The Scoop on Poop, The Do, -and- Inked

The Scoop on Poop - Miami zoo hosts excrement exhibit
The Do - inmate's massive hair weave causes jail flooding
Inked - tattooing to become legal in Oklahoma

On this day in history: October 31, 1993 - Actor River Phoenix dies of a drug overdose on the sidewalk in front of the Viper Room in West Hollywood.

Born on this day in history: October 31, 1936 - Michael Landon (1936 - 1991) Television actor, born in New York City, New York, USA. He endeared himself to audiences as Little Joe in the television western series, "Bonanza" (1959–1973), and as Charles Ingalls on "Little House on the Prairie" (1974–1983). He occasionally wrote and directed for the series he starred in, including "Highway to Heaven" (1984–1988).

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News Corp.'s MySpace.com on Monday said it had licensed a new technology to stop users from posting unauthorized copyrighted music site and oust frequent violators of its policy. MySpace licensed technology from privately-held Gracenote allowing it to review music recordings uploaded by community members to their profiles. The technology compares those filed with Gracenote's database of copyrighted material and can block uploads without proper rights.

Harvest Festival - Tonight is the 12th annual Harvest Festival. This is an alternative to Halloween hosted by Harvest Christian Center. The event is free to all area youth and features candy, games, music, and entertainment in a safe Christian environment. Last year, over 1500 local youth attended this event, and even greater numbers are expected tonight.

This was the scene at the local market this morning! Click to enlarge.

Satan Worship, House of Filth, -and- The Eye of the Beholder

Satan Worship - pagans given day off for Halloween
House of Filth - more than 200 animals and birds removed from small Florida home
The Eye of the Beholder - transsexual crowned beauty queen in Thailand

On this day in history: October 30, 1938 - CBS radio announces that glistening, black-eyed Martians have landed at Grover's Mill, New Jersey. Luckily for the extraterrestrials, the news is announced during a Mercury Theatre program and later discounted as a work of fiction. Needless to say, the event causes widespread panic before the government manages to clamp a lid on it.

Born on this day in history: October 30, 1896 - Ruth Gordon (1896 - 1985) actress. She wrote, with her husband, "Adam's Rib," 1952; won Oscar for "Rosemary's Baby," 1968.

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We watched The Island. [Michael Bay's stylish sci-fi thriller stars Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson as members of a strictly regulated indoor futuristic colony who hope to win the lottery, a contest in which the grand prize is a trip to an Utopian island, reportedly the last uncontaminated place on Earth. But a startling discovery about the true nature of "the Island"—and their very existence—leads the two to stage a desperate escape to the outside world.] This movie is exciting, the acting is excellent, the photography and special effects are stellar, and the story is a brilliant condemnation of human cloning. I highly recommend this movie.

Cluck Cluck, Save the Children, -and- Family Feud

Cluck Cluck - NBC refuses ads for Dixie Chick movie
Save the Children - Nicaragua poised to outlaw all abortions
Family Feud - court battle ends after 43 years

On this day in history: October 27, 1964 - In a private ceremony, Sonny and Cher marry each other by exchanging rings in a Tijuana motel bathroom. Five years later, with a baby on the way, they get married for real.

Born on this day in history: October 27, 1858 - Theodore Roosevelt (1858 - 1919) president (26th). He led the "Rough Riders" during Spanish-American War, and served as the 26th U.S. president, 1901-09.

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For dinner last evening, we had sautéed calamari steaks and oven fries. Oven fries are delicious and are a very healthful alternative to traditional French fries. Here is the methodology: Coat an oven-safe glass cooking dish with cooking spray. Slice white potatoes lengthwise into thick wedges and arrange in cooking dish. Coat the potato wedges with cooking spray. Sprinkle with garlic powder, sea salt, Cajun seasoning, and Italian seasoning. Cover the dish with a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 10 minutes. Remove the paper towel and place the dish in a conventional oven that has been preheated to 400 degrees. Cook for 20 minutes. Turn oven to broil and cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are browned well. Enjoy!

Speak Up!, No Fueling, -and- Shoo!

Speak Up! - Sheriff Joe requires English classes for inmates
No Fueling - gas guzzlers charged triple to park
Shoo! - China bans rave parties from Great Wall

On this day in history: October 26, 2005 - This blog began!

Born on this day in history: October 26, 2005 - This blog was born!

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Today is the 1-year anniversary of this blog! During that year, this blog has had nearly 20,000 visitors! I wish to take this opportunity to thank all who visit, read, and comment here!

A hacker known for cracking the copy-protection technology in DVDs claims to have unlocked the playback restrictions of Apple Computer's iPod and iTunes music products and plans to license his code to others. Currently, songs purchased from Apple's online iTunes Music Store can not be played on portable devices made by other companies. Songs purchased from many other online music stores will not play on iPods. The hacker—known as "DVD Jon"—said he has developed a way around those restrictions by creating code that mimics Apple's copy-protection system. But unlike his previous work, which he usually posts for free, the Norway native plans to capitalize on his efforts through his Redwood Shores, CA-based DoubleTwist Ventures.

Ya Gotta Take Her Out, Achtung!, -and- Bang!

Ya Gotta Take Her Out - 7-Eleven pulls Cocaine
Achtung! - Germany drags homeschool kids to class
Bang! - jailer fired for shooting inmate with toy gun

On this day in history: October 25, 1991 - On the way back from a Huey Lewis concert, rock promoter Bill Graham is killed when his helicopter hits high-voltage power lines in Vallejo, California.

Born on this day in history: October 25, 1881 - Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) painter, sculptor He was a seminal modern artist who, with Braque, founded the Cubist movement, e.g., "Guernica," 1937.

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Years of overfishing have left so few red snapper that almost none reach full maturity, scientists say. To avoid eliminating the highly sought-after species, federal regulators said Monday they plan to cut the numbers of red snapper that may be caught by almost 30 percent next year. Red snapper are highly popular in the seafood industry for their delicate flavor and among anglers for their aggressive behavior.

Laura and I shall be enjoying sautéed red snapper fillets for dinner this evening. The meal was planned prior to the publication of this news article.