Saturday, June 30, 2007

Today In History

Today is Saturday, June 30, the 181st day of 2007. There are 184 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:
On June 30, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt signed into law the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act.
On this date:
In 1859, French acrobat Blondin (born Jean Francois Gravelet) walked a tightrope above the gorge of Niagara Falls as thousands of spectators watched.
In 1870, Ada H. Kepley of Effingham, Ill., became America's first female law school graduate.
In 1921, President Harding nominated former President Taft to be chief justice of the United States, to succeed the late Edward Douglass White.
In 1934, Adolf Hitler carried out his "blood purge" of political and military rivals in Germany in what came to be known as "The Night of the Long Knives."
In 1936, the novel "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell was published in New York.
In 1952, "The Guiding Light," a popular radio program, made its TV debut on CBS.
In 1963, Pope Paul VI was crowned the 262nd head of the Roman Catholic Church.
In 1971, a Soviet space mission ended in tragedy when three cosmonauts aboard Soyuz 11 were found dead inside their spacecraft after it had returned to Earth.
In 1985, 39 American hostages from a hijacked TWA jetliner were freed in Beirut after being held 17 days.
In 1986, the Supreme Court, in Bowers v. Hardwick, ruled 5-4 that states could outlaw homosexual acts between consenting adults. However, the nation's highest court reversed this decision in 2003 in Lawrence v. Texas.
Ten years ago: In Hong Kong, the Union Jack was lowered for the last time over Government House as Britain prepared to hand the colony back to China after ruling it for 156 years.
Five years ago: Leonard Gregg, a part-time firefighter, was charged with starting one of the two wildfires that merged into a monstrous blaze in eastern Arizona. (Gregg later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.) Brazil defeated Germany 2-0 for the team's record fifth World Cup title.
One year ago: A tired-sounding Osama bin Laden praised slain Iraq insurgent Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in an audiotape. The government of the Netherlands resigned over a failed attempt to strip Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a prominent Somali-born critic of Islam, of her Dutch citizenship.
Thought for Today: "It is quite gratifying to feel guilty if you haven't done anything wrong: How noble! Whereas it is rather hard and certainly depressing to admit guilt and to repent." — Hannah Arendt, German-born American philosopher and historian (1906-1975).

Friday, June 29, 2007

I will NOT back down on this issue...

I still firmly believe that Peta is a joke, and full of hypocracy! This should make a good "keeping them honest" type segment in which everyone who gives money to them should see! There are many organizations out there that are legit, and are do not participate in ecoterrorism!

You can click on the image below to visit Peta Kills Animals.Com!

Today in History

Today is Friday, June 29, the 180th day of 2007. There are 185 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:
On June 29, 1776, the Virginia state constitution was adopted, and Patrick Henry made governor.

On this date:
In 1767, the British Parliament approved the Townshend Acts, which imposed import duties on certain goods shipped to America. (Colonists bitterly protested, prompting Parliament in 1770 to repeal the duties on all goods — except tea.)

In 1941, Polish statesman, pianist and composer Ignacy Jan Paderewski died in New York at age 80.

In 1946, authorities in the British Mandate of Palestine arrested more than 2,700 Jews in an attempt to stamp out extremists.

In 1954, the Atomic Energy Commission voted against reinstating Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer's access to classified information.

In 1966, the United States bombed fuel storage facilities near the North Vietnamese cities of Hanoi and Haiphong.

In 1967, Jerusalem was reunified as Israel removed barricades separating the Old City from the Israeli sector.

In 1970, the United States ended a two-month military offensive into Cambodia.

In 1972, the Supreme Court, in Furman v. Georgia, ruled the death penalty, as it was being meted out, could constitute "cruel and unusual punishment." (The ruling prompted states to revise their capital punishment laws.)

In 1981, Hu Yaobang, a protege of Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping, was elected Communist Party chairman, replacing Mao Zedong's hand-picked successor, Hua Guofeng.

In 1995, the shuttle Atlantis and the space station Mir docked in orbit.

Ten years ago: In Albania, gunmen menaced voters, burned ballots and pressured polling officials, marring parliamentary elections meant to steer the country toward recovery after months of chaos.

Five years ago: President Bush transferred his presidential powers to Vice President Dick Cheney for more than two hours during a routine colon screening that ended in a clean bill of health. Singer Rosemary Clooney died in Beverly Hills, Calif., at age 74.

One year ago: The Supreme Court ruled 5-3 that President Bush's plan to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in military tribunals violated U.S. and international law. The government announced it had recovered a stolen laptop computer and hard drive with sensitive data on up to 26.5 million veterans and military personnel.

Thought for Today: "He who is firmly seated in authority soon learns to think security, and not progress, the highest lesson of statecraft." — James Russell Lowell, American essayist (1819-1891).

