Weapons of Choice, Matters of Life and Death, -and- If these Trees Could Talk

Weapons of Choice - Oklahoma lawmakers to challenge governor's veto of a "Firearms Freedom Act"
Matters of Life and Death - LI hospital issues abortion apology to nurses
If these Trees Could Talk - Arbor Day: Junk science and pagan worship

On this day in history: April 30, 1975 - Saigon falls to the Communists, necessitating a sudden helicopter evacuation from the U.S. embassy's rooftop

Born on this day in history: April 30, 1933 - Willie Nelson (1933 - ) Born in Abbott, Texas, Willie Nelson showed his talents as a songwriter with hits such as Patsy Cline's "Crazy" and Ray Price's "Night Life." His Fourth of July picnics became popular musical celebrations, and helped bring Nelson into the spotlight. Most recently, Nelson has performed with stars like Snoop Dogg and Asleep at the Wheel.

Scripture of the Day: Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. - Ephesians 4:15

Video of the Day: Hitler Sings "Jeffersons" Theme - submitted by Chris

Imagine my surprise when I encountered road work taking place while driving to my office this morning! I had no idea such innovative methodologies were being used! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Apple's Jobs: Adobe Flash Is closed, unstable, antiquated
Adobe issues subdued response to Jobs, will focus on Android
PDF exploits bloom in the spring

Photography Contest
All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
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May Madness - Corning Car Show
The Corning Chamber of Commerce presents the 14th Annual Corning Classic Car Show - May Madness Show, Shine, and Cruise! May 7th and 8th.

FRIDAY Registration: 3 PM - 5:30 PM (at Transportation Center); Cruise: 5:30 PM (from Transportation Center to Corning Ford; Car Show Mixer: 6 PM to 8 PM (at Corning Ford).

SATURDAY Registration: 7 AM to 10 AM (at Transportation Center); Pancake Breakfast: 7 AM to 10 AM (at the Fire Hall); Show & Shine: 7 AM to 4 PM (along Solano Street); Car & Motorcycle Swap Meet: 7 AM to 4 PM; Motorcycle Slow Race: 9 AM to 10 AM; Mill Creek Blues Band: 9:30 AM to 2 PM; Vendors, Food, and Fun: 10 AM to 4 PM; Skateboard Exhibition: 12 PM to 1 PM; Low Rider Hydraulic Show: 10 AM to 11 AM; 1st Round of Burn-outs: 11 AM to 12 PM; 4X4 R.T.I. Ramp: 12 PM to 1 PM; Burn-out Finals: 12:30 PM; Raffle Drawing: 12 PM to 3 PM; Awards Presentation: 3 PM

Corning Skatepark Association
Be certain to visit the new Corning Skatepark Association Web Site!

Bite Me!, Catch Me If You Can, -and- Faith under Fire

Bite Me! - woman chomps off part of man's ear when he calls her fat
Catch Me If You Can - teen crook nabbed after trying to outrun marathon policewoman
Faith under Fire - Virginia governor says troopers allowed to pray

On this day in history: April 29, 1945 - The American 7th Army liberates the Dachau death camp outside of Munich.

Born on this day in history: April 29, 1957 - Daniel Day-Lewis (1957 - ) Film actor, born in London, UK, the son of C Day-Lewis. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic and, after several small roles on stage and television, became well known for My Beautiful Launderette (1985) and Room With A View (1985). He won awards for his portrayal of handicapped Irish writer Christy Brown in My Left Foot (1989, Oscar, BAFTA).

Scripture of the Day: I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. — Job 19:25

Video of the Day: Angry Talking Cat - submitted by Cindy

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
HTC plans Windows 7 phone
Facebook privacy: eight ways to protect yourself

Photography Contest
All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the Photography Contest Gallery. Voting will be for favorite photographers.
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May Madness - Corning Car Show
The Corning Chamber of Commerce presents the 14th Annual Corning Classic Car Show - May Madness Show, Shine, and Cruise! May 7th and 8th.

FRIDAY Registration: 3 PM - 5:30 PM (at Transportation Center); Cruise: 5:30 PM (from Transportation Center to Corning Ford; Car Show Mixer: 6 PM to 8 PM (at Corning Ford).

SATURDAY Registration: 7 AM to 10 AM (at Transportation Center); Pancake Breakfast: 7 AM to 10 AM (at the Fire Hall); Show & Shine: 7 AM to 4 PM (along Solano Street); Car & Motorcycle Swap Meet: 7 AM to 4 PM; 4X4 Slow Drag: 9 AM to 10 AM; Vendors, Food, and Fun: 10 AM to 4 PM; Low Rider Hydraulic Show: 10 AM to 11 AM; 1st Round of Burn-outs: Skateboard Exhibition: 10 AM to 2 PM; 11 AM to 12 PM; 4X4 R.T.I. Ramp: 12 PM to 12:30 PM; Burn-out Finals: 12:30 PM; Raffle Drawing: 12 PM to 3 PM; Awards Presentation: 3 PM.

Corning Skatepark Association
Be certain to visit the new Corning Skatepark Association Web Site!

Stupid Criminals, Turning Chinese, -and- Heat of the Moment

Stupid Criminals - woman gives false name to cops, can't spell it
Turning Chinese - migraines make woman speak with foreign accent
Heat of the Moment - climate scientist, heated up over satirical video, threatens lawsuit

On this day in history: April 28, 1789 - In the middle of the South Pacific, the crew of the HMS Bounty mutinies, setting Captain William Bligh and 18 other crewmen adrift in an open boat.

