Saturday, January 21, 2012

remora \REM-er-uh\, noun:

1. An obstacle, hindrance, or obstruction.
2. Any of several fishes of the family Echeneididae, having on the top of the head a sucking disk by which they can attach themselves to sharks, turtles, ships, and other moving objects

Remora is derived from the Latin word remorārī meaning "to delay."

Underworld

• A wicked movie about the war between Vampyres and Lycans. Set in a timeless gothic city (budapest I think). The Vampyres are led by Victor and the Lycans by Lucian. Relativly low budget movie but it doesn't matter. Great cast, great action and Kate Beckensdale as Selene rocks!

Dude: Those are some wicked 9mm berettas

Other Dude: Dude, Underworld rocks!

Trivia
What hoop legend was the only center to lead in assists in National Basketball Association history?

• Wilt Chamberlain, who had 702 assists during his 1967–68 season with the Philadelphia 76ers.

History

• 1911 - The first Monte Carlo car rally was held. Seven days later it was won by Henri Rougier.
• 1954 - The Nautilus was launched in Groton, CT. It was the first atomic-powered submarine. U.S. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower broke the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow.
• 1954 - The gas turbine automobile was introduced in New York City.
• 1970 - The Boeing 747 made its first commercial flight from New York to London for Pan American.
• 1997 - Newt Gingrich was fined as the U.S. House of Representatvies voted for first time in history to discipline its leader for ethical misconduct.
• 1998 - A former White House intern said on tape that she had an affair with U.S. President Clinton.

Birthdays

• Stonewall Jackson 1824
• J. Carrol Naish 1897
• Christian Dior 1905
• Billy Maxted 1917
• Jinx Falkenberg 1919
• Paul Scofield 1922
• Telly Savalas 1924
• Benny Hill 1925
• Steve Reeves 1926
• Audrey Dalton 1934
• Ann Wedgeworth 1935
• Snooks Eaglin 1936
• Wolfman Jack 1939
• Jack Nicklaus 1940
• Richie Havens 1941
• Placido Domingo 1941
• Mac Davis 1942
• Edwin Starr 1942
• Jill Eikenberry 1947
• Billy Ocean 1950
• Robby Benson 1956
• Geena Davis 1957
• Hakeem Olajuwon 1963
• Jam Master Jay (Run-DMC) 1965
• Charlotte Ross 1968
• Karina Lombard 1969
• Ken Leung 1970 - Actor ("Rush Hour", "Lost")
• Levirt (B-Rock and the Bizz) 1970
• Emma Lee Bunton (Spice Girls) 1976
• Nokio (Dru Hill) 1979