Dan Weisman
'MythBusters' Discovery TV science entertainment show blows up as three co-hosts ditched
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 22, 2014 02:48 PM EDT |
'MythBusters" Discovery TV science entertainment show on Aug. 22, 2014 was showing a brief video announcing the departure of hosts Grant Imahara, Tony Belleci and Kari Byron after 10 years. founding hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman made the announcement.
2014 Emmy Awards: Robin Williams tribute, TV surprises and glamor (Video)
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 22, 2014 04:20 AM EDT |
Thursday, Aug. 21and the 66th Emmy Awards for excellence in television along with special tribute to Robin Williams is just four days away from taking place at Los Angeles' Nokia theater. An estimated 600 million people world-wide will watch the premiere awards presentation in television. (Video)
Lolita Richi, the Ukrainian 'Teen Barbie,' Says Look is Real, Naturally; So Step Off Valeria Lukyamov
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 22, 2014 02:59 AM EDT |
Social media from Russia's VK network to Youtube was buzzing Aug. 21, 2014 with the tale of Lolita Richi, the Ukrainian "Teen Barbie" who says the look is natural while telling former "Human Barbie" sensation that nobody knows her name.
Goliath grouper: Off the hook, going viral while swallowing a shark off Florida coast (Video)
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 21, 2014 08:49 PM EDT |
A video posted by a Bonita Springs, Fl. fisherman on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014 says it all when it comes to a goliath grouper going off the hook as it aggressively snatches a small shark from the fisherman's line. And it's saying it in the viral way on YouTube and across social media.
Income Inequality Gap Large and Growing in China, Economic Researchers Say
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 21, 2014 08:27 PM EDT |
It's Aug. 20, 2014 and new economic data from various sources indicates income inequality in China is greater even than in the U.S. and growing rapidly. Economists point to a large urban-rural disparity and regional differences to be a primary factor in China while family differences and racial-ethnic makeup are primary factors in the U.S.
Bank of America pays USD$16.65 billion fine for selling toxic financial products
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 21, 2014 02:40 PM EDT |
Following the most extensive federal probe into Wall Street misconduct leading to the 2008 financial debacle, Attorney General Eric Holder on Aug. 21, 2014 announced Bank of America has agreed to pay a record USD$16.65 billion fine for selling toxic financial products.
China doesn't renew biosafety certificates for GMO rice, corn research
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 20, 2014 09:29 PM EDT |
On Aug. 20, 2014, Chinese Ministry of Agriculture official ditched research permits for genetically modified organisms, GMOs, in two rice and one corn varieties. While officials didn't give a reason for not renewing the 5-year certificate, this effectively stops GMO rice research in China.
Dad of Deadly DUI Teen who Escaped jail on 'Affluenza' Defense Arrested for Impersonating Officer
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 20, 2014 05:01 PM EDT |
On Aug. 20, 2014, North Texas authorities announced the arrest of the father of a teen who famously got probation only for his DUI crash killing four people due to an 'affluenza' defense. His attorney claimed Ethan Couch's family wealth gave him an unrealistic view of the world and should not be put in jail. got probation in drunk driving deaths of three people due to 'affluenza' arrested for impersonating a police officer
James Foley Beheading: President Obama Heartbroken by the Tragedy
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 20, 2014 01:46 PM EDT |
President Obama on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014 held a special news conference during his Martha's Vineyard vacation addressing the beheading of American journalist James Foley by ISIL.
Washington 'Redskins' name controversy: What's in a name? NFL analysts take sides.
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 20, 2014 03:44 AM EDT |
The controversy surrounding the monicker of the Washington Redskins continued to gain momentum on Tuesday as two leading NFL TV game announcers vowed not to refer to the team's long-time name which many consider an offensive slur to Native Americans.
North Korea Redeploys Tanks, Troops, Weapons From DMZ To China Border
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 20, 2014 02:39 AM EDT |
Reports from South Korea on Aug. 20 said North Korea had redeployed tanks, troops and assorted military equipment from the DMZ to the north-central border with China. Redeployment was thought to be a message to China that North Korea would continue its nuclear program among other messages.
Rick Perry indicted: Texas governor defiant as he gets mug shot, booked in abuse of power case
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 19, 2014 09:00 PM EDT |
Declaring on Aug. 19, 2014 he would "fight this injustice with every fiber of my being," embattled Texas Gov. Rick Perry stood on the Travis County Courthouse steps and spoke before going inside to have his mug shot taken. Perry was indicted by a local grand jury two weeks ago at the same courthouse of two felony counts of abuse of power. and coercion of a public servant. He turned himself into authorities at 3:05 p.m. CT on Tuesday,
Michael Brown Shooting: Knife-wielding man shot dead by St. Louis police near Ferguson, Mo. protest
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 19, 2014 05:57 PM EDT |
As authorities braced for another night of protests over the Michael Brown shooting death at the hands of a Ferguson, Mo. policeman, another black man was shot and killed nearby by St.Louis police as he wielded a knife and charged them.
How Chinese Media is Addressing Michael Brown's Death and Ferguson Protests
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 19, 2014 01:18 AM EDT |
How was Chinese state media handling the Michael Brown shooting-death, Ferguson protests and police situation? They weren't. Quiet for nine days, that all changed on Sunday.
NFL: U.S. football Looks to China for Growth Potential, Hits on Aug. 18, 2014
| Dan Weisman | | Aug 18, 2014 09:11 PM EDT |
NFL US football season is just weeks away with league officials looking to promote the game on an international basis. One of the places American football wants to hit is China. The NFL has launched publicity campaigns in the last year centering on education and outreach. Measures include special events and broadcasts. They also involve NFL personnel past and present going over to China and staging appearances, even coaching up-and-coming players.
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