Uncommon Bostonian

10:00:55 PM EDT NBC Announces Jay Leno's Final Day as Host of "Tonight Show"

Now, it's official.  Jay Leno's final "Tonight Show" as host is scheduled for May 29, 2009.  On June 1, Conan O'Brien steps in as the new host.

Jay Leno disguised himself as a reporter to find out this info for himself recently.

Old order changeth!

Jay took over the talk show from Johnny Carson when Carson retired in 1992.  Unlike his predecessor who hosted for 30 years.  Leno is leaving after 17 years.

Jimmy Fallon, a former cast member of Saturday Night Live, will be hosting the Late Night show that Conan O'Brien is vacating.


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11:48:42 PM EDT The Other Captain America Has Been Put to Sleep

Sad news to report:  My Black Cat, Cap, was put to sleep on Monday night, July 7.  He was only 16 years old.  My other cat, Storm, and I are very saddened by this loss.  Cap always took great care of us.

The full story about Cap's passing is explained in my other blog, Outside In.

http://journals.aol.com/yechristian/OutsideIn/entries/2008/07/08/cap-christian-rip/1568



CAP CHRISTIAN
(the other Captain America)


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8:28:11 PM EDT Boston Mayor Menino Cuts 400 Pound Cake to Start Harborfest

July 1st is the starting day for Harborfest.  At Faneuil Hall, Mayor Thomas Menino used a military sword to cut a 400 pound cake that was shaped like the American Flag.  200 events are expected to take place within the next six days to celebrate Independence Day.  Harborfest includes the clam chowder cook-off between nine restaurants and a reenactment of The Boston Tea Party.

Boston can have its 4th of July cake and eat it too!

http://www.bostonharborfest.com/


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8:14:29 PM EDT Indictment for Mass State Senator who Allegedly Went After 4 Women in One Day


State Senator James Marzilli of Arlington, Massachusetts, was indicted today for allegedly assaulting four women in Lowell on June 3.  The charges were indecent assault and battery, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.  His arraignment will happen next week, although it hasn't been officially scheduled.

Marzilli, 50, has decided not to seek another term in office this fall but will remain at his post until the end of his term.  After a few days after his arrest on June 3, Marzilli did check himself in at McLean Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in Belmont.

His behavior was disturbing on that day when he went after those women.  Is he a pervert or a very mentally disturbed man?

Something to ponder.


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10:03:48 PM EDT Veteran Anchor Tom Brokaw is now the New Host of "Meet The Press" Until Election is Over

NBC News has announced that veteran anchor Tom Brokaw will be taking over the moderator duties of the Sunday morning news show, Meet The Press, after the sudden death of Tim Russert.  Brokaw starts on Sunday, June 29, and is expected to host the show up until the president election is over in November.

Brian Williams, who replaced Tom Brokaw on The NBC Evening News in 2004, filled in for this past Sunday.  NBC News is still looking for a permanent replacement for Tim Russert. 

Russert died all of the sudden of heart failure on June 13.  He was 58 years old.  Tom Brokaw is 68 years old.

Good Luck, Tom!


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9:23:41 PM EDT 17 High School Girls in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Allegedly Made a Pack to Get Pregnant Together.

At least 17 girls at the Gloucester High School have reputedly made a "pregnancy pack."  They happened to be very determined to get pregnant because one was willing to have sex with a homeless man.  They often visited the nurse's office for pregnancy tests.  They were very happy to learn that they were pregnant.  All of them are at least 16-years-old or younger.

This is very disturbing.  Did the girls know what they were getting themselves and the ones they had sex with into?  Of course, they would get support from their high school and parents, but being a parent is a very serious responsibility.  It shouldn't be taken lightly.  It doesn't look like they did their homework about being a parent is really like.

Why didn't their parents and teachers suspect that something was going on?  Is everyone in Gloucester too busy with other things than teaching their teenagers how to make the right decision on something very life altering?  Sure, baby showers are fun parties, but afterwards things are serious.  Did those girls suspect that their parents would be upset if they were reckless enough to get pregnant?

Pray for the unborn babies.  It appears that they are the ones who are going to suffer the most from irresponsible mothers and absent fathers.


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10:38:29 PM EDT Debut Weekend Incredible $55 Million for "The Incredible Hulk" Movie

The Marvel movie studio people are smiling happily because the brand new Hulk movie called The Incredible Hulk debuted at number 1 for box office receipts.  The full total was $55.4 million dollars.  The new movie stars Edward Norton as Bruce Banner a.k.a The Hulk.  It is not a sequel for The Hulk which came out a few years ago which disappointed the target audience: the comic book fans.

I didn't have time to go see this film because Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers were in town with Steve Winwood.  Also, Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane/Starship and the rock band America were in town.  I just couldn't miss them.

I plan on seeing this soon and will give my opinion on this.


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9:51:39 PM EDT Record Temperatures in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

For the third day in the row, Boston has experienced 90 degree weather.  It makes the requirement for a heatwave.  The temperature hit the 90 degree mark at 11 a.m.

Worcester and Providence, Rhode Island, managed hit record temperatures today.  92 for Worcester and 97 for Providence.  Boston was only one degree short of breaking the 1984 record of 96 degrees.

More heat tomorrow as it goes into the 90s again.

Stay cool, Everyone!  It should end by Wednesday.  I hope the weather people are right on this one.


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10:34:53 PM EDT Senator Hillary Clinton Suspends Her Campaign And Endorses Obama

It was a long, hard road she endured.  Despite her herculean efforts, New York Senator and former First Lady Hillary Clinton ended her bid for the White House and urged the 18 million people who voted for her to support Illinois Senator Barack Obama as he now takes on Arizona Senator John McClain.  In her 28 minute speech, she told her supporters to look at the political and cultural milestones she and Obama made even though she wasn't able to win the Democratic nomination.  Last Tuesday, Barack Obama won the 2,118 delegates needed for nomination.

I am sad that Hillary wasn't able to pull off winning the nomination, but she has inspired women everywhere to pursue their goals with sheer determination.  In that regard, Hillary is a winner.  True, she did make mistakes.  The one about the sniper fire was a big one.  The fact that Hillary is a woman is why some came down hard on her and were not forgiving for putting her foot in her mouth many time.  A sharp contrast when her husband, former President Bill Clinton, ran for President in 1992.  Remember the "I didn't inhale" remark?

Yet, there are those who irrationally hate Hillary.  They couldn't get over the fact that she was a different First Lady than her predecessors.  Of course, there are the misogynists out there too.

You did good, Hillary.  You go, Girl!


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