered that the comet they landed that
spacecraft on makes music! Well, sort of. Equipment aboard the spacecraft
detected oscillations in the magnetic field of the comet’s environment. Scientists
believe it's produced by the comet as it releases particles into space, which are then
electrically charged by ionization. The sounds are in the range of 40-50 millihertz,
which can’t be detected by the human ear, so they tweaked with it so we could hear
it. (Hear here)
You’ve heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but what about Green Monday?
That’s the second Monday in December and eBay says that day has the best online
sales of the month with stores like Target and Sears offering up to 90 percent off
the most popular gift items.
Old Navy has come under fire for charging women more for plus-size clothing, but
not doing so for men. A Change.org petition was started to get Old Navy to change
their pricing policies, and now has over 34,000 supporters. Renee Posey started the
petition, noting: "Old Navy's Rock Star Super Skinny Jeans cost $27 in a size 6.
The same jeans in a size 26 cost $40. Alternatively, the men's Slim-Fit Jean costs
$25—no matter the size." However, Old Navy says that’s not the whole story.
They say that their plus-size women’s clothing includes curve-enhancing and
curve-flattering elements such as four-way stretch materials and contoured
waistbands, which cost more to make, therefore are priced higher.
You may recall earlier this year how skateborder Tony Hawk demonstrated a hover
board online. Everyone went crazy and had to have one of the Marty McFly
specials only to find out it was all a prank. However, this week Tony rode a real
hover board for a company called Hendo Hover. Their board hovers an inch off the
ground at 15 miles per hour, but there’s no word on when they might actually be in
stores. (See here)
Bitman
Bitman
By
David
By David Evjen
Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
Friday,
May
29th,
2009
November
14th,
2014
THE WATERCOOLER 2…
Have you been drafting your resignation letter? If so, you’re not alone as 2.8
million Americans quit their jobs in September, which is 300,000 more than in
August and the highest number since April 2008. They say that’s good news
because it’s a sign that workers feel the job market is good enough that they can
quit their jobs and easily find work elsewhere. If the job market is tight, fewer
people quit their jobs, even if they hate them.
When you use the restroom at work, what do you use it for? A Swedish global
hygiene company wanted to know just that and so they did a worldwide survey of
13,000 people about their bathroom habits at work. Some 25% of Americans go
into a stall to text, while 23% go to make a phone call. No word on how many go
to go, but other activities included smoking and sleeping at 5% each, while 7%
said they exercise in the restroom and 8% ate and 10% said they went there to cry.
Of those who used the bathroom for what it was meant for, 10% said they only
"sometimes" washed their hands while 1% said they never do.
Scientists say they’ve found evidence of six different kinds of toxic flame
retardants in Americans’ bodies. The researchers tested urine samples from
California residents and found detectable levels of the chemicals. One of those
chemicals can damage people's nervous and reproductive systems and was detected
in 75 percent of the people tested. This flame retardant is used in polyurethane
foam, plastics, polyester resins and textiles, meaning you could pick it up from the
clothes you wear or the furniture you sit on. Another one of the cancer-causing
flame retardants detected in nearly all of the test subjects was phased out of
children's pajamas in the 1970s, which is scary because that means it apparently
doesn’t leave your system. While some flame retardants have been targeted for
phase out, it may not matter as we may carry them with us forever.
Bitman
Bitman
By
David
By David Evjen
Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
Friday,
May
29th,
2009
November
14th,
2014
THE WATERCOOLER 3…
If you haven’t cried lately, here’s the story of California’s Chris and Ashley Picco.
They married in 2007 after meeting in New York City while both volunteered at
Ground Zero in the months following the 9/11 attacks. Ashley died last Saturday
while giving birth to their son Lennon via an emergency C-section only 24 weeks
into her pregnancy. Lennon died four days after he was born but, before then, Chris
sang the Beatles' "Blackbird" to Lennon while he lied in an incubator at the
hospital because Ashley would often tell him during the pregnancy she felt Lennon
moving while music played. Chris later wrote online, "My wife, best friend and
mother of my child passed away. I have a lifetime to grieve this unspeakable loss."