Just a few thoughts...

So it's pretty obvious that Anderson doesn't like covering the Paris Hilton "news" *gasps...did she really just mention that name?!* lol, sorry folks, I had to throw in a little sarcasm.

After watching the Larry King Lives interview, I have to admit that I actually enjoyed it. I felt that she really wants to try and do some good, and hopefully she will follow through with her promises. I just hope she chooses legit organizations to help people, and not just those that will "bribe" her to endorse their organization. So I guess what I wanted to say is, can't we just give her the benefit of the doubt, and for all of you out there that dont' believe her, I'm going to at least give her the chance until she proves me wrong.

So, here's your chance to be "disappointed" in me, I know I know...such a shame! I haven't been too impressed with CNN or 360 for that matter for a couple of months now. It's just been little tidbits here and there that just get to me. I can sit here and watch for an hour, then get up and feel like I just wasted my time. Is this bad? I don't think so, I guess it's just a preference of mine that has changed.

For instance, and I beg please do not throw anything at me thus resulting in damage to your computer screen, I can not be held responsible for that :) Even though the Paris Hilton stories weren't "news worthy" I didn't like the fact that Anderson didn't want to say her name. I felt it was a tad unprofessional; you may not agree with everything that a person does, or for that matter your boss, but you still have to do what they ask and do it well. I'm not sure if that makes much sense, but that's just my 2 cents on the issue.

On a different note, I wanted to throw out a new idea for the blog. I don't know how many of you out there like to debate, but I thought we could throw out some interesting issues and get opinions on them, of course agreeing to disagree. I'm not sure if "major" controversial issues should be debated, because I've personally found out that many people can get very upset over them, and I do want to maintain a peaceful atmosphere, but maybe topics from our nations history for example. If you have any suggestions feel free to contact us!!

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Today In History

Today is Thursday, June 28, the 179th day of 2007. There are 186 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:
On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife, Sophie, were assassinated in Sarajevo by a Serb nationalist — the event that triggered World War I.

On this date:
In 1491, England's King Henry VIII was born at Greenwich.

In 1778, the Revolutionary War Battle of Monmouth took place in New Jersey; it was from this battle that the legend of "Molly Pitcher" arose, although her actual existence is a matter of historical debate.

In 1836, the fourth president of the United States, James Madison, died in Montpelier, Va.

In 1838, Britain's Queen Victoria was crowned in Westminster Abbey.

In 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed in France, ending World War I.

In 1939, Pan American Airways began regular trans-Atlantic air service.

In 1944, the Republican national convention in Chicago nominated New York Gov. Thomas E. Dewey for president and Ohio Gov. John W. Bricker for vice president.

In 1950, North Korean forces captured Seoul, the capital of South Korea.

In 1978, the Supreme Court ordered the University of California-Davis Medical School to admit Allan Bakke, a white man who argued he'd been a victim of reverse racial discrimination.

In 1996, the Citadel voted to admit women, ending a 153-year-old men-only policy at the South Carolina military school.

Ten years ago: President Clinton, unable to meet his own July 4 deadline for campaign finance reform, blamed the inaction on Congress in his weekly radio address. In a wild rematch, Evander Holyfield retained the WBA heavyweight boxing championship after his opponent, Mike Tyson, was disqualified for biting Holyfield's ear during the third round of their fight in Las Vegas.

Five years ago: WorldCom Inc. began laying off 17,000 employees worldwide after disclosing accounting irregularities that later forced it into bankruptcy protection. Xerox Corp. announced it had improperly reported $1.9 billion in revenue over the previous five years and would restate those financial results.

One year ago: Thousands of Israeli troops backed by tanks penetrated the Gaza Strip to pressure Islamic militants into releasing a kidnapped soldier. "Miracle on Ice" coach Herb Brooks and Patrick Roy, the NHL's winningest goaltender, were among four honorees elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Star Jones Reynolds was booted from "The View," one day after surprising ABC and Barbara Walters by saying on the air that she wouldn't be returning to the daytime talk show in the fall.

Thought for Today: "The glory of each generation is to make its own precedents." — Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood, American social reformer (1830-1917).

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Today In History

Since I feel so strongly about remember our past, I decided to add the "Today In History" section to the Andernation Blog! Thanks for stopping by!

Today is Wednesday, June 27, the 178th day of 2007. There are 187 days left in the year.

Fifty years ago, on June 27, 1957, more than 500 people were killed when Hurricane Audrey slammed through coastal Louisiana and Texas.

On this date:

In 1844, Mormon leader Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum, were killed by a mob in Carthage, Ill.

In 1846, New York and Boston were linked by telegraph wires.

In 1893, the New York stock market crashed.

