Kirk Douglas a treat on Oscar night

Veteran actor (and the REAL Spartacus) Kirk Douglas presented the Best Supporting Actress last night at the Academy Awards show. As it happened, he outshone co-host James Franco who, despite the commercials showing him pumped-up and ready to go, seemed to be half-asleep the entire time.
Douglas is a class act all the way. At 94 years old he still has the magic, though it comes out a little slower and little less clearly (following a stoke he suffered several years ago.)
No doubt Douglas would have danced across the stage if he'd been able...and clearly folks would have loved to see him do it:



@SFTOYOTA What was the best moment from the Oscars last night? We’ll start: Kirk Douglas presenting Best Supporting Actress.

@SupermanTweets I travelled in time and visited year 2025. I know you all wonder the same thing and I have an answer: Yes, Kirk Douglas is still alive.

@muddy2561 Kirk Douglas just wandered in off the street and he's making kissy noises at my wife. We're going to pierce his ears.

@DrMcQ27 Kirk Douglas needs to let this Generation know who he is why didn't he just say "I'm Spartacus!" maybe Andy Whitfield would have said it too

@jamesrr1 So, the #oscars tries to appeal to a younger audience by opening with a clip from Gone with the Wind, and a long speech by Kirk Douglas.

@billmaher Oscars just announced, Kirk Douglas hosting show next year.

@hesmark The 2011 Oscars Stay On Script—But Kirk Douglas Doesn’t, Thankfully http://dlvr.it/Hs7pZ

@FatboyRoberts Lotta tweets about James Franco...everyone's gonna act like the strokesploitation w/ Kirk Douglas didn't happen, I guess.

@robcorddry Kirk Douglas needs a cane for those earlobes. #oscars

@tomleach I'll be honest, I thought Kirk Douglas was dead already. #oscars

@wendlemotors What was the best moment from the Oscars last night? We’ll start: Kirk Douglas presenting Best Supporting Actress.

@UtahJazzBlitz Random: I have Kirk Douglas' autograph. He signed copies of his novels for my grandma and I "inherited" them.

@jones815 The #oscars were a bit dissapointing, but at least Kirk Douglas had a good time with it!

@TNL_popculture Screen legend Kirk Douglas made a rare appearance at this year’s Oscar ceremony – and kept the best supporting ... http://bit.ly/fFMCRl

@JRbrokenhell @SethMacFarlane I think bringing Kirk Douglas back from the dead was WAY too much...

@pattonoswalt Kirk Douglas = Charlie Sheen in 3 weeks. #Oscars

@Slashleen Kirk Douglas is the hottest 800 year old man I've ever seen #oscars

Happy Birthday George Harrison!

George Harrison would have turned 68 today. Harrison, the quiet Beatle and lead guitarist, died in 2001. He was not only a member of the world's greatest rock and roll band, but also an accomplished musician, songwriter and artists in his own right.
Judging by the reaction of folks on Twitter, he is gone, but hardly forgotten....


@BeatlesTweets Happy 68th Birthday to George Harrison! You will live on forever through your beautiful music. http://yfrog.com/h8e7aysj

@FabFourFacts Happy 68th Birthday, George Harrison! We miss you.

@AbbeyRoad Wishing a very happy 68th birthday to George Harrison. We'll be raising a glass to you in the Abbey Road bar tonight!

@julioanunez Happy Birthday George Harrison ♣♧

@dtoropov Best solo Beatles record RT @thedecibeltolls Oh word, it's George Harrison's birthday today. All Things Must Pass on repeat all day.

@carol_scher Hoje seria o aniversário de 68 anos de George Harrison.

@icastillog84 Hoy hubiera cumplido 68 años George Harrison...

@wiieraa RT @BeatlesTweets: Happy 68th Birthday to George Harrison! You will live on forever through your beautiful music. http://yfrog.com/h8e7aysj

@JayZawaski670 Happy Birthday to my favorite Beatle...George Harrison. http://tinyurl.com/5umxf6m

@xoBurnhamgirlxo @b3AtL3 Happy birthday to George Harrison! He died like 2 weeks after my birthday :(

@groovyshelly Two of my favorite people, gone too soon, born on this day: Larry Gelbart (1928) and George Harrison (1943). World is grayer w/out you both.

