Triple-digit Weather Returns - We had anticipated greatly a cooling trend. Weatherpeople predict triple-digit weather throughout the week.
Yesterday afternoon, it was so hot that the cooling system here at my office failed miserably!
I have constructed this device to combat the gruelingly hot temperatures! I hope it is effective!
In the News - Interesting, weird, unusual, strange, etc. This is the news!
Enjoy! - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
Hot Weather - The hot weather from which we have been suffering for what seems an interminable period is forecast to continue through the weekend!
I enjoy summer, but this heat wave has well outlived its attractiveness! It is time for the temperature to fall below 100°!
During such periods, it is critical that one remains hydrated! One must be cautious to drink water throughout the day!
The weatherpeople predict that next week will see temperatures in the mid-to-high 90s in this area, and that will seem positively frosty compared to the 110°+ we have seen for the last several weeks!
One must be alert and watch for warning signs of heat stroke and what to do if one's pet becomes overheated!
Other than staying indoors, relaxing in air-conditioned comfort, it is difficult finding respite from the heat, and innovative measures must be employed!
Nexus 7 2013 - I have used a Nexus 7 2012 since its release last year. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and use it throughout the day. I also use an ASUS Transformer Prime Android tablet. It is awesome, but at times the size of the Transformer Prime makes it less comfortable to use than the relatively small size and weight of the Nexus 7.
I have a Nexus 7 2013 on order (along with a Google Chromecast dongle) and am excitedly awaiting its arrival.
TGIF - Enjoy the weekend, and be cautious of the hot weather!
Top 10 US Cities for Car Theft - Of the 10 US cities with the highest vehicle theft rates, 8 are in Northern California!
National Iced Tea Day - With the official start of summer just a few days away, the timing is (almost) perfect for National Iced Tea Day. Today's weather, however, is bizarrely cool and drizzly! Saturday, the temperature reached 118° here at 5 PM. Today, forecasts are for highs in the high 70s to low 80s! AND, it has been raining (albeit lightly) for the last hour or so, and thunderstorms are predicted for the mountains near here and may creep into the valley by late morning!
Iced tea is a popular warm-weather beverage, and one may enjoy it plain, with a little lemon, or sweetened with sugar or an artificial sweetener. Iced Tea is certainly a favorite summer cooler of millions of Americans. And best of all, tea is good for your health!
Medicinal value:
Since ancient times, people have believed that tea has a wide range of medicinal uses. Modern research has given credibility to many of these beliefs and identified more In some cases research is not conclusive. Regardless of the final determination as to its value over time, drink and enjoy because there is no research to suggest that it can hurt you and it just tastes good.
Here are some of the known or suspected medicinal applications:
The Origin of Iced Tea:
In 1904, English tea plantation owner Richard Blechynden set up a booth to sell hot tea at the St. Louis World Fair. It was a sizzler of a day, and fair visitors did not want anything hot. Rather, they needed something to quench their thirst—something cold. He dumped some of his hot tea into ice and served it cold. It was an immediate hit. This was the first known use of iced tea.
Strange Weather - As I said earlier, the weather has been very strange here today. Laura and I experienced a power outage while we were preparing to leave for work. Fortunately, it lasted only briefly.
A friend recently returned from a journey he made to Tahiti. I asked him how he found the weather during his visit. He replied, "I just walked outside, and there it was!"
Smile - It is time to smile!
You Go Girl! - Miss California's granny comes out swinging
Plain Text - PA men send 217,000 text messages, get $26,000 bill
Animal Kingdom - woman mugged by eagle
On this day in history: April 22, 1997 - After a four-month standoff, 140 government commandos storm the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima, Peru. Of the 72 hostages, one is killed in the ensuing firefight, along with all 14 of their captors.
Born on this day in history: April 22, 1937 - Jack Nicholson (1937 - ) Born in Neptune, NJ, 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). Nicholson has also written scripts and occasionally directs.
Scripture of the Day: Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. - 1 Corinthians 15:58
Video of the Day: Terry Tate - Vacation
Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while driving to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.
Hot Weather: The hot weather is here! This is a screen capture from my iPhone yesterday afternoon—after the temperature had dropped from a high of 98° earlier that afternoon!
