To Protect and Serve, Victor/Victoria, -and- Don't Try This at Home!

To Protect and Serve - PA turnpike commissioner quits over DUIs
Victor/Victoria - cross-dresssing politician blames transvestite alter ego
Don't Try This at Home! - man smashes 29 televisions in Georgia Walmart

On this day in history: February 11, 2004 - Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling arrested by the FBI. He is later found guilty of no less than 19 counts of conspiracy, fraud, making false statements and insider trading.

Born on this day in history: February 11, 1969 - Jennifer Aniston (1969 - ) Actress Jennifer Anniston achieved worldwide fame in her role as Rachel Green in acclaimed TV series "Friends" (1994-2004), for which she won Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild awards. She also appeared in film, including the cult classic Office Space (1999) and Marley & Me (2008), which broke box office records.

Scripture of the Day: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs. - 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Video of the Day: Tips and Tricks for Nexus One #4

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
Owen Van Natta Resigns as MySpace CEO
Feds push for tracking cell phones
Google Buzz: privacy nightmare
Firefox add-on accused of malware comes up clean
Google to test ultrafast broadband to the home

Dellbert Tech Support
I have a new camera bag arriving tomorrow. It has a spot for a notebook. I am going to pack my Dellbert notebook with me when I am away from home and office. (I have an excellent, wide-screen HP notebook at home.) The Dellbert has been loitering about the office without direction.

I put Windows 7 Professional on it yesterday. None of the devices installed. I checked Dellbert tech support, and boldly I was told that the notebook was completely incompatible with Windows 7. The site showed it was incompatible with Vista also. Since I have been running Vista on it without issue, I knew this to be a fallacy.

I downloaded the Windows XP 3Com LAN drivers and installed them without issue. Windows 7 then took control without any intervention on my part and downloaded and installed the wireless drivers, other network drivers, sound drivers, multimedia display drivers, and a host of others automatically.

Obviously, Dellbert tech support is in dire need of tech support!

(NOTE: If you need ask why I call Dell "Dellbert," you will not find this article of interest.)

No Vacancy, Calling All Cars, -and- Animal Kingdom

No Vacancy - California to release tens of thousands of inmates due to overcrowding
Calling All Cars - man calls 9-1-1 when Burger King runs out of lemonade
Animal Kingdom - 118 cats removed from couple's filthy trailer

On this day in history: February 11, 2004 - Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling arrested by the FBI. He is later found guilty of no less than 19 counts of conspiracy, fraud, making false statements and insider trading.

Born on this day in history: February 11, 1969 - Jennifer Aniston (1969-) Born in Sherman Oaks, CA, actress Jennifer Anniston achieved fame in her role as Rachel Green in acclaimed TV series "Friends" (1994?2004). She has gone on to star in films. Anniston?s widely publicized marriage to Brad Pitt (2000) ended in an equally publicized divorce (2005).

Scripture of the Day: There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. - 1 John 4:18

Video of the Day: Fix a Flat with a Lighter - submitted by Frank

Never offer a ride to a stranger!

Cold and Dry: It is considerably warmer (39° this morning and 29° yesterday!) today. Ten degrees makes a considerable difference. It is also dry. Once again, the weatherpeople have forecast incorrectly. California needs rain. The lakes, streams, rivers, and creeks are low, and the fish are thirsty! Rain is predicted for today, Friday, and Saturday. We shall see.

Fighting Back, Weapons of Choice, -and- Bedside Manner

Fighting Back - rise in justified shootings continues
Weapons of Choice - new rule allowing loaded guns in national parks challenged
Bedside
Manner - patient left without food for 26 days, starves to death

On this day in history: January 9, 2002 - The DOJ confirms reports that a criminal investigation of mega-corporation Enron has begun. The Texas energy profiteers gave loads of cash to the Republican party before accounting fraud and insider trading caused thousands of Enron employees to lose their savings and pensions.

Born on this day in history: January 9, 1913 - Richard Nixon (1913 - 1994) Born in Yorba Linda, CA, 37th President Richard Nixon (1969-74) was Eisenhower's vice-president in 1952. After several political setbacks, he won the presidency in 1968, and was re-elected by a landslide in 1972. He was then brought down by the scandal known as "Watergate." Facing certain impeachment, in August 1974, Nixon became the first U.S. president to resign.

Scripture of the Day: Stop trusting in man, who has but a breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he? - Isaiah 2:22

Video of the Day: Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No
Keyboard - submitted by Chris

Here is the first shot of the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet FR500CJ starting
production. Aside from getting a factory-built, honest-to-goodness drag
racer, you get one of the coolest VIN number schemes ever.

Okay, yes, the Cobra Jet gets an upgraded 5.4-liter V8 with a cold air
intake, A/C delete, 9-inch rear end, a six speed manual or three speed auto
with custom shifter, a roll hoop, gauges, a specialized suspension and huge
drag slicks, but it also gets a VIN starting with the car's name. This first
car off the line is VIN number FR500CJ001. Since it is not a road-legal car
to begin with, it does not have to maintain the traditional VIN coding, so
it can be whatever it wants to be. Click to enlarge.