@iscarolkls Happy Birthday George Harrison

@tarikmt Parabéns George Harrison por me acompanhar todo tempo. Ele faz que eu me sinta menos abandonado.

@elagus RT @thebeatles: In honor of the life and music of George Harrison, Concert For George is streaming free...! http://bit.ly/CFGfeb25

@Ice_Eastwood #nowplaying "Got My Mind Set On You" - George Harrison

@Hardip_nirvana George Harrison - While my Guitar gently weeps ...! ' Remembering the legend on his arrival day to this planet...!!!!

@Gutoo182 Happy Birthday George Harrison

Lincoln Tunnel closed: Twitter spreads the word fast

No sooner a crash involving three buses and a motorcycle forced the closure of the Lincoln Tunnel in NYC than folks were Tweeting the news of it. Faster than the Port Authority could notify drivers to avoid the area, Twitter was letting people know to find an alternate route.

NEW YORK — Three buses and a motorcycle crashed in New York City's Lincoln Tunnel during the height of the Thursday morning rush hour, leading to long delays, according to the Port Authority.

The injured motorcyclist was transferred to Bellevue Hospital.

Passengers on the buses are in the process of being off-loaded and evaluated for injuries.

Due to the accident, the center tube of the tunnel has been closed, Port Authority reported. Delays are estimated at 90 minutes for people trying to enter the city.

Check out the Tweets from people stuck in traffic, trying to avoid traffic and just plain annoyed at the whole thing:

@njdotcom RT @katebird @pauldebenedetto Our bus (#126 NJTransit Hoboken) is backing up now out of Lincoln Tunnel. Driver doing great job!

@K_Puro Lincoln Tunnel gets shut down and my commute falls apart. Kudos to the #NJTransit drivers who took us to Hoboken.

@usspotnews Motorcycle, 3 buses crash in Lincoln Tunnel - Wall Street Journal http://ow.ly/1bu1hG

@tommysalami 30 minute backup at the Lincoln Tunnel #fakesexacts

@JohnRomaniello This is crazy shit! I can actually see it from my apartment http://fb.me/wsZhpdYI

@NewYorkology @MarinaGrins Thx, yes, tweeted early this morning when it started. Details from @WNYC say motorcycle + three buses: http://bit.ly/h9hK3q

@cynthialawson How awful! RT @BreakingNews: Lincoln Tunnel closed after motorcycle, buses crash; cyclist, 27 treated at scene via @whitneyhess

@seanbot apparently they're backing cars out of the lincoln tunnel. i'm sure there would be some #angrytweets if my pops had twitter.

@doctorklein Lincoln Tunnel is a cluster f*ck nightmare. @ridetheferry! RT @newsgirlmw We are backing out of the Lincoln Tunnel http://yfrog.com/h7rm4kj

@judy_pollack So after getting caught in terrible Lincoln Tunnel backup, I get in to read my horoscope, which says beware travel delays. NOW you tell me

@JessicaCecilia Did I really just transfer from the 139 bus to a Newark Penn train to an uptown E all because of this massive Lincoln Tunnel accident? Yes.

@katebird Oh no!!! We're going back in the Lincoln Tunnel...different tube this time! Headed to Port Authority.

@stevenwales And here's the reason for my 3.5+ hour trip into NYC today. http://bit.ly/gUGVdF

@pcg123pcg @newsgirlmw how did you get out of the lincoln tunnel...we are on a bus still

@LISSETTE_bee I feel like I'm in a dream! Like reversing in the lincoln tunnel on a bus of angry people is so bizzare! Get me off the fucking bus!

@MarinaGrins Nevermind, Lincoln Tunnel just opened again! Very limited delays. @NewYorkology

Happy Birthday Bart Simpson!

Bart Simpson, that rascally character from the hit Fox series, The Simpsons, was brought to life by creator Matt Groening 32 years ago today.
Wow! He still doesn't look a day over 9 1/2. It's amazing what a well placed eraser can do for cartoon characters.
Bart has always been voiced by the wonderful actress Nancy Cartwright who has done an excellent job of keeping his ne'er-do-well attitude and flippant tone sounding fresh and new, year after year.