Born on this day in history: April 28, 1974 - Penelope Cruz (1974 - ) Born in Madrid, Spain, actress Penelope Cruz trained in classical ballet in New York City, and parlayed her dancing into an acting career, landing a role in All the Pretty Horses (2000) and Sahara (2005). She won an Oscar for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

Scripture of the Day: Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death -- even death on a cross! — Philippians 2:5-

Video of the Day: Grandma's iPad Commercial - submitted by Danica

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Microsoft brings Windows 7 to embedded market
Office 2010: What's change since the beta?
Send secret emails with Gmail, Firefox, Bccthis

Photography Contest
All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the Photography Contest Gallery. Voting will be for favorite photographers.
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May Madness - Corning Car Show
The Corning Chamber of Commerce presents the 14th Annual Corning Classic Car Show - May Madness Show, Shine, and Cruise! May 7th and 8th.

FRIDAY Registration: 3 PM - 5:30 PM (at Transportation Center); Cruise: 5:30 PM (from Transportation Center to Corning Ford; Car Show Mixer: 6 PM to 8 PM (at Corning Ford).

SATURDAY Registration: 7 AM to 10 AM (at Transportation Center); Pancake Breakfast: 7 AM to 10 AM (at the Fire Hall); Show & Shine: 7 AM to 4 PM (along Solano Street); Car & Motorcycle Swap Meet: 7 AM to 4 PM; 4X4 Slow Drag: 9 AM to 10 AM; Vendors, Food, and Fun: 10 AM to 4 PM; Low Rider Hydraulic Show: 10 AM to 11 AM; 1st Round of Burn-outs: Skateboard Exhibition: 10 AM to 2 PM; 11 AM to 12 PM; 4X4 R.T.I. Ramp: 12 PM to 12:30 PM; Burn-out Finals: 12:30 PM; Raffle Drawing: 12 PM to 3 PM; Awards Presentation: 3 PM.

Corning Skatepark Association
Be certain to visit the new Corning Skatepark Association Web Site!

Brave New Schools, Animal Kingdom, -and- The Air up There

Brave New Schools - Sweden to join Germany in persecuting homeschoolers?
Animal Kingdom - world's smallest horse weighs less than a newborn baby
The Air up There - world's tallest teen girl nearly 7'

On this day in history: April 27, 1986 - During a live TV special, journalist Geraldo Rivera opens Al Capone's vault beneath the Lexington Hotel in Chicago. He finds nothing inside, apart from a few empty bottles.

Born on this day in history: April 27, 1927 - Coretta Scott King (1927 - 2006) Civil rights activist Coretta Scott King may be best known as widow of slain leader Martin Luther King, Jr. She also had a distinguished career in activism in her own right. After her husband's death, King worked at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, and was a TV commentator on CNN.

Scripture of the Day: The Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. — Luke 19:10

Video of the Day: - A Tiny Apartment Transforms into 24 Rooms - submitted by Danica

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News

Photography Contest
All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
Photography Contest Gallery. Voting will be for favorite photographers.
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May Madness - Corning Car Show
The Corning Chamber of Commerce presents the 14th Annual Corning Classic Car Show - May Madness Show, Shine, and Cruise! May 7th and 8th.

FRIDAY Registration: 3 PM - 5:30 PM (at Transportation Center); Cruise: 5:30 PM (from Transportation Center to Corning Ford; Car Show Mixer: 6 PM to 8 PM (at Corning Ford).

SATURDAY Registration: 7 AM to 10 AM (at Transportation Center); Pancake Breakfast: 7 AM to 10 AM (at the Fire Hall); Show & Shine: 7 AM to 4 PM (along Solano Street); Car & Motorcycle Swap Meet: 7 AM to 4 PM; 4X4 Slow Drag: 9 AM to 10 AM; Vendors, Food, and Fun: 10 AM to 4 PM; Low Rider Hydraulic Show: 10 AM to 11 AM; 1st Round of Burn-outs: Skateboard Exhibition: 10 AM to 2 PM; 11 AM to 12 PM; 4X4 R.T.I. Ramp: 12 PM to 12:30 PM; Burn-out Finals: 12:30 PM; Raffle Drawing: 12 PM to 3 PM; Awards Presentation: 3 PM.

Corning Skatepark Association
Be certain to visit the new Corning Skatepark Association Web Site!

Brave New Schools, To Bee Or Not to Bee, -and- Somebody's Watching You

Brave New Schools - kids told to remove MedicAlert bracelets
To Bee Or Not to Bee - nature's most valuable workers disappearing
Somebody's Watching You - Google Street View logs WiFi networks, MAC addresses

On this day in history: April 26, 1980 - Post-It Note - The little yellow square of paper that changed lives was actually the product of an engineering mistake by 3M scientists who accidentally stumbled upon an adhesive like none other that could stick and be repositioned on just about any surface.

Born on this day in history: April 26, 1933 - Carol Burnett (1933 - ) Born in San Antonio, Texas, comedian and actress Carol Burnett debuted in Broadway musical Once Upon a Mattress (1959), and went on to a stellar TV career, including "The Carol Burnett Show" (1967-79). An accomplished singer and dancer, Burnett is known for her expressive face, full-throated voice and broad comic roles.

Scripture of the Day: Jesus is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. - Hebrews 7:25

Video of the Day: 8-year-old Guitar Prodigy Stuns Audiences - submitted by Phillip

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
CSI Redmond: How Microsoft tracks down pirates
Blippy leaks fifth credit card number to Google's cache
Twitter issues alert about phishing scam

Photography Contest
All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
Photography Contest Gallery. Voting will be for favorite photographers. Details will follow. To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

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Photography Contest Gallery.

