Thursday, December 21, 2006

Never Too Young, Girls Gone Wild, -and- Free-falling


Never Too Young - school accuses 5-year-old of sexual harassment
Girls Gone Wild - MADD cuts ties with Miss Teen USA
Free-falling - skydiver survives 15,000-foot plunge

On this day in history: December 21, 1970 - President Nixon meets with prescription drug addict Elvis Presley at the White House to discuss The King's becoming a special drug enforcement agent. He presents Nixon with a pistol and receives a special DEA badge in return.

Born on this day in history: December 21, 1940 - Frank Zappa (1940 - 1993) singer, guitarist, philosopher, actor. He was the lead guitarist of "Frank Zappa & Mothers of Invention;" now has a planet in the galaxy, Zappafrank, named in his memory.

Today's Video: Awesome 1/3-scale Ferrari. Submitted by Frank.





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It rained during the night and is raining now. It is wet, but it is considerably warmer than it was yesterday. RAMMMMM was thirsty this morning and required fuel. He guzzled 22.779 gallons of 89-octane fuel for $61.01. His thirst was slaked, although his fuel tank remained over 1/3 empty. He is a beast; there is no doubt.

On my way to the office this morning, I encountered this charming scene of children at play. "Hurry, Daddy!" one called. "Come see the little kitties!" Click to enlarge.