On behalf of myself, the Twitter, and the fella who sits behind me at work quoting lines from the show all day long, Cowabunga, dude! and Happy Birthday Bart Simpson.

@RyMartins Bart Simpson. Happy 32nd birthday!!!

@N000BZ Happy Birthday Bart Simpson? :)

@alice__ @philipmcdermott you're the same age as Bart Simpson

@dasglow i used to have a bart simpson sleeping bag back in 91, yes i slept on the floor with my fake transformer toy. home camping so what ?

@MelissaMTGlam Bart Simpson is 32 today..... Holy crap.

@cruiser_Y @lentaruofficial Всё прогрессивное человечество поздравляет сеггодня с 32-летием Барта Симпсона/Bart Simpson

@muchbetteer feliz cumple Bart Simpson (?)

@kaouthaar Bart Simpson turn 32 yrs old today Happy Birthday Bart" ;)

@Shiv_Lewis_fan LOL! ----> Shout out to Bart Simpson who's 32 but hasn't aged one bit! #Eyecarumba!!!

@urbansimian Bart Simpson is older than me? Wow, he ages well.

@xsterrestof RT @ludorosato: hey bart simpson is vandaag 32 geworden • gefeliciteerd!

@DiegoSaysMeow OMC! Bart Simpson's trending!! woooo even Bosso is jealous of his cool-ness-ity xD

@ludorosato hey bart simpson is vandaag 32 geworden

@heisandrelucas parabéns ao Bart Simpson pelos seus 32 anos :D

@MazelaHumana Parabéns ao MITO Bart Simpson! 32 anos hoje, e ainda parece um menino...

Tweeting the #christchurch earthquake

Overnight, Christchurch, New Zealand, suffered an aftershock of the 7.1 earthquake it experienced in September. The aftershock was 6.3 but unlike the main quake, which killed no one, reports say at least 65 people were killed in the recent quake.

According to CNN.com:

One of New Zealand's largest cities lay in ruins Tuesday night after a powerful earthquake killed at least 65 people, toppled buildings and left scores trapped beneath chunks of concrete. .....

The 6.3-magnitude quake struck Christchurch during the lunchtime rush. Frantic rescuers scrambled to reach those trapped beneath the rubble hours after the earthquake struck. Dazed, bleeding residents wandered through streets strewn with debris and piles of concrete. ....

As the world watches, people of New Zealand are Tweeting about what they saw, felt and heard during and after the disaster.....


@rob_sheridan The #Christchurch Cathedral before: http://twitpic.com/42e3tb and after today's earthquake: http://twitpic.com/42e3le #nzeq

@Khunnie0624 I hope that the people in Christchurch will be fine.. Let's all pray for #christchurch!

@elyawhite Sending prayers & love to #christchurch in NZ

@doctorow Pls RT: simple tool to help reunite missing people in the #Christchurch #earthquake http://tinyurl.com/5w9jo47

@dpStewart praying for restoration and peace #Christchurch

@EyeofEros Terrible news about the earthquake in #Christchurch. Thinking of you New Zealand...

@FluTrackers #Earthquake causes 30 million tons of ice to break off from New Zealand biggest glacier http://tinyurl.com/4ezjte2 #christchurch #fb

@David_Douglas We will keep #christchurch in our prayers. #godbless

@WilliamMR My thoughts go out to #New #Zealand and all in #Christchurch

@michellewitte I honestly can't think of a more horrible death than being crushed by falling building/stone. *shudders* #christchurch

@sarahforsey @katycreates all safe and well :) although some panicking was done this morning I assure you #christchurch

@MUIRCHEARTAIGH http://bit.ly/hzj3SJ following Christchurch New Zealand Earthquake tragedy via live twitter picture stream on Twicsy #eqnz #christchurch

Social media changing the world? Yes, yes it is.

A wave of protests and popular revolution are sweeping across the Middle East, all thanks to Facebook, Twitter and a handful of other social media networks.
Last month some sneaky organizers posted an event on Facebook to unite people in protest in Cairo on January 25. More than 80,000 people hit the "Like" button and twice that many said they would "Maybe" attend. No telling how many non-tech savvy people got word of the same event from someone they knew who had a Facebook profile.
The result: After 30 years of autocratic rule Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigned and a new democracy has been born.
Today, similar efforts have led to protests in Bahrain, Iran, Yemen, Algeria and Libya. Not everyone will win the day, but their voices are being heard.
Unfortunately, thanks to social media, we can also hear their cries of anguish as despotic regimes seek to hold on to power no matter what....

