Monday, December 20, 2010

Fighting Back, Fighting Back Too, -and- Bah Humbug


Fighting Back - 71-year-old woman fights off attacker with frying pan
Fighting Back Too - threatened store owner fights fire with gunfire
Bah Humbug - Grinch site outs businesses that don't celebrate Christmas


On this day in history: December 20, 1971 - Talk show host Larry King, host of CNN's "Larry King Live," arrested in Miami on charges of grand larceny.






Born on this day in history: November 19, 1957 - 1957 - Billy Bragg (1957 - ) Born in Essex, England, songwriter Billy Bragg's debut album, Brewing Up with Billy Bragg (1984), hit No. 16 on the U.K. charts. In addition to his successful musical career, Bragg became a champion of populist activism in the mid-1980s. He is currently a board director for the Featured Artists Coalition, defending the rights of recording artists.





Scripture of the Day:




Video of the Day: submitted by Frank

Shotgun Wedding, Taser Reception

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





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