Week of October 1, 2008

Debate - Vice presidential

hopefuls Joe Biden and Sarah

Palin go at it. They fought over

taxes, military strategy and

which party could build

America.

The House of Representatives

approves the $700-billion Wall

Street bailout, setting in motion

the largest government intervention in the financial system since the Great

Depression.

Barack Obama issues a sharp assault on Republican John McCain’s healthcare

proposal, arguing it would lead to higher taxes for some families and knock as

many as 20 million people out of their current insurance plans.

Mahir Ahmad Mahmud Zubaydi - an Al Qaeda in Iraq leader suspected of

executing a Russian official and orchestrating a recent wave of bombings in

Baghdad - is killed by U.s. forces in a shootout.

Bombs rip through the end of Ramadan in Baghdad, killing at least 24

worshippers.

Sen. Joe Biden takes a break for the campaign and bids farewell to a son leaving

for military duty in Iraq.

A jury convicts O.J. Simpson of armed robbery and

kidnapping.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg had decided to try to

reverse the term-limits law he has long supported so

he can seek a third term as mayor of NY.

Technology -

Apple says it will lift the iPhone software

nondisclosure agreement that had prevented them

from discussing the process of creating programs for

the device.

Sports -

Former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry

is arrested following an alleged cocaine deal.

Week of October 1, 2008

Business news-

The stock market continues its plummet - plummeting 800 points or 7.7% -

fallowing below the 10,000 level for the first time in four years.

Coca-Cola agrees to distribute Hansen Natural Corp’s Monster - the bestselling

energy drink in the U.S. - in Europe, Canada and some U.S. States.

Entertainment -

Paris Hilton is everywhere in the

media - so it seems, promoting her

new MTV reality show, “Paris Hilton’s

My New BFF.”

“Shrek the Musical” - based on the

film and the characters in William

Steig’s book, will get preview

performances Nov. 8 at the

Broadway Theater.

Music news -

Phish - the Vermont-based band

popular in the late 1990’s into this

decade, will reunite for shows in

March in Hampton Va.

Rapper Jaz-Z urges his fans to

CD Sonics below par - that’s what many are saying about Metallica’s new album

“Death Magnetic.” Many fans want a new, improved version to be released.

Passing -

Nick Reynolds - Founding member of “The Kingston Trio.” He was 75.

Television news -

Rosie O’Donnell will emcee an hour-long variety show on NBC next month. Look

for “Rosie’s variety Show” on November 26.

Top TV -

Dancing with the Stars - 21.34 million viewers

Desperate Housewives - 18.68

Grey’s Anatomy - 18.47

Week of October 1, 2008

Dancing with the Stars (Tue.) - 18.30

NCIS - 18.03

Sunday Football (NBC) - 17.34

CSI: Miami - 172.3

Criminal Minds - 17.01

Dancing with the Stars; Results -

15.87

The Mentalist - 15.60

Two and a Half Men - 14.88

C SI: NY - 14.59

Survivor: Gabort - 13.05

60 Minutes - 12.59

House - 12.38

The OT - 12.17

Brothers & Sisters - 12.03

At the movies this week in 2008 -

Beverly Hills Chihuahua (debut this week -

takes in $29 million)

Eagle Eye

Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist

Nights in Rodanthe

Appaloosa

Lakeview Terrace

Burn After Reading

Fireproof

An American Carol

Religuious

Hot hits this week in 2008

HOT N' COLD- Katy Perry

LET IT ROCK- Kevin Rudolf fea. Lil' Wayne

ANGELS ON THE MOON- Thriving Ivory

WHATEVER YOU LIKE- T.I.

IN THE AYER- Flo Rida fea. Will.I.Am

SO WHAT- Pink

PAPER PLANES- M.I.A.

GOTTA BE SOMEBODY- Nickelback

T-SHIRT- Shontelle

GIVES YOU HELL- All American Rejects

I'M YOURS- Jason Mraz

WITHOUT YOU- Hinder

KEEPS GETTIN' BETTER - Christina