Thursday, November 17, 2011

Fighting Back, Brave New Schools, -and- Keep On the Grass

In the News Today
  • Fighting Back - laughing mob leaves handbag thief stripped to his socks in busy road
  • Brave New Schools - math teacher let students buy grades
  • Keep On the Grass - Glendale bans fake grass on lawns

    Technology in the News Today
  • Broadband "Rush Hour" Cuts Speeds by 70%
  • Hands On: Google Music, Android Music Market
  • Google Music Goes Live With Free Cloud Storage, MP3 Store


    Born on this Day in History: November 17, 1942 - Born in New York, Martin Scorsese began making films in the 1960s and has since produced some of the most memorable films in cinema history. From the iconic Taxi Driver to Academy Award-winner The Departed, his films provide an often violent but intriguing perspective on American culture.






    On this Day in History: November 17, 1992 - Scaremongering "journalists" at Dateline NBC falsify a demonstration involving a GM truck exploding on impact. In reality the trucks do not explode on impact, and smarmy reporters do not always tell the truth.





    Scripture of the Day




    Charles Stanley Quote of the Day


    If we rationalize our problems when He points them out, we will spend less and less time meditating because we won't want to face God in that area of our lives.



    Video of the Day -





    Walmart People - Click to enlarge





    Proud Parents - Click to enlarge