Fighting Back, To Serve and Protect, -and- Out of Step

Fighting Back - pistol-packin' woman, 85, stops thief
To Serve and Protect - sheriff and deputy drive 4,100 miles and pick up wrong prisoner
Out of Step - researcher says "Bigfoot" just a rubber gorilla suit

On this day in history: August 20, 1986 - Rather than submit to being fired, part-time letter carrier Pat Sherrill shoots 14 coworkers at his Edmond, Oklahoma post office.

Born on this day in history: August 20, 1954 - Al Roker (1954-) Born in Queens, New York, weatherman and TV personality Al Roker reported weather in Ohio and D.C. before becoming NBC’s "Today" show weatherman in 1996. He has won nine Emmys for shows he’s produced.

Scripture of the Day: We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift [the money that had been given for the Christians in Jerusalem]. For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men. - 2 Corinthians 8:20-21

Video of the Day: "Wall-E" Movie Teaser 1 - submitted by Cindy

Barak Obama is ready to meet with almost anyone! Click to enlarge.

Images from the Youth Fair are now available for viewing. From the Local Events Photo Gallery, click on Youth Fair. You may view the images individually or as a slide show. To view them as a slide show, click on "start slide show."

Extra! Extra!, Mommy Dearest, -and- The Net

Extra! Extra! - Internet could kill off local newspapers
Mommy Dearest - mother saves daughter from submerged plane
The Net - Internet addiction more serious than gambling addiction

On this day in history: August 20, 1986 - Rather than submit to being fired, part-time letter carrier Pat Sherrill shoots 14 coworkers at his Edmond, Oklahoma post office.

Born on this day in history: August 20, 1833 - Benjamin Harrison (1833 - 1901) 23rd president. His election was decided by the electoral college even though the popular vote favored Grover Cleveland.

Scripture of the Day: "And he said unto them, 'When ye pray, say...give us day by day our daily bread.'" - Luke 11:2-3

Video of the Day: Caveman's Crib - submitted by Laura

Saturday, Laura poached some asparagus for three minutes then submerged into iced water, drained, and set aside. She did a spicy dry rub with Red Monkey Spice Rub on a large London broil and grilled it perfectly—charred on the outside and rare in the center. It was an excellent meal.

Last evening, Laura thinly sliced a large habanero and sprinkled the pieces on a California Pizza Kitchen Sicilian pizza and baked in the conventional oven for seven minutes. It was delicious and hot! Laura put the bulk of the habanero on my half of the pizza, and—while I ate with great relish—the habanero took its toll on me: Two bottles of frosty Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale were required to soothe the fire in my mouth.

After dinner, we watched "Night in the Museum." This was a wonderfully delightful movie suitable for viewers of all ages. We thoroughly enjoyed it, and I highly recommend it.