May Madness - Corning Car Show
The Corning Chamber of Commerce presents the 14th Annual Corning Classic Car Show - May Madness Show, Shine, and Cruise! May 7th and 8th.

FRIDAY Registration: 3 PM - 5:30 PM (at Transportation Center); Cruise: 5:30 PM (from Transportation Center to Corning Ford; Car Show Mixer: 6 PM to 8 PM (at Corning Ford).

SATURDAY Registration: 7 AM to 10 AM (at Transportation Center); Pancake Breakfast: 7 AM to 10 AM (at the Fire Hall); Show & Shine: 7 AM to 4 PM (along Solano Street); Car & Motorcycle Swap Meet: 7 AM to 4 PM; 4X4 Slow Drag: 9 AM to 10 AM; Vendors, Food, and Fun: 10 AM to 4 PM; Low Rider Hydraulic Show: 10 AM to 11 AM; 1st Round of Burn-outs: Skateboard Exhibition: 10 AM to 2 PM; 11 AM to 12 PM; 4X4 R.T.I. Ramp: 12 PM to 12:30 PM; Burn-out Finals: 12:30 PM; Raffle Drawing: 12 PM to 3 PM; Awards Presentation: 3 PM.

Corning Skateboard Association
Visit the new Corning Skateboard Association Web site!
Corning Skateboard Association

Fighting Back, For Whom the Bell Tolls, -and- The Taxman

Fighting Back - 89-year-old woman puts .22 caliber stop to intruder's break-in
For Whom the Bell Tolls - court blasts Phoenix ordinance banning church bells
The Taxman - IRS agent didn't report $41842 in eBay sales

On this day in history: April 23, 1985 - The Coca-Cola Bottling Company announces that it has irrevocably changed the formula for its flagship beverage, unveiling "New Coke." The company stands firm on its decision until public pressure finally forces them to reintroduce the original drink, exactly 79 days later.

Born on this day in history: April 23, 1936 - Roy Orbison (1936 -1988) Born in Vernon, TX, singer-songwriter Roy Orbison began playing at age 8 on radio stations, and had his first hit single, "Only The Lonely" (written for Elvis Presley), in 1960, followed by a succession of smash hits, including signature "Oh, Pretty Woman" (1964).

Scripture of the Day: It is written, "As surely as I live," says the Lord, "every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God." - Romans 14:11

Video of the Day: Orkin Commercial - Couch Delivery

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Windows 7 drives Microsoft to profit, record revenue
Strong PC sales boost Microsoft's bottom line
Microsoft taps free Windows 7 Touch Pack

Photography Contest

All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the Photography Contest Gallery.

Voting will be for favorite photographers. Details will follow.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

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May Madness - Corning Car Show
The Corning Chamber of Commerce presents the 14th Annual Corning Classic Car Show - May Madness Show, Shine, and Cruise! May 7th and 8th.

FRIDAY Registration: 3 PM - 5:30 PM (at Transportation Center); Cruise: 5:30 PM (from Transportation Center to Corning Ford; Car Show Mixer: 6 PM to 8 PM (at Corning Ford).

SATURDAY Registration: 7 AM to 10 AM (at Transportation Center); Pancake Breakfast: 7 AM to 10 AM (at the Fire Hall); Show & Shine: 7 AM to 4 PM (along Solano Street); Car & Motorcycle Swap Meet: 7 AM to 4 PM; 4X4 Slow Drag: 9 AM to 10 AM; Vendors, Food, and Fun: 10 AM to 4 PM; Low Rider Hydraulic Show: 10 AM to 11 AM; 1st Round of Burn-outs: Skateboard Exhibition: 10 AM to 2 PM; 11 AM to 12 PM; 4X4 R.T.I. Ramp: 12 PM to 12:30 PM; Burn-out Finals: 12:30 PM; Raffle Drawing: 12 PM to 3 PM; Awards Presentation: 3 PM.

Faith under Fire,Where's the Beef?, -and- South of the Border

Faith under Fire - bipartisan lawmakers push appeal of Prayer Day decision
Where's the Beef? - Farm Bureau upset with EPA blog for urging vegetarianism
South of the Border - Holiday Inn attacked by 50 gunmen in Mexico kidnappings

On this day in history: April 22, 1915 - The German Army opens 5,700 canisters of chlorine gas upwind of French soldiers at Ypres. It is the first use of poison gas for military purposes.

Born on this day in history: April 22, 1937 - Jack Nicholson ( 1937 - ) Actor Jack Nicholson first hit big in a supporting role in Easy Rider (1969). His charisma and acute sense of humor have illuminated a wide range of characters in films as diverse as Chinatown (1974), The Shining (1980) and Batman (1989). He has earned several Oscars, notably for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) and Terms of Endearment (1983).

Scripture of the Day: Since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities -- his eternal power and divine nature -- have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. - Romans 1:20


Video of the Day: Orkin Broken Down Commercial

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Hacker runs Google's Android on Apple iPhone
McAfee update glitch takes down Windows XP computers
Bluetooth 4.0 announced
How to fix your McAfee-crippled computer

Photography Contest

All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
Photography Contest Gallery.

Voting will be for favorite photographers. Details will follow.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

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Please feel free to edit, crop, and enhance the entries as you wish. You may submit the entries in any resolution.

Photography Contest Gallery.

May Madness - Corning Car Show
The Corning Chamber of Commerce presents the 14th Annual Corning Classic Car Show - May Madness Show, Shine, and Cruise! May 75h and 8th.

