Stupid Criminals, Hic!, - and - Who's Your Daddy?

Stupid Criminals - burglar showers, cuts hair, cooks chicken, refuses to leave
Hic! - dad charged with DUI after son calls 9-1-1
Who's Your Daddy? - John Edwards admits he fathered child with videographer

On this day in history: January 21, 1992 - Former child star Dana Plato ("Diff'rent Strokes") arrested on charges of armed robbery for holding up a video store in Las Vegas. She served 200 hours of community service as sentence.

Born on this day in history: January 21, 1956 - Geena Davis (1956 - ) Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, actress Geena Davis was a model before making her film debut in Tootsie (1982). She then won acclaim for playing Thelma in the controversial film Thelma and Louise (1991). Davis also appeared in several TV series, including 2005's "Commander in Chief."

Scripture of the Day: Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit will reap eternal life." — Galatians 6:7-8

Video of the Day: Hitler Finds out Scott Brown Won Massachusetts Senate Seat - submitted by Cap'n Jack

Dog vs. cat! Click to enlarge.

The Weather The storm raged fiercely all day yesterday and into the night. Our power went out at home early this morning and returned two hours later. Currently, the wind that has plagued us with such ferocity has abated significantly, and the rain has become light. Forecasts indicate the storm peaked during the night. This is certainly good news, since local steams and creeks overflowed their banks yesterday, and the Sacramento River crested the bridge across it near here. The Woodson Bridge across the Sacramento River—on our route to Chico—was anticipated to reach flood stage today. The River at that location stood at 180 feet last evening. Flood stage is 183 feet. It appears this is no longer a threat. Praise God!

Other areas near here are not so fortunate, and Southern California is suffering greatly from the storms. We pray for their safety.

Technology News
Grounded teen tries Facebook to embarrass parents
YouTube begins HTML5 rollout
Apple fixes a dozen holes in Mac OS X

To Serve and Protect, All Donations Are Final, -and- Mommy Dearest

To Serve and Protect - Buffalo Police batter their way into wrong house, traumatize family
All Donations are Final - Edwards' campaign backers want money back
Mommy Dearest - 70-year-old mother of twins pleased with son, says daughter a "burden"

On this day in history: August 18, 1590 - Sent to England to get supplies three years prior, John White finally returns to Roanoke Island and discovers his colony "strongly enclosed with a high palisade of great trees, with [curtain walls] and [bastions] -- very fort-like." There is no sign of the settlers or where they may have gone.

Born on this day in history: August 18, 1957 - Denis Leary (1957- ) Comedian, actor, writer, producer. Born on August 18, 1957, in Worcester, Massachusetts. After becoming popular as a fast-talking, sarcastic comedian in the 1990s, Denis Leary has demonstrated his ability to be a dramatic performer and creative force behind the camera. Born into a blue-collar Irish family, he did not consider an acting career until a teacher persuaded him to perform in a school production. Leary later attended Emerson College and was one of the founders of the Emerson Comedy Workshop. After graduation, he briefly taught acting and screenwriting at the school. All the while, Leary continued to develop his comic talents, doing stand-up at the local comedy clubs.

Scripture of the Day: I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. - Romans 8:18

Video of the Day: Kobayashi vs Giant Bear - submitted by Amber

Surf's up! Click to enlarge.

Cool weather! Today is significantly cooler than it has been of late. It is forecast to be a mere 90 degrees today and 88 degrees for the next few days. This is certainly cooler than the 110+ days we experienced last week.

Corning's annual Olive Festival takes place this week. This event will certainly benefit from cooler weather.

Update on News & Review publication of Maria Muldaur photograph: Apparently, I misunderstood that my 1974 photograph of Maria Muldaur would be used in last week's Chico News & Review. The photograph is set to appear in the next issue of the Sacramento News & Review—to be available this Thursday in print and online at Sacramento News & Review.