Maybe Martin?..... He never tells the office guy what his name is in the current ad running... It is difficult to find a definitive answer concerning whether the GEICO gecko has a first (or any) name. GEICO’s page about the gecko’s origin[1] does not discuss whether he has a … [Read more...] about The Geico gecko’s name is?…..
Entertainment
Disney shines with its Disney+ steaming service rollout….
With EXTENSIVE ads going in? What would one expect ? Walt Disney Co on Wednesday said its new streaming service, Disney+, reached 10 million sign-ups since launching the previous day from "extraordinary consumer demand," sending shares up 3.5%. The strong first day … [Read more...] about Disney shines with its Disney+ steaming service rollout….
Top-grossing films for the weekend of Nov. 8-10, 2019….
...from The Washington Post.... Top 10 films “Midway” took the top spot during a quiet weekend at the box office. The number of weeks in release is in parentheses. Weekend total in millions of dollars 1. Midway … [Read more...] about Top-grossing films for the weekend of Nov. 8-10, 2019….
Washington Nationals sweep Astros to win first their World Series title…
...from the Washington Post.... Howie Kendrick delivered for the Nationals in a big moment once again. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post) By Sam Fortier Oct. 30, 2019 at 11:51 p.m. EDT The Washington Nationals are World Series champions. They had … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals sweep Astros to win first their World Series title…
Joe Biden throws down at Donald Trump….
The Democratic Presidential candidate came out swinging at Donald Trump during a "60 Minutes" sit-down .... Former vice president Joe Biden has had some ragged moments in the debate and offered some meandering sentences with enough hairpin turns to rattle the most confident … [Read more...] about Joe Biden throws down at Donald Trump….
Tiger Woods ties PGA Tour record for wins…
Thru Hurt and but resolute... Woods keeps at it even as a shell of his former self, adding to the sports history books... Red shirt? Check. Gigantic and enthusiastic gallery? Check and check. Tiger Woods and history? Check again. Healthy after his latest medical … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods ties PGA Tour record for wins…
Samsung’s New Galaxy Fold…
We'll see if they have their act together on this phone..... Last time they were not so lucky.... ...from MacRumors.... After months of waiting and a design overhaul, Samsung's first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, is now available to customers who want to shell … [Read more...] about Samsung’s New Galaxy Fold…
Ground Broken for the NY Islanders Belmont Arena project…
With New York State Governor Cuomo smiling.... The shelves went into the ground for the symbolic first ground to be broken in the $ 1.3 Billion redevelopment project that will have a new Stadium for the NY Islanders NHL Hockey team, a hotel, Retail space and more.... In … [Read more...] about Ground Broken for the NY Islanders Belmont Arena project…