Tuesday, April 12, 2011

How Now Brown Cow?, Somebody's Watching You, -and- No Free Lunch

In the News Today
  • How Now Brown Cow? - chocolate milk stirs controversy in schools
  • Somebody's Watching You - thermal cameras in Boston show activity inside homes
  • No Free Lunch - Chicago principal bans lunches brought from home


    On this Day in History: April 12, 1960 - Eric Peugeot, 4-year-old son of the auto manufacturer, is kidnapped in Paris. The child is later freed after a $300,000 ransom is paid. Ultimately, the perpetrators are caught and sent to prison.






    Born on this Day in History: April 12, 1947 - David Letterman (1947 - ) Born in Indianapolis, IN, comedian and TV personality David Letterman is best known for his gap-toothed self-mockery, and somewhat cynical sense of humor, which attracts a cult following to his late-night TV talk show, "Late Night with David Letterman."





    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
  • House rejects FCC Internet rules
  • Rovio's Angry Birds wins big at UK Appy Awards
  • Leaked shots of rumored Microsoft "Windows App Store" Surface