@AJEnglish For the latest news on the protests in #Bahrain, #Libya, #Algeria, #Egypt, #Yemen & #Iran visit: http://english.aljazeera.net

@SultanAlQassemi Al Jazeera breaking: Multiple reports confirm that military airplanes are bombing protesters in Tripoli. #Libya

@AlArabiya_Eng Libya's ambassador to India tells media he has resigned in protest at Tripoli's crackdown on protesters http://www.alarabiya.net/english

@libyanfsl People arming themselves with kitchen knives, fishing tools, and defending their homes #Tripoli #Libya #feb17

@abdo @abdo of course I'm talking about the Libyan government crony #Libya #Tripoli

@LibyanThinker More graphic photos. Warning, not safe for children. http://yfrog.com/gz555tlj http://yfrog.com/gzqlrpj #Libya #Tripoli.

@SultanAlQassemi Al Jazeera breaking: Multiple reports confirm that military airplanes are bombing protesters in Tripoli. #Libya

@Reuters FLASH: Gaddafi's son denies warplanes bombed Tripoli and Benghazi, says targets were ammunition depots in remote areas -State TV

@LibyanThinker URGENT!! From Cousin: There is a Genocide in #Tripoli. Anyone found in the streets is shot from Apache Helicopters. So many are Dead. #Libya

@JeffreyKofman In intvu with Al Jazeera Libya's Dep. Foreign Minister just denied bombing Tripoli and massacre in Banghazi.

@draddee #Libya's FM on AJA says he will burn himself in Green sq in Tripoli if it was proven that there were mercenaries or aerial bombardments

@captainlarab Does anyone know if the port in Tripoli is in operation? #Libya

@SultanAlQassemi Khaled Kaeem, Libyan Deputy FM: The foreign media will be invited to Tripoli tomorrow & they will show the world the truth #Libya

@TheNewsBlotter /@SherineT: sources: wounds being reported by doctors in #Tripoli today mostly from gunshots #libya #feb17

@ebertchicago After Qaddafi flees Tripoli, his UN delegation defects and calls him guilty of genocide. Minutes ago. http://nyti.ms/hkbMPa

@ShababLibya Caller to BBC: we saw in Tripoli foreign mercenaries who are not from africa #Libya #Feb17

Seinfeld's 'Uncle Leo' dead at 88

Actor Les Lesser, perhaps best known for his role as Uncle Leo on Seinfeld, has died of cancer related pneumonia at a care facility in Burbank, Calif

"Jerry! Hello!" was his slogan and he used it to steal every scene he was in.

If you didn't know Lesser from Seinfeld you likely still recognize his face. He started acting in 1954 and appeared in the movies Birdman of Alcatraz, Kelly's Heroes, Papillon and Clint Eastwood's The Outlaw Josey Wales."

You also might have caught him performing on televisions Get Smart, The Munsters, The Rockford Files, ER and Everybody Loves Raymond.

Lesser was a great character actor because he was a great character and a great actor. he will be missed by millions of fans.

Fittingly, both "Len Lesser" and "Uncle Leo" are Trending Topics on Twitter:

@odainai O Uncle Leo do Seinfeld morreu :( RIP Len Lesser

@kevincorey GOODBYEEEEE Uncle Leo....:(

@drmcbride RIP Uncle Leo from Seinfeld.

@NokoVT RIP Uncle Leo. You'll be missed.

@michaelombardi Sad day for all us Seinfeld fans, Uncle Leo has passed away--Len Lesser who played Leo died at 88 http://tiny.cc/ok5w8

@HempStevens On a sad note, Len Lesser, the actor known as "Uncle Leo" on Seinfeld has passed away ... Thanks for all the... http://fb.me/KPpdXMay

@BentRazor Heeeeellllllllllooooooooooooo Jerry. R.I.P. Uncle Leo.

