Fighting Back, Fighting Back Two, -and- Daddy Dearest

Fighting Back - man high on medical marijuana taken down by black-belt flight attendant
Fighting Back Too - 94-year-old man fights off home invader
Daddy Dearest - man accused of waterboarding 4-year-old daughter because she would not recite her ABC's

On this day in history: February 8, 1994 - During an argument Jack Nicholson destroys the windshield of a car with a golf club, screaming "You cut me off!" Charges were dismissed on May 2 after the matter was settled privately. Nicholson did this one month before he was to host the annual Los Angeles Police-Celebrity Golf Tournament.

Born on this day in history: February 8, 1931 - James Dean (1931 - 1955) Born in Marion, Indiana, actor James Dean starred in only three films, including Rebel Without a Cause (1955). His untimely death in a car accident helped make him a cult figure who represented youthful rebellion. In 1965, he was the first actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

Scripture of the Day: [Jesus said,] "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven." — Matthew 5:43-45

Video of the Day: Superstar Rajini Kanth Fight Part 2 - submitted by Frank

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Survey: Majority of people don't want an iPad
China shuts down hacker training Web site
BlackBerry has spyware too, researcher says

You Go Girl, Plain Text, -and- Animal Kingdom

You Go Girl! - Miss California's granny comes out swinging
Plain Text - PA men send 217,000 text messages, get $26,000 bill
Animal Kingdom - woman mugged by eagle

On this day in history: April 22, 1997 - After a four-month standoff, 140 government commandos storm the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima, Peru. Of the 72 hostages, one is killed in the ensuing firefight, along with all 14 of their captors.

Born on this day in history: April 22, 1937 - Jack Nicholson (1937 - ) Born in Neptune, NJ, actor Jack Nicholson first hit big in a supporting role in "Easy Rider" (1969). His charisma and acute sense of humor have illuminated a wide range of characters in films as diverse as "Chinatown" (1974), "The Shining" (1980) and "Batman" (1989). He has earned several Oscars, notably for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975) and "Terms of Endearment" (1983). Nicholson has also written scripts and occasionally directs.

Scripture of the Day: Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. - 1 Corinthians 15:58

Video of the Day: Terry Tate - Vacation

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

Hot Weather: The hot weather is here! This is a screen capture from my iPhone yesterday afternoon—after the temperature had dropped from a high of 98° earlier that afternoon!

Somebody's Watching You, This Land Was Your Land, -and- The Kids Are Alright

Somebody's Watching You - new surveillance camera sees through clothing
This Land Was Your Land - city taking brothers' land for private developer
The Kids Are Alright - teens rescue boy from avalanche

On this day in history: March 10, 1977 - Roman Polanski gives a thirteen-year old girl Quaaludes and molests her during a photo shoot at Jack Nicholson's home. He later flees the country to avoid statutory rape charges.

Born on this day in history: March 10, 1958 - Sharon Stone (1958-) Born in Meadville, PA, actor and producer Sharon Stone began as a model in the late 1970s. Her first notable film part came in "Total Recall" (1990), opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger. Stardom arrived when she landed the role of bisexual murder suspect in blockbuster "Basic Instinct," with Michael Douglas.

Scripture of the Day: All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law." Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, "The righteous will live by faith." - Galatians 3:10-11

Video of the Day: Al Gore Explains Global Warming - submitted by Frank

What is wrong with this picture? Look closely, and you will see that the magazine is in backwards! Yikes! Click to enlarge.

Dear Abby,

I am a 60-year-old woman who is married to a man who acts like he hates me.

In public, he pretends he loves me and talks about how wonderful I am. But in private, he shakes his finger in my face and calls me the "B" word.

He constantly tells me how ugly I am without make-up. I've tried everything, including a face-lift, botox treatments, and a chin tuck. I even went on a diet and lost 20 pounds.

He quit his job a few years ago after having an affair with a woman in his office. He hasn't even looked for another job. We haven't slept together since, I confronted him about the affair. He denied it, of course, but everybody knew it. It was humiliating. I believe he is still messing around.

While we both want to sell this house, we argue constantly about when to put it on the market. The house we want will be available in a few months.

My husband wants to put our house on the market now. I think we should wait a while. He has already started collecting boxes and packing up his stuff.

Do you think he is planning to leave me?

Signed,

Worried in NY

Dear Worried in NY:

I doubt it. He wants to move back into the White House as much as you do.

Fighting Back, Interesting, -and- Fill It Up!

Fighting Back - doctor pulls pistol to fend off patient
Interesting - loan shark charged children 100% interest
Fill It Up! - futuristic toy car runs on tap water

On this day in history: February 8, 1994 - During an argument Jack Nicholson destroys the windshield of a car with a golf club, screaming "You cut me off!" Charges were dismissed on May 2 after the matter was settled privately. Nicholson did this one month before he was to host the annual Los Angeles Police-Celebrity Golf Tournament.

Born on this day in history: February 8, 1931 - James (Byron) Dean (1931–55)
Born in Marion, IN, actor James Dean starred in only three films, including "Rebel Without a Cause" (1955), but became a cult figure of youthful rebellion. Dean was killed in a car accident.

Scripture of the Day: For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -- not by works, so that no one can boast. - Ephesians 2:8-9

Video of the Day: The Matrix Spoof - submitted by Chris

Behind the scenes, an offer is made! Click to enlarge.

As I said earlier, Laura and I began a Bible-based weight-management program, The Lord's Table, last Saturday at Harvest Christian Center. Part of the program is a "food calendar," which suggests how we should eat each weekday—for a 60-day period. Yesterday was a "fast day," meaning that only water was to be taken. The workbook for the program is a tremendous resource, and fasting was accomplished with surprising ease. Today is a "normal day," meaning we can eat as we generally would. Weekends are not included in the food calendar. The Lord's Table teaches us that food is not the problem, and removing certain foods from one's diet is not the answer. Proper diet and weight management results from "feeding" on God's Word and abstaining from self-indulgence and feeding the flesh.

We meet with other students each Saturday morning and complete lessons in the workbook throughout the week. You may, however, register for the program and complete the lessons online at no charge! I highly recommend this program.