Dean Koontz Wild Card — 7.9.09

Today is the 190th day of 2009. There are 175 days left in the year. On this day: In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud to Gen. George Washington’s troops in New York. Author Dean Koontz is 64. Thought for Today: “Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough.” — Mary McLeod Bethune , American educator and reformer (1875-1955). Today is Rock ‘n Roll Day. In the news today: A new national poll shows that President Obama still inspires Americans but some question his toughness here . Now, for your Dean Koontz Wild Card …