FRIDAY Registration: 3 PM - 5:30 PM (at Transportation Center); Cruise: 5:30 PM (from Transportation Center to Corning Ford; Car Show Mixer:
6 PM to 8 PM (at Corning Ford).

SATURDAY Registration: 7 AM to 10 AM (at Transportation Center); Pancake Breakfast: 7 AM to 10 AM (at the Fire Hall); Show & Shine: 7 AM to 4 PM (along Solano Street); Car & Motorcycle Swap Meet: 7 AM to 4 PM; 4X4 Slow Drag: 9 AM to 10 AM; Vendors, Food, and Fun: 10 AM to 4 PM; Low Rider Hydraulic Show: 10 AM to 11 AM; 1st Round of Burn-outs: 11 AM to 12 PM; Skateboard Exhibition: 10 AM to 2 PM; 4X4 R.T.I. Ramp: 12 PM to 12:30 PM; Burn-out Finals: 12:30 PM; Raffle Drawing: 12 PM to 3 PM; Awards Presentation: 3 PM.

Mr. Sandman, Matters of Life and Death, -and- Here's Looking at You

Mr. Sandman - Florida Keys man got stuck in the sand he was stealing, cops say
Matters of Life and Death - Oklahoma Senate okays package of five bills to limit abortion, require ultrasound
Here's Looking at You - man spots wife on Google Street View 43 times

On this day in history: April 21, 1992 - Convicted murderer Robert Alton Harris consumes two large pizzas, a bucket of fried chicken, and some ice cream on the eve of his execution. Later, before the gas chamber is activated, Harris propounds: "You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everyone dances with the grim reaper."

Born on this day in history: April 21, 1951 - Tony Danza (1951 -) Boxer Tony Danza met a television producer at his boxing gym in New York, which led to his role as Tony Banta on the popular sitcom "Taxi" in 1978. The role led to other successful television appearances, including a starring role in"'Who's the Boss?" (1984) and his own talk show "The Tony Danza Show" (2004).

Scripture of the Day: Jesus said, "I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. I and the Father are one." — John 10:28-3

Video of the Day: Orkin Hot Tub Commercial

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Five time-saving Outlook add-ons
Facebook shuts down Facebook Lite
Mozilla blocks Java plugin
Adobe scraps work to bring Flash apps to iPhone


Photography Contest

All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
Photography Contest Gallery.

Voting will be for favorite photographers. Details will follow.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

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May Madness - Corning Car Show
The Corning Chamber of Commerce presents the 14th Annual Corning Classic Car Show - May Madness Show, Shine, and Cruise! May 75h and 8th.
FRIDAY Registration: 3 PM - 5:30 PM (at Transportation Center); Cruise: 5:30 PM (from Transportation Center to Corning Ford; Car Show Mixer: 6 PM to 8 PM (at Corning Ford).
SATURDAY Registration: 7 AM to 10 AM (at Transportation Center); Pancake Breakfast: 7 AM to 10 AM (at the Fire Hall); Show & Shine: 7 AM to 4 PM (along Solano Street); Car & Motorcycle Swap Meet: 7 AM to 4 PM; 4X4 Slow Drag: 9 AM to 10 AM; Vendors, Food, and Fun: 10 AM to 4 PM; Low Rider Hydraulic Show: 10 AM to 11 AM; 1st Round of Burn-outs: 11 AM to 12 PM; 4X4 R.T.I. Ramp: 12 PM to 12:30 PM; Burn-out Finals: 12:30 PM; Raffle Drawing: 12 PM to 3 PM; Awards Presentation: 3 PM

Somebody's Watching You, Net Result, -and- I Feel the Earth Move

Somebody's Watching You - new speed cameras trap motorists from space
Net Result - man goes berzerk, stabs five relatives, kills two, when Internet access cut
I Feel the Earth Move - Iranian cleric: Promiscuous women cause quakes

On this day in history: April 20, 1999 -After their homemade time bombs fail to detonate in the school cafeteria, the heavily-armed duo of Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold decide to prowl through Columbine High School, indiscriminately gunning down classmates. A total of 15 are killed in their shooting spree.

Born on this day in history: April 20, 1923 - Tito Puente (1923 - 2000) Growing up in Spanish Harlem helped Tito Puente find the inspiration for his special fusion of Latin and jazz music. After founding the Tito Puente Orchestra in 1948, Puente became a music sensation. His more than 100 albums and 200 compositions won him five Grammys and earned him the title "The King of Latin Music."

Scripture of the Day: Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. - 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Video of the Day: The Turtleman - submitted by Frank

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Hackers breached Google's password system
Malware masquerading as Google Chrome extension
Microsoft Office 2010 reaches RTM, business launch May 12

Photography Contest

All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
Photography Contest Gallery.

Voting will be for favorite photographers. Details will follow.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

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The Weather
Great Scott! Yesterday began a bit overcast but became sunny and pleasant by late morning. In the late afternoon, the wind began howling, and the rain began falling. During the night, the wind abated significantly, but the rainfall increased greatly. This may be the wettest day of 2010 to date! YIKES!

Weapons of Choice, Mommie Dearest, -and- Who's Yer Daddy?

Weapons of Choice - Arizona bill allows concealed weapons without permits
Mommie Dearest - woman forgets 2-year-old son while shoplifting
Who's Yer Daddy? - Mississippi vet claims he's Oprah's father

On this day in history: April 19, 1995 - Timothy McVeigh kills 168 Oklahomans when his truck bomb detonates in front of the Alfred P. Murrah federal building.

