Animal Kingdom, Show Me the Money, -and- Food Fight

Animal Kingdom - scientists say dolphins should be treated as "non-human persons"
Show Me the Money - $5 million Lotto winner lives in trailer
Food Fight - woman smashes McDonald's drive-through window when told order could not be filled

On this day in history: January 4, 1997 - Rumors run rampant through Israel, particularly over talk radio, that a UFO will land at Tel Aviv on the following day. The predictions are purported to have been made by spoonbender Uri Geller. Thousands flock to the beaches, but no saucer

Born on this day in history: January 4, 1643 - Sir Isaac Newton (1643 - 1727) Born in Lincolnshire, England, physicist and mathematician Isaac Newton studied at Cambridge and is one of history's foremost scientists. After discovering the laws of gravity in 1665-6, Newton studied the nature of light and, in 1687, wrote his famous "Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy."

Scripture of the Day: [God] has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. — Micah 6:8

Video of the Day: Travis Pastrana jumps 269 feet in rally car! - submitted by Darin

It's Enforcer Cat! Click to enlarge.

For New Year's Eve dining delight, we had an array of sushi delicacies and a bottle of Mumms Champagne Carte Classique.

For New Year's Day brunch, we enjoyed pan-seared top sirloin steaks, sautéed red potato wedges, and fried eggs. It was a delightful way to begin the new year!

Technology News
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Show Me the Money, Matters of Life and Death, -and- Alien Nation

Show Me the Money - atheist Richard Dawkins wants $100,000 for hour-long debate with Christian Ray Comfort
Matters of Life and Death - Democrats block move to stop forced abortion funding
Alien Nation - scientists find natural explanation for UFOs

On this day in history: February 26, 1974 - A U.S. Senate report reveals Ford Motor's involvement in Nazi Germany's war efforts, for which CEO Henry Ford received the Grand Cross of the German Eagle from Adolf Hitler himself. After the war, the car company was paid nearly $1M reparation by the U.S. government to compensate for one of its plants that was bombed within the Reich.

Born on this day in history: February 26, 1932 - Johnny Cash (1932-2003) Born in Kingsland, AR, singer Johnny Cash, one of the greatest stars of country music, recorded his first hits, "I Walk the Line" and "Folsom Prison Blues," in 1956. In 1968, he married June Carter (1929-2003), a member of country music's famous "first family." Cash was inducted into the Country Music Association (CMA) Hall of Fame in 1980.

Scripture of the Day: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. - Isaiah 41:10-11

Video of the Day: Johnny Cash - "Hurt"

Johnny Cash. Click to enlarge.

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Johnny Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 - September 12, 2003) was a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Primarily a country music artist, his songs and sound spanned many other genres including rockabilly and rock and roll (especially early in his career), as well as blues, folk and gospel.

Cash was known for his deep, distinctive bass-baritone voice, the "freight train" sound of his Tennessee Three backing band, his demeanor, and his dark clothing, which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black." He traditionally started his concerts with the introduction "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash."

Much of Cash's music, especially that of his later career, echoed themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. His signature songs include "I Walk the Line," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Ring of Fire," "Get Rhythm," "Hurt," and "Man in Black." He also recorded humorous songs, such as "One Piece at a Time" and "A Boy Named Sue," a duet with June Carter called "Jackson," as well as railroad songs such as "Hey Porter" and "Rock Island Line."

He sold over 90 million albums in his nearly fifty-year career and came to occupy a commanding position in music history.