Archive: June, 2009
Alice in Wonderland
You can finally view promotional images from Tim Burton's long-awaited remake of "Alice in Wonderland" online. These photos are stunning, depicting Johnny Depp as the devilish Mad Hatter, Anne Hathaway as the beautiful, pale-skinned White Queen, and Helena Bona Carter (Tim Burton's muse and longtime partner) as the Red Queen, a character sure to scream 'off with their heads' many times throughout the film.
Obama vs. Pesky Fly
Our beloved leader, Barack Obama, is making headlines for swatting an insect during a televised interview with CNBC's John Harwood. Who hasn't killed a fly, at least once? Apparently, PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - is outraged by Obama's seemingly normal response to this bothersome pest. "He isn't the Buddha," Ingrid Newkirk, President of PETA stated. "He's a human being, and human beings have a long way to go before they think before they act."
Al Roker 'Attacks' Speidi on "Today" Show
Yesterday on NBC's "Today" show, Al Roker interviewed reality Read more...
Facebook Offers Vanity URLs
Have you heard the latest Facebook news buzzing around the Internet? Tonight at 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Facebook users will be able to choose a personalized URL.
TV Stations Are Going Digital - Finally
After many delays, analog TV signals will finally cease to broadcast on Thursday, June 12. The original date for the digital transition was February 17, but the Obama administration decided that postponing would enable more Americans to prepare for the switch. If you aren't a cable or satellite TV subscriber, you must acquire a converter box in order to enjoy uninterrupted local television service. Are you ready to make the switch?
Verizon Support Website Ranks Top 10
New York City-based Verizon Communications has been honored for operating one of the Ten Best Web Support Sites of 2009, by the Association of Support Professionals (ASP). Verizon's consumer support Website was the first entertainment/broadband company Website to be recognized on the Ten Best list.