Boomer's Buzz: Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Posted May 7, 2008, 5:35 am by Growing Bolder


Today is Wednesday, May 7, 2008. There are 238 days left in the year and 180 days left until Election Day.


Race For the White House:
Today on the Presidential Campaign Trail (AP)
Obama Rolls in North Carolina, Clinton Takes Cliffhanger in Indiana (AP)
Analysis: Clinton Fails to Get Needed Game-Changer (AP)
Democratic and Republican Health Care Plans Offer Clear Choices (LA Times)

Developing News:
Fear for Millions as Myanmar Blocks Aid Workers in Aftermath of Cyclone (Yahoo News)
Russia Swears in Medvedev as New Leader (Yahoo News)

Latest Health News:
Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly (Washington Post)
Dead Man's Eyes Hold Key to His Age (Discover)

By the Numbers:
The 5 Most Dangerous Roads in The World -- With Pics! (ibibo)
4 Principles of Not Wasting Time (PhilosophicalGeek)

Pic of the Day: The Dog Blog



Video of The Day: I'm Ironman. And I'm Batman. A parody of the Apple -- PC commericals.





Today's GB Birthdays:
Happy birthday to GB members Jeff, Barbara d and Emily! Click their names to send them a birthday greeting!

Today's Celebrity Birthdays:
Singer Teresa Brewer is 77. Singer Johnny Maestro is 69. R&B singer Jimmy Ruffin is 69. Actress Robin Strasser is 63. Singer and songwriter Bill Danoff is 62. R&B singer Thelma Houston is 62. Broadcast journalist Tim Russert ("Meet the Press") is 58. Actor Robert Hegyes ("Welcome Back, Kotter") is 57. Writer and director Amy Heckerling is 54. Actor Michael E. Knight is 49. Rocker Phil Campbell is 47.

On This Date:
In 1919: Eva Peron, a powerful political influence as the wife of the president of Argentina, is born.

In 1977: Ten weeks after entering the Billboard singles chart, The Eagles' masterpiece, "Hotel California," becomes the band's fourth US No. 1 hit. It hits No. 8 in the UK.

In 1978: The 90,000 tickets on sale for Bob Dylan's upcoming concerts at London's Wembley Empire Pool sell out in less than eight hours.

In 1982: Diana Ross receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In 1992: Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on its maiden voyage (STS-49).

In 1998: The parent company of Mercedes-Benz agrees to buy Chrysler Corp. for more than $37 billion, becoming Daimler-Chrysler.

Today's Thought:
"It is better to be alone than in bad company."
-- George Washington


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