Thursday, April 28, 2011

It's a Gas, Good Judgment, -and- Stupid Criminals

In the News Today:
  • It's a Gas - suspicious flatulence brings out hazmat team
  • Good Judgment - court orders 25-year-old man to "leave home and get a job"
  • Stupid Criminals - man dressed as cow steals 26 gallons of milk

    Technology in the News Today:
  • Yankee employee accidentally leaks personal information on 17,000 season ticket holders
  • DirecTV mulls taking on Netflix with streaming
  • Happy 30th Birthday, computer mouse!


    On this Day in History:
    April 28, 1881 - Billy the Kid escapes from a New Mexico jail, killing jailer Bob Ollinger and a fellow prisoner in the process. Billy will survive for another three months before Pat Garrett finally kills him.







    Born on this Day in History: April 28, 1974 - Penelope Cruz (1974 - ) Born in Madrid, Spain, actress Penelope Cruz trained in classical ballet in New York City, and parlayed her dancing into an acting career, landing a role in All the Pretty Horses (2000) and Sahara (2005). She won an Oscar for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona.





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    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.