Friday, September 02, 2011

Aarrgg!, Matters of Life and Death, -and- Once Bitten Twice Shy

In the News Today
  • Aarrgg! - laser machine gun to be used on pirate ships
  • Matters of Life and Death - Federal judge strikes down Texas pro-life law
  • Once Bitten Twice Shy - five-year-old girl bitten by bat at Walmart

    Technology in the News Today
  • WikiLeaks Publishes Full Catalog of U.S. Cables With Names of Sources
  • Domino's Promises Pizza on the Moon
  • Boogie Board Rip eWriter: A Modern-Day Etch A Sketch, But Better


    On this Day in History: September 2, 1945 - On the shelter deck of the USS Missouri in Yokohama harbor, 11 representatives of Emperor Hirohito sign the Instrument of Surrender.






    Born on this Day in History: September 2, 1966 - Salma Hayek 1966 - ) Born in Veracruz, Mexico, actress Selma Hayak got her break opposite Antonio Banderas in 1995's Desperado. In 2002, Hayak produced and starred in Frida, which made her the first Latin actress to be nominated for a Best Actress award. She is executive producer of the hit television series "Ugly Betty."





    Scripture of the Day




    Video of the Day - Submitted by Geneve




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