Hungary Toxic Spill UPDATE
Hungary recently suffered a toxic spill that has left 8 people dead and many wounded with burns and eye problems that the toxic sludge caused.
All life in the Marcal River has also died due to the toxic spill but there are no major damages reported in the Danube river which runs through most countries in Europe.
Unfortunately the scare isn't over. This Saturday the Prime Minister of Hungary warned that the wall of the damaged industrial reservoir will likely collapse. Nearby villages have been evacuated.
The chief executive of the industrial plant MAL Hungarian Aluminum, which is responsible of the toxic spill, has be arrested and is being questioned by authorities.
Is There Mail on Columbus Day 2010?
Wondering if you'll be receiving mail today? The answer is no, Columbus Day is a federal holiday so there will be no mail today and banks are also closed.
While the majority of banks and government offices are closed today, libraries and grocery stores will be open. Post offices will also be closed today. You can still deposit your envelopes or packages at the self-service centers in Post Offices but there will be no mailman today!
“60 Minutes” with Eminem [Video]
Eminem appeared on CBS "60 Minutes" with Anderson Cooper for a view on his Road to Stardom.
Eminem fans know that the rapper didn't have it easy in his childhood and this 60 Minutes interview talks about his recovery as well.
The interview also features Eminem showing Cooper how he comes up with his rhyme words and the ideas he's had saved up over years which shows his creative side.
Justin Bieber in Hawaii!
Hawaii is experiencing the Bieber fever as the pop teen music icon Justin Bieber recently performed in Honolulu, Hawaii this weekend.
Bieber was accompanied by Jasmine Villegas who is rumored to be his girlfriend and who also opened the show for him.
Bieber stayed at the Hyatt Regency in Waikiki. Along with him was also his BFF Jayden Smith.
Are Banks Open On Columbus Day 2010?
Every second Monday of October is Columbus Day which celebrates the explorer Christopher Columbus. Today is Columbus Day 2010 and many are wondering if banks are open or closed today.
Are banks open on Columbus Day? No, banks will be CLOSED today because Columbus Day is a federal holiday and observed by the federal government as well as banks.
Columbus Day Parade NYC 2010
The Columbus Day Parade NYC 2010 starts today here are the details!
The parade will start at 11:30 AM and will run along 5th Avenue from 47th Street to 72nd Street.
The Grand Marshall this year is financial reporter Maria Bartiromo from Brooklyn.
Thousands will be gathering today in NYC to see the parade. Be sure to plan ahead and go early so you can get a great view!
Peter Diamond Wins Nobel Prize in Economics
The 2010 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was Awarded to Peter Diamond who shared it with Dale Mortensen and Christopher Pissarides.
The award is thanks to their work on efficiency of recruitment and wage formation as well as labor-market regulation.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said about Diamond's Nobel Prize:
“Peter Diamond has analyzed the foundations of search markets. Dale Mortensen and Christopher Pissarides have expanded the theory and have applied it to the labor market. The laureates’ models help us understand the ways in which unemployment, job vacancies, and wages are affected by regulation and economic policy.”
Deadspin EXPOSES Brett Favre!
Much attention has been going to Jenn Sterger for her steamy Playboy pics but Brett Favre has also been exposed over at Deadspin.
A while ago Jenn Sterger claimed that she was sexually harrased by Favre who would try to contact her sevearl times without any response. She said he got so desperate that he even sent her a pic of his penis via cell phone or otherwise known as "sexting".
Where these accusation true or false?
Deadspin recently released a short video which features the audio clips of Favre begging to see Sterger and at the end his little surprise. See it over at Deadspin.
Rescue Drill Reaches Trapped Chilean Miners
A drilling rig finally reached the 33 Chilean miners that have been trapped underground for 66 days, but the rescue isn't over yet.
A total of 3 drills where racing to reach the trapped Chilean miners. Plan A and Plan C veered off course several times and Plan B reach the miners on Saturday at 8 AM after having drilled for 33 days.
The Plan B drilled was being operated by Jeff Hart of Denver, Colorado. When the drill reached the miners the entire crew began to cheer.
What's Next?
Now the rescue team has to decide if they should pull out the miners through un-reinforced rock or if they should take time to insert heavy steel pipe which would protect the 33 miners on their way up.
HOT! Jenn Sterger Playboy Pics
Jenn Sterger's Playboy pics have gained lots of attention recently as well as her sexual harassment accusation against Brett Favre. Check out her hot 2006 Playboy photos!
The Jenn Sterger Playboy pics are from the May 2006 issue which was titled "Top Ten Party School's Edition". Before posing for Playboy Sterger also posed for Maxim.
Her Playboy pics have been brought back from the past after her recent accusation against football player Brett Favre where she claims that he sexually harassed her.
So how can you check out the Jenn Sterger Playboy pics? Easy just to go Google.com and type in: Jenn Sterger Playboy pics and hit search. Now just click on the Images tab on the top left corner and enjoy!