Chris has set up an online fundraiser to help pay for a joint-memorial service being
held for mother and son and he wrote on his YouCaring.com page, "My little
fighter, Lennon James Picco went to sleep in his daddy's arms late last night. He
was dressed in an outfit that Ashley bought for him, with little guitars on it, and
wrapped in a blanket made by a dear friend. I am so thankful for the four
unforgettable days I got to spend with him. His mommy would have been so
beyond joy to see him and to hold him, touch him, bathe him, sing to him - as I
have had the privilege of doing." (See here)
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 14th, 2014
SPORTS SHIRT…
It was another day and another award for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton
Kershaw. After winning the NL Cy Young, Kershaw was named the NL MVP
yesterday. Kershaw is just the 11th player to pull off an MVP-Cy Young combo
and the first in the National League since St. Louis Cardinal Bob Gibson in 1968.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout was the unanimous choice for
American League MVP. At 23, Trout is the fifth youngest winner of the award and
the youngest to win it unanimously. Trout was also honored with his third straight
Silver Slugger award and was also named the MVP of the All-Star Game.
The Miami Marlins and slugger Giancarlo Stanton are said to be in talks regarding
a long-term contract in the $300 million range. Stanton already has 154 career
homers at the age of 25 and although he doesn't become a free agent until after the
2016 season the Marlins want to lock him up.
Longtime manager and player Alvin Dark has died at the age of 92. Dark was the
1948 Rookie of the Year and managed the San Francisco Giants during their 1962
World Series season and won the title with the Oakland A’s in 1974.
The Denver Broncos say middle linebacker Nate Irving is out for the season after
injuring his right knee at New England on November 2nd.
The battle for the NASCAR Sprint Cup heads to the final race in Miami on
Sunday. Whichever driver among Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano and
Ryan Newman finishes highest will be declared the champion.
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 14th, 2014
Scoreboard
NFL:
Miami 22 Buffalo 9 Final
NBA:
Memphis 111 Sacramento 110 Final
Chicago 100 Toronto 93 Final
Dallas 123 Philadelphia 70 Final
Golden State 107 Brooklyn 99 Final
NHL:
Colorado 4 N.Y. Rangers 3 Final SO
Winnipeg 3 Carolina 1 Final
Montreal 5 Boston 1 Final
San Jose 2 Tampa Bay 1 Final
St. Louis 4 Nashville 3 Final
Minnesota 6 Buffalo 3 Final
Calgary 5 Arizona 3 Final
Ottawa 4 Edmonton 3 Final OT
Dallas 2 Los Angeles 0 Final
Today’s Games
NBA:
Denver at Indiana (7:00 PM)
Milwaukee at Orlando (7:00 PM)
Miami at Atlanta (7:30 PM)
Cleveland at Boston (7:30 PM)
Utah at New York (7:30 PM)
Philadelphia at Houston (8:00 PM)
Minnesota at New Orleans (8:00 PM)
Detroit at Oklahoma City (8:00 PM)
Charlotte at Phoenix (9:00 PM)
San Antonio at L.A. Lakers (10:00 PM)
NHL:
Columbus at Philadelphia (7:00 PM)
New Jersey at Washington (7:00 PM)
Pittsburgh at Toronto (7:30 PM)
Chicago at Detroit (7:30 PM)
N.Y. Islanders at Florida (7:30 PM)
Arizona at Vancouver (10:00 PM)
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 14th, 2014
DUH…
Nevada Wildlife officials have arrested Adrian Acevedo-Hernandez, Jose Luis
Montufar-Canales, and J. Nemias Reyes Marin for numerous hunting violations
after discovering they killed deer, songbirds, antelope, and pretty much "everything
that moved" all across the state without proper permits. Further investigation found
that the men fraudulently obtained hunting licenses and illegally possessed rifles
and shotguns and they now face a slew of federal charges along with likely
deportation. The men would likely be continuing their exploits to this day had they
not posed for photos with their kill and posted them on Facebook.
Ocean County, New Jersey’s Marcos Ortega was driving Monday evening when he
allegedly hit a pedestrian. While Marcos left the scene of the accident, he didn’t
leave the pedestrian as he continued driving for over a mile with the victim lodged
in his windshield. Police finally pulled him over and the victim was rushed to the
hospital while Marcos was rushed to jail on several charges, including DUI.
An unnamed 50-year-old driver for Paschall Truck Lines drove his semi with a 53foot trailer to Milwaukee’s Lake Park this week. Unfortunately, he kept on driving
onto a walkway, causing damage to two pedestrian bridges, multiple trees, and
concrete railings. The driver was fined nearly $600 for reckless driving and failure
to obey signs and taken to a hospital for evaluation. Police say the driver told them
he’d been following instructions from his GPS.
