Repo Kids, Is It Art?, -and- Don't Bother Knockin'

Repo Kids - children taken along with car
Is It Art? - first-grader suspended over drawing
Don’t Bother Knockin’ - Boston police to search homes without warrants

On this day in history: November 19, 1991 - Michael Rockefeller, 23-year-old son of New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller (later Vice President), disappears while searching for Asmat wood carvings in the jungles near Atsj, Papua New Guinea.

Born on this day in history: November 19, 1926 - Jeane Kirkpatrick (1926 - 2006) diplomat. She was the U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations, 1981; resigned, 1985.

Scripture of the Day: "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night." (Psalm 1:1-2)

Video of the Day: Cat Talking - submitted by Cindy

Here is a photograph of the live Nativity scene at the 12th annual Corning Hometown Christmas. I shall have a slide show of photographs from this event ready for viewing soon and will make an announcement here when it is ready. Click to enlarge.

Hometown Christmas was a great success—due, in part, to some incredibly beautiful weather. The weather had been forecast to be foul, cold, and wet, yet it was sunny and glorious. Today, however, is another matter. It is cold, wet, and windy. Oh well, it is appropriate weather for this time of year.

Animal Kingdom, Weapon of Choice, -and- The Landlord

Animal Kingdom - poacher mauled by endangered bear
Weapon of Choice - man uses stapler to rob ice cream parlor
The Landlord - sheriff forces inmates to pay rent

On this day in history: November 16, 1906 - Opera star Enrico Caruso is charged with an indecent act committed in the monkey house of New York's Central Park Zoo. He pinched the bottom of a woman described as "pretty and plump," causing outrage amongst New York high society. Caruso claimed a monkey pinched the lady's bottom.

Born on this day in history: November 16, 1935 - Elizabeth Drew (1935 - ____) journalist, commentator. She has been a writer with the "New Yorker" magazine since 1973.

Scripture of the Day: "Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law." (Psalm 119:18)

Video of the Day: Bugatti Veyron vs. Eurofighter, Drag Race! - submitted by Jeff

Imagine my surprise when I saw that an elephant had built a nest in a tree in our front yard! Click to enlarge.

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Tomorrow is the 12th annual Corning Hometown Christmas. For details, see the Calendar of North State Events. There will be a live Nativity scene, craft and food booths, photographs with Santa, a lighted parade, and more. There will be free games for children, provided by Harvest Christian Center. Laura shall be operating one of the game booths, and I shall photograph the event and will announce the availability of the slide show I produce from the photographs.

Comin' 'round the Bend, Going Postal, -and- Stop Thief!

Comin' 'round the Bend - Marysville woman "being silly" hit by train
Going Postal - mailman shot for slow delivery
Stop Thief! - man arrested for stealing "virtual furniture"

On this day in history: November 15, 1941 - SS chief Himmler orders the arrest and concentration of all homosexuals in Germany. Excluded were certain top Nazi officials who happened to be homosexuals—including Himmler.

Born on this day in history: November 15, 1930 - J. G. Ballard (1930 - ____) novelist. He writes books of surrealistic fiction with apocalyptic themes; wrote the best-selling novel "Empire of the Sun," 1984.

Scripture of the Day: "Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight." (Psalm 119:143)

Video of the Day: Funny Animal Bloopers - submitted by Darin

This was the sunset that greeted us yesterday at 4:59 PM. It was a very happy sunset! Click to enlarge.

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This Saturday is the 12th annual Hometown Christmas. For details on this event, see the Calendar of North State Events.

My friend and business neighbor, Corey (owner of Corning Auto Parts), gave me a giant jug of hot and sweet Jalapeño slices yesterday. I could not resist the urge to taste them, and so I did. They are wonderful. They are hot, and a sweet under taste soon kicks in and mellows the heat. They will be excellent on sandwiches and nachos. Sunday, I plan to make a large batch of nachos for our snacking delight while playing Scrabble.

