Getting Your Hair Done Can Be Real (Sort of) Torture

Today was quite an interesting day in the world of holidays. First on the docket is Beauticians Day; a day to appreciate the hair dressers and make-up artists of the world for all of their efforts in making you look FABULOUS! My plan was to actually patron a local hair salon and get a quick trim, but sleeping in got the better of me and the day flew by. I guess we will simply have to settle for this trailer for a lovely movie called "The Beautician and the Beast":

I seriously used to love this movie as a kid!

Secondly, today is Columnists Day. Generally, I am not a fan of reading newspapers or magazines for the simple fact that a lot of the writers are not giving 110%. Fortunately, there are some pretty good online and print journal/newspapers that keep readers interested. I personally enjoy things like Mashable.com, Cracked.com, and theoatmeal.com, and I know the HH definitely digs these plus CNN.com. Check those out (as we have today) for some good writing and noteworthy columns!

Finally, today is a solemn remembrance of those who have been tortured around the world. Officially, the day is known as the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Torture is in no way a new method of persecution. From the BCE days through today, torture has been a horrible part of society. As a medievalist, I study the Crusades and wars; part of these was the torture of suspected heretics, traitors, and other "evil" individuals in order to extract confessions. Clearly, this is not new. Because of its horrific and unimaginable agony, the U.N. took a stand against all forms of torture throughout the world. In 1987, they made a resolution to eradicate torture. They made June 26 the official day of support for torture victims. 

Hope your day was filled with remembrance, fabulous hair styles, and well-written news columns!

CS, out.