@mynamerhymez Happy Birthday to Michael Jordan, and RIP to "Uncle Leo" #CircleofLife #Seinfeld

@blancaeruiz Seinfeld's uncle Leo died. Jerry must be sad he didn't spend more time with him.

@talldrinkh2o Uncle Leo... you will live on forever. http://ow.ly/3Ydme #seinfeld

@darkdriving At first I just thought it was weird that so many people all had an Uncle Leo that died. Then my brain started working and I figured it out.

@KatherineBull Aww..he was my favorite. Len Lesser, Seinfeld's Uncle Leo, Dies : People.com http://goo.gl/w1pjh

@brianmoranjr Uncle Leo! Hellooo! Now Goodbye. #RIP #UncleLeo

@Bianca431 RIP "Uncle Leo" (Len Lesser) You were one funny guy.

@gutogattuso Aff, da voltando de ver Seinfeld o dia inteiro pra relembrar uncle Leo =(

Lara Logan: A true journalist

The media constantly gets a bad rap from just about everyone who has anything to say about anything. On-air journalists probably get the worst of it.
Unfortunately, a lot of what is said about the media is true. Especially what they say about on-air talent. With a few notable exceptions. Folks like Anderson Cooper, Christiane Amanpour and Lara Logan, are among the few journalists you can tune in for unbiased, complete coverage of the world around you. They often put themselves in the line of fire to bring you the news that matters.
Last week Logan, was viciously attacked while reporting from Egypt.
Logan made a name for herself by reporting from Iraq and Afghanistan repeatedly and at great risk to herself. She showed viewers what was really happening there long after many other media outlets had seemingly forgotten there was an ongoing conflict there.
Sure, she's pretty. Yes, her personal life wasn't always pristine. So what? She is a damn good journalist and one of the few remaining on-air "talents" left for American viewers to tune in to watch...I wish her well and hope she will recover soon.

@EricBoehlert Am I surprised RWingers are using the sad Logan story to unleash more Muslim bashing? I am not; http://bit.ly/dXS0uy #nodecency

@ssamples CBS reporter Lara Logan assaulted in Egypt: CBS correspondent Lara Logan was beaten and sexually assaulted by a mob whi http://bit.ly/iejxVV

@keiraandrews The victim blaming going on re: the Lara Logan gang rape is truly appalling. #NeverReadTheComments

@healthclaims_vi Watch: Journalist Brutally Assaulted in Egypt: CBS News' Lara Logan attacked by mob while reporting from Tahrir... http://bit.ly/gsz35N

@Tanakahair What happened 2 Ms Lara Logan is horrendous, then 2 have the whole world knowing & talking about it!!! I can't even imagine!! Praying 4 her!

@wyvernfriend .@jimchines has an astute analysis of LA Weekly's coverage of Lara Logan's attack: http://bit.ly/ij1P0g (yes it's about rape and assault)

@Yago32B @zozosophie My heart is with Lara Logan right now, because no mater when or where, Women and Children (cont) http://tl.gd/8sd7mg

@equalitynow What not to say about Lara Logan (Salon on language of victim blaming) http://shar.es/3G0P2

@businessinsider Journalist Who Cruelly Mocked Lara Logan Attack On Twitter Resigns From NYU http://read.bi/eT0EgP

@monaeltahawy No victim blaming when it comes to condemning Lara Logan's sexual assault. Important to know who attacked her and bring them to justice.

@jan15egy StateTV openly claimed foreign reporters in #Egypt were Spies #Lara #Logan was not the only assault 30+ reporters detained and 1 shot dead!

@peoplemag Anderson Cooper reaches out to reporter Lara Logan after her attack http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20466658,00.html

@Yago32B @superefectivo My heart is with Lara Logan right now, because no mater when or where, Women and Children (cont) http://tl.gd/8sd7mg

Irina Shayk gets 2011 SI Swimsuit Edition cover

Irina Shayk has risen to the top of the modeling profession.

The 25-year old Russian is this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition cover girl, an honor she first discovered herself yesterday at a taping of The Late Show with David Letterman.

"There were 10 models there to do the Top 10 List, and nobody knows until the last minute who the cover will be," Shayk said. "And then I saw it, and I couldn't believe it."

