CP News Briefs
- 11/20/2011
Pepper Spray Incident at UC Davis Sees Police Officers Suspended (VIDEO)
Two campus police officers from the University of California, Davis, campus have been caught on video using pepper spray on Occupy protesters. The incident occurred on Friday and the video was posted on YouTube. The university announced today that the two officers have been put on administration leave in light of the video.
- 11/20/2011
Black Friday Advice: Kindle Fire Screen Breaks Easier Than Nook Tablet in 'Drop Test' (VIDEO)
The Kindle Fire screen is more susceptible to breakage than the Nook tablet; something that could have an impact on shoppers looking to get a new tablet reader this Black Friday.
Tags Technology - 11/20/2011
Anne Hathaway Joins Occupy Wall Street Protests in NYC
Anne Hathaway, one of Hollywood’s highest paid actresses, was pictured taking part in the Occupy Wall Street protests last week.
- 11/20/2011
Justin Bieber Baby Allegations Dropped, But Star Will Still Take DNA Test
Although a paternity lawsuit against Justin Bieber has allegedly been dropped by Mariah Yeater, the singer will still take the DNA test to prove once and for all that he is not the father of her baby.
- 11/20/2011
Hunter Shoots Brother Dead in Tragic Deer Hunting Accident
A hunter has been accidentally shot to death by his own brother. Harry Weaver, 26, from Lakeview, Michigan, was dressed in a camouflaged hunting blind when he was shot in the head by a stray bullet - shot by his own brother, according to The Daily Mail.
- 11/20/2011
iPhones vs. Blackberrys - Apple's Smartphone Chosen by Businesses Ahead of RIM
Apple’s iPhone has become more dominant than Blackberry devices among businessmen and women.
Tags Technology -
11/20/2011Oprah Winfrey Comeback Show 'Next Chapter' Will Feature Joel Osteen
Oprah Winfrey will be returning to TV screens across the world once again with a new show “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” which will be broadcast on her cable TV channel OWN, and will feature megachurch pastor Joel Osteen as one of its first guests.
- 11/20/2011
Tree Trimmer Dragged Into Wood Chipper Dies In Horror Accident
A horrific accident has seen a tree trimmer being dragged into a wood chipper and killed in front of his wife. Richard A. Risinger, 54, was dragged to his death when his jacket became caught in the heavy machinery as he was loading tree limbs.
- 11/20/2011
Target Early Black Friday Sale Sees Apple iPod Prices Dropped, 32-inch Vizio TVs for $269
Target is currently offering a 4-day sale in the run-up to Black Friday later this week. Some of the deals appear to be excellent, but others appear to be more hype than anything else. However, by looking at reviews and comparing prices to other retailers, it looks like Target's early Black Friday sale can be better (and easier) than the real Black Friday, including deals on Vizio TV's and Apple iPods.
- 11/20/2011
Breastfeeding Babies Are Smarter, New Research Claims
New research has shown that there is a quantitative difference in a child’s intelligence depending on whether or not they have been breastfed as a baby.
Tags Health Care - 11/20/2011
Demi Moore Divorce Sparks Move to Punish Ashton Kutcher Financially
Following Demi Moore’s announcement last Thursday that she will be divorcing Ashton Kutcher, it has allegedly emerged that her lawyers have been instructed to “punish” Kutcher “financially.”
- 11/20/2011
Early Walmart Black Friday TV Sale Poses Question - 'Are Low TV Prices Really a Good Deal?'
Walmart’s Black Friday sale is less than a week away and millions of shoppers are gearing up for the biggest shopping day of the year by figuring out which stores to go to and which products to buy.
Tags Culture Technology - 11/18/2011
Best Buy Pre-Black Friday TV Sale: Is the LG, 47-Inch LED TV Bundle for $799 a Good Deal?
Best Buy's early Black Friday sales are starting to heat up with more offers and bigger deals on TVs this weekend. But just because the price is low, that does not mean the quality is high. By looking at reviews of other shopper's experiences with the TV you are looking to get, you can know if the Black Friday sale is actually a deal.
Tags Culture Technology -
11/18/2011Black Friday 2011 Ads: New Deals for Fashion Bug, Zales Leaked Online
As Black Friday 2011 remains only a week away, more sale catalogs have been leaked online, giving customers a peek at merchandise and time for deciding what they will be fighting for once stores are actually open and Black Friday begins.
- 11/18/2011
Herman Cain Death Threats: Secret Service Agents Move In to Protect GOP Candidate
Herman Cain has received a number of death threats and the Secret Service has now moved in to provide the Republican presidential candidate special protection.
