The Deep, Ribbit!, -and- Tell It to Al Gore

The Deep - fisherman catches "living fossil"
Ribbit! - woman nearly croaks with frog in salad
Tell It to Al Gore - Elton John: shut down the Internet

On this day in history: August 2, 1876 - Drinking at a saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, Jack McCall notices Wild Bill Hickok playing poker at a corner table. Then he calmly walks over to the table and blows a wide hole in the back of Hickok's head with a .45 revolver. The professional gambler and onetime lawman was holding a pair of aces and a pair of eights, now known as the "Dead Man's Hand."

Born on this day in history: August 2, 1924 - James Baldwin (1924 - 1987) novelist, essayist He was a noted spokesman for American blacks in 1950s-60s.

Today's Video: Battle on Haifa Street - submitted by Phillip

Last evening, Laura and I attended a crusade at Harvest Christian Center. Laura sang in the choir during worship, prior to the sermon by evangelist David Woods. Rev. Woods is a world-famous evangelist from Portland, OR. His sermon was powerful and was followed by an altar call, at which several were delivered from bondage and others were healed of afflictions. This was the third evening of the crusade, which continues through Friday.

Fighting Back, Never Too Old, -and- Just Say Nein

Fighting Back - man, 93, shoots violent robber
Never Too Old - woman, 84, still jumps out of planes
Just Say Nein - some in Berlin oppose McDonald's arrival

On this day in history: July 30, 1975 - Jimmy Hoffa probably dead.

Born on this day in history: July 30, 1947 - Arnold Schwarzenegger (1947 - ____) actor He was 5 times Mr. Universe and 6 times Mr. Olympia; star of numerous films including "Twins," 1988 and "Total Recall," 1990.

Today's Video:Oh Mandy - The Spinto Band

Here is Carlocito, Carmelita's Boy-faced Dog. I did not dream of him, but now some of you may! Click to enlarge.

Tomorrow is Laura's birthday. We celebrated her birthday over the weekend: Saturday, we had chips, guacamole, and peach margaritas and played Scrabble. We had grilled New York strip steaks, lobster tails, and steamed asparagus for dinner. There was so much food that we had a redux on Sunday evening—substituting grilled corn on the cob and grilled red potato halves for the asparagus. Earlier in the afternoon, we had chips, guacamole, and strawberry margaritas.

The sermon at Harvest Christian Center Sunday morning was given by Rev. David Woods. Rev. Woods is a world-famous evangelist from Portland, OR. His sermon was powerful and was followed by an altar call, at which several were delivered from bondage and others were healed of afflictions. Tonight begins a crusade that will last through Friday. Each evening this week, Rev. Woods will lead the crusade. It shall be a powerful experience. Many shall be delivered, many shall be healed, and many shall be saved! Praise God!