This might explain why Irina Shayk is suddenly a Trending Topic on Twitter. Or maybe this is why....

@theirishayknews Irina Shayk is actually the first russian model, who is on the cover of @SI_Swimsuit :))

@Ben_Kaplan Questions for our livestream w/Irina Shayk? Let me know & you questions will be asked first! #SISwim

@ChocolateBoysCB Sports Illustrated Swinsuit 2011 x Irina Shayk - Source: Sports Illustrated Every year around this time we... http://tumblr.com/xje1ir7qwo

@HaroldManahanVL Irina Shayk is so effing gorgeous! Cristiano Ronaldo is a lucky, lucky man. (Probably vice versa in this case too) #SISWIM

@BustinCAPS oh wow...this Brooklyn Decker chick is just .....wow... who did Ronaldo have to blow to get Irina Shayk on the #siswim cover?

@jaskiddin Irina Shayk @SI_Swimsuit cover!!!

@CarmaBernardini Irina Shayk was gorgeous on the #siswim cover.

@thenewstribune See this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition with model Irina Shayk on the cover: http://bit.ly/fp6uWR #swimsuit #SI

@davidjinpark Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover is Irina Shayk. She's so hot! She's russian but looks like latina

@3playchamp #SISwim and Irina Shayk kick ass

@ElseRoessingUVR 25yr old Russian Irina Shayk is the cover model for the 2011 Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition 

@TheSolutionNet Irina Shayk is the 2011 SI Swimsuit cover girl. She has been our favorite for a while.

@Adhryam Comentala para saber Si hay que comprarla o es un bluff! @oprieto9: A ver q es lo q trae el SI swimsuit Issue con Irina Shayk en la portada!

@AshaPeixoto3663 Irina Shayk is the big winner http://r2t.co/aatxk

@Awhaugen Its that time of year when SI releases their Swimsuit magazine. Irina Shayk yikes! #BeautifulBabies http://bit.ly/gzJYFN

@AldrinaT Think she was being coy, looks awfully close to me! RT @LIFE Meet Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Irina Shayk - http://on.life.com/g26yC4

@DeenaGroover 5 Important things to discover About Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Hottie Irina Shayk

On-Air reporter has stroke?

CBS reporter Serene Branson, a two-time Emmy nominee herself, covering the Grammy's appears to have had a stroke on-air while reporting, live. The video of her slurring her words for a few seconds has been making the rounds, with some commenting she might have been drunk. However, watch the video and clearly it seems something is just not working right in her mind.
The station has said she is being checked out by a hospital...


@KGTrashTalk "Well a veryverheav, a heavburtation tonight, we had a daredareson bite, lets go hit tarenstageenglshclebet, deyhadthepit" - Serene Branson

@Schneidfeld I just called CBS news desk in Los Angeles and Serene Branson is being checked out in the Hospital according to them.

@kco_retail Did CBS Reporter Serene Branson Have a Stroke On-Air?: Filed under: TV NewsA video of CBS journalist Serene Bran... http://bit.ly/fHDzaK

@thrusloes @CarrieFFisher Heard that Serene Branson had a stroke during the coverage?

@smile_jamil Oh wow that's terrible RT @LAist What Happened to CBS2 Reporter Serene Branson Last Night? http://t.co/oJ2N5gP

@WatchTheEnemy .@designgeorge24 Maybe you could try applying some of your NoH8 campaign to Serene Branson since we have no idea what happened. You = cruel

@dodgerthoughts CBS on Serene Branson: 'Doing much better' http://bit.ly/fwngbh #serenebranson

@Celebutopia Uh-oh, hope CBS2 reporter Serene Branson is okay. Her on-air stroke is almost too disturbing to watch.

@Xianti @cbs2kcal9 Please stop the rumors already. Tell us what really happened with Serene Branson. An official update is overdue.

