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Schwarzenegger becomes Governor of California

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English - October 04, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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Democrat Grey Davis was recalled and Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes the governor of the State of California on October 7 2003. That's right, just like the intro says, The Terminator became the Governator! Rising to the top of a field of candidates that included Gary Coleman from Diff'rent Strokes, Larry Flynt from Hustler Magazine and porn star Mary Carey.

In tech news, still in California, company Android Inc is founded by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears and Chris White. The early intentions of the company was to develop an advanced operating system for digital cameras that would make it easier to manage and share photos. However, as they worked on their project, they recognised the potential for a more versatile operating system for various mobile devices.

In music we've got new albums from Aussie band Jet, Sevendust and in music news P.Diddy is in court for threatening someone with a baseball bat. We discuss whether or not you've really been threatened if the assailant's name is 'Puffy'.

At the movies Jack Black classic 'School of Rock' goes to the number one spot in the US box office, while here in Australia Sean Connery makes his final live action movie appearance with 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' or 'LXG' according to the marketing edgelords. 

If that's not enough, we've got the TV debut of Bridezillas, a fire starting dog and the worlds greatest eater. We're talking 68 hard boiled eggs in 8 minutes people!

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