To Serve and Protect, Animal Kingdom, -and- Media Matters

To Serve and Protect - 15 cops charged in FBI sting, drug-dealing probe
Animal Kingdom - 176-year-old tortoise discovered
Media Matters - "several cities" could have no daily newspaper by 2010

On this day in history: December 4, 1978 - Dianne Feinstein named mayor of San Francisco after the assassination of Mayor Moscone.

Born on this day in history: December 4, 1973 - Tyra Banks (1973-) Born in Inglewood, California, model and TV personality Tyra Banks signed with Elite modeling agency at age 17, launching an international career. Banks is also host and executive producer of reality series "America’s Next Top Model" (2003).

Scripture of the Day: Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. — Romans 12:4-5

Video of the Day: Guiness Penguins

It has been cold of late—in the low 60s! Imagine my surprise, nonetheless, when I encountered penguins near the lake behind my office! Click to enlarge.

Recommended Sites:
David Louis Harter Photography - a showcase for the photography of David Louis Harter

The Return of the Fog The vile fog that plagued us earlier in the week has returned. This is a good time to avoid graveyards, lonely country lanes, docks, and dark alleyways. I have postponed a walking tour of the Corning Catacombs that I had planned for this morning.

Come Fly with Me, School Daze, -and- Net Loss

Come Fly with Me - man steals airplane to impress girlfriend
School Daze - pair cite tuition as reason for bank robbery
Net Loss - going online helps woman lose 500 pounds

On this day in history: December 4, 1988 - Actor Gary Busey seriously injured in a near-fatal motorcycle crash, which he states also caused an out-of-body experience. Busey was not wearing his helmet, but after the accident told the press he would continue pursuing his out-of-helmet experiences. [Update 1997: Busey found God and now wears a helmet.]

Born on this day in history: December 4, 1973 - Tyra Banks (1973-) Born in Inglewood, California, model and TV personality Tyra Banks signed with Elite modeling agency at age 17, launching an international career. Banks is also host and executive producer of reality series "America’s Next Top Model" (2003).

Scripture of the Day: "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'" (John 8:12)

Video of the Day: Terry Fator, Part 2 of 5 - submitted by Frank

Here is a poll that is currently running on World Net Daily. There is hope for the world! Click to enlarge.

Recommended Site: Corning California Net - A free forum for Corning, California!

Recommended Site: Nikon Photographer - A free forum for all photographers (NOT just Nikon users!) and anyone interested in photography!

It is raining! It was predicted, and it has come. The rain began yesterday afternoon, around 5 PM, continued throughout the night, and continues yet. At the moment, it is a gentle mist. It rained fiercely throughout the night. More rain is predicted for the next several days.

For dinner last evening, I made Barilla thick spaghetti with 58 medium shrimp in Alfredo sauce. It was delightful. Leftovers followed Laura to work this morning.