Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Fighting Back, Would You Like Fried Rice with That?, -and- Mommie Dearest

In the News Today:
  • Fighting Back - victim's kids chase down purse snatcher
  • Would You Like Fried Rice with That? - man tried to steal frozen shrimp stuffed down his pants
  • Mommie Dearest - woman uses child as shield against Taser


    On this Day in History: March 30, 1981 - While President Reagan undergoes surgery for a life-threatening gunshot wound, Secretary of State Alexander Haig announces to the press: "As of now, I am in control here, in the White House, pending return of the Vice President."





    Born on this Day in History: March 30, 1945 - Eric Clapton (1945 - ) British rock musician who is arguably one of the most influential guitarists of our time. Clapton's career spans decades as a major singer-songwriter and he has persevered through great personal hardships and tragedies. He's the only triple inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of The Yardbirds, Cream, and as a solo artist).




    Scripture of the Day




    Video of the Day -




    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
  • HP, Dell execs say Android, Windows tablets will beat Apple iPad
  • NASA computer servers insecure, open to "catastrophic" attack
  • What's New in Wi-Fi: 802.11ac