Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Somebody's Watching You, Stupid Criminals, -and- Food Fight


Somebody's Watching You - Japanese vending machine uses facial recognition technology to "recommend" drinks based on the customer's age and gender
Stupid Criminals - Fairbanks thief takes $20,000 from safe, leaves #80,000 behind
Food Fight - Florida woman arrested for assaulting boyfriend with tamales


On this day in history: November 16, 1906 - Opera star Enrico Caruso is charged with an indecent act committed in the monkey house of New York's Central Park Zoo. He pinched the bottom of a woman described as "pretty and plump", causing outrage amongst New York high society. Caruso claimed a monkey pinched the lady's bottom.






Born on this day in history: November 16, 1873 - W.C. Handy (1873 - 1958) Born in Florence, Alabama, blues composer W. C. Handy began as a cornet player in a minstrel show, then formed a band and a publishing company. Despite being blind, he was the first to introduce the blues style to printed music.





Scripture of the Day: Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. — Psalm 119:18

Video of the Day: Dodge Nitro Hill Climb



Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene at Walmart while journeying to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.





Technology News
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