14 Quik Facts about Google

Google is the world's dominant online search engine, but also offers email, online word processing, and other services.

Google Quik Facts
1. Stock Symbol: GOOG (NASDAQ)
2. Annual revenue (2007): $16.594 billion (United States)
3. Founders: Sergey Brin and Larry Page
4. Year established: 1998
5. Phone: (650) 330-0100
6. Fax: (650) 618-1499
7. HQ: Mountain View, California
8. CEO: Eric E. Schmidt
9. CFO: George Reyes
10. Staff: 19,156
11. Products: Desktop, Mobile, Web and Hardware Computer products
12. Google named in a 2009 Time Magazine article as one of ten U.S. companies not likely to experience layoffs
13. On February 4, 2009, Google introduced Google Latitude, an add-on feature to Google Maps that uses GPS tracking to allow users to see where their contacts are on a map via a smartphone
14. On February 24, 2009, Google launched a new tool bar for Internet Explorer that allows the user to search without opening the browser.

Video: An Inside Look at Google (Time: 7:21)


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10 Quik Facts About Tax Day - April 15

Each year on April 15th millions of Americans flock to the post office to file their income tax returns at the last minute.

Many post offices extend their hours until midnight to offer their patrons the required date as long as the day lasts. Some even provide refreshments as taxpayers line up outside their doors.

10 Quik Facts About Tax Day

1. Date: April 15th unless it falls on a weekend
2. Began with the passing of the 16th Amendment
3. First proposal for American Income tax denied in 1812
4. A 3% income tax on all income over $600 passed 1861
5. The 3% tax was later declared unconstitutional
6. Original due date: March 1st
7. Date moved back to allow the IRS more time to hold onto refunds and to give IRS employees a break
8. Sometimes falls on Patriot's Day
9. Tax extension does not exempt you from paying any due taxes by April 15th
10. If unable to pay due taxes by April 15th, a payment plan may be available

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13 Quik Facts About Harry Kalas

Harry Kalas was a sports announcer for the Philadelphia Phillies and narrator for NFL Films. Kalas was known for his "Outta here!" home run call. He received the 2002 Ford C. Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of fame.

On April 13, 2009, the Phillies President David Montgomery reported that Kalas died at the age of 73.

13 Quik Facts About Harry Kalas

1. Born March 26, 1936
2. Died on April 13, 2009
3. Found unconscious in a broadcast booth on the day he died
4. Full Name: Harry Norbert Kalas
5. Nickname(s): Harry the K, The Voice of Philadelphia
6. Spouse: Eileen Kalas
7. Three sons, Todd, Brad and Kane
8. Hometown: Naperville, Illinois
9. Graduated from University of Iowa in 1959 with a BA degree in speech, radio and television
10. Favorite expression: "That ball's outta here!"
11. Joined the Phillies in 1971
12. Original member of the Houston Astros radio broadcast team
13. Did voice overs for NFL films and commercials
14. Was awarded with the Baseball Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award in 2002
15. Named as the Pennsylvania Sportscaster of the Year 17 times
16. Called over 5,000 Phillies games during his career
17. Worked with Richie Ashburn "Whitey" for 27 years; Ashurn died in 1997

KYW TV-3 Philadelphia with Harry Kalas (Time: 2:48)



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11 Quik Facts About Mark Fidrych

Mark "The Bird" Fidrych was a former Major League Baseball player. He was a starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. In 1976, he was named the American League Rookie of the Year and was also selected to the American League All-Star team in 1976 and 1977.

Fidrych was found dead on April 13, 2009, laying underneath a pickup truck at his Northboro, Massachusetts, home. He was 54 years old.

11 Quik Facts About Mark Fidrych

1. Full name: Mark Steven Fidrych
2. Nickname: The Bird
3. Born: August 14, 1954
4. Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts
5. Batted: Right
6. Throws Right
7. MLB debut: April 20, 1976
8. Two-Time All-Star
9. 1976: American League Rookie of the Year
10. Career record: 29 wins, 19 losses
11. Career ERA: 3.10

Mark "The Bird" Fidrych (Time: 8:40)




Condolences goes out the family and friends of Mark Fidrych. May his soul rest-in-peace.

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10 Quik Facts About Bo Obama

Bo Obama is the "First Dog of the United States." Due to arrive at the White House on April 14, 2009, the six-month-old Portuguese Water Dog is named after rock pioneer Bo Diddley and in honor of Michelle Obama's father, whose nickname was "Diddley."