In 1944, during World War II, American forces completed their capture of the French port of Cherbourg from the Germans.

In 1950, the U.N. Security Council passed a resolution calling on member nations to help South Korea repel an invasion from the North.

In 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York's Greenwich Village; patrons fought back in clashes considered the birth of the gay rights movement.

In 1977, the Supreme Court, in Bates v. State Bar of Arizona, struck down state laws and bar association rules that prohibited lawyers from advertising their fees for routine services.

In 1977, the Republic of Djibouti became independent of France.

In 1986, the International Court of Justice at The Hague ruled that the United States had broken international law and violated the sovereignty of Nicaragua by aiding the contras.

In 1991, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, the first black to sit on the nation's highest court, announced his retirement.

Ten years ago: The Supreme Court threw out a key part of the Brady gun-control law, saying the federal government could not make local police decide whether people were fit to buy handguns. However, the court left intact the five-day waiting period for gun purchases.

Five years ago: In a landmark church-state decision, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that tuition vouchers were constitutional. The Group of Eight nations concluded a two-day summit in Alberta, Canada, by announcing aid packages for Russia and Africa. John Entwistle, the bass player who co-founded The Who, was found dead in a Las Vegas hotel room; he was 57.

One year ago: A constitutional amendment to ban desecration of the American flag died in a Senate cliffhanger, falling one vote short of the 67 needed to send it to states for ratification. Surgeon General Richard Carmona issued a report saying breathing any amount of someone else's tobacco smoke harms nonsmokers. "Railroad Killer" Angel Maturino Resendiz, linked to 15 murders, was executed in Texas for the slaying of physician Claudia Benton in 1998.

Thought for Today: "Real education should educate us out of self into something far finer — into selflessness which links us with all humanity." — Viscountess Nancy Astor, American-born British politician (1879-1964).

Courtesy: Yahoo News

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Planet in Peril: Madagascar

Madagascar is an island nation off of the southeastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Madagascar is home to approximately to 5 percent of the world's flora and fauna. Animals that are synonymous with Madagascar include the lemurs, the carnivorous fossa (mammal closely related to the mongoose), three endimic bird families, and six endemic boabab (tree) species.

The Eastern side of Madagascar is home to tropical rainforests, and the western and southern sides are home to tropical dry forests, thorn forests, desert and xeric shrublands.

Madagascar's unique mix of plants and animals has been the result of the island isoaltion for so long, and human intervention has hurt the natural wildlife. Slash and burn activity in the eastern and western dry forests have drastically reduced certain forest habitat and have applied pressure to many endangered species.

However, in recent field studies, some areas of Madagascar has flourished and many new species have been discovered giving hope to the stability of the region. However, many animals are still feeling the pressures of habitat destruction.

Jeff Corwin's documentary was very interesting, however I enjoyed Steve Irwin's (RIP Mate) documetary a few years ago better. He focused on the importance of the lemurs and brought awareness to the situations they are facing, it was titled "The Last Primates of Madagascar". He also gave insight on how many of them were being inflicted with diseases, and it was just full of amazing footage.


Sunday, June 24, 2007

MAY Picture of the Month Poll

OMG ANDERFOLK, MY DEEPEST APOLOGIES!! I don't know what I was thinking, but I totally forgot to get around to this!!!

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Friday, June 22, 2007

We must remember our past

“The first to perish were the children...From these a new dawn might have risen.”
— Yitzhak Katzenelson, Yiddish poet


Although the "Days of Remeberance" for the Holocaust have passed by a couple of months, I feel the need to post something for this horrific era in our world's history.

Many people still to this day believe that the Holocaust never happened, despite all the images and news that the world has seen throughout the years. I firmly believe that we all need to teach future generations of the horrors of World War II, and stress the teaching of history; we all must know our history in order to keep from repeating our mistakes; we need to know our history so another Adolf Hitler isn't elected into power; we need to know our history in order to prosper in the future.

I can't even think of a word that describes ethnic cleansing, genocide, or any other synonym. I can sit here and say 'oh my, that's horrible' but it doesn't even hit close to how horrific it truly is.

"I have survived and am here with my children and grandchildren. We will never forget and will pass on this memory so that this horror will never be forgotten.” Tribute participant, Scroll of Remembrance inscription

"I am a survivor of Auschwitz and Buchenwald and I am most grateful to this Museum for letting the world know of the darkness that befell the Jews of Europe during World War II. Thank you.” Tribute participant, Scroll of Remembrance inscription

I feel we as human beings, have an obligation to uphold the memory of the many lives taken by the Nazi Regime. I also feel as human beings that we should use this to help prevent future genocides, and to take action to help those in need at this very moment. We can not forget the past in order to make the future better. Areas such as Darfur need our attention, and many other countries also need our help as well, we just haven't heard of it yet.