@Jayne_Rulis Holy CRAP This is scary, Reporter hospitalized after possible on air stroke: http://bit.ly/fHNQRL

@soccerlaz Funny Until it Became Scary - Serene Branson Has Issues at the Grammys http://ff.im/-y0LH5

@bktandem Well, someone at CBS2 in L.A. has finally said something about Serene Branson, but it doesn't really tell us anything. http://bit.ly/gcwQmZ

@dig_spy_media Grammy journalist 'tests over stroke fears': CBS journalist Serene Branson reportedly undergoes tests over fears... http://bit.ly/hfgJaM

@jeremypratte Of course Fox News handles the Serene Branson incident as tastefully as they usually do. http://bit.ly/dW2x0u

@tcfusion Serene Branson of CBS2 doesn't really know what to say about the grammy except that... http://tumblr.com/xfm1igv5m3

Thomas Edison would be 164 today

If only Marilyn Monro were still alive to sing him "Happy Birthday."

Widely known as the inventor of such things as the phonograph and the light bulb, Thomas Edison was also staunch self-promoter not above electricuting local pets to prove his way was the best way when it came to transmitting power. Of course, the fact his way (Direct Current) was NOT the best way (we currently all use Alternating Current which is much, much safer) has done little to diminish the legend of his genius....

@Ranmalee Happy birthday Mr. Thomas Alva Edison sir. Really did light up our world.

@BettyFckinWhite Told my highschool boyfriend I loved to do it with the lights on, so he invented the light bulb. Happy 164th Birthday Thomas Alva Edison.

@gcardoso_ thomas edison nos tts! hehe

@CHRISVOSS I have not failed I have just found out 10,000 ways that didnt work. Thomas Edison

@MarjoleinFM Thomas Alva Edison TT! #ilike

@RevReinard Thomas Alva Edison's birthday today. Lincoln and Darwin are tomorrow. Great weekend to celebrate science, technology and liberty

@OFFICIALpizza if thomas alva edison was so smart why couldn't he "invent" a way to not get dead and old?? hmmm??? God Bless

@danielmugan Happy 164th birthday to Thomas Alva Edison! #lightbulb

@BethanyGaleotti "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Happy 164th birthday, Thomas Edison!

@onederlust I have the same birthday as Thomas Edison? Awwww

@rhiesiibro happy birthday mr Thomas Alva Edison thanks for the light

@vindicari Siento decirlo pero Thomas Alva Edison robo parte de los inventos que se le atribuyen y causo un retraso a la humanidad al oponerse a Tesla

@hannabuntin06 Happy birthday Mr. Thomas Alva Edison sir. You really lighted up my day! #LightBul

@KarimCfc Happy Birthday Thomas Alva Edison -- All Egyptians should thank you too :P

R.I.P Guitar Hero

That's right, no sooner did your dad finally master the licks for "Paradise City" than the makers of Guitar Hero, Activision Blizzard Inc., announced they would be discontinuing the game after a healthy six year run.
The company also makes the uber-popular Call of Duty series, so it's not like they are hurting for money. And given that most "bands" today play synthetic instruments, it was likely getting harder and harder to find popular songs with a guitar track attached.
So, farewell Guitar Hero, the world, especially Twitter users it seems, will miss you....

@TWlTTERWHALE RIP Guitar Hero. Maybe now people will learn how to play a real guitar

@djmts RIP Guitar Hero, LIVE DJ HERO!!!.

@charlottesleet RIP Guitar Hero? Oh no :| What will I now do with my life?

@aHam_Vagabond "RIP Guitar Hero" is trending but not #Egypt or #Jan25.. Priorities..

@SwiftsSuperman RIP Guitar Hero =(

@ImMarvoloRiddle RIP Guitar Hero. You taught people how to think they're awesome, even when they're not. I salute you.

@funnyordie RIP Guitar Hero. You took something easy that helped guys get laid & made it an impossibly difficult sex deterrent. Goodnight, sweet prince.

@jimmypurchase RIP Guitar Hero. You will no longer expose young people and nerds to cheesy 80's songs that should have died a long time ago.

@HelioCosta_ RIP Guitar Hero ... Trágico u_u

@kikulest RIP Guitar Hero is trending. whaaaattt?

@AlchemyTattooLA RIP Guitar Hero... This is JUST like when Jimi Hendrix died... Except one was a national treasure and one is a pile of buttons and wires.

@TBlackford3 'RIP Guitar Hero' is trending? Sorry, but the way I feel is more like 'Guitar Hero is dead, let Rock Band feast on its CORPSE!' LOL ;)