Born on this day in history: April 19, 1979 - Kate Hudson (1979 -) Born in Los Angeles, actress Kate Hudson, daughter of actress Goldie Hawn, landed a spot on TV drama "Party of Five" in 1996. In 2000, she had a breakthrough performance as rock groupie Penny Lane in Almost Famous, earning a Golden Globe.

Scripture of the Day: Christ has indeed been raised, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. — 1 Corinthians 15:20-22

Video of the Day: "King of the Hill" Boomhauer Promo

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Unboxing the HTC Incredible
Most Apple fanboys live in Bay Area
Hentai virus exposes user history to Web
Microsoft finalizes Office 2010

Photography Contest
All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
Photography Contest Gallery.

Voting will be for favorite photographers. Details will follow.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

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The Weather
The weather has been very peculiar and unpredictable of late: Last week saw cold wind, rain, hail, sleet, and culminated with an 84° day yesterday! Today is forecast to be 78° and sunny; tomorrow is forecast to be 56° and rainy! Yikes!

Hooked!, Homeland Insecurity, -and- Somebody's Watching You

Hooked! - drunken thief caught with fish hooks in backside
Homeland Insecurity - Ft. Hood shootings leads to tighter gun restrictions
Somebody's Watching You - school-issued laptops took thousands of secret images

On this day in history: April 16, 1943 - Chemist Albert Hofmann inadvertently experiences the world's first acid trip when a tiny quantity of lysergic acid diethylamide accidentally seeps through the skin of his finger. After leaving work early, he went home and settled into "a not unpleasant intoxicated condition." Then he had solid two hours of visual hallucinations: "I perceived an uninterrupted stream of fantastic pictures, extraordinary shapes with intense, kaleidoscopic play of colors." It will be another three days before Hofmann gets up the courage to swallow 250 micrograms and ride his bicycle home.

Born on this day in history: April 16, 1889 - Charlie Chaplin (1889 - 1977) Film actor, producer, screenwriter, director, and composer, born in London, UK. The son of music-hall entertainers, his mother had a nervous breakdown and his father died when he was five, forcing Charlie to become a street urchin, along with his half-brother, Sydney, dancing for pennies in the street.

Scripture of the Day: Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. - Romans 13:8

Video of the Day: Hemi Challenger vs. Lamborghini - submitted by Darin

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Toshiba announces 200GB drive for cars
Toshiba tablets on the way
Gmail gets drag-and-drop attachments

Photography Contest

All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
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Voting will be for favorite photographers. Details will follow.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

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God Is Good!
"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it." - Malachi 3:10

Recently, God sent to me someone who purchased my domain (catechnologies.com). The escrow closed Tuesday, and the funds were posted to my bank account this morning. I shall pay our vehicle loans and other debts with these funds. Throughout the negotiation process, I asked for and received encouragement and guidance by the Holy Spirit.

I checked online banking this morning and saw that the funds had been deposited into my account. Filled with joy by this fully unexpected windfall, I perched in my chair at home, gathering material for today's blog entry with my HP laptop.

When I copied the Scripture of the Day from the Heartlight Web site, I was so moved by how it directly related to this very morning, I excitedly shouted the beginning of it to Laura, "Let no debt remain outstanding..."!

Laura's New Computer

I ordered a new computer for Laura. It should server her well. It should be here in 5 days.

Unlicensed to Drive, Never Too Young, -and- Crime and Punishment

Unlicensed to Drive - student driver flips instructor's car on second lesson
Never Too Young - 3rd-grader plays drug dealer, hands out heroin on playground
Crime and Punishment - inmate murders girlfriend during conjugal visit

On this day in history: April 15, 1989 - 96 soccer fans are crushed to death at Hillsborough stadium in Sheffield, England. During the opening minutes of the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, Sheffield police order a gate opened at one end of the stadium. A throng of 2,000 Liverpool fans attempt to surge into the seating section, smashing more than 250 already-seated fans against the security fence.

Born on this day in history: April 15, 1959 - Emma Thompson (1959 - ) Born in London, actress Emma Thompson made her stage debut in Cambridge's renowned Footlights theatre group. She then moved from TV to starring film roles in movies such as Howard's End (1992), for which she won an Oscar and a BAFTA, as well as Sense and Sensibility (1993), which earned her a second Oscar.

Scripture of the Day: This is why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. Give everyone what you owe him. If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. - Romans 13:6-7

Video of the Day: Shelby Cobra - Two Original '65 Competition 427s - submitted by Frank

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Library of Congress to archive all tweets
Facebook offers security tips for teens, parents
Researchers warn of malware hidden in .zip files

Photography Contest

All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
Photography Contest Gallery.

Voting will be for favorite photographers. Details will follow.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

Email Photographs

Please feel free to edit, crop, and enhance the entries as you wish. You may submit the entries in any resolution.

Photography Contest Gallery.

Stupid Criminals, Invasion USA, -and- Matters of Life and Death

Stupid Criminals - identity theft steals ID of murder suspect
Invasion USA - Arizona passes strict immigration-enforcement bill
Matters of Life and Death - new laws in Nebraska put restrictions on abortions

On this day in history: April 14, 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln receives a cranial gunshot wound from the nation's most famous actor, John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln dies the following day, primarily from ill-advised attempts to extract the bullet lodged in his brain.

Born on this day in history: April 14, 1935 - Loretta Lynn (1935 - Country music superstar Loretta Lynn grew up in a poor coal mining town, and married at the age of 13. Her more than 40-year career began in 1956 with hit songs such as "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl," and "Coal Miner's Daughter." In 2005, her collaboration with rocker Jack White won her another Grammy, and introduced her music to a new audience.

