‘Trumpet-Lunged’ Billy Graham is 90
Evangelist Billy Graham turns 90 today.”A blond, trumpet-lunged North Carolinian” Time called him in its 1949 article about his breakthrough “Christ for Greater Los Angeles” tent revival.
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Obama Names Ballet-Dancing, Finger-Missing Chief of Staff
Rahm Emanuel, just named as Barack Obama’s chief of staff, is the newest member of Who2’s most famous loop: Celebs Missing Fingers.
And How Did You Spend YOUR Day?
“Obama spent part of Thursday in Chicago making calls to world leaders.
‘A Disastrous Marriage Drove Emily Post to Etiquette’
So says a new biography of politeness pro Emily Post.
Happy 21st Birthday, Kevin Jonas
We missed it yesterday amongst the election hoopla: Kevin Jonas, of the teen band the Jonas Brothers, has turned 21.He’s now the only Jonas brother who can legally go out for a Flaming Dr. Pepper after a show. Not that he would, of course.
Obituary First Lines: Michael Crichton
A sampling of opening lines about the celebrated author:”Michael Crichton, who died on Tuesday at the age of 66, was like a character in a Michael Crichton novel.” -The New York Times”The gone-haywire theme parks of Jurassic Park and Westworld. The breakneck medical decisions of ER. The storm chasers of Twister.
Yikes! Author Michael Crichton Dead at 66
Startling but true: Michael Crichton has died of cancer. “Unexpectedly,” says The Hollywood Reporter, putting it mildly.
A Goldendoodle for First Dog?
If Malia gets her wish.(Update: Seems everyone wants in on the pooch selection committee.)
President Barack Obama By the Numbers
Barack Obama will be the next president of the United States. Here’s a by-the-numbers look ahead at this historic event.{ 1 } Obama will be the first president born in Hawaii. (Small surprise: Hawaii didn’t become a state until 1959. Obama was born in 1961.) { 77 } Days until Obama’s inauguration on 20 January 2009.
Barack Obama Will Be the 44th President of the United States
All national networks are now reporting that Barack Obama has defeated John McCain and will be the next president of the United States.[Update: Here’s the transcript of his speech.]