Friday, September 25, 2009

Fighting Back, Forgive Them Father, -and- Stupid Criminals


Fighting Back - woman exits shower during burglary, shoots at suspect
Forgive Them Father - Kirk Cameron bashed for Darwin campaign
Stupid Criminals - neighbor steals couple's garden

On this day in history: September 25, 1980 - After spending the whole day drinking, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham dies from alcohol poisoning.

Born on this day in history: September 25, 1968 - Will Smith (1968 - ) Born Willard Christopher Smith, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Smith began rapping as the Fresh Prince at the age of 12, creating a popular combination of pop and hip-hop in the 1980s. Smith reinvented himself as TV and film actor in the 90s, appearing in blockbuster hits such as "Independence Day," "Men in Black," and "I, Robot."

Scripture of the Day: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. - Psalm 23:5

Video of the Day: Tractor Square Dance - submitted by Frank





Imagine my surprise when I encountered this vehicle in the Walmart parking lot while driving to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.





The Contract I watched this movie last night via Netflix' online viewing.
While vacationing with his teenage son (Jamie Anderson) in the wilderness, Ray Keene (John Cusack) discovers that a hired killer (Morgan Freeman) and his team of assassins are tracking the duo's every move. Can Keene take down a first-class hit man before his bullet finds its mark? Ned Bellamy, Corey Johnson and Thomas Lockyer also star in this action-driven crime thriller from director Bruce Beresford. I found the movie thoroughly enjoyable and suspenseful. The acting was very good. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys suspenseful action/adventure movies.

Untraceable I also watched this movie online from Netflix last night. In this tense thriller, cybercops find themselves grappling with a megalomaniacal, murderous psychopath who uses the Internet to show off his grisly handiwork, rigging his site so his remaining captives' fates depend on how many viewers it attracts. Led by FBI Agent Jennifer Marsh (Diane Lane) and working against the clock, can the team apprehend the technologically brilliant killer? Colin Hanks and Mary Beth Hurt also star. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and recommend it to anyone who enjoys suspenseful thrillers.

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