Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Drive My Car, Faith under Fire, -and- Victor/Victoria


In the News Today
Drive My Car - mom, two kids in critical condition after boy, 12, crashes family SUV into canal
Faith under Fire - EU calendar omits Christian holidays
Victor/Victoria - city of Berkeley is considering covering sex-change operations


On this Day in History: January 18, 1990 - Washington DC mayor Marion Barry is arrested on cocaine possession charges at the Vista International Hotel, as he tokes on a glass crack pipe while being videotaped with his mistress Rasheeda.






Born on this Day in History: January 18, 1955 - Kevin Costner (1955 - ) Born in Compton, California, actor Kevin Costner gained fame in Bull Durham (1988) and Field of Dreams (1989). He directed and starred in the epic film Dances With Wolves (1990), which won seven Oscars. In addition to his successful film career, Costner formed the country band Modern West, which began touring in 2009.





Scripture of the Day




Video of the Day - submitted by Darin




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






Technology in the News Today
Facebook allows access to telephone numbers, addresses
How to delete address, cell number from Facebook
What Web people directories know about you