I feel the need as Americans that we need to uphold a moral standard for the world; whether you agree or not with American intervention in foreign affairs is not the issue at hand, this isn't a political idealogy, it's one of moral character. "With great power, comes great responsibility" I know you've all heard that a time or two, and well folks it's true. WE as a nation have gone through so much to get to where we are today, and it is up to US to maintain what we call America.

PLEASE VISIT THE UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM BY CLICKING HERE

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Picture of the Week 06/17/07



Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there!

Friday, June 15, 2007

Just to touch base....

Well folks I just wanted to touch base with everyone, and well now that the NBA post season is over, I should be able to devote much more time to the blog!!! I will post at least one NBA post (I haven't really done that this post season!!) To highlight the great journey my Spurs had this post season, and then the blog should take flight on some new ideas I have that hopefully Chris and I can just turn this blog around and make in one of the BEST Anderblogs out there!!! So if you have any suggestions as to what you would like to see please let us know!!!

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Tonight on 360

Honor Killings, Cold-Blooded Murder in the West: A "360°" investigation. Parents killing daughters, brothers killing sisters all in the name of pride and honor. We'll investigate honor killings in the west. Tonight at 10 p.m. ET.

The Results are In!




First of all thank you to everyone that participated!! There were 96 votes throughout the week, which I find pretty impressive, definately the most votes I've ever had a poll get!!!

Johnny Depp took the contest with 54 votes (56%).
Anderson Cooper is the runner up with 25 votes (24%).
David Boreanaz came in third with 9 votes (9%).
Josh Lucas pulled 8 votes (8%).

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Tonight on 360

A "360°" mystery. Princess Diana: Her life, her death and her impact on the world. Nearly ten years after that night in Paris, do we really know everything about how she died? The enduring mystery of Princess Diana

Monday, June 11, 2007

Tonight on 360

Tonight's show: Two years after Katrina, two years in the shadow of the Superdome, 100 bodies still stored in an unmarked warehouse. A shameful bureaucratic mess. We're keeping them honest, live from New Orleans, tonight, 10 ET.

Don't forget, if you haven't casted your vote for the Who's Hottest poll, you have until midnight (central time) tonight to get it in!!!
Vote here

Saturday, June 09, 2007

Friday, June 08, 2007

Thursday, June 07, 2007

OT-What shall we die for....

Have you ever listened to a song that had so much emotion to it, and you just found yourself captivated and lost in the sounds of each instrument playing in perfect harmony with one another?

I find myself in that situation right now. I've been listening to the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End soundtrack and there is just one song that gets me every single time. I don't want to go into detail of the scene in which the song plays, because I do not want to spoil any of the movie to those that have yet to see it. You can listen to it below if you want, it's only 2 minutes long, I think it's just amazing, and gaah I love it...I actually can't even begin to describe what I feel when I hear this. So let me know what you think!!

Ander week Day 4:

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Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Anderweek Day 3:





PS: Don't forget about the poll below (and be honest hehe) :D

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Who's the Hottest?

I wasn't sure if I was going to post this poll here, because I feel it may skew the results just a tad seeing as how most people that read this are Anderson Cooper fans. You may vote once, invite your friends to participate as well. You will find a picture of the candidates below the actual poll. This poll will be open until midnight (central time) Monday night.

*ALL VOTES ARE OBVIOUSLY CONFIDENTIAL, SO PLEASE VOTE HONESTLY, NOT JUST BECAUSE THIS IS AN ANDERSON WEBSITE LOL...I WANT THIS TO BE A FAIR CONTEST* :)

Who's the hottest?!
Johnny Depp
Anderson Cooper
David Boreanaz
Josh Lucas
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Anderweek Day 2

How would you like your very own life-size Anderson cardboard cutout?! Well I dont really think you can buy this, BUT who knows maybe one day they'll market it like the Johnny Depp cutouts that are out there today!!


Thanks to ATA for this image.

Monday, June 04, 2007

Anderweek Day 1

An interesting image I found on the good ol' internet...

Happy Belated Birthday

I know it's a day late, but it's the thought that counts. (if I must have an excuse I was out of town and had no computer and didn't get back until late last night...but yeah I'm a no excuses type of person so all that is pretty irrelevant...ANYWHO!)

So Anderson is 40 years young as of yesterday, and wow...he ages pretty darn well! Putting all the superficial qualities aside, he has accomplished so much in his life so far, and still seems to amaze me with everything he does!

Well, since I wasn't able to post anything yesterday, I'm declaring it Anderson's week (Monday-Monday) So look foward to some extra anderpics and maybe more this week!!!

Please check back later this evening for the kickoff celebration for Anderson Week!!!