Thursday, October 06, 2011

Hot Stuff, Man of Steel, -and- Troubled Waters

In the News Today
  • Hot Stuff - world's hottest chili contest leaves two in hospital
  • Man of Steel - Superman fan turns to surgery to look more like his hero
  • Troubled Waters - scrap metal thieves steal entire bridge

    Technology in the News Today
  • Infographic: Why Spammers Want to Steal Your Email
  • Epson Intros Short-Throw LCD Projectors, Interactivity Module
  • Amazon Allowing Users to Pay to Get Rid of Kindle Ads


    Born on this Day in History: October 6, 1905 -
    Helen Newington Wills Moody
    OCCUPATION: Coach, Tennis Player
    BIRTH DATE: October 06, 1905
    DEATH DATE: January 01, 1998
    EDUCATION: University of California, Berkele






    On this Day in History: October 6, 1981 - During a commemoration of the Yom Kippur War, armed gunmen leap from a truck and begin shooting into the reviewing stand at Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. Along with Sadat, the assassins kill eight others.





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