Scripture of the Day: I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you... that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day according Scriptures. — 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Video of the Day: 2010 Dodge Challenger Furious Fuchsia Limited Editions - submitted by Darin

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Facebook updates safety center
Microsoft patches fix 25 vulnerabilities
88 percent of firms show Zeus botnet activity

Photography Contest

All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
Photography Contest Gallery.

Voting will be for favorite photographers. Details will follow.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

Email Photographs

Please feel free to edit, crop, and enhance the entries as you wish. You may submit the entries in any resolution.

Photography Contest Gallery.

Picture This!, Chew on This, -and- Ewe There!

Picture This! - photographer captures images of Northern Lights
Chew on This - prom dress made from gum wrappers
Ewe There! - convict escapes, dressed as sheep

On this day in history: April 13, 1970 - 56 hours and 205,000 miles from planet Earth, the crew aboard Apollo 13 hears "a pretty loud bang" when oxygen tank number two spontaneously explodes. Astronaut Jack Swigert informs Mission Control in Houston: "Hey, we've got a problem here." Miraculously, the crew manages to return home in their crippled spacecraft.

Born on this day in history: April 13, 1743 - Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826) President Thomas Jefferson (1801-9) helped draft the Declaration of Independence in 1776. In 1789, George Washington appointed him secretary of state and, in 1796, he was elected vice-president under John Adams. In 1797, Jefferson won the presidency, narrowly beating Aaron Burr. Today, he is considered one of America's greatest forefathers.

Scripture of the Day: For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. - Romans 3:23-24

Video of the Day: Cats - the Best of the Best - submitted by Cindy

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Jobs confirms original iPhone won't run iPhone OS 4
Ads to blame for malware in Facebook's Farm Town?
Netflix brings streaming to all Wii consoles

Photography Contest

All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
Photography Contest Gallery.

Voting will be for favorite photographers. Details will follow.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

Email Photographs

Please feel free to edit, crop, and enhance the entries as you wish. You may submit the entries in any resolution.

Photography Contest Gallery.

They're Here!, Weapons of Choice, -and- Journey to the Center of the Earth

They're Here! - one in five adults believe aliens are on earth, disguised as humans
Weapons of Choice - sheriff to Texas border town: "Arm yourselves"
Journey to the Center of the Earth - world's deepest known undersea volcano vent found

On this day in history: April 12, 1960 - Eric Peugeot, 4-year-old son of the auto manufacturer, is kidnapped in Paris. The child is later freed after a $300,000 ransom is paid. Ultimately, the perpetrators are caught and sent to prison.

Born on this day in history: April 12, 1947 - David Letterman (1947 - ) Born in Indianapolis, IN, comedian and TV personality David Letterman is best known for his gap-toothed self-mockery, and somewhat cynical sense of humor, which attracts a cult following to his late-night TV talk show, "Late Night with David Letterman."

Scripture of the Day: Jesus said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it. - Luke 9:23-24

Video of the Day: Crossroads - The Duel

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Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Microsoft issues Visual Studio 2010, Silverlight 4
Java flaw exposes Windows users to attacks
Twitter proposal leads to twitted wedding
Koobface malware makes a comeback

Photography Contest

All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
Photography Contest Gallery.

Voting will be for favorite photographers. Details will follow.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

Email Photographs

Please feel free to edit, crop, and enhance the entries as you wish. You may submit the entries in any resolution.

Photography Contest Gallery.

Tastes Like Chicken, Weapons Grade, -and- Weekend at Bernie's

Tastes Like Chicken - new KFC "sandwich" packs 1228 calories
Weapons Grade - students protest bans on concealed carry
Weekend at Bernie's - women try to smuggle corpse onto plane

On this day in history: April 9, 1992 - Former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega convicted of drug trafficking, money laundering, and racketeering by a federal court in Miami.

Born on this day in history: April 9, 1926 - Hugh Hefner (1926 - ) Born in Chicago, IL, editor and publisher Hugh Hefner grew up in a family of strict Methodists, and then invested $10,000 to start "Playboy" magazine in 1953, with Marilyn Monroe posing nude in the first issue. He went on to influence the country's views on sexuality and to build an empire of Playboy media, real estate, nightclubs and more.

Scripture of the Day: The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. — Hebrews 1:3

Video of the Day: Will it blend? iPad - submitted by Danica

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Intel demos software that reads your mind
Apple adds multitasking, iAd platform to OS 4
iPhone OS 4 makes the iPhone more like a PC

"King of the Hill"
I have created an environment from which it shall prove difficult for us to extricate ourselves: I installed an extra laptop (I have a wide-screen 9500-series HP laptop on a laptop desk tethered to the 49" Vizio LCD HDTV, and Laura has a 15.4" Amax laptop perched at the ready near her desktop system in the living room) in the bedroom, atop the might stand on my side of the bed.

I placed Seasons 1 through 6 of "King of the Hill" in our watch instantly queue at Netflix. We enjoyed the first three episodes of season one last evening. There was no time to view Hank and the gang this morning, but tonight and tomorrow morning shall offer excellent viewing opportunities!

Photography Contest

All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
Photography Contest Gallery.

Voting will be for favorite photographers. Details will follow.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

Email Photographs

Please feel free to edit, crop, and enhance the entries as you wish. You may submit the entries in any resolution.

Photography Contest Gallery.

Where's the Beef?, Weapons of Choice, -and- Stupid Criminals

Where's the Beef? - San Francisco supervisors vote to declare Mondays "meat free"
Weapons of Choice - Arizona 6th state to declare weapons exempt from national firearms paperwork
Stupid Criminals - teen charged with underage drinking—inside police car

On this day in history: April 8, 1991 - Retired horse jockey Willie Shoemaker loses control of his Ford Bronco; the resulting crash renders him paralyzed from the neck down. Shoemaker is later arrested for drunk driving, but no charges are ever filed.

