No Support, Bang!, -and- Challenged

No Support - New York attorney general accuses Dell of fraud
Bang! - Illinois issues gun-owner card to 10-month-old baby
Challenged - Judge asks, "So what's a Web site?"

On this day in history: May 17, 1974 - During a gun battle with members of the Symbionese Liberation Army, the LAPD fires tear gas into their Watts hideout. The canisters ignite a fire which soon consumes the house. Three other SLA members, including kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst, watch the events unfold on TV in their motel room down the street from Disneyland.

Born on this day in history: May 17, 1956 - Sugar Ray Leonard (1956 - ____) boxer. He won Golden Gloves, 1972 and Olympic Gold, 1976; enormously popular with classic bouts against Duran and Hearns; record of 36-2-1 with 25 KOs.

Today's Video: Dodge Charger V8

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While driving to my office this morning, I spotted this cat driving a tractor. If only our cats were this productive! Click to enlarge.

Global Warming on Hold, Minority Report, -and- Please Be Seated

Global Warming on Hold - April temperatures below average
Minority Report - 7th grader suspended because hair too short
Please Be Seated - governor speaks to graduating class of one

On this day in history: May 16, 1995 - After receiving an anonymous tip that a runaway teen was hiding there, police in Coral Gables, Florida search Jennifer Capriati's motel room and uncover 20 grams of marijuana. The 18-year-old professional tennis player winds up diverted to a drug treatment program, avoiding a court trial.

Born on this day in history: May 16, 1955 - Debra Winger (1955 - ____) actress. She was an Oscar nominee for "Terms of Endearment," 1983; starred in "Urban Cowboy," 1980; "An Officer and a Gentleman," 1982; & "Shadowlands," 1994.

Today's Video: Dodge Charger 1968

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Police presence at May Madness—Corning's annual car show—was inconspicuous. Click to enlarge

Homos on the Range, Alien Nation, -and- Brave New Schools

Homos on the Range - "gay" cowboy love scenes traumatize schoolgirl
Alien Nation - Travolta leads attack on BBS exposé of Scientology
Brave New Schools - convicted prostitutes becoming teachers?

On this day in history: May 14, 1976 - Keith Relf, former vocalist of the Yardbirds, is electrocuted in his London home while playing a guitar in the bathtub.

Born on this day in history: May 14, 1944 - George Lucas (1944 - ____) film director. His films include "Star Wars," 1977; "The Empire Strikes Back," 1980; and "The Return of the Jedi," 1983.

Today's Video: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T in Action

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May Madness, Corning's annual car show, was a great success. The burnout competition—held in front of the police station!—was, as always, a popular event.

Mr. Nitro took us to Chico on Sunday. He has less than 400 miles on his odometer, so he was excited by the opportunity to go for a journey. His gas mileage average for the trip—including some city driving—was 20.9 mpg. I thought this was particularly good, given his newness.

Here is a photograph of Mr. Nitro, freshly bathed and awaiting the journey, and gleefully displaying his new license plates. Click to enlarge.

Mommy Dearest, Taxman, -and- Cold Case

Mommy Dearest - mother indicted for selling daughter
Taxman - Girls Gone Wild founder to face federal tax charges
Cold Case - DNA could solve mystery of Billy the Kid

On this day in history: May 11, 1960 - Four Mossad agents abduct fugitive Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann from a bus stop in Buenos Aires.

Born on this day in history: May 11, 1904 - Salvador Dali (1904 - 1989) painter, printmaker. He led the Surrealist Movement; noted for his explorations of subconscious imagery, e.g., "Persistence of Memory," 1931.

Today's Video: Dodge Charger - Burnout One

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A Soldier's Message: It's Hard to Come Home! - excellent patriotic slide show in PDF format - submitted by Laura

Excellent Resource: Operation Clambake - The Inner Secrets of Scientology

While on my way to the office this morning, I noticed that the local Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise is featuring a Hillary Special. Click to enlarge

Today is the second day of May Madness, Corning's annual car show. The mixer was last evening at Corning Ford. Tonight, the burnout elimination and cruise will take place. Tomorrow, the burnout finals, show and shine, raffles, and award presentations will take place.

Satan Slept Here, Lost!, -and- The Kids Are Alright

Satan Slept Here - hotel replaces Bible with Gore's global-warming book
Lost! - lawyer sues dry cleaners for $67 million for losing trousers
The Kids Are Alright - 4-year-old saves mother by calling 911

On this day in history: May 2, 1957 - Mob figure Frank Costello is shot in the head by Vincent "the Chin" Gigante. Instead of killing him, the bullet circumnavigates between his skin and cranium, exiting through the original wound. Costello retires from the Mafia soon after.

Born on this day in history: May 2, 1903 - Benjamin Spock (1903 - 1998) physician, author. He was a major influence on modern U.S. child-rearing practices; "Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care," 1946 has sold millions of copies.

Today's Video: Chase Scene from "Bullit"

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Today's video is the chase scene from "Bullit." In my opinion, this is the greatest movie chase scene ever filmed. A friend and I were in San Francisco while the movie was being filmed. We had no idea what was taking place until we inquired why the street was blocked off and why such a crowd of people had gathered. We did not get to see much, other than a very brief glimpse of the Mustang chasing the Charger. We were excited to have accidentally happened upon this event, however, and eagerly awaited the release of the movie. At that time, I was a Ford enthusiast and had a 1966 Ford Mustang GT. Understandably, I cheered Steve McQueen as he chased the 1968 Dodge Charger with his 1968 Ford Mustang. In 1980, I became a Dodge enthusiast and have purchased only Dodge products since then. Understandably, I now cheer for the Dodge Charger—even though I am fully aware of the outcome of the chase!