10 Quik Facts About Bo Obama

1. Dog belonging to the Obamas
2. Breed: Portuguese Water Dog
3. Born: c. October 2008
4. Adopted from a Texas kennel
5. Bo is a gift from Ted Kennedy's family
6. The Kennedys will present the dog to the Obamas on April 14, 2009
7. Bo is related to Portuguese Water Dog owned by the Kennedys
8. Named after Bo Diddley
9. Other names considered: "Moose" and "Frank"
10. During Obama's presidential acceptance speech, he announced that his daughters would be getting a dog

The Wait's Over: Obama's Choose First Dog (Time: 1:16)



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9 Easter Cupcakes Quik Facts

Easter cupcakes are festively decorated treats made to resemble Easter eggs and bunnies. They can be any flavor and often incorporate candies of season, including jelly beans, Peeps and chocolate bunnies.

Easter Cupcakes Quik Facts
1. Cupcakes are small, individual-sized cakes
2. Often served in individual tins
3. Cupcakes are known as "Fairy Cakes" in the United Kingdom
4. Cupcakes are popular with both children and adults
5. Made with butter, sugar, eggs and flour
6. Cupcakes can be baked in individual paper or foil tins, muffin tins, pottery cups, coffee mugs or ramekins
7. Easter Cupcake Variants: Eggs, bunnies and baskets
8. Can be decorated with any color of frosting
9. May be topped with various nonpareils, sprinkles, color sugars, coconut, jelly beans, chocolate Easter eggs

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Abo Obama Quik Facts

Abo Obama, also known as Samson Obama, is a younger half-brother of Democratic President Barack Obama. Obama was reportedly refused an entry visa into the UK in January 2009, as he attempted to travel from his native Kenya to the U.S. to attend Barack Obama's inauguration. According to reports that surfaced in April 2009, Abo Obama was denied a visa after he allegedly lied to police investigating a sexual assault against him.

Abo Obama Quik Facts
1. Born: 1968
2. Father: Barack Obama, Sr.
3. Mother: Kezia Obama
4. Sister: Auma Obama
5. Brothers: Bernard Obama, Malik Obama3, Abongo Obama
6. First met half-brother Barack Obama in 1987
7. Refused entry into the UK in January 2009
8. Questioned in connection with a sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl in Berkshire, UK
9. Allegedly lied to police about his identity during questioning
10. Was not charged in connection with the case

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NBA Playoff Bracket 2009 Quik Facts

The brackets for the 2009 NBA Playoffs will be finalized after all 2008-2009 regular season games are completed on April 15, 2009. NBA Playoff action will begin on Saturday, April 18, 2009.

The 16 participating teams are finalized, however their seeding may change before the end of the season. Check back as these brackets will be updated as seeding is confirmed!

NBA Playoff Bracket 2009 Quik Facts
1. Brackets to be finalized on April 15, 2009
2. Playoffs begin April 18, 2009
3. Top eight teams in each conference participate
4. Seeding determined by divisional championships and regular season standings
5. Division winners receive the top three seeds in each conference bracket
6. Higher-seeded teams get home-court advantage in games one, two, five and seven in the first three rounds
7. Games one, two, six and seven of the NBA Finals played at the higher-seeded team's arena

ESPN Video: NBA Shootaround: East Playoff Picks (Time: 4:07)

Kenny Perry Quick Facts

Kenny Perry is a professional golfer on the PGA Tour. Perry had an exceptional performance at The Masters 2009 tournament, scoring 68, 67 and 70 in the first three rounds for a tie for first place with Angel Cabrera at 11-under par.

Kenny Perry Quick Facts
1. Full name: James Kenneth Perry
2. Born: August 10, 1960
3. Birthplace: Elizabethtown, Kentucky
4. Height: 6'2"
5. Weight: 220 lbs
6. College: Western Kentucky University
7. Swings: Right
8. Turned pro: 1982

YouTube Video: Perry, Campbell Lead at Midway Point (Time: 1:42)

Easter 2009 Quick Facts

Easter is the designated date of the Christian church to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. In 2009, Easter falls on April 12. Celebrations in various parts of the world include both high church reenactments of the life of Jesus called Passion Plays, and secular events such as Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Parades.

Easter 2009 Fast Facts
1. Date: April 12, 2009
2. The oldest Christian holiday1
3. Preceded by Lent, which lasts for 40 days (six weeks)1
4. Followed by Easter Season (from Easter to Pentecost)1
5. Easter week often includes Passion Plays2
6. White House Easter Egg Roll: April 13, 20093
7. Easter Parades are held in many cities throughout the world
8. Easter Parade in New York City will be along 5th Avenue from 49th to 57th Streets, from 10am-4pm on April 12

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