Dow at 10,000 Then and Now
Dow at 10,000: Then and Now, a graphic article presentation from cnbc.
With the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossing the 10,000 point mark for the first time since 2008, we wanted to take a peek back in time to compare what America was like the very first time the Dow crossed 10,000 mark (March 29th, 1999) to today.
What were some of the most cutting-edge products, who was the highest paid athlete, and what were the hottest topics buzzing around the internet? For these and more comparisons, check out the following pictures!
Popular TV Shows
1999: Friends, Who Wants To Be a Millionaire (Debut)
2009: American Idol
Apple's Cutting-Edge Computer
1999: iBook G3
2009: MacBook Air
Portable Music Players
1999: Sony CD Walkman
2009: Ipod Nano Video
YouTube video: Confused Paula Abdul on American Idol Finals
May 5, 2008 by eee · Leave a Comment
It made headlines in the American entertainment news last week, but I didn't have time to search for it. Internet access in Sofitel Philippine Plaza was too expensive, about P25 per minute (accdg to Boss D).
Paula Abdul made a boo-boo on live TV last Wednesday during American Idol. She was supposed to make comments for Jason's first song but ended up making comments on two songs. She thought that Jason already sang twice when he hasn't yet. In the end, she said that she was reading David's critique instead. Anyway, I saw the video today and I must say, its easy to believe the rumors that she must be on "something" to commit such a blunder. But the video also shows her frantically switching pieces of paper while Randy was making comments so I guess, her cards did get mixed up. Watch to see for yourself. The next two links are for other related videos.