This Saturday is the 12th annual Corning Hometown Christmas. For details, see the Calendar of North State Events. There will be a live Nativity scene, craft and food booths, photographs with Santa, a lighted parade, and more. There will be free games for children, provided by Harvest Christian Center. I shall photograph the event and announce the availability of the slide show I produce from the photographs.

Laura took Mr. Nitro to Chico this morning. He needs to have his brake system reprogrammed, and he is due for his first check-up and oil change. While he has only 1365 miles on his odometer, he is past the 6-month check-up period, and the brake reprogramming is a critical issue that must be addressed as soon as possible. So off to Chico Mr. Nitro went, under Laura's aegis. It is the first time we have been separated since I obtained him on February 5, 2007, and I miss him and eagerly await his return.

The Jaws of Death, To Love Honor and Obey, -and- Going Ape

The Jaws of Death - gator eats fleeing robbery suspect
To Love Honor and Obey - man marries dog
Going Ape - Florida town has mysterious primate sightings

On this day in history: November 14, 1991 - Former postal employee Thomas McIlvane shoots and kills four of his ex-coworkers and wounds five others, and then suicides. The act was revenge for his recent firing for lying on his time card. McIlvane's previous work experience includes a dishonorable discharge from the Marine Corps, after he ran over a car with a tank.

Born on this day in history: November 14, 1947 - P. J. O'Rourke (1947 - ____) humorist, editor. He was editor of "National Lampoon," 1973-1981.

Scripture of the Day: "For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit." (1 Peter 3:18)

Video of the Day: Happy

Many think that who live in Wyoming are a bunch of uncivilized ruffians.
This is not true! In fact, they have ladies' groups that meet regularly to
discuss current events and develop needed home skills. Here is a photo taken
at a recent "Say NO to Hillary" ladies' group meeting in Cheyenne. Click to
enlarge.

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The weather remains wonderful! Hopefully, this weather will continue through Saturday and provide an excellent environment for Hometown Christmas. For details on this event, see the Calendar of North State Events.

For dinner last evening, I grilled large salmon fillets on the indoor grill and poached sugar snap peas with slivered white onion and slivered Roma tomatoes. All was seasoned with Red Monkey Lemon Pepper Spice. I built a tray from heavy-duty aluminum foil, doubled. I sprayed this with Pam olive oil spray. The tray allowed about 1" around it for the heat to convex from the cooking element. I cooked the salmon skin-side down and did not touch it until it was done. I built a dome from another piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil so that the heat would gather and convex about the salmon and cook thoroughly. A nice glaze appeared on the outside, and the inside was juicy and moist. It was a delightful meal.

Armed and Dangerous, Dude Where's Your Car?, -and- Drive My Car

Armed and Dangerous - cop accidentally tasers himself
Dude Where’s Your Car? - man absentmindedly walks home from gas station
Drive My Car - Progressive adds collision insurance for pets

On this day in history: November 13, 1974 - Nuclear activist Karen Silkwood's car is forced off the road into an embankment, while travelling to an interview with author and New York Times reporter David Burnham. Her files were missing from the wreck, but an FBI investigation concluded it was an accident.

Born on this day in history: November 13, 1949 - Whoopi Goldberg (1949 - ____) actress, comedienne. Her films include "Color Purple," 1985; "Jumpin' Jack Flash," 1986; "Sister Act I and II;" and "Ghost," for which she won an Oscar, 1991.

Scripture of the Day: "For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God." (1 Peter 2:15-16)

Video of the Day: NASCARGOT - A NASCAR Parody - submitted by Cindy

A friend visited this morning and displayed his new car. I wanted to be complimentary, and finally decided to say, "Nice color." But I could not help myself, and I added, "If you like green." Click to enlarge.

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Hometown Christmas: Hometown Christmas will be held this Saturday. For details, see the Calendar of North State Events. The weather today is beautiful—sunny and clear. Hopefully, this wonderful weather will continue through the weekend.