Airdate: 2005-09-12 Asleep in his darkened cell, Lincoln jerks awake as the fluorescent lights snap on and the cell door slams open. Bellick storms into the cell with a crowd of C.O.s behind him. The C.O.s wrestle Lincoln off his cot as Bellick barks, “On your feet.” Lincoln struggles against the guards, demanding to know […]
Make your own satellite for $8,000
DIY Kit Puts Satellites Into Orbit for $8,000 For extreme hobbyists, the new kit offers a chance to launch personal projects into space. THE GIST A company is selling kits to build and fly small satellites for $8,000. Interorbital Systems has planned a test flight of its Neptune rocket in August. Customers include hobbyists, universities […]
Stylish Presidential Weddings
Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis March 4, 1952 Their relationship was the subject of 1950’s gossip columns, but then-actors Nancy Davis and Ronald Reagan chose a quiet ceremony at the Little Brown Church in the San Fernando Valley when it came time to wed. Nancy’s ensemble is now on display at the Ronald Reagan Presidential […]
20 Ways to Spice Up Your Next Date Night
Alone time with your guy can be hard to come by, so why not make those precious hours you two share extra exciting? Use these fiery reader tips to spice up your next date night. From a cocktail party for two to the electric kiss, tantalizing tips for making the most of your together time. […]
What $1,000,000,000,000 would buy you
Confronting the federal deficit starts with grasping just how colossal that number actually is. So, what would $1 trillion get you? The figure is almost incomprehensible: $1,000,000,000,000. One trillion dollars. That’s a dozen zeros. The Congressional Budget Office reports that during the first nine months of fiscal 2010 — which ends September 30 — the […]
Bailout banks keep tax breaks
Bailout banks keep tax breaks as they repay loans Citigroup, other bailout firms, to keep billions in tax breaks as they exit government program WASHINGTON (AP) — Citigroup and other banks starting to repay the billions of dollars they borrowed from the government are getting another boost as they exit the bailout program: Billions more […]
“Precious” Sweeps Image Awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Independent movie “Precious: Based on the novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” swept the Image Awards on Friday, picking up six trophies including best movie and best actress for its star, newcomer Gabourey Sidibe. The harrowing tale of an abused, obese Harlem teen also brought an NAACP Image award for actress Mo’Nique, whose […]
Desperate Housewives Season One Episode Guide
Season 1 Season 1, Episode 1: Pilot Original Air Date—3 October 2004 In the pilot we meet all of the characters, at Mary Alice young’s funeral. Lynette’s sons get in trouble by jumping into the pool, Susan tries to make something to bring to the funeral, but burns her macaroni and cheese. Season 1, Episode […]