The Grinch - man steals Christmas decorations from 16 neighbors How Ironic! - spelling bee champion honored with misspelled sign Surf's Down - China said to be blocking Web sites again
On this day in history: December 17, 1969 - The US Air Force terminates Project Blue Book, which investigated reports of UFO's.
Born on this day in history: December 17, 1929 - William L Safire (1929– ) Journalist, born in New York City, New York, USA. A former speechwriter and public relations writer, he also took on a weekly column devoted to verbal oddities.
Scripture of the Day: Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. — Romans 12:17-18
Video of the Day: Cute Animal Christmas Song - submitted by Cindy
I encountered this imaginative use for a Mac this morning while driving to my office. Click to enlarge.
COLD! It is 29° at the moment! The weatherpeople predicted it would reach a low of 24°, but it did not. I wonder, however, whether one can actually notice the difference between 24° and 29°. I rather doubt it. All I know is it is cold!
Heat of the Moment - walking damages planet more than cars Flying High - drunken flight attendant caused flight cancellation Just Say No - China hopes to cure Internet addicts at summer camp
On this day in history: August 7, 1882 - Ellison Hatfield is stabbed 26 times and shot in the back by Tolbert McCoy and two of his brothers. Two days later, the Hatfield clan captures the three McCoys and executes them by firing squad. Thus begins generations of bloodshed between the families, ultimately causing about 100 casualties.
Born on this day in history: August 7, 1950 - Rodney Crowell (1950 - ____) singer, songwriter He wrote many songs recorded by Emmylou Harris; top ten single, "It's Such a Small World," 1988, was recorded as a duet with his wife, Roseanne Cash.
Today's Video: Dynamo pulls a polo out of his neck! - submitted by Darin
I recently had a client enter my office and inquire about my engagement with my HP Pocket PC. The client said, jokingly (of course), "What are you doing? Playing solitaire? You can fool most people by looking like you're really doing something, while you're playing a game, 'cause they can't see what you're doing, but you can't fool me."
"Apparently, you are fooled," I said, "if you believe I am playing a game. I am using QuickVerse and reading the Bible--in particular, Luke. I often use my Pocket PC to read scripture, since using it seems so personal and brings me, necessarily, closer to the Word."
I must explain at this point that this client is a highly "religious" woman who prides herself on her outward appearance as a pious "believer."
"I have five Bibles," she said. "I have one King James Version that was my uncle's Bible. My uncle was a Baptist preacher and a powerful man of God." "Really?" I said. "That is wonderful. You must take great pride in being related to such a person." "What do you mean?" she asked. "I mean you are giving praise to a man, when you should be giving your praise to God!" She frowned. "It matters not how many Bibles you have. It matters not how closely related by birth or marriage you are to people of faith. It matters not how the world judges you. The only thing that matters is how God judges you." "What do you mean?" she asked. "You need to spend more time in the Word," I replied. "You are trying to please people, and you need to learn to please God!"
Interestingly, I have no idea whatever what brought this client to my office, since she left without sharing this with me.
Such, unfortunately, is the world today: Entirely too much "value" is placed upon appearing "religious," and not enough emphasis is placed upon being Christ-like!
Abandoned! - parents arrested for leaving toddler in Florida sun Tug of War - pregnant woman attacked over beach towel Open Wide! - hot-dog champ gets jaw arthritis
On this day in history: June 26, 1945 - The United Nations Charter is signed at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House.
Born on this day in history: June 26, 1892 - Pearl Buck (1892 - 1973) author. She was known for her novels of life in China, e.g., "The Good Earth"; won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1938.
I saw this accident on my way to the office this morning. Fortunately, I had a tow strap with me, and Mr. Nitro was able to effortlessly pull the tank back onto the road. Click to enlarge.
For dinner last evening, I made steamed green beans and sautéed rock fish fillets. I placed the green beans in a casserole dish, sprinkled with Red Monkey Lemon Pepper Spice Rub, placed a bit of water in the bottom of the dish, and cooked on high for three minutes in the microwave. I seasoned the rock fish fillets on one side only with Red Monkey Mango Habanero Spice Rub and placed in a sauté pan that had been sprayed with Pam. Laura sautéed the fillets for five minutes on medium heat. She did not turn the fillets. It was a delightful meal. The Red Monkey spices are incredible!
Don't Eat It! - seafood from China raised in untreated sewage Foul - court rejects FCC broadcast decency limit Leaving on a Jet Plane - road-rage suspect tries to fly out of U.S.
On this day in history: June 5, 1956 - Elvis Presley appears on Milton Berle TV show. His undulating hip movements during the song "Hound Dog" cause quite a controversy.
Born on this day in history: June 5, 1898 - Federico Garcia Lorca (1898 - 1936) poet, dramatist. He was noted for his poems of death and for his dramatic trilogy: "Blood Wedding,"1933; "Yerma," 1934; and "The House of Bernarda Alba," 1936.
