Mother's Day (Georgia)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"Go big or go home. Because it's true. What do you have to lose?" Eliza Dushku


TODAY IN HISTORY:

Rodney King beating by police

• 1939 In Mumbai, Mohandas Gandhi begins to fast in protest at the autocratic rule in India.
• 1951 Jackie Brenston, with Ike Turner and his band, records "Rocket 88", often cited as the first rock 'n' roll record.
• 1991 An amateur video captures the beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

Danny DeVito

Have you seen any Danny DeVito's movies? Click here to listen to an NPR interview with the actor discussing his latest film, Lorax.
What's your opinion on racial discrimination and interracial marriage? Watch this Yahoo fun video about an Afro American male trying to marry a caucasian female.
Talking about cultural diversity, where is Mitt Romney from, originally? Follow this link to watch a Reuters report on the republican candidate's background.
Can you survive lightning? According to this BBC report, there are a couple of things you can do about the electric phenomena.
We've mentioned flying robots, but how about swarming robots? I mean, can you imagine a tiny-robot army acting like bees or ants? Make sure you don't miss this futuristic CNN report which shows a not too distant future.
Do you suffer from insomnia? According to this Time article, the older you get, the better you sleep.
Finally, your weekend medical advice. Yahoo has prepared this report which contains sensible suggestions.