Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Stupid Criminals, Whoa!, -and- Never Too Young


Stupid Criminals - teen arrested for carjacking off-duty cop
Whoa! - Amish man arrested for DUI in buggy
Never Too Young - 13-yerar-old girl leads PA cops on 100+ MPH chase

On this day in history: December 8, 1963 - Frank Sinatra Jr. was kidnapped in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. He was set free four days later. It was discovered that Sinatra, Jr. cooperated with his abductors in their plot. Dad was not proud, nor pleased. Frank Jr. went on to conduct the big band for Frank Sr. and all was well.

Born on this day in history: December 8, 1943 - Jim Morrison (1943 - 1971) Born in Melbourne, Florida, rock musician Jim Morrison and keyboard player Ray Manzerek formed rock band, The Doors (1965). With songs like "Light My Fire" (1967), the group hit it big in the 1960s. A controversial figure, Morrison died of a heart attack in Paris.

Scripture of the Day: ...that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. - Philippians 2:10-11

Video of the Day: The Doors - "Light My Fire"





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





NEW Record Cold!
I reported yesterday morning that we had experienced record-breaking cold during the night/early morning. That record was shattered when an all-new record low of 19° was set early this morning! YIKES!




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