Born on this day in history: April 8, 1968 - Patricia Arquette (1968 - ) Born in Chicago, IL, daughter of actor Lewis Arquette, actress Patricia Arquette grew up on a Virginia commune, alongside siblings Rosanna, Richmond, Alexis and David. At age 15, she ran away to pursue acting. In 2004, Arquette landed the role of psychic Allison DuBois on hit TV show "Medium," which earned her an Emmy.

Scripture of the Day: If, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life. — Romans 5:10

Video of the Day: Apple iPad Commercial (parody) - submitted by Cap'n Jack

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Microsoft: IE9 preview downloads taking off
Acrobat PDF files can be used as viruses
16-year-old boy files harassment charges against mother over Facebook postings

Photography Contest

All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
Photography Contest Gallery.

Voting will be for favorite photographers. Details will follow.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

Email Photographs

Please feel free to edit, crop, and enhance the entries as you wish. You may submit the entries in any resolution.

Photography Contest Gallery.

Animal Kingdom, Matters of Life and Death, -and- Matters of Life and Death Too

Animal Kingdom - Philippines dragon-sized lizard is new species
Matters of Life and Death - Nebraska law would outlaw abortions after 20th week
Matters of Life and Death Too - Mississippi Initiative challenges abortion by vesting rights in pre-born

On this day in history: April 7, 1999 - A bomb goes off in the "Valley of the Fallen" church, which is carved into a mountainside north of Madrid. The church houses the mortal remains of dictator Francisco Franco. The terrorist group GRAPO claims responsibility, and while there were no injuries, the damage was extensive.

Born on this day in history: April 7, 1915 - Billie Holiday (1915 - 1959) Billie Holiday rose above her difficult upbringing to become one of the most influential blues singers of all time. Her raspy, haunting voice on songs such as "My Man" and "Strange Fruit" brought her national fame, and still resonates with audiences; decades after her 1959 death she earned a Grammy and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Scripture of the Day: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. - Galatians 2:20

Video of the Day: Hippies Wail for Dead Trees - submitted by Frank

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News

Apple confirms iPad Wi-Fi problems; try these fixes
10 things we want in iPhone OS 4.0
What's in store for iPhone OS 4.0?
Why Facebook is for haters
Hardware-accelerated Flash almost here
Report: India targeted by spy network

The Weather
The weather is beautiful today! It is forecast to reach a high of 77° today! YES!

Unfortunately, it appears rain will return on Sunday and continue through the early part of next week.

Photography Contest

All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
Photography Contest Gallery.

Voting will be for favorite photographers. Details will follow.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

Email Photographs

Please feel free to edit, crop, and enhance the entries as you wish. You may submit the entries in any resolution.

Photography Contest Gallery.

Know Your Neighbor, Never Too Young, -and- They Want Their MTV

Know Your Neighbor - Biological brothers find each other across the street after nearly 30 years
Never Too Young - California 13-year-old to attempt to climb Everest
They Want Their MTV - Arpaio gets inmates moving on electricity-generating cycles

On this day in history: April 6, 1868 - Mormon prophet Brigham Young marries 23-year-old Ann Eliza Webb. This is Young's 27th wife, 18 of which are still married to him.

Born on this day in history: April 6, 1937 - Merle Haggard (1937 - Born in Bakersfield, California, country singer-songwriter Merle Haggard began playing in a country band at San Quentin prison. Upon parole in 1965, he formed a new band, which released a string of No. 1 singles, including "Okie from Muskogee" (1969). In 1994, he earned induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame for his more than 600 songs.

Scripture of the Day: Therefor confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. — James 5:16

Video of the Day: Brand-new iPad getting smashed by baseball bat

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through the Walmart parking lot on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
HP: Remember—the Slate has a camera
Google rolling out updated Buzz privacy settings
Zango software haunts download.com
Vietnam denies involvement with cyberattacks
Exploits not needed to attack via PDF files

Frost on the Pumpkin!
Well, actually, I did not see frost on a pumpkin. I have no pumpkin. I did see frost on Mr. Nitro's windshield, however! The low last evening was 31°! Yikes! Fortunately, it is sunny and clear, and there is no wind. It is forecast to be in the upper 60s and low-to-mid 70s throughout the balance of the week. I will enjoy that.

Photography Contest

All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
Photography Contest Gallery.

Voting will be for favorite photographers. Details will follow.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

Email Photographs

Please feel free to edit, crop, and enhance the entries as you wish. You may submit the entries in any resolution.

Photography Contest Gallery.

License and Proof of Insurance Please, To Have and to Hold, -and- You Are What You Eat

License and Proof of Insurance Please - police nab 3-year-old who took off in mom's car
To Have and to Hold - police team rescues a man who was confined to a dingy room by his wife at their G’nagar house
You Are What You Eat - Burger King ad featuring its mascot as crazy offends mental health organizations

On this day in history: April 5, 1951 - Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are sentenced to death for acts of treason, which in this case means giving atomic bomb secrets to the Soviet Union.

Born on this day in history: April 5, 1908 - Bette Davis (1908 - 1989) Lowell, Massachusetts, native Bette Davis made her big screen debut in 1931's The Bad Sister after a talent scout saw one of her Broadway stage performances and asked her to screen test. Davis went on to have a robust, 50-year film career, and became the first person to secure ten Academy Award nominations for acting.

