Tax Dollars at Work, Monster, -and- Keep Your Hands on the Wheel

Tax Dollars at Work - Alaska town with 46 residents gets $21M airport
Monster - fireman kills pets to save on boarding
Keep Your Hands on the Wheel - texting and driving worse than drinking and driving

On this day in history: June 26, John F. Kennedy tells the German nation and pastry lovers everywhere "Ich bin ein Berliner"; whether or not he is, in fact, a jelly donut remains a matter of speculation to this day.

Born on this day in history: June 26, Pearl S. Buck (1892 - 1973) Born in Hillsboro, WV, Pearl S. Buck was raised by American missionary parents in Chinkiang, China. She lived in China until age 40. Her second novel, "The Good Earth" (1931), won the Pulitzer and the Nobel Prize for Literature. In 1964, she established the Pearl S. Buck Foundation to help children.

Scripture of the Day: Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. — Proverbs 3:25-26

Video of the Day: Attempting 230MPH in a Hennessey Viper pt 2 - submitted by Darin

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this sign while passing the lake on the way to my office!

Anniversary Dinner

Although our 9th anniversary (and my birthday) was yesterday, we shall celebrate this evening. I shall be making pasta carbonara, and we shall pair it with an excellent vintage wine gifted Laura that we have been saving for this occasion.

Birthday/Anniversary UPDATE - 9:30 AM:

WOW! A special package just arrived from Omaha Steaks. It was sent to us from reader Chris! Chris and I have been long-distance friends for many, many years. Although we live far apart and have never physically met, we have remained great friends since the pre-Web days of BBSes and 300-baud modems!

The contents of this package will indeed provide excellent flesh for the new grill when it arrives next week!

Thank you, Chris!

Homeland Insecurity, From the Halls of Montezuma, -and- Ahem!

Homeland Insecurity - US video shows simulated hacker attack
From the Halls of Montezuma - Marines barred from making commercial in SF
Ahem! - motorist arrested for "coughing"

On this day in history: September 27, 1964 - The Warren Commission Report is finally released, definitively proving once and for all that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, without help.

Born on this day in history: September 27, 1722 - Samuel Adams (1722 - 1803) revolutionary, statesman. He was leader of the Massachusetts "radicals," and the force behind the Boston Tea Party, 1773; signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Scripture of the Day: "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:33)

Video of the Day: Bill Dube wrecks the fastest electric motorcycle - submitted by Phillip

I spotted this squirrel on my front lawn this morning. He was snacking on the wild mushrooms growing there. Click to enlarge.

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For dinner last night, we had grilled pork loin chops, yellow squash, white mushrooms, and Jalapeños. I made a tasty teriyaki sauce, using bottled teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, molasses, soy sauce, ground Cayenne pepper, and lime juice. Laura grilled the pork and vegetables perfectly. It was a delightful meal.

Bad Taste: Responding to pressure from Christian groups, the Miller Brewing Co. is asking organizers of a "gay" street celebration in San Francisco to remove its logo from a promotional poster portraying Jesus Christ and his disciples as "half-naked homosexual sadomasochists."

In a statement on its Web site, Miller said while it has "supported the Folsom Street Fair for several years, we take exception to the poster the organizing committee developed this year."

It is sadly coincidental that this is Samuel Adams' birthday. I can only imagine how disgusted he would be with the Miller Brewing Co.—a major player in an industry he was instrumental in creating!