Jennifer Aniston: Born in Sherman Oaks, California, Jennifer Aniston spent a year of her childhood living in Greece with her family. Her family then relocated to New York City where her parents, John Aniston and Nancy Dow, divorced when she was 9. Jennifer was raised by her mother and her father landed a role, as Victor Kiriakis, on the daytime soap “Days of Our Lives” (1965). Jennifer had her first taste of acting at age 11 when she joined the ‘Rudolf Steiner’ School’s drama club.

2008 Tax Rebate Checks: Congress has passed the $170 billion economic stimulus bill, highlighted by Tax Rebate Checks. Based on details released by the government so far, here’s how the 2008 tax rebate.

John McCain: John McCain has a remarkable record of leadership and experience that embodies his unwavering lifetime commitment to service. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona in 1982, John has led the fight for reforming Washington, eliminating wasteful government spending, and strengthening our nation’s armed forces.

New Dinosaur Species: A reconstruction of the dinosaur’s skull (see photo gallery) may shed light on how the continents drifted into their present positions and what might have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. [image: nationalgeographic.com]

Nevada Earthquake: All earthquakes catalogued in the last week (168 hours) for the California-Nevada map area. Some early events may be obscured by more recent ones on the maps. The top three magnitude categories above magnitude 3 (for example 3,4,5 or 4,5,6 or 5,6,7) are in red in the list below.

10,000 B.C.: In a remote mountain tribe, the young hunter, D’Leh, has found his heart’s passion – the beautiful Evolet. Official site of the movie 10,000 B.C., the prehistoric adventure from director Roland Emmerich.

Jesse L. Martin: Jesse was born in Virginia’s Blue Ridge mountain range. His mother, Virginia Price, was a college career counselor. His father, Jesse Reed Watkins, was a truck driver. His parents divorced when he was very young. His mother then moved his family to Buffalo, New York.

Gray Wolves: The gray wolf (Canis lupus), also known as the timber wolf or wolf, is a mammal of the order Carnivora. The gray wolf is the largest wild member of the Canidae family and an ice age survivor originating during the Late Pleistocene around 300,000 years ago. Its shoulder height ranges from 0.6 to 0.9 meters (26–36 inches) and its weight varies between 32 and 68 kilograms (70–150 pounds). [image: wikipedia | NPS]

The Happening: Official site of the movie The Happening, the supernatural thriller from director M. Night Shyamalan and starring Mark Wahlberg and Zooey Deschanel.

Astronomy: Provides news and feature stories from Astronomy magazine as well as observing guides, an image gallery, parent and teacher resources, a beginners section, and more.

Fidel Castro: Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (born August 13, 1926) has been Cuba’s leader since 1959. He came to power in an armed revolution that overthrew the Presidency of Fulgencio Batista, and was shortly thereafter sworn in as the Prime Minister of Cuba. In 1965 he became First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and led the transformation of Cuba into a one-party socialist republic. In 1976 he became President of the Council of State as well as of the Council of Ministers. If you wish to travel to Fidel land, check out this place, they might have something for you.

Coen Brothers: Joel and Ethan Coen, known collectively as The Coen Brothers, are Academy Award winning American filmmakers. For more than 20 years, the pair have written and directed numerous successful films, ranging from screwball comedies (O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Raising Arizona, The Hudsucker Proxy) to film noir (Miller’s Crossing, Blood Simple, The Man Who Wasn’t There, No Country For Old Men), to movies where those two genres blur together (Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Barton Fink). You can always rent the movies they make at Netflix.

Andy Pettitte:

Height: 6-5

Weight: 225

Bats: L

Throws: L

Born: Jun 15, 1972 – Baton Rouge, LA

College: San Jacinto (TX) JC

Draft: 1990 – 22nd round by the New York Yankees

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Blu-ray Disc: Welcome to Blu-ray.com, your source for everything related to Blu-ray Disc (BD). We offer Blu-ray reviews, releases, news, guides and forums covering Blu-ray movies, players, recorders, drives, media, software and much more.

