Archive for August, 2009

DJ AM Found Dead in NY!

tbarker.jpg DJ Am, born Adam Goldstein, was found dead in his New York apartment on August 28.   AM’’s friends reportedly became concerned when none of them had heard from him in several days.    The police broke into the apartment,  found him unresponsive and determined that he was dead.  AM’s last Twitter message read, “New york, new york. Big city of dreams, but everything in new york aint always what it seems.”  Continue reading ‘DJ AM Found Dead in NY!’

Colorblind Swine: Does H1N1 Target Blacks and Hispanics?

H1N1 VirusThe H1N1 Swine Flu is four times as likely to send Blacks and Hispanics to the hospital than Whites, according to a study in Chicago that offers one of the first looks at how the virus has affected different racial groups.  The report supports earlier clinical results that found three out of four Bostonians hospitalized from swine flu were black or Hispanic.  The cause for the difference is probably not genetic, health officials said. More likely, it’s because blacks and Hispanics suffer disproportionately from asthma, diabetes and other health problems that make people more vulnerable to the flu.

Shake Yo Booty with Duice: Dazzey Duks on KillMTV!

dazzey duksAre you ready to slip on your tight shorts and shake your booty?? Jump in the time machine with tomorrowpictures.tv and travel back to the Land of 1993! Bill Clinton was President, Jurassic Park was the number one film and Hip Hop duo Duice had a smash hit with the rumpshakin’ tribute to Katherine Bach and her short denim cutoffs! Produced by Tony Mercedes and directed by the one and only Bolaji Bailey, this video started America on a bootyshake frenzy! Draw the shades, turn on the strobe light and get ready to groove!

Senator Ted Kennedy Succumbs to Cancer

Senator Ted Kennedy Succumbs to Cancer
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Edward Kennedy, one of the most powerful and influential senators in American history and one of three brothers whose political triumphs and personal tragedies captivated the nation for decades, died late Tuesday at his home in Hyannisport, Mass., at age 77.  He had been battling brain cancer.  A long-serving Democrat and a leading liberal voice in U.S. politics, Kennedy was the youngest brother of late President John Kennedy Continue reading ‘Senator Ted Kennedy Succumbs to Cancer’

‘Roid Rage: Ben Affleck in A Body to Die For Part 1!

'Roid Rage: Ben Affleck in A Body to Die For Part 1!
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Ben Affleck With school about to start across America, we at tomorrowpictures.TV thought we’d present a public service announcement to the thousands of high school athletes getting ready to compete!  In this 1994 episode of Lifestories: Families in Crisis, a baby-faced Ben Affleck plays Aaron Henry, an undersized high school athlete who turns to better living through chemistry Continue reading ‘‘Roid Rage: Ben Affleck in A Body to Die For Part 1!’

Michael Jackson’s Death Ruled a Homicide!

Messages to Michael!King of Pop Michael Jackson had lethal levels of the powerful anaesthetic propofol in his body when he died, coroner’s office documents show.  This turns the case into a homicide, and ramps up the speculation that Conrad Murray, one of Jackson’s many doctors, prescribed the singer far too many prescription pain killers.  tomorrowpictures.TV was on the scene during the many memorial services to record fan’s final farewells to the King of Pop.  What follows are heartfelt Messages to Michael.

That’s One Skinny Feline: Pleased to Eat You on the Strip!

That's One Skinny Feline: Pleased to Eat You on the Strip!
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Ramadan is this month, and in solidarity with our Muslim friends who’ll be fasting during the days, we present the cartoon adventures of one seriously Anorexic Lion.  Hungry Hungry Leo stalks the Jungle in search of some vittles, but all he finds are attitudinal critters who have no interest in being lunch!  Finally, in desperation, Leo hooks up with the friendly fellows at the Zoo Recruitment Bus, who give him a physical that would make the army proud Continue reading ‘That’s One Skinny Feline: Pleased to Eat You on the Strip!’

Usain Bolt: the world’s fastest man!

Usain!Usain Bolt, the Jamaican flash, has again proved his dominance in the sprint world, breaking his own world record in the 200 meter dash with a ridiculous time of 19.19 seconds at the world track championships in Berlin.  This comes on the heels of his victory in the 100 meters the night before.  Speculation is rife that he will join the National Football League as a receiver sometime within the next year.  Do you want him on your team??

Elections in Afghanistan, Heroin in America!

Elections in Afghanistan, Heroin in America!
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opiumAs elections take place in Afganistan, we’re proud to present “Flowers of Darkness”.  This classic 1972 documentary, narrated by Paul Newman, goes deep into the industry of Heroin trafficking.  It follows the Opium Trail from the farmers of Afghanistan and Turkey, through the ports of Western Europe, and finally into the open arms of America.  The simple methods of manufacture from opium poppies into heroin are detailed, as are the myriad ways in which this narcotic is smuggled.  In honor of the late Paul Newman. (January 26, 1925 – September 26, 2008)

Lose the Tension in your Stressful Life: Progressive Relaxation on Health and Wellness!

Relax on Health and Wellness!With all the hullabaloo over Health Care in America, we though we’d get right to the point - you don’t need health care if you don’t get sick! This 1977 psychiatric training film, hosted by Dr. James Hurt, explores Progressive Relaxation, a systematic procedure of tensing and relaxing muscle groups. You’ll go into a counseling session to observe a therapist directing a client in the stages of relaxation. This is a therapeutic process of training in which a person learns to relax the entire self by… Continue reading ‘Lose the Tension in your Stressful Life: Progressive Relaxation on Health and Wellness!’