Boom Boom (Out Go the Lights), Zombie Road Trip, and Photoshopping O

Boom Boom (Out Go the Lights) - I was relaxing abed last evening, playing "Zombie Road Trip" (easily my favorite game currently), and I saw a notification from the Sacramento Bee flash upon my Google Nexus 7's display. I saw "Super Bowl halted by power outage" appear briefly on the screen and was compelled to open the notification window and click on the link. The story in the Sacramento Bee was brief—simply stating that the power had failed, most of the Super Bowl was in darkness, and game-play had been halted. Laura had been napping in the living room. She awakened and joined me in the bedroom. I told her what I had just read. Initially, she did not believe me (I am known to exaggerate, on occasion). She judged by my expression that I was serious, however, and said, "Well, aren't you glad we didn't go?" I agreed, of course, but there was never a consideration of attending, so her remark was satirical. I chortled merrily.

Laura then slithered into the kitchen and returned with two bowls of strawberry ice cream. We both played "Zombie Road Trip" and ate strawberry ice cream. I suggested that it was an impossibility to achieve a more enjoyable posture, and she agreed.

"Zombie Road Trip" - I quickly fell under the thrall of this game. Yesterday afternoon, I played non-stop for nearly three hours. I highly recommend the game to all!

Photoshopping O - The White House released what was stated to be a photograph of O firing a shotgun. Photoshoppers immediately began producing variations: Bang!

iProtest, Lawyerspeak, -and- Gangs of New York

iProtest - criticism mounts as millionth iPhone sold
Lawyerspeak - attorney charges for brief copied from Internet
Gangs of New York - 95-year-old woman beaten in Manhattan

On this day in history: September 11, 1991 - Boxer Mike Tyson is arrested for raping Desiree Washington in an Indianapolis hotel room. After his conviction and three years spent behind bars, Tyson continues to maintain his innocence.

Born on this day in history: September 11, 1924 - Tom Landry (1924 - ____) football coach. He was the first coach of Dallas Cowboys, 1960-88; won two Super Bowls.

Scripture of the Day: "I lift up my eyes to the hills; where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth." (Psalm 121:1-2)

Video of the Day: A tale of rock

September 11, 2001: The single largest terrorist attack in history occurs when four commercial jetliners are hijacked, two of which slam into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York. Another plane is crashed into the Pentagon. 2,915 people are killed in the attacks, coordinated by Saudi terrorist Osama bin Laden. The civilized world is horrified; especially after seeing footage of Palestinians celebrating in the streets. For the first time in U.S. history, all flights are grounded throughout the country. All major government facilities are evacuated, as well as many local facilities.

1987: At a lecture the other day they were playing an old news video of Lt. Col. Oliver North testifying at the Iran-Contra hearings during the Reagan Administration.

There was Ollie in front of God and country getting the third degree, but what he said was stunning!

He was being drilled by a senator: "Did you not recently spend close to $60,000 for a home security system?"

Ollie replied, "Yes, I did, Sir."

The senator continued, trying to get a laugh out of the audience, "Isn't that just a little excessive?"

"No, sir," continued Ollie.

"No? And why not?" the senator asked.

"Because the lives of my family and I were threatened, sir."

"Threatened? By whom?" the senator questioned.

"By a terrorist, sir," Ollie answered.

"Terrorist? What terrorist could possibly scare you that much?"

"His name is Osama bin Laden, sir," Ollie replied.

At this point the senator tried to repeat the name, but couldn't pronounce it, which most people back then probably couldn't. A couple of people laughed at the attempt. Then the senator continued. "Why are you so afraid of this man?" the senator asked.

"Because, sir, he is the most evil person alive that I know of," Ollie answered.

"And what do you recommend we do about him?" asked the senator.

"Well, sir, if it was up to me, I would recommend that an assassin team be formed to eliminate him and his men from the face of the earth."

The senator disagreed with this approach, and that was all that was shown of the clip.

By the way, that senator was Al Gore!