Fighting Back, Weapons of Choice, -and- Don't Touch Me There

In the News Today

Fighting Back - Florida gives extra protection to people who use force in self-defence

Weapons of Choice - House weighs bill to make gun permits valid across state lines

Don't Touch Me There - TSA officers arrested on drug charges

Technology in the News Today

Logitech's Wireless Touchpad Brings Gestures to Windows PCs

Verizon Wireless Launches New Android, Business App Stores

How to Get the Windows 8 Developer Preview

On this Day in History: September 14, 1982 - Grace Kelly, American-born princess of Monaco, dies after a high speed car crash the previous day. She and daughter Princess Stephanie were badly injured when their British Rover 3500 plunged into a ravine, tumbling 45 feet. In the official version of events, Grace suffered a mild stroke while driving; however, rumors persist that 17-year-old Princess Stephanie was actually behind the wheel.

Born on this Day in History: September 14, 1983 - Amy Winehouse (1983 - 2011) London, England, musician Amy Winehouse signed her first major record deal by the time she was 16. Her debut album, Frank (2003), became a U.K. hit. She then used her chequered romantic past and her struggle with substances as inspiration for Back to Black (2006), which went platinum nearly five times in one year and won countless awards.

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