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When I first viewed the video my friend from afar, Chris, sent me, I was unable to contain my delight and chortled in such a loud and effusive manner that employees from neighboring businesses rushed to my office to check on my welfare. The video so amused me that I felt compelled to share it here as the Video of the Day.

I am currently reading Max Lucado's "Cast of Characters." [Do you believe that God can use you to accomplish extraordinary things? If you have any doubts, take a look at the heroes in the Bible. You'll find people like Mary, Peter, David, Joseph and Esther--ordinary people who allowed God to work through them in amazing ways. In "Cast of Characters," Max Lucado gleans from several of his best-selling works to present some of the Bible's most interesting lives. Each chapter includes related Biblical text and discussion questions for individual or group study. Come closer to God's heart for you, by spending time with this cast of characters.] I am enjoying this book a great deal. Max Lucado is a favorite of mine. I highly recommend this book.

Fighting Back, Vanished!, -and- Victor/Victoria

Fighting Back - neighbors beat, shoot Dallas rape suspect
Vanished! - kidney-snatching doctor in custody
Victor/Victoria - 8-year-old boy returning to class as girl

On this day in history: February 11, 2004 - Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling arrested by the FBI. He is later found guilty of no less than 19 counts of conspiracy, fraud, making false statements and insider trading.

Born on this day in history: February 11, 1962 - Sheryl Crow Singer, pianist and guitarist, born Sheryl Suzanne Crow, on February 11, 1962, in Kennett, Missouri, to Wendell and Bernice Crow. She has two older sisters, Kathy and Karen, and one younger brother, Steve. Crow began playing piano at age six. She graduated from Kennett High School in 1980 and the University of Missouri at Columbia in 1984, where she majored in music education.

Scripture of the Day: Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you. - Proverbs 2:11

Video of the Day: Matrix - submitted by Chris

Hillary has a plan. Click to enlarge.

The weather has been particularly pleasant for this time of year. It has been in the upper 60s for several days. Laura has been in Tucson, Arizona since Friday. She said it is approximately 10 degrees warmer there. She will return today.

The cats, Zeus and Thor, have been very well-behaved creatures during Laura's absence. We have spent a good deal of time together. They are wonderful companions.

No More Classes, Stupid Criminals, -and- Bad Hair Day

No More Classes - boy glues hand to bed to escape school
Stupid Criminals - man hiding knives in pants stabs self
Bad Hair Day - Texas students suspended for refusing haircuts

On this day in history: January 9, 2002 - The DOJ confirms reports that a criminal investigation of mega-corporation Enron has begun. The Texas energy profiteers gave loads of cash to the Republican party before accounting fraud and insider trading caused thousands of Enron employees to lose their savings and pensions.

Born on this day in history: January 9, 1913 - Richard (Milhous) Nixon (1913–94) Born in Yorba Linda, CA, 37th President Richard Nixon (1969–74) was Eisenhower's vice-president in 1952. After several political setbacks, he won the presidency in 1968, and was re-elected by a landslide in 1972. He was then brought down by the scandal known as "Watergate." Facing certain impeachment, in August 1974, Nixon became the first U.S. president to resign.

Scripture of the Day: "Since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding." - Colossians 1:9

Video of the Day: Le Cadeau du Temps – submitted by Cindy

Here is this morning's poll from World Net Daily. Click to enlarge.

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Dry Streets! The streets are dry this morning. While it sprinkled during the night, the heavy rains that plagued us yesterday appear to be gone, for now. The weather forecast is for clear weather for the next several days. More rain is certain to be on the way, but for now, at least, we can enjoy a break.

I produced beef enchiladas last evening. Laura had a large lunch and was not sufficiently hungry to properly enjoy the enchiladas, so we shall dine upon them following Bible class this evening.

I simmered a pound of Sierra Nevada ground beef, a large white onion (sliced very thin), three large Jalapeño peppers (diced), four tablespoons of minced garlic, a liberal shaking of Tony Chachere's More Spice Seasoning, two tablespoons of Gebhardt's Chili Powder, a tablespoon of ground black pepper, and a cup of red chili sauce for an hour. I set this aside to cool. When it had cooled sufficiently, I filled ten Mission flour tortillas with the mixture, rolled them, and placed them in a Pyrex baking dish that was first coated with red chili sauce. I covered the enchiladas with sauce and placed eight squares of sliced Colby-jack cheese atop them.

I made some guacamole to accompany the enchiladas. I am eager for them.

Fighting Back, Don't Call, -and- Hic!

Fighting Back - home invaders chased away by guest with gun
Don't Call - Nissan warns cell phones can disable car keys
Hic! - man arrested for DUI in McDonald's drive-through

On this day in history: May 25, 2006 - Enron CEO Kenneth Lay is found guilty on six counts of conspiracy.

Born on this day in history: May 25, 1927 - Robert Ludlum (1927 - ____) novelist. His thrillers include "The Bourne Identity."

Today's Video: Mustang Chase

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The wind appears to have ceased its howling! The morning is calm, the sun is shining brightly, the sky is blue and clear, and the birds are singing! The weather promises to be wonderful for Memorial Day weekend.

For those of you who intend to travel this weekend, please drive carefully! Despite high fuel prices, this is predicted to be a very busy holiday weekend on highways across the U.S. I shall restrain my wanderlust until next weekend.