November 21, 2012 Technology moves fast these days with better and faster, hitting the market every day. In the process some old standbys get left behind. Live Science lists 13 things that are on the brink of extinction in your office in the coming years.
This week, families will come together from all across the nation for Thanksgiving. They will stuff themselves full of turkey, side dishes and desserts. Some will laugh and joke with relatives, while others renew old feuds and bicker with their cousins and siblings. No matter how your particular Thanksgiving winds up, you can thank the American Pilgrims for starting this long-standing custom.
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Goldie Hawn
Age: 68
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her roles on TV's 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In' and in films such as 'Private Benjamin,' 'Overboard' and 'The First Wives Club'; winning a 1969 Oscar for her work in 'Cactus Flower'; being the mother of actress Kate Hudson; and her longtime relationship with actor Kurt Russell
Just try to imagine what the modern movie would be like if the world had never seen the work of legendary director Alfred Hitchcock. Murders would take place off-camera to spare audiences who have yet to be desensitized by the sight of blood puddles. Seemingly tranquil animals would always live together with humans in peace and harmony. Shower scenes would be tacked on and gratuitous.
November 20, 2012 In almost every occupation, when at work, we punch in and we punch out, we use a time clock to determine how long we have been on the job. These days’ computers have taken the place of the time clock, but it was thanks to the industrial revolution that keeping track of workers time became necessary.
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Joe Biden
Age: 70
Occupation: Politician
Known For: Being a United States senator (D.-Del.) from 1973 until he was elected as U.S. vice president with Barack Obama in 2008 and again in 2012, and his penchant for always saying exactly what's on his mind with often hilarious results
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1945: Trials against 24 Nazi war criminals start at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany (more info)
1947: Princess—now Queen—Elizabeth marries Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey in London (more info)
Shania Twain proved she was still the most popular country music singer in the world when she released 'Up!' in 2002. The album features hit singles like the titletrack, 'I'm Gonna Getcha Good' and 'Forever and for Always.' The sad news related to this anniversary is that it also means it's been an entire decade since Twain has released a new album.
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1869: The Suez Canal, linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, opens in Egypt (more info)
1968: Viewers of the Raiders-Jets football game are prevented from watching its exciting finish when NBC switches its broadcast to the movie 'Heidi,' prompting changes to sports broadcasting in the U.S. (more info)
