Thursday Reading List

by Norm Gregory on March 18, 2010

in Daily Items


Magazine: Sandra Bullock’s husband cheating

Sandra Bullock has had a banner year — her first Oscar (for The Blind Side), her first Razzie (All About Steve) and megasuccess at the box office with The Proposal.

But things may not be so hot on the home front. In Touch Weekly reports husband Jesse James has been cheating on her with a tattoo model, Michelle McGee. They apparently hooked up in Austin, Texas, while Bullock was away in Atlanta shooting the football movie. ● More from: MiamiHerald.com

Sandra Bullock moves out on Jesse James after he allegedly stepped out with Michelle McGee: report

Ten days after her tearful, triumphant Best Actress Oscar win, Sandra Bullock was blindsided by news that her bad boy husband, Jesse James, cheated on her with a tattoo model. ● More from: nydailynews.com

Sandra Bullock’s husband allegedly having affair with tattoo model, moves out of house, cancels premiere

She’s an Academy Award-winning angel — and the other woman is the devil.

Sandra Bullock’s Oscar glory was shattered yesterday when it was revealed her motorcycle-loving hubby was bedding an admittedly “evil” tattooed biker groupie while the star was filming “The Blind Side,” according to a shocking report. ● More from: NYPOST.com

HotTopic: Bullock, James

Sandra Bullock Moves Out, Jesse James Deletes Twitter After Cheating Allegations Surface ● More from: FeedFeedFeed

iPad pre-orders near 200K, reserves at 700 per store

Apple could have 200,000 iPad pre-orders within just a week, according to new estimates. After discounting non-iPad orders, well-regarded unofficial analyst Daniel Tello has determined that Apple has obtained about 180,000 pre-orders for the tablet as of mid-Wednesday. While the rate has slowed to about 10,000 advance requests per day, the figure would be enough to pass the 200,000 mark by Friday. ● More from: Electronista

At what number will the iPad be declared a success?

One year later, what’s happened to some of the former Seattle P-I staff?

140 P-I employees lost their jobs when the 146 year old newspaper closed. ● More from: MyNorthwest.com

Some nice reporting from KIRO Radio’s Linda Thomas

Fox discusses deal with Conan O’Brien

The network may have a viable plan to bring the comedian back to late night, sources say. ● More from: latimes.com

Why do they think Conan will do better for them latenight than he did on NBC?

10 Ways to Eat Healthily at the Japanese Restaurant

According to a 2010 World Health Organization report, the Japanese have the highest life expectancy in the world. ● More from: Eat This, Not That

I know . . I know . . . stay away from the tempura.

An Easy Way From PC to TV

If you want to liberate the videos, music tracks, and photos trapped on your PC and bring them to your home theater, you need a media player that can handle all types of files. ● More from: Gadgetwise Blog – NYTimes.com

I’d still recommend the Apple TV; but it only works with an HDMI enable TV, i.e. HD TV.

Google TV Should Finally Push Apple TV Beyond A “Hobby”

For the past couple of years now, when talking about the Apple TV product, Apple likes to throw out the word “hobby.” It’s as if they’re ashamed of the device. And considering sales are anemic next to Macs, iPods, and iPhones, it’s no big surprise that they talk this way.

But there’s actually nothing to be ashamed of. The Apple TV is a good product. Apple just needs to put some proper time and energy into it, to expand it to its full potential. And news today about the so-called “Google TV” should do just the trick. ● More from: Google TV Should Finally Push Apple TV Beyond A “Hobby”

Again I say I am high on the Apple TV . . . I use more than cable.

Reitman to direct Kutcher, Portman

Trio set for Paramount’s untitled romantic comedy

Veteran producer and director Ivan Reitman will get back behind the camera in May to direct Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher in an untitled romantic comedy for Paramount Pictures. ● More from: Variety

Dad feels pressure from son?

Alex Chilton: Rock’s unsung hero

Fame and fortune may have eluded him – or he eluded them – but US musician Alex Chilton, who died on Wednesday, has been hailed as a major influence on modern music. ● More from: BBC News

See my earlier post.

HotTopic: Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods’ Alleged Mistress Unleashes Graphic Text Messages ● More from: FeedFeedFeed

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