The Super Bowl

As she does each year at this time, yesterday, Laura asked, “Well, are you ready for the Super Bowl?”

As I do each year at this time, I replied, “I am not an aficionado of bowling, but since you apparently enjoy the sport, I shall be pleased to watch it with you.”

As she does each year at this time, Laura said, “Grrrrrrrrr.”

At this point, each year at this time, I enjoy a wonderful NAP. This year, however, I was suffering greatly from back pain and could not sleep. For this reason, I watched the Super Bowl for the first time (EVER). I realize this will be taken as an affront by many otherwise dedicated followers of this blog, but bear with me: Continue reading, and you shall reap immeasurable rewards! After all, if you are truthful, you will admit that you did NOT come here anticipating an erudite critique of yesterday’s game. In fact, MANY of you—given the promise of anonymity—will admit they really watched the game in order to view the ADS! Knowing this—and maintaining, as always, YOUR entertainment and edification as the goals of this blog—I spent a great deal of time and exhaustive effort compiling a listing of ALL THE ADS from yesterday’s game! Simply GO HERE to access all the ads! You are welcome!

In the News Today
Catch Me If You Can - snow plow chases suspected purse snatcher 21 miles
Stupid Criminals - hit-and-run driver arrested after leaving false teeth at scene
Crime and Punishment - Scottish criminals "only jailed after 40 convictions"

On this Day in History: February 7, 1845 - A drunken visitor to the British Museum smashes the irreplaceable Portland Vase into over 200 pieces. The elaborate glass amphora was created when Augustus was Caesar and is about ten inches high. It takes months to repair.

Born on this Day in History: February 7, 1965 - Chris Rock (1965 - ) Raised in Brooklyn, comedian Chris Rock caught national attention when joined the "Saturday Night Live" cast in 1990. That same year, he released his first comedy album, Born Suspect. His sitcom "Everybody Hates Chris" debuted in 2005, snagging several awards, and in 2009 he won an Emmy for his "Kill the Messenger" HBO special.

Scripture of the Day



Video of the Day - submitted by Laura




Video of the Day - submitted by David

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

Technology in the News Today
AOL buys Huffington Post; Huffington named EIC
Facebook expected to discuss move to Menlo Park
Dating site imports 250,000 Facebook profiles without permission>

Expensive Sunglasses,Hop to It!, -and- In Seach of the Black Pearl

In the News Today
Expensive Sunglasses - Navy testing high-tech LCD sunglasses that instantly auto-tint
Hop to It! - firemen called to rescue beer
In Search of the Black Pearl - oysters disappearing worldwide

On this Day in History: February 4, 1974 - Patty Hearst kidnapped

Born on this Day in History: February 4, 1913 - Rosa Parks (1913 - 2005) Born in Tuskegee, Alabama, civil rights advocate Rosa Parks was a community activist best known for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, which resulted in the famous bus boycott led by Martin Luther King Jr. (1955-6). Parks is honored as the "mother" of the civil rights movement.

Scripture of the Day



Video of the Day -

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

Technology in the News Today
Microsoft to issue a dozen updates next week for Windows, Visio
Firefox 4 delayed again; 12th beta planned
MySpace sale could be inevitable

Fighting Back, Homeland Insecurity, -and- Who Ya Gonna Call?

In the News Today
Fighting Back - 91-year-old man, 82-year-old wife fend off armed robber
Homeland Insecurity - rodents trained to sniff out terrorists at airports
Who Ya Gonna Call? - Manson caught with second cell phone

On this Day in History: February 3, 1959 - The Day the Music Died: A small plane carrying The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson), Buddy Holly, and Richie Valens crashes near Mason City, Iowa, while en route to a show in Fargo, North Dakota.

Born on this Day in History: February 3, 1956 - Nathan Lane February 3 ,1956 - New Jersey actor Nathan Lane made his Broadway debut in 1982's Present Laughter. After a string of stage hits, Lane earned attention for his voice work in Disney's The Lion King, then became a big-screen star with his award-winning performance in The Birdcage (1996). He was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 2009.

Scripture of the Day



Video of the Day - submitted bt Danica

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

Technology in the News Today
Hands-on: Google Android 3.0 "Honeycomb" packs a punch
Secret Angry Birds access code to air during Super Bowl
Flickr permanently deletes user's account, 4,000 photos by accident

Stupid Criminals, Animal Kingdom, -and- Animal Kingdom Too

In the News Today
Stupid Criminals - would-be robber locks himself in bakery
Animal Kingdom - furor over Nazi-saluting dog
Animal Kingdom Too - woman tries to send puppy via USPS

On this Day in History: February 2, 1997 - Marv Albert, nationally known sportscaster, allegedly bites a 42 year old woman after an evening of watching pornographic movies. By September he is on trial for sodomy. Yessss!

Born on this Day in History: February 2, 1882 - James Joyce (1882 - 1941) Born in Dublin, Ireland, writer James Joyce is best known for his novel Dubliners (1914) as well as his major work, Ulysses (1922), which was banned in the U.K. and U.S. until 1934. He revolutionized the novel form by abandoning ordinary plot for "stream of consciousness." His work continues to serve as a strong influence on modern writers.

Scripture of the Day


Video of the Day -

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

Technology in the News Today
Google confirms exec missing in Egypt
Googlel Latitude gets check-ins for Android
15 awesome Valentine's Day gifts for under $150

Good Eats, Do You Take this Woman, -and- Weapons of Choice

In the News Today
Good Eats - Las Vegas burger costs $5,000
Do You Take this Woman - man keeps wife locked in cellar for 16 years
Weapons of Choice - bill would require all South Dakota residents to buy guns

On this Day in History: February 1, 1964 - Governor Matthew Welsh of Indiana declares "Louie, Louie" as recorded by The Kingsmen (originally by Richard Berry & The Pharaohs) "pornographic." And while the FCC couldn't figure out the lyrics, the governor's move backfires by making the song one of the most covered titles in existence.

Born on this Day in History: February 1, 1902 - Langston Hughes (1902 - 1967) Born in Joplin, Missouri, poet and civil rights advocate Langston Hughes helped found the cultural movement known as the Harlem Renaissance. After his signature poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," was published in 1921, he became the voice of a generation of African-American writers and poets.

Scripture of the Day



Video of the Day -

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

Technology in the News Today
Microsoft warns of security flaw in Internet Explorer
How Super Bowl XLV ads are taking over Facebook
Dating site hacked in bizarre scheme