Marlee Matlin: Marlee Matlin received worldwide critical acclaim for her film debut in Paramount Pictures’ “Children of a Lesser God,” for which she received the Academy Award for Best Actress. At 21, she became the youngest recipient of the Best Actress Oscar and only one of four actresses to receive the honor for her film debut. In addition to the Oscar, Marlee received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama. [image: marleematlinsite]

Pink: Philadelphia is the American city where the Declaration of Independence was signed, the Liberty Bell resides and the first American flag was made. Fitting then, that Philadelphia should also be the birthplace of America’s most controversial and innovative popular artist. Pink is someone who dares to try new things, even if she risks falling on her face.

Insomnia: Most adults have experienced insomnia or sleeplessness at one time or another in their lives. An estimated 30-50% of the general population are affected by insomnia, and 10% have chronic insomnia.

Martha Stewart: Martha Stewart has always drawn inspiration from her surroundings. Raised in Nutley, New Jersey, in a family with six children, she developed a passion for cooking, gardening, and homekeeping in her childhood home on Elm Place. Her mother, a schoolteacher and homemaker, taught her the basics of cooking, baking, canning, and sewing; her father, a pharmaceutical salesman and avid gardener, introduced her to gardening in the family’s small but orderly backyard garden when she was 3.

Chicken Recipes: Flour coated chicken sauteed with a mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. Mmmm, rich Marsala sauce, tender chicken – this recipe is sure to please! Great served with rice and veggies, if desired. [image: allrecipes]

Lunar Eclipse: A total eclipse of the Moon occurs during the night of Wednesday, February 20/21, 2008. The entire event is visible from South America and most of North America (on Feb. 20) as well as Western Europe, Africa, and western Asia (on Feb. 21). During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon’s disk can take on a dramatically colorful appearance from bright orange to blood red to dark brown and (rarely) very dark gray.

Pussycat Dolls: “Inside every woman is a Pussycat Doll,” says Robin Antin, the creator of the singing and dancing ensemble. “It’s about female empowerment, about being confident with who you are. It’s about singing and dancing in front of a mirror by yourself and having fun.” [image: nytimes]

Lindsay Lohan: Lindsay Dee Lohan was born in New York City, on 2 July 1986, to Dina Lohan and Michael Lohan. She began her career at age three as a Ford model, and also made appearances in over sixty television commercials, including spots for The Gap, Pizza Hut, Wendy’s, and Jell-O (opposite Bill Cosby).

2008 Shelby Mustang: Are you ready for the 2008 Shelby Mustang GT500? After all the 2007 Shelby Mustang GT500’s have been bought for much more than sticker price, the 2008 Shelby Mustang GT500 will deliver on the success of the 2007.

John F. Kennedy: President Kennedy signs HR2470 to establish a Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.

Monica Potter: Potter, one of four daughters, was born Monica Gregg Brokaw in Cleveland, Ohio, to an Irish American Catholic family. Her father, Paul Brokaw, was an inventor who invented the first flame-resistant car wax, and her mother, Nancy, was a secretary. [image: corbantek]

Ryan Newman: Daytona Beach, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2008) – With drafting help from Penske Racing teammate Kurt Busch, Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 12 Alltel Dodge, took the checkered flag and scored a dramatic victory in the 50th running of the Daytona 500.

Natalie Imbruglia: Official site for Australian pop singer Natalie Imbruglia, with news, audio/video clips, photos, diary entries, lyrics, fan forums, and tour dates.

The Great Gatsby: Overview of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel The Great Gatsby includes characters, themes, and chapter summaries.

Sandwich Recipes [image: cdkitchen]:

1 cup Baked beans

1/4 cup Walnuts, chopped

1/4 cup Celery, chopped

2 teaspoons Onion, minced

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1 teaspoon Pickle, finely chopped

2 teaspoons Catsup

4 slices whole wheat bread, buttered

Hemophilia: The National Hemophilia Foundation is dedicated to finding better treatments and cures for bleeding and clotting disorders and to preventing the complications of these disorders through education, advocacy and research.

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1. Valentine Cards: Valentine’s Day 2/14/08.

2. SI Swimsuit Issue: Official site of the 2008 edition of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Site includes photos of the cover model Maris Miller and 20 other sexy models.

3. Danica Patrick: Official site of Danica Patrick. Includes biography, news, photos, and more.

4. Big Brother 9: Official site for Big Brother 8 on CBS. Meet the HouseGuests, read recaps, and see video clips.

5. Patty Hearst: The granddaughter of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst, she gained notoriety in 1974 when, following her kidnapping by the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), she ultimately joined her captors in furthering their cause. Apprehended after having taken part in a bank robbery with other SLA members, Hearst was imprisoned for almost two years before her sentence was commuted by President Jimmy Carter. She was later granted a presidential pardon by President Bill Clinton.

