Monday, October 26, 2009

Cult-ural Abuse, What?, -and- iDeposit


Cult-ural Abuse - former Scientologists level charges of violence by leaders
What? - Dallas police ticketed 39 drivers in 3 years for not speaking English
iDeposit - banks starting to take deposits via scanners, iPhones

On this day in history: October 26, 1984 - 19-year-old John D. McCollum kills himself with a .22 caliber handgun after spending the day listening to Ozzy Osbourne records. One year later, McCollum's parents file suit against Ozzy and CBS Records, alleging that the song "Suicide Solution" from the album "Blizzard of Ozz" contributed to their son's death. Except that the song's subject was quite plainly alcohol addiction. The case is eventually thrown out of court.

Born on this day in history: October 26, 1911 - Mahalia Jackson (1911-1972) Gospel singer. Born on October 26, 1911, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mahalia Jackson became a leading singer in Gospel music, known for her rich, powerful voice. A devout Baptist, she still found time for secular sounds of such blues artists as Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey.

Scripture of the Day: Be very careful, then, how you live -- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. - Ephesians 5:15-16

Video of the Day: Snake in Pool - submitted by Darin



Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.








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