Bridezilla, Heat of the Moment, -and- Food Fight

Bridezilla - woman steals $750,000 from employer for dream wedding
Heat of the Moment - Gore ice sculpture returns to Fairbanks
Food Fight - woman launches into rage at McDonald's over preparation of her hamburger

On this day in history: January 7, 1961 - Young hoodlum Al Pacino arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. He and his compatriots were driving around a suburb of Providence RI, in the middle of the night, wearing masks and gloves. Not suspicious at all.

Born on this day in history: January 7, 1957 - Katie Couric (1957 - ) Born in Arlington, Virginia, journalist Katie Couric began at ABC, moved to CNN, then to NBC, becoming the No. 2 reporter at the Pentagon. She was the co-anchor of "The Today Show" before moving to the "CBS Evening News" in 2006, making her the first female solo news anchor in the U.S. She won the Edward R. Murrow award in 2008 and 2009 for her work.

Scripture of the Day: Be imitators of God as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. - Ephesians 5:1-2

Video of the Day: Cat Shower - submitted by Frank

Here is Laura wearing her new cross. It arrived yesterday, and she eagerly donned it and created this self portrait. Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Facebook iPhone app gets address sync, push
Wi-Fi Alliance at CES: Wi-Fi Direct coming to CE
Wire-free charging gets wilder
Window 7 has lots of GodModes

Fighting Back, Animal Kingdom, -and- I Hear You

Fighting Back - good Samaritan shoots, kills would-be robber
Animal Kingdom - mule saves woman from fire
I Hear You - man sues ex-wife for hiding recorder in stuffed animal

On this day in history: January 7, 1961 - Young hoodlum Al Pacino arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. He and his compatriots were driving around a suburb of Providence RI, in the middle of the night, wearing masks and gloves.

Born on this day in history: January 7, 1957 - Katie Couric (1957-) Born in Arlington, VA, broadcast journalist Katie Couric began at ABC, went on to CNN bureaus around the country, then to NBC, where she became No. 2 reporter at the Pentagon. She was a popular co-anchor of "The Today Show" before moving becoming the anchor and managing editor of the "CBS Evening News" in 2006.

Scripture of the Day: Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. - Lamentations 3:22-23

Video of the Day: Legos: The Beer Song - submitted by Jay

I attended a car show yesterday. One of the cars looked very familiar! Click to enlarge.

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

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We hungered for grilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts last evening. I seasoned four Tyson chicken breasts with Monterey Chicken seasoning. I braved the cold and slithered outdoors to perform this task. I charred the breasts on both sides nicely, over a high flame. I moved the breasts away from the flame and continued roasting them until they were done. I seasoned sliced cabbage, julienned red onion, sliced celery, and carrots (sliced thinly with a potato peeler) with ground black pepper and sea salt. I cooked this in the microwave oven while the chicken roasted. It was a delicious meal.

I completed reading Kenneth Hagin's book, "How You Can Be Led by the Spirit of God." This book describes the true leadings of the Spirit. It also gives warnings concerning some methods of seeking guidance which lead to trouble. The Scriptures on guidance are examined and carefully explained. After reading this book, you will better understand what being led by the Spirit of God is really like. I highly recommend this book.

Heat of the Moment, Drive My Car, -and- Hot!

Heat of the Moment - warning: vacate room when CFL bulb breaks
Drive My Car - GM predicts driver-less cars in 10 years
Hot! - Chicago tavern makes wings with Red Savina peppers

On this day in history: January 7, 1961 - Young hoodlum Al Pacino arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. He and his compatriots were driving around a suburb of Providence RI, in the middle of the night, wearing masks and gloves.

Born on this day in history: January 7, 1964 - Nicolas Cage (1964-) Born Nicholas Coppola on January 7, 1964, in Long Beach, California, to choreographer Joy Vogelsang and literature professor August Coppola. Cage has two older brothers, Marc and Christopher. He is the nephew of film director Francis Ford Coppola and, as a youth, visited his uncle often at his San Francisco home. At age 15, Cage fell in love with acting during a summer class at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco. He dropped out of Beverly Hills High School to pursue an acting career, making his debut on television in 1981. He changed his name to Nicolas Cage as a way to separate his identity from that of his famous uncle. He chose the name "Cage" as a tribute to comic-book superhero Luke Cage.

Scripture of the Day: "Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ." - Galatians 4:4-7

Video of the Day: Gumball 3000 - submitted by Frank

Recommended Sites:
Nikon Photographer Forum - a free forum for photography enthusiasts
Corning California Message Board - a free message board for Corning
Olive Hut Blog - specials, olive news, recipes, and more

Return to the Office: I returned to my office this morning, following a power outage that affected most of downtown Corning around 7:30 AM last Friday. All appears to be well. When I arrived here, the the Fox News Channel was on the video system and Phaedra (my main system) was running—awaiting my log-on. All seems well. The other systems are functioning well. The sky is clear, the streets are dry, and birds are singing. Now, I must accomplish all that I was unable to do Friday because of the power outage.