No Calls, Dirty Talk, -and- Emergency!

No Calls - UK motorists risk jail for using phones in cars
Dirty Talk - talking doll calls 3-year-old "a slut"
Emergency! - man calls 911 to report stolen drugs

On this day in history: December 14, 1944 - Lupe Velez, Hollywood's "Mexican Spitfire" of the 1940's, commits suicide with an overdose of sleeping pills. Contrary to her plans of being found laid out on the bed in a silk nightgown, she is instead discovered in the bathroom with her head in the toilet. Her ex-husband, Tarzan star Johnny Weismuller, frequently used to beat her.

Born on this day in history: December 14, 1897 - Margaret Chase Smith (1897 - 1995) politician. She was the first woman elected to both houses of Congress; first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party (Republican).

Today's Video: Submitted by Phillip. World's Smallest Twin-engine Plane

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Weird Science, See No Evil, -and- Never Too Young

Weird Science - UK approves human-animal embryos
See No Evil - Senator McCain says illegal images online must be reported
Never Too Young - 4-year-old charged with sexually offensive touching

On this day in history: December 13, 1990 - Twelve people die in a religious sacrifice in Tijuana. Industrial alcohol is introduced into fruit punch of ceremony recipients. It is unknown whether the incident constituted suicide or murder.

Born on this day in history: December 13, 1835 - Phillips Brooks (1835 - 1893) clergyman. He was an Episcopal minister who gave the sermon over Abraham Lincoln's body, 1865; wrote "O Little Town of Bethlehem."

Today's Video: Submitted by Laura. The Importance of Being Bilingual

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Hot Air, See Ya Later, -and- Snack Rage

Hot Air - BC lawmaker mocks Al Gore, global warming
See Ya Later - Border Patrol finds live alligator in luggage
Snack Rage - mother charged with stabbing son over popcorn

On this day in history: December 12, 1989 - Leona Helmsley fined $7 million and sentenced to jail for 21 months for tax evasion.

Born on this day in history: December 12, Frank Sinatra (1915 - 1998) singer, actor. "Ol' Blue Eyes" was regarded as the biggest entertainment attraction in the 20th century; won Oscar, 1953, for "From Here to Eternity."

Today's Video: Submitted by Phillip. Police Chase

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Laura found an interesting Web site: Go to Penguin Greetings, type in whatever message you wish, click Submit, and watch the penguin write your message in the snow!

Uncivil Liberty, Hot Air, -and- Rabid Rabbi

Uncivil Liberty - Chuck Norris pounds ACLU over Christmas
Hot Air - cattle emissions more dangerous than CO2 from automobiles
Rabid Rabbi - Christmas trees removed from airport after complaint

On this day in history: December 11, 1957 - Rocker Jerry Lee Lewis marries his 13-year-old cousin, Myra Gail Brown. Myra's parents are not told until the story was broken by the press the following year. Lewis neglects to divorce his wife Jane Mitcham until April 1958.

Born on this day in history: December 11, 1803 - Hector Berlioz (1803 - 1869) composer. He was a Romantic symphony and opera composer best known for "Symphonie Fantastique," 1830.

Today's Video: Submitted by Laura Get Rid of these Roommates!

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The weather was rather foul over the weekend. It was cold, windy, and rainy. We lounged about on Saturday—watching a "Flip this House" marathon. We had Red Baron Ultimate Pepperoni pizza and champagne for lunch. For dinner, we had the last of last year's turkey soup. Sunday, we had pan-seared ahi fillets, brown and white rice, avocado slices, and champagne. The ahi was superb, and the champagne eased the sting of the wasabi. More episodes of "Flip this House" followed. We have recently become very attracted to this program—for no apparent reason.

Beverage Rage, Cop Gone Wild, -and- When Pigs Fly

Beverage Rage - woman shoots man dead for bringing her warm beer
Cop Gone Wild - officer beat, tasered love rival
When Pigs Fly - man fined for tossing porker at hotel

On this day in history: December 8, 1963 - Frank Sinatra Jr. was kidnapped in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. He was set free four days later. It was discovered that Sinatra, Jr. cooperated with his abductors in their plot. Dad was not proud, nor pleased. Frank Jr. went on to conduct the big band for Frank Sr. and all was well.

Born on this day in history: December 8, 1894 - James Thurber (1894 - 1961) novelist, humorist, cartoonist. He is noted for his whimsical writings, cartoons; his best-known short story is "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," 1945.

Today's Video: This is an amazing video! Submitted by Jill. The Evolution of Dance

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