Happy Independence Day! - Laura and I plan to take a road trip this afternoon and celebrate the 4th of July in a considerably cooler location. It is forecast to be 110° today--the sixth straight day of a heat wave that has drained me of all expendable energy.
Since we shall be in the cool mountains for a few days, we wish to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Independence Day!
The roadways will be crowded, so be extra cautious when driving!
If you intend to include fireworks in your 4th of July celebration, make certain they are approved and that your area allows fireworks!
Top 10 US Cities for Car Theft - Of the 10 US cities with the highest vehicle theft rates, 8 are in Northern California!
1. Modesto, CA
2. Fresno, CA
3. Bakersfield-Delano, CA
4. Stockton, CA
5. Yakima, WA
6. San Francisco/Oakland/Hayward, CA
7. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
8. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA
9. Spokane-Spokane Valley, CA
10. Redding, CA
It is disturbing that eight of the 10 top cities in the nation for car theft are in Northern California. It is even more unsettling that one of them, Redding, is very near here—only 50 miles north of Corning!
The temperature shown in Mr. Nitro R/T’s cabin is higher than the actual temperature (it reached a mere 111° yesterday), but I admit to feeling immediately sweaty when I gazed upon the exterior temperature probe’s display!
It is only 9 AM, and the temperature outside has already reached 86°! U recommend staying indoors, relaxing, and smiling!
Lola - father of five naturally turning into woman Crime and Punishment - man gets 4,060 years for molesting children Watch Out! - flat-screen TVs blamed for accelerating global warming
On this day in history: July 3, 1963 - Two former secretaries of the Nation of Islam file paternity suits against the head of their church, the honorable Elijah Muhammad. They claimed the prophet had fathered their four children. The allegations eventually cause Malcolm X to quit the NOI.
Born on this day in history: July 3, 1883 - Franz Kafka (1883 - 1924) born July 3, 1883, Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now in Czech Republic]—died June 3, 1924, Kierling, near Vienna, Austria. German-language writer of visionary fiction, whose posthumously published novels—especially "Der Prozess" (1925; "The Trial") and "Das Schloss" (1926; "The Castle")—express the anxieties and alienation of 20th-century man.
Scripture of the Day: This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Reform your ways and your actions, and I will let you live in this place. - Jeremiah 7:3
Video of the Day: Disney-MGM Studios 4th of July Fireworks
I wish everyone a very festive and safe 4th of July! Enjoy the day, and God bless America!
The Blond Guy
An Irishman, a Mexican, and a blond guy were doing construction work on scaffolding on the 20th floor of a building.
They were eating lunch and the Irishman said, "Corned beef and cabbage! If I get corned beef and cabbage one more time for lunch, I'm going to jump off this building."
The Mexican opened his lunch box and exclaimed, "Burritos again! If I get burritos one more time I'm going to jump off, too."
The blond opened his lunch and said, "Bologna again! If I get a bologna sandwich one more time, I'm jumping too."
The next day, the Irishman opened his lunch box, saw corned beef and cabbage, and jumped to his death.
The Mexican opened his lunch, saw a burrito, and jumped, too.
The blond guy opened his lunch, saw the bologna and jumped to his death as well.
At the funeral, the Irishman's wife was weeping. She said, "If I'd known how really tired he was of corned beef and cabbage, I never would have given it to him again!"
The Mexican's wife also wept and said, "I could have given him tacos or enchiladas! I didn't realize he hated burritos so much."
Everyone turned and stared at the blond's wife. The blond's wife said, "Don't look at me. The idiot made his own lunch."
Fighting Back - Subway customer hero for gunning down robbers Saved! - "gay"-rights leader liberated from homosexuality by God Let It Shine! - humans accused of overusing Sun
On this day in history: July 3, 1971 - Jim Morrison is found dead of an apparent heart attack in his Paris apartment bathtub.
Born on this day in history: July 3, 1947 - Dave Barry (1947 - ____) columnist, humorist. He is a syndicated columnist with the "Miami Herald," 1983--.
Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Five were captured by the British as traitors and tortured before they died.
Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.
Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured.
Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War.
They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.
What kind of men were they?
Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists.
Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated, but they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured.
Take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and silently thank these patriots.
Thanks to Chris for this great photograph! Click to enlarge.