Scripture of the Day: For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. — 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Video of the Day: Ibis Tek COBRA Vehicle on 21 News and KDKA - submitted by Jay

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
First iPad jailbreak demoed...with video!
Microsoft's money saves July 4th fireworks
Whole Foods working to curb Facebook-based scam

Photography Contest

All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the
Photography Contest Gallery.

Voting will be for favorite photographers. Details will follow.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

Email Photographs

Please feel free to edit, crop, and enhance the entries as you wish. You may submit the entries in any resolution.

Photography Contest Gallery.

The New Domain - Update

The New Domain - Update

I edited all posts from January 1, 2010 forward to change the links for images so that they now point to the new domain.

I will edit posts prior to January 1, 2010 as time and energy allow.

- David

The New Domain

The New Domain

As many of you know, I sold my domain (catechnologies.com).

I have a new domain (calif-tech.com) and have moved all my Web sites and files to that domain.

Everything should be working.

Regarding this blog, however, there is an issue facing me: When the old domain is emptied of its files (within the next 3 - 5 days), images on this blog in posts prior to 04-01-2010 will disappear, since they are linked to the old domain.

As time permits, I shall edit the links so that the images will once again appear. This will take a considerable amount of time.

If you visit an earlier post, and the images do not appear, you now know why!

- David

Gotcha!, The Kids Are Alright, -and- Victor/Victoria

Gotcha! - top 100 April Fool's Day hoaxes of all time
The Kids Are Alright - 13-year-old excells at college
Victor/Victoria - Australia Rescinds Special Status for "Non-Specific" Sex

On this day in history: April 2, 1459 - Vlad the Impaler impales thousands of merchants and burghers of the town of Brasov, in Transylvania. Some estimate as many as 30,000 impalements, but it was probably more on the order of 2,000.

Born on this day in history: April 2, 1939 - Marvin Gaye (1939 - 1984) Washington D.C., singer and composer Marvin Gaye wrote hit "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" (1968) and other soul classics. Gaye's album "What's Going On" (1971) marked his new, socially conscious style. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.

Scripture of the Day: Now as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and said to them, "We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will turn him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged
and crucified. On the third day he will be raised to life!" - Matthew 20:17-19

Video of the Day: Part 2 ORTC/UORS Night the Lights Went Out In Georgia - submitted by Frank

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
eBay prevails in Tiffany trademark case
Mozilla fixes security hole with Firefox 3.6.3
Congressman's island-capsizing query goes viral

Photography Contest
All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the Photography Contest Gallery. I will set up a voting system, whereby visitors may vote for their favorite photographers. This will be in place by the end of the contest.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

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Fruit of the Vine, To Protect and Serve, -and- Faith under Fire

Fruit of the Vine - Billionaire suing Christie's over wine supposedly owned by Thomas Jefferson
To Protect and Serve - police officers accused of using Taser on 10-year-old boy
Faith under Fire - Judge says seizing "Million Dollar Bill" tracts illegal

On this day in history: April 1, 1996 - Wilson Pickett arrested for possession of cocaine, after a screaming, bloodied woman is seen running from his house.

Born on this day in history: April 1, 1932 - Debbie Reynolds (1932 - ) Born Mary Frances Reynolds in El Paso, TX, actress Debbie Reynolds gained notice in musical The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady (1950), and is best known for Singin' in the Rain (1952), opposite Gene Kelly. In 1964, she won an Oscar for The Unsinkable Molly Brown. In later years, Reynolds has split her time among stage, screen and TV appearances.

Scripture of the Day: The fool says in his heart there is no God. — Psalm 14:1

Video of the Day: Tanner Foust Street Drift: Mulholland - submitted by Frank

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
It's that time again!

As many of you know, each year the Internet must be shut down for 24
hours in order to allow us to clean it. The cleaning process, which
eliminates dead email and inactive ftp, www and gopher sites, allows
for a better working and faster Internet.

This year, the cleaning process will take place from 12:01 a.m.. GMT
on April 1 until 12:01 a.m. GMT on April 2 (the time least likely to
interfere with ongoing work). During that 24-hour period, five
powerful Internet search engines situated around the world will
search the Internet and delete any data that they find.

In order to protect your valuable data from deletion we ask that you
do the following:

1. Disconnect all terminals and local area networks from
their Internet connections.

2. Shut down all Internet servers, or disconnect them from
the Internet.

3. Disconnect all disks and hard drives from any connections
to the Internet.

4. Refrain from connecting any computer to the Internet in
any way.

We understand the inconvenience that this may cause some Internet
users, and we apologize. However, we are certain that any
inconveniences will be more than made up for by the increased speed
and efficiency of the Internet, once it has been cleared of
electronic flotsam and jetsam.

We thank you for your cooperation.

Kim Dereksen
Network Information Center
Network Solutions, Inc.
Reston, Virginia


Photography Contest

Voting:
With the count at 27 in favor of voting for photographers—not individual photographs—and two voting against voting in that manner, I have decided that voting will be made on the basis of photographers' bodies of work.

All visitors are invited to submit photographs (no limit!) to be considered for the Photography Contest! The contest will begin April 1 and will run through May 31st. As submissions are received, they will be added to the Photography Contest Gallery. I will set up a voting system, whereby visitors may vote for their favorites. This will be in place by the end of the contest.

To submit entries, please send them to me as email attachments. You may use the email link below to initiate an email message to me. Simply attach the images you wish to enter to your message.

Email Photographs

Please feel free to edit, crop, and enhance the entries as you wish. You may submit the entries in any resolution.

Photography Contest Gallery.