You've Got Mail, Typo, -and- Arf!

You've Got Mail - U.S. Internet spam king arrested
Typo - keystroke error sends $2.5 million check to school counselor
Arf! - Yoko Ono eats dog to protest fox hunting

On this day in history: May 31, 1996 - Timothy Leary dies quietly in his sleep, thereby failing his intended mission of suiciding live on the Internet.

Born on this day in history: May 31, 1930 - Clint Eastwood (1930- ) Born in the San Francisco area, actor, director and producer Clint Eastward landed the role of Rowdy Yates in TV series Rawhide (1959), which ran for eight seasons, then went to Italy to star in Sergio Leone "spaghetti westerns? (1964), which made him a worldwide star. Back in the U.S., he starred in the hugely popular Dirty Harry film series, which included five films over 17 years. Eastwood gained critical acclaim for directing and starring in his own movies, including Unforgiven (1992), Space Cowboys (2000) and more. Eastwood has been married twice, and fathered several children out of wedlock.

Today's Video: Sleep Last Night? - a tribute to our troops - submitted by Harvest Christian Center

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Ultimate List of Car Songs! View the list and submit your favorite car song(s)!

Steve McQueen in "The Blob." Click to enlarge.

Mommy Dearest, Fast Food Rage, -and- Hot Properties

Mommy Dearest - mom left twins in car while she went to bar
Fast Food Rage - Wendy's manager shot over chili sauce
Hot Properties - ocean-view lots in Hawaii offered for $39.95

On this day in history: May 30, 1431 - Joan of Arc is burned at the stake in Rouen, France for relapsing into heresy.

Born on this day in history: May 30, 1901 - Cornelia Otis Skinner (1901 - 1979) actress, author. She wrote satirical and witty light verse, monologues and monodramas; appeared in "Blood and Sand," 1921 with her father Otis Skinner.

Today's Video: Remember Me - submitted by Laura

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Car Songs: Ultimate List of Car Songs! - View the list and submit your favorite car song(s)!

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Fighting Back, Reality TV, -and- Nap Time

Fighting Back - man clad in underwear pins leopard
Reality TV - contestants vie for woman's kidney
Nap Time - burglary suspect found sleeping in car

On this day in history: May 29, 1999 - Hikers discover the skeletal remains of Philip "Taylor" in his Ford Aerostar at the bottom of a 200-foot ravine in Malibu, California. The onetime bassist for the band Iron Butterfly had disappeared four years prior.

Born on this day in history: May 29, 1736 - Patrick Henry (1736 - 1799) statesman, orator. He was a brilliant orator of the American Revolution ("Give me liberty or give me death", 1755); first governor of VA.

Today's Video: Steve McQueen Mustang Commercial

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I hope everyone had a festive and safe Memorial Day weekend. Laura and I chose not to travel over the weekend. We generally do not travel during holidays. We chose to rest, enjoy some excellent meals, and eschew the traffic and high fuel prices.

Sunday, I made a spicy barbecue sauce, and Laura used it to glaze some grilled chicken breasts. I made a green bean sauté. I steamed green beans and whole garlic cloves for three minutes in the microwave and set aside. I sautéed sliced white onion, sliced white mushrooms, and sliced cluster tomatoes in extra-virgin olive oil and Cajun seasoning. When the vegetables were cooked, I added the green beans and garlic and stirred. The meal was delightful.

Monday, Laura put a spicy dry rub on two huge, thick New York strip steaks and grilled them perfectly—charred on the outside and rare in the center. I made a green salad with spring mix, sliced white mushrooms, sliced red onion, sliced celery, sliced red bell pepper, and grape tomatoes. It was an excellent meal.

Fighting Back, Don't Call, -and- Hic!

Fighting Back - home invaders chased away by guest with gun
Don't Call - Nissan warns cell phones can disable car keys
Hic! - man arrested for DUI in McDonald's drive-through

On this day in history: May 25, 2006 - Enron CEO Kenneth Lay is found guilty on six counts of conspiracy.

Born on this day in history: May 25, 1927 - Robert Ludlum (1927 - ____) novelist. His thrillers include "The Bourne Identity."

Today's Video: Mustang Chase

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The wind appears to have ceased its howling! The morning is calm, the sun is shining brightly, the sky is blue and clear, and the birds are singing! The weather promises to be wonderful for Memorial Day weekend.

For those of you who intend to travel this weekend, please drive carefully! Despite high fuel prices, this is predicted to be a very busy holiday weekend on highways across the U.S. I shall restrain my wanderlust until next weekend.

Fighting Back, Running on Empty, -and- Resident Evil

Fighting Back - suspected burglar shot by homeowner
Running on Empty - some gas stations refusing to sell gas
Resident Evil - Charles Manson scheduled for parole hearing

On this day in history: May 24, 1964 - In the closing minutes of a match between Peru and Argentina, after a referee disallows a goal, a riot ensues. 318 people are killed and 500 injured in Lima, Peru, making it the worst soccer riot in history.

Born on this day in history: May 24, 1941 - Bob Dylan (1941 - ____) singer, songwriter. His songs include "Blowin' in the Wind," 1962; "The Times are Changin'," 1964; inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 1988.

Today's Video: Honda Chorus - submitted by Jay

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The wind has abated! The sun is shining brightly, the sky is blue and clear, and the birds are singing. It is entirely possible that this beautiful weather will continue through the Memorial Day weekend.

During my journey to my office this morning, I encountered a silver Dodge Nitro SXT. Mr. Nitro was noticeably excited to encounter a member of his family, and I had to apply a good deal of restraint to keep him from engaging in an embarrassing display.