Monday, December 06, 2010

To Protect and Serve, One More for the Road, -and- Weapons of Choice


To Protect and Serve - police chief investigates 'most grisly murder in 35 years' before discovering blood-spattered scene is a horror movie set
One More for the Road - snow traps seven in pub for nine days
Weapons of Choice - Texas continues to lead the way in gun silencer sales


On this day in history: December 6, 1980 - Televangelist Jim Bakker of the PTL ministry has a 15 minute quickie in a motel room with Jessica Hahn. The minister uses the line "When you help the shepherd, you're helping the sheep". Baaaa. PTL later pays Hahn hush money, but seven years later the incident becomes public and Bakker resigns in disgrace.






Born on this day in history: December 6, 1896 - Ira Gershwin (1896 - 1983) New York City lyricist Ira Gershwin began collaborating with brother George in 1918, creating classic songs such as "The Man I Love" (1924) and "I Got Rhythm" (1930). Together they composed music for more than 12 films and Broadway shows. Ira earned three Oscars, a Pulitzer Prize, and a posthumous Congressional Medal for his contributions to music.





Scripture of the Day:



Video of the Day: GoPro 2010 Highlights - submitted by Darin



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





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