Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Somebody's Watching You, The Red White and Blue, -and- Animal Kingdom

In the News Today:
  • Somebody's Watching You - FBI agents get leeway to push privacy bounds
  • The Red White and Blue - Texas backs right to fly Old Glory against homeowners associations' rules
  • Animal Kingdom - Carlisle Area School District's mowing chores outsourced to sheep

    Technology in the News Today:
  • How Citigroup Hackers Broke in through "Front Door"
  • American Airlines to Offer Android Tablets for In-flight Entertainment in First Class
  • FBI Adds 'Prominent Bloggers' to Members of the Press


    On this Day in History:
    June 14, 1954 - At the Lincoln Memorial, President Dwight Eisenhower signs a law inserting the words "under God" into the Pledge of Allegiance. Eisenhower declares: "From this day forward, the millions of our schoolchildren will daily proclaim in every city and town, every village and rural schoolhouse, the dedication of our nation and our people to the Almighty."







    Born on this Day in History: June 14, 1946 - Donald Trump (1946 - ) Born in Queens, New York, real-estate developer Donald Trump got started constructing middle-income apartments. In 1971, he moved to Manhattan, making his mark on the skyline with the Javits Convention Center, the Trump Tower and many more. Trump gained pop status in 2004, as host of the hit TV show "The Apprentice."





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    Video of the Day: - submitted by Jay

    Gun "Control" in Australia

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






    Verizon Folio Keyboard Case for Motorola XOOM




    NOTE: Click image to enlarge!