Bad Mike, Desperate Housewife, -and- When the Earth Moves

Bad Mike - Tyson arrested for drugs, DUI in Arizona
Desperate Housewife - woman charged with castrating husband
When the Earth Moves - head-banging snakes may predict quakes

On this day in history: December 29, 1993 - Former child star Todd Bridges (who played Willis on "Different Strokes") arrested for transportation of methamphetamine.

Born on this day in history: December 29, 1876 - Pablo Casals (1876 - 1973) cellist, conductor. He was known for his virtuosic technique, skilled interpretation, and consummate musicianship.

Today's Video: Submitted by Jeff. .60 Caliber Pistol

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Happy New Year! I wish everyone a very happy and safe New Year's Eve and a wonderful New Year.

Here is Laura's high score for Lethal Penguin. Click to enlarge.

Fighting Back, Somebody's Watching You, -and- Parental Uncontrol

Fighting Back - 3 home invaders shot dead in Albuquerque
Somebody's Watching You - hidden cameras found at spa
Parental Uncontrol - mom, dad charged over son's booze party

On this day in history: December 28, 1991 - Jack Ruby's pistol, used to kill Lee Harvey Oswald, sells at auction at Christie's for $220,000.

Born on this day in history: December 28, 1856 - Woodrow Wilson (1856 - 1924) president, political scientist, educator. He was the 28th U.S. president and labored for a League of Nations following WW I.

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New Penguin Game: Seal Bounce
New Penguin Game: Mili and Tary: Desert

Cats!, Smelly Cell, -and- Fighting Back

Cats! - Hemingway House told to cage felines or else
Smelly Cell - flatulence causes big stink in jail
Fighting Back - priest tackles intruder, foils theft

On this day in history: December 27, 1992 - Harry Connick, Jr., was arrested at Kennedy Airport in New York City after telling authorities he had an unloaded 9mm pistol in his luggage, which he said he had forgotten that his sister had given to him.

Born on this day in history: December 27, 1822 - Louis Pasteur (1822 - 1895) chemist, bacteriologist He proposed "germ" theory and developed the process of food sterilization -- "pasteurization."

Today's Video: Z4 M vs. Boxer S. Submitted by Phillip.

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Lethal Penguin: For those of you who have grown tired of Smack the Penguin, here is an advanced, gory version! Lethal Penguin

It's Baaaaack!, Bad Santa, -and- Kids R Us

It's Baaaaack! - Michael Jackson plans comeback
Bad Santa - 24-year-old earns $350/hour to booze it up
Kids R Us - Mafia-run baby factory

On this day in history: December 26, 1980 - Richard Chase, the "Vampire of Sacramento" who drank the blood of two of his six victims, commits suicide on death row by overdosing on hoarded medication.

Born on this day in history: December 26, 1921 - Steve Allen (1921 - 2000) talk show host, comedian, songwriter He as an early host of "Tonight Show" and "I've Got a Secret;" known for ad-libbed witticisms.

Today's Video: Submitted by Frank. Italian Police Car

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The weather was beautiful over the weekend. Sunday, we grilled chicken breasts and giant shrimp, marinated in La Conda extra-virgin olive oil, rice wine vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, crushed red pepper, lime juice, and a variety of spices. Yesterday, we had a spiral-cut ham, green beans, and baked potatoes.

This morning, the beautiful weather is absent—replaced by rain.

Laura and I are tied for high score at 323.4 on Penguin Smash. Click to enlarge.

Calamari!, It's Alive!, -and- Fighting Back

Calamari! - giant squid caught on video by Japanese scientists
It's Alive! - robot controlled by power of brain waves
Fighting Back - homeowner holds burglar at gunpoint

On this day in history: December 22, 1984 - Bernhard Goetz shoots 4 teenage boys on the NYC subway after one of them asks him for money.

Born on this day in history: December 22, 1945 - Diane Sawyer (1945 - ____) broadcast journalist. She was the first female correspondent on TV's "60 Minutes," 1984-89; host of "Prime Time Live," 1989-; co-anchor of "Day One" and "Turning Point."

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Penguin Smash! Submitted by Chris. Play Penguin Smash

Today's Video: Submitted by Chris. "White Christmas" sung by kitties!

It is cold this morning. RAMMMMM's windows were covered with ice. I filled a gallon milk jug with tepid water and washed the ice from his windows. Laura's car required similar attention. (Generally, she parks in the carport, but because it was raining last night, she parked in front of the house to avoid the dripping eaves.) By the time I had completed de-icing the windows of our vehicles, my fingers, nose, and ears were numb. Celestial Seasonings herbal tea is warming me now.