Udder Chaos, Brown Brown Grass of Home, -and- Vote Early

Udder Chaos - British government loses 20,000 cows
Brown Brown Grass of Home - man sent to jail for not watering lawn
Vote Early - ACORN registers 7-year-old girl to vote

On this day in history: October 13, 1972 - Due to poor visibility, a Uruguayan Air Force plane carrying the Montevideo Old Christians Rugby Club crashes high in the Chilean Andes. Of the 45 people aboard the flight, only 27 survive the crash, and just 16 make it to their rescue 72 days later. Their secret? Cannibalism.

Born on this day in history: October 13, 1941 - Paul Simon (1941 - ) Born in Newark, New Jersey, singer, composer and lyricist Paul Simon met Art Garfunkel (1942 ? ) in the sixth grade, and the two cut their first album in 1964. Hits followed, including "Bridge Over Troubled Waters." They split in 1970. Simon continued solo, winning awards for albums such as "Graceland" (1986). Simon was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

Scripture of the Day: No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. — 1 Corinthians 10:13

Video of the Day: Revelers throw bottles, start fires in downtown Chico, CA

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Wilding in Chico, CA! Wilding began near downtown Chico, CA, after police broke up a party on Cherry Street—between West Sixth and West Seventh streets. Witnesses say this incident began around 11:30 PM Saturday. Hundreds clogged Ivy Street, starting fires, jumping on cars and shouting in the roadway before police intervened around 12:45 a.m. Sunday.

This is particularly disturbing to me, since I attended the California State University at Chico (CSUC) and recall a much "kinder, gentler" environment there. This is indeed a sad commentary on today's youth.

Driving Force, Voter Fraud, -and- No Account

Driving Force - 10-year-old flips van filled with drunk, pill-popping adults
Voter Fraud - ACORN Nevada office raided by Nevada Secretary of State and Attorney General
No Account - Democratic lawmaker's son indicted in Palin email hack

On this day in history: October 8, 1871 - Catherine O'Leary's cow starts the Chicago Fire, killing 250 and destroying 17,000 buildings.

Born on this day in history: October 8, 1941 - Paul Hogan (1941 -) Comedian and actor, born in Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, SE Australia. When he appeared on a television talent show as a comedian, his original style proved so popular that he was given his own programme, "The Paul Hogan Show," which ran for nine years. International fame followed with the successful films "Crocodile Dundee" (1986) and "Crocodile Dundee II" (1988). His series of television advertisements for the Australian Tourist Board did much to promote his country, and he has become something of a national folk hero. His 1990 film "Almost an Angel" was less successful, but in 1993 he listed his next film, "Lightning Ridge," on the Australian Stock Exchange to raise funds - a unique and successful venture. Later films include "Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles" (2001).

Scripture of the Day: The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin. — Proverbs 10:8

Video of the Day: Second Presidential Debate - Full Video

Sarah Palin on the campaign trail. Go, Sarah! Click to enlarge.

John McCain at last evening's presidential debate. Go, John!

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A Preacher's test for his son

An old country preacher had a teenage son, and it was getting time the boy should give some thought to choosing a profession. Like many young men his age, the boy didn't really know what he wanted to do, and he didn't seem too concerned about it.

One day, while the boy was away at school, his father decided to try an experiment. He went into the boy's room and placed on his study table four objects:

1. A bible.
2. A silver dollar.
3. A bottle of whisky.
4. And a Playboy magazine.

'I'll just hide behind the door,' the old preacher said to himself. 'When he comes home from school today, I'll see which object he picks up. If it's the bible, he's going to be a preacher like me, and what a blessing that would be! If he picks up the dollar, he's going to be a business man, and that would be okay, too. But if he picks up the bottle, he's going to be a no-good drunken bum, and Lord, what a shame that would be. And worst of all if he picks up that magazine he's going to be a skirt-chasing womanizer.'

The old man waited anxiously, and soon heard his son's footsteps as he entered the house whistling and headed for his room.

The boy tossed his books on the bed, and as he turned to leave the room, he spotted the objects on the table. With curiosity in his eye, he walked over to inspect them.

Finally, he picked up the Bible and placed it under his arm.

He picked up the silver dollar and dropped into his pocket.

He uncorked the bottle and took a big drink, while he admired this month's centerfold.

'Lord have mercy,' the old preacher disgustedly whispered. 'He's gonna run for the Senate!'