Dip Suit, Take Him!, -and- Catch Me If You Can

Dip Suit - woman sues over amount of avocado in guacamole
Take Him! - online ad offers free five-year-old boy
Catch Me If You Can - police track reckless driver on YouTube

On this day in history: November 30, 1954 - At 1 pm, an 8.5 pound stone meteorite falls from the sky and strikes Elizabeth Hulitt Hodge from Sylacauga, Alabama. The housewife was seriously bruised but survived, although the meteorite destroyed her radio.

Born on this day in history: November 30, 1835 - Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) novelist, journalist, river pilot. The "Great American humorist" was also known as "The People's Author" and creator of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn.

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An acquaintance recently asked me whether I had seen "An Inconvenient Truth." I replied that I could not rationalize squandering 90 minutes of my time viewing a Sundance-quality science fiction film. The acquaintance replied (with a snort and a smirk), "It's not science fiction! It's science! It's the truth!" "The truth?" I replied. "To expect 'the truth' from someone who claims he created the Internet, was the inspiration for 'Love Story,' faced enemy fire in Vietnam, discovered the Love Canal, lives on a farm, had an uncle who was gassed in the Balkans during World War II, was the inspiration for Hubert Humphrey's 1968 Democratic convention speech, listened to his mother sing the 'union label' song to him as a child, and had the Presidency 'stolen' from him would require such a suspension of disbelief that accepting Tom Cruise's claim of being alien progeny would be a simple matter, by comparison!"

Quickly, before I was subjected to more raving, I continued, "Albert Einstein once said, 'Whoever undertakes to set himself up as a judge of truth and knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods.' Al Gore failed miserably as a Congressman, he failed miserably as a Vice-President, he failed miserably as a university professor, and he now aspires to be successful as a penguin and a scientist? Were it not for the fact that his lunacy is contagious and potentially dangerous, he could be dismissed as a stand-up comic!"

Al Gore's thirst for power would not have been slaked had he won the Presidency: Had he been elected, his insatiable power lust would have driven him to insist that Congress declare the United States a monarchy and name him King. This, of course, would become his final act of madness. Not even the most rabid liberal would move to impede his removal from office and confinement in a padded room, there to spend his remaining days, drooling uncontrollably and performing the Thorazine shuffle.

"It's obvious you haven't seen the movie, or you wouldn't talk such nonsense," was the only response the acquaintance could offer.

"I shall view this film and post a critique on my blog tomorrow. Be certain to read it!"

Anybody Home?, Fighting Back, -and- Drive My Car

Anybody Home? - YouTube video shows how to break into houses
Fighting Back - homeowner subdues burglar
Drive My Car - motorist tries to swallow keys, bites cop

On this day in history: November 29, 1944 - Malcolm X, then known as small-time criminal Malcolm Little, was arrested for larceny. He received a three-month suspended sentence and one-year probation.

Born on this day in history: November 29, 1898 - C. S. Lewis (1898 - 1963) author, scholar. He wrote "The Screwtape Letters," 1942, and "The Chronicles of Narnia," 1954-62.

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More than eight million liters of this season's production of Beaujolais wine is being turned into near-pure alcohol for use in disinfectants, cleaning products, or fuel additives, as French vineyards face a massive overproduction crisis. A chronic wine glut, falling domestic consumption, and fierce overseas competition have converged to create an unprecedented crisis. With "lakes" of unsold wine threatening to undermine prices, the European Union has resorted to paying vintners to destroy some of their stock each year, distilling billions of bottles of perfectly drinkable wine into pure alcohol.

Good wine comes from happy grapes. Happy grapes come from California.

Can You Hear Me Now?, No Cake, -and- No U-turn

Can You Hear Me Now? - women talk three times as much as men
No Cake - man faces jail for celebrating Satan's birthday
No U-turn - man drives into subway tunnel by mistake

On this day in history: November 28, 1981 - Natalie Wood topples off her yacht near Catalina Island and drowns. Her husband, Robert Wagner, and friend, Christopher Walken, were on board and unaware of her predicament.

Born on this day in history: November 28, 1928 - John Bunyan (1628 - 1688) clergyman, author. He was the author of the allegory "Pilgrim's Progress," 1678, which he wrote while in prison.

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Some of you may recall the story (approximately nine months ago) of a lady on whom I took pity and to whom I gave an old computer. She shared with me her descent into drug addiction, which culminated in her imprisonment. She was recently released from prison, working as a waitress in a local restaurant, and expressed the desire to access the Internet to do Bible study and to improve her computer skills in order to seek higher-paying employment. I determined that her computer (purchased from a loathsome deceiver at a yard sale, who assured her it worked fine) was incapable of affording her the Internet access she desired. The Holy Spirit told me to take pity on her, and I did—giving her a functioning computer that had been collecting dust in the storage area of my office. I wondered what had become of her. I had not seen or heard from her since encountering her once at the market a few weeks after I gave her the computer—at which time she said the computer was working well and said that God would surely bless me for the kindness I had shown her.

I received a telephone call from her this morning. She moved to Sacramento several months ago and soon thereafter was given a job at a title company. She has been on the worship team at a small church since July and recently became a Bible teacher, instructing young children in the Word. She said that it was my help and belief in her that enabled her to reach her goals. I answered that it was God who had done this, and I had merely acted as His servant. She said, "I know. God bless you."

Dazed and Confused, Toothsome, -and- Spiritless

Dazed and Confused - "All My Children" introducing transgender character
Toothsome - lifeguard bites 8-year-old girl, gets probation
Spiritless - thieves steal Christmas trees from church lot

On this day in history: November 27, 1969 - Court-appointed attorney Ronald Hughes, handling the Charles Manson case, disappears on a camping trip to Sespe Hot Springs in Southern California, accompanied by two Manson followers. His decomposed body is identified by dental x-rays five months later.

Born on this day in history: November 27, 1940 - Bruce Lee (1940 - 1973) martial arts expert, actor. His movies include "Enter the Dragon," and "Fists of Fury."

Today's Video: Submitted by Frank. 10-second Shelby Mustang

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We had a wonderfully restful Thanksgiving vacation. It was so foggy and cold this morning that I considered extending the vacation period another day. Here I am, however. The fog has cleared, but it is undoubtedly the coldest day in centuries. Fortunately, there is no wind.

Dirty Pictures, Arf!, -and- Uncle!

Dirty Pictures - China sentences Web porn king to life in prison
Arf! - 200 dogs confiscated from South Dakota home
Uncle! - Wal-Mart relents, boycott called off

On this day in history: November 22, 1963 - President John F. Kennedy assassinated.

Born on this day in history: November 22, 1921 - Rodney Dangerfield (1921 - ____) comedian, actor. He "never gets no respect" in his films such as "Chaddyshack," "Back to School," and "Meet Wally Sparks."

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Happy Thanksgiving! Laura and I wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. We hope that tomorrow is filled with family, friends, love, and joy for you. We shall be attending a special Thanksgiving service this evening at Harvest Christian Center. Tomorrow, my mother is coming to our house for Thanksgiving dinner. We shall watch "Cars" after the meal. The weather this morning is beautiful! It is sunny and warm, and there is no wind. Hopefully, this weather will extend through Thanksgiving—in which case we may roast our turkey on the grill!