Jonesboro, Arkansas’ 19-year-old Damontay Wright recently went to the DMV to
take his driving test. Unfortunately, a police officer noticed Damontay had driven
there without a license. When the trooper approached him to issue a citation,
Damontay demonstrated his driving ability by smashing into the trooper's patrol
car on his way out of the parking lot and leading police on a high-speed chase until
he lost control of his car and plowed into a house. Damontay didn’t get his license,
but he did get charged with felony fleeing and police also say the license plate on
his car had been reported stolen.
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Friday,
November 14th, 2014
HISTORY LESSON…
1851: Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick was first published in the U.S.
1922: The BBC made its first radio broadcast
1926: The NBC radio network made its debut.
1964: Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings set an NHL record by scoring his
627th career goal
1966: Boxing's largest indoor crowd gathered at the Houston Astrodome to see
Cassius Clay defeat Cleveland Williams
1968: Yale University announced it was going coed
1971: McDonald's raised the price of a Quarter Pounder from 53 to 55 cents in
violation of President Nixon's price controls.
1972: The stock market closed above 1000 for the first time
1972: Blue Ribbon Sports changed its name to Nike.
1973: Britain's Princess Anne married commoner Mark Phillips in a ceremony at
Westminster Abbey.
1981: Coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant tied Amos Alonzo Stagg's record for most football
wins at 314
1987: Sonny and Cher reunited on the David Letterman Show and sang I Got You
Babe
1996: Michael Jackson married Debbie Rowe
1998: Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman were married in Las Vegas
Birthday Partiers:
Britain's Prince Charles 66
actor Patrick Warburton (Seinfeld, Less Than Perfect, Rules of Engagement) 50
actor Josh Duhamel (Las Vegas, Transformers, When In Rome) 42
musician Travis Barker (Blink-182) 39
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Saturday,
November 15th, 2014
SATURDAY IN HISTORY…
1901: Miller Reese patented an electrical hearing aid.
1904: The disposable blade razor was patented by King Camp Gillette
1926: The NBC radio network went on the air
1939: The Social Security Administration approved the first unemployment check
1939: President Roosevelt laid the cornerstone of the Jefferson Memorial in
Washington, DC.
1958: Actor Tyrone Power suffered a fatal heart attack while filming a dueling
scene for the movie Solomon and Sheba.
1965: Craig Breedlove set a world land speed record at 600.601 mph.
1969: A quarter million anti-Vietnam War protesters staged a peaceful
demonstration in Washington, D.C.
1990: Milli Vanilli's producer confirmed rumors the duo had not done any of the
singing on their debut album
1992: Richard Petty retired from NASCAR racing
1993: Joey Buttafuoco was sentenced to six months in jail for his affair with Amy
Fisher.
Birthday Partiers:
Ed Asner (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lou Grant, Elf) 85
singer Petula Clark 82
actor Sam Waterston (The Newsroom, Law & Order’s Jack McCoy) 74
actress Beverly D'Angelo (National Lampoon's Vacation, Maid To Order,
Entourage) 60
actor Jonny Lee Miller (Aeon Flux, Trainspotting, Eli Stone) 42
musician Chad Kroeger (Nickelback) 40
actress Shailene Woodley (Divergent, The Fault In Our Stars, The Secret Life of
the American Teenager) 23
Bitman
By David Evjen
Bitman1@aol.com
Sunday,
November 16th, 2014
SUNDAY IN HISTORY…
1864: General William T. Sherman and his troops began their "March to the Sea"
during the Civil War
1901: Henry Fournier drove a mile in 51 seconds, becoming the first to drive more
than a mile-a-minute
1959: The Sound of Music opened on Broadway
1970: Anne Murray became the first Canadian to receive a gold record, which she
won for Snowbird
1973: President Nixon signed the Alaska Pipeline measure into law
1982: The 57-day NFL players strike ended
1998: Monica Lewinsky signed a deal to write a book about her affair with
President Clinton.
Birthday Partiers:
actress Marg Helgenberger (CSI, Erin Brockovich, Mr. Brooks) 56
actor Dean McDermott (Kiss the Bride, 1-800 Missing, Tori and Dean) 48
actress Lisa Bonet (The Cosby Show, Biker Boyz, Life On Mars) 47
reality TV's Brandi Glanville 42
actress Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Dark Knight, Secretary, World Trade Center) 37