Thursday, December 09, 2010

Armed and Dangerous, False Idols, -and- Robocop


Armed and Dangerous - cop loses taser after leaving it on car roof
False Idols - pagan prisoners given time off to worship sun god
Robocops - Dallas police to issue E-tickets


On this day in history: December 9, 1997 - Actor Christian Slater sentenced to 90 days in jail for battery and being under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested August 11 after a cocaine and heroin binge ending with him assaulting an officer. Slater's credits include made-for-TV movie Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story.






Born on this day in history: December 9, 1934 - Dame Judi Dench (1934 - ) Born in York, England, actress Judi Dench made her stage debut as Ophelia in Hamlet (1957). She went on to become one of Britain's most distinguished stage, film and TV actresses. Of her many honors, some of her most notable include the title of dame in 1988, her first Tony in 1999, a Golden Globe in 2001, and her second Emmy in 2008.





Scripture of the Day:



Video of the Day: Jay Leno's Garage - submitted by Danica



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





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