6. Michael Phelps: An American swimmer and World Record Holder in several events. Phelps’ achievements include a record of eight medals at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, six of which were gold, tying the Olympic record for medals at single Olympics, held by Alexander Dityatin since 1980. Phelps’s international titles, along with his various world records, have resulted in him being named World Swimmer of the Year four times in 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2007.

7. Romantic Recipes: Hmm hmm good! I didnt have the Rice Krispies so I substituted with Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds and Rolled Oats and pecans. half tsp of salt indeed.

8. Blake Lively: Lively, the youngest of five children, was born in Tarzana, California, the daughter of actors Ernie and Elaine Lively. She has two sisters, Lori and Robyn, and two brothers, Jason and Eric. Both her parents and all four siblings are, or have been, in the entertainment industry.

9. John Lennon: Lennon’s Songs Ranked in the January Issue of Uncut. The January issue of UNCUT is on sale now, featuring an all-star panel of musicians selecting their favourite song by the late Beatle John Lennon. Which Lennon song “flipped out” Brian Wilson when he first heard it?

10. American Idol: Official site of American Idol, the Fox reality TV singing competition where contestants compete weekly and home audiences vote for their favorite performances.

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So here is a new series. I will gather the top searched word of the day and give you direct link to it. You don’t need to search, just click. (Note: none of these are torkhum.com’s writings. these are collected to make your search job easier)

1. Rihanna: If nothing else, it has been an eventful and eye opening year for Barbados born songstress Rihanna. In addition to recording one of the most popular singles of 2005, the hypnotic “Pon De Replay” (which bass bumped out of more car windows while igniting a slew of barbeques last summer), she won over the masses with her charming Bajan persona.

2. Kanye West: A record producer and is a multiple Grammy Award-winning rapper and singer who rose to fame in the mid 2000s. He released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004, his second album Late Registration in 2005, and his third album Graduation in 2007.

3. Star Wars: Clone Wars: There’s no question that Star Wars fans by-in-large are a talented lot — just browsing the scores of fan sites showcasing homespun costumes, customs, artwork, movies, and more provides clear evidence of that. But it’s not too often a fan gets to leverage his or her appreciation of all things Star Wars, along with an exceptional skill or talent, into a full-time job helping create the next chapters in the Star Wars saga.

4. Thriller 25: The 25th Anniversary edition of Thriller by Michael Jackson, the world’s best-selling album. It was released internationally on February 11, 2008 and the following day in the United States. Thriller 25 was released on Sony BMG’s re-issue division, Legacy Recordings; Legacy previously released Thriller Special Edition in 2001.

5. David Cassidy: After thirty-five years of making hit records, television shows, Broadway musicals, performing in and producing sold-out Las Vegas extravaganza productions, and breaking box office records around the world, David Cassidy has re-recorded some of his most recognizable and popular songs with dance remixes by Craig J (Madonna, Cher, Kelly Clarkson).

6. Top Romantic Movies: There’s no guarantee of finding romance in real life, but you can usually find romantic movies at least. Here are some of my favorite romantic films. It’s a completely idiosyncratic selection, and it could be argued that not every one is a truly great movie. However, each movie I’ve listed hits the kind of emotional chords that touch the heart.

7. John McCain: John McCain has a remarkable record of leadership and experience that embodies his unwavering lifetime commitment to service. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona in 1982, John has led the fight for reforming Washington, eliminating wasteful government spending, and strengthening our nation’s armed forces.

8. French Bulldog: The web site FrogDog.org has been developed and is maintained by a couple of French Bulldog Fanciers who love the breed. Our hope is that you will find it educational, informative, and may assist you in making a good decision determining if a French Bulldog is the right dog for you and your family.

9. Connie Britton: Connie Britton recently wrapped production on two projects: Universal’s Friday Night Lights (2004) directed by Peter Berg and starring opposite Billy Bob Thornton; and Edward Burns’ independent feature Looking for Kitty (2004).

10. Easy Pasta Recipes: Create a delicious pasta dish with less fuss. You’ll still experience the rich taste of your favorite pastas, but with these recipes a quick and easy dinner is only moments away.