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HEIMLICH creator passed at 96

NEWS STORIES   RECAPPING NEWSTORIES   Henry Judah Heimlich   (February 3, 1920 – December 17, 2016) CINCINNATI (AP) –  The surgeon who created the life-saving Heimlich  maneuver for choking victims has died. Dr. Henry Heimlich died early Saturday at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. His  son, Phil, says he suffered a heart attack earlier in the week. Heimlich was director of surgery at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati in 1974  when he devised the treatment for choking victims that made his name a  household word.   Heimlich (right) demonstrates the maneuver on Johnny Carson  on the NBC television  Tonight Show  in 1979. NEWS STORIES   RECAPPING NEWSTORIES

Hungarian born actrees ZSA ZSA Gabor died at 99

NEWS STORIES   RECAPPING NEWSTORIES   Zsa Zsa Gabor   (born   Sári Gábor)  (February 6, 1917 – December 18, 2016) Zsa Zsa Gabor died Sunday after reportedly suffering a heart attack. She  had been bedridden since a car accident in 2002 that left the actress  partially paralyzed and forced to use a wheelchair. Gabor also suffered a  stroke in 2005. NEWS STORIES   RECAPPING NEWSTORIES

Pinned and Inked: Panos Manaras talks tattoos

SPORTS   RECAPPING PAST NEWS EVENTS BMX rider and get the inside track on his tattoos. Discover Dubai’s BMX secrets with Panos Manaras Greek BMXer as he explores the Arabic city and rides amongst its iconic architecture. Fakie-Wallride-in-the Dubai-Night Dodging the midday heat and avoiding security sometimes meant the bike sessions went well into the night. After a long day in the saddle it was straight to the street food vendors to sample the many different flavours this part of the Middle East has to offer. Panos Manaras-Explores-the unique Architecture From perfect street setups to sessioning the local skateparks, the UAE offered Panos a BMX trip like no other. Tailwhip-Out-the-Skateboard SPORTS   RECAPPING PAST NEWS EVENTS

FORMER ASTRONAUT HAS DIED AT 95

NEWS STORIES   RECAPPING NEWSTORIES   John Herschel Glenn Jr.   (July 18, 1921 – December 8, 2016) COLUMBUS, Ohio (FOXNEWS) — John Glenn, arguably Ohio’s most accomplished   and decorated civilian, has died.  The former astronaut, Ohio Senator, and veteran, passed away at the Ohio State   James Cancer Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Glenn was admitted there more than a week before he died. The Cambridge native served in more than100 combat missions over the Pacific   as a Navy fighter pilot during his service in World War II and the Korean War. Glenn was then recruited to the newly formed NASA in 1958, where he became   the first American to orbit the Earth on February 20, 1962. He remained a part  of the space program until he retired as a Colonel in 1965. NEWS STORIES   RECAPPING NEWSTORIES

Madonna absolutely killed it on James Corden's Carpool Karaoke

MUSIC   RECAPPING PAST NEWS EVENTS There's no denying that  Madonna  absolutely killed it on  James Corden 's  Carpool Karaoke ,Wednesday night. The iconic pop star busted out some of her biggest hits, including "Vogue" and "Papa Don't Preach," while  The Late Late Show  host tried to keep them safely on the road. But because most viewers were probably so entranced by their performances, they might have lost sight of the little things that stuck out during this particular installment of Corden's hit segment. Prepare to watch the video all over again, because you're going to want to look out for these five things you might have missed: 1. Madonna and Corden's rendition of  Evita 's "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" is the first time in Carpool Karaoke's short history that a singer performed a capella. 2. If you listen  very  carefully during "Vogue," Corden's SUV begins to make beeping nois...

Greek dances "Sirtaki" - "Zorba the Greek"

TRAVEL   RECAPPING NEWS STORIES The program is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Folk Dance Ensemble Igor Moiseyev (March 17, 2012). Music: Mikis Theodorakis Choreography: Igor Moiseyev The ballet Zorba the Greek is based on the novel Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis. Librettist and choreographer - Lorca Massine Music - Mikis Theodorakis TRAVEL   RECAPPING NEWS STORIES

THE JAPANESE ATTACK ON THIS DAY IN 1941

HISTORY   RECAPPING NEWS STORIES National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day , also referred to as  Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day  or  Pearl Harbor Day , is observed annually in the United States on December 7, to remember and honor the 2,403 citizens of the United States who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. On August 23, 1994, the United States Congress designated December 7 of each year as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. On Pearl Harbor Day, the  American flag  should be flown at half-staff until sunset to honor those who died as a result of the attack on U.S. Military and naval forces in Hawaii. Pearl Harbor Day is not a federal holiday – government offices, schools, and businesses do not close. Some organizations may hold special events in memory of those killed or injured at Pearl Harbor.   Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri. ...

The 20 Best Music Videos of 2016

MUSIC   RECAPPING PAST NEWS EVENTS This year, the music video became more important than it has been in decades. 20. Kaytranada — "Glowed Up" The Best Part:  Kaytranada holding a cat. 19. D.R.A.M. — "Broccoli" The Best Part:  D.R.A.M. and Yachty's party mobile—AKA just a truck with a them, a piano, and a recorder in it. 18. Mitski — "Your Best American Girl" The Best Part:  We should all make out with our own hand. 17. Rae Sremmurd — "Black Beatles" The Best Part:  The obvious Beatles references and the distinct lack of Mannequin Challenges. 16. Angel Olsen — "Shut Up and Kiss Me" The Best Part:  That wig, though. 15. Schoolboy Q — "That Part" The Best Part:  That part. Haha, no, those weird faceless masks. 14. Lil Yachty — "1 Night" The Best Part:  Try to count every single meme crammed into four minutes and 15 seconds. ...