Thursday, December 15, 2011

Blinded by the Light, Weapons of Choice, -and- Stupid Criminals

In the News Today
  • Blinded by the Light - Laser rifle blinds rioters with "wall of light"
  • Weapons of Choice - Firearm sales "off the charts" this holiday season
  • Stupid Criminals - Homeless man used stolen credit card to pay for pedicure

    Technology in the News Today
  • Microsoft to Auto-Upgrade Internet Explorer Users
  • Report: PayPal Planning Groupon Competitor
  • Watch Online as a Bright Comet Makes a Run at the Sun


    Born on this Day in History: December 15, 1949 - After a few memorable film roles in the 1970s, Don Johnson landed the part of a lifetime in 1984 as Sonny Crockett on TV’s "Miami Vice." The series lasted until 1989, earning Johnson a Golden Globe Award and celebrity status. He followed the series with performances in TV movies, including The Long Hot Summer. During the 1990s, Johnson enjoyed another career renaissance as the star of "Nash Bridges."






    On this Day in History: December 15, 1961 - Nazi Adolf Eichmann, former Reichssicherheitshauptamt bureaucrat, is sentenced to death by a Jerusalem court. Eichmann had been arrested in Argentina and smuggled to Israel the previous year.





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    Walmart People - Click to enlarge





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