Archive for January, 2010

Catcher in the Rye

J.D. Salinger, the legendary author, youth hero and fugitive from fame whose “The Catcher in the Rye” shocked and inspired a world he increasingly shunned, has died. He was 91.
Salinger died of natural causes at his home on Wednesday, the author’s son, actor Matt Salinger, said in a statement from Salinger’s longtime literary representative, Harold [...]

What is Ptyalism

What is Ptyalism. Saliva is produced in salivary glands to help the body ingest food. These glands normally produce about a quart of saliva each day, although most people don’t notice it as they swallow.
The fluid helps lubricate the mouth when eating, and contains enzymesA protein produced by the body’s cells which catalyzes chemical reactions [...]

Mary Lynn Rajskub

Mary Lynn Rajskub. The stars of the hit Fox show “24” were in New York last night to celebrate the eighth season premiere.
Fox411 was there to speak to some of the stars, who gave us some inside scoop about the action scenes, what to expect for the upcoming season and, of course, what’s it like [...]

Derrick Dooley

Derrick Dooley. Vince Dooley Son Derrick Will Coach Tennessee – Louisiana Tech Football coach Derek Dooley, son of the legendary coach Vince Dooley, has been hired as Tennessee’s new coach sources close to the situation told ESPN on Friday.
Contacted by the AJC earlier in the day, Vince Dooley, who was at meeting on St. Simons [...]

Francene Cucinello

Francene Cucinello. WHAS-AM morning talk show host Francene Cucinello died Friday after suffering a brain aneurysm earlier in the week.
According to WHAS-AM’s Web site, www.84whas.com, Cucinello, 43, suffered a heart attack Monday, followed by the aneurysm Wednesday. She died at 3:15 p.m. Friday at Norton Hospital.