Never Too Young, Heat of the Moment, -and- Short People

Never Too Young - 4-year-old attacked teachers, expelled from school
Heat of the Moment - Senator Inhofe calls for Congressional investigation of global-warming "fraud"
Short People - 3-foot-6 man has trouble reaching parking meters

On this day in history: November 25, 1867 - Patent granted to Alfred Nobel for dynamite.

Born on this day in history: November 25, 1914 - Joe DiMaggio (1914 - 1999) Born in Martinez, California, baseball player Joe DiMaggio spent his career as an outfielder for the Yankees (1936-51), and was named American League Most Valuable Player three times. Married briefly to screen icon Marilyn Monroe, DiMaggio was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame in 1955.

Scripture of the Day: The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid? — Psalm 27:1

Video of the Day: How to De-bone a Turkey - submitted by Darin

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene at Walmart this morning while on the way to my office! Click to enlarge.

Happy Thanksgiving! If the current weather forecasts prove to be correct, we shall enjoy beautiful weather here tomorrow. Earlier forecasts called for rain on Thanksgiving day, but the rain is now predicted to arrive on Friday.

Laura and I wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. We shall be enjoying a small gathering for Thanksgiving—just the two of us and our cats, Zeus and Thor. We shall have a festive time. We shall have New York strip steaks and eggs for breakfast. The Thanksgiving meal will be turkey breast, stuffing (made with hot Italian sausage, cubed and toasted sourdough bread, mushrooms, white onions, garlic, celery, Jalapeño peppers, seasonings, and chicken stock), mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, and champagne. I shall be pleased, should current weather forecasts hold—in particular, since I intend to roast the turkey breast on our Weber grill. I also intend to do the final cooking of the stuffing on the Weber.

Many of you will be traveling to enjoy Thanksgiving with relatives and friends. Please drive with great caution and return safely!

There will be no blog post Thursday or Friday. Enjoy!

Here is a photograph from last year's Thanksgiving meal. Click to enlarge.

Gnarly Dude!, The Locator, -and- I'll Be Back!

Gnarly Dude! - surfers ride into record book with 110 on same wave
The Locator - man traces father, learns he is Charles Manson
I'll Be Back! - Schwarzenneger caught parking Porsche in red zone

On this day in history: November 24, 1971 - D.B. Cooper hijacks a Northwest Orient 727 and parachutes into the freezing rain over Washington state from the rear stairway of the plane with $200,000 in cash. Rotting currency from the ransom is eventually located, but his rotting body isn't.

Born on this day in history: November 24, 1888 - Dale Carnegie (1888 - 1955) Born in Maryville, Missouri, writer and public speaker Dale Carnegie began in the 1930s with a radio program and books, notably 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' (1936). His name became synonymous with the self-help-to-success he promoted.

Scripture of the Day: If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand. - Psalm
37:23-24

Video of the Day: How to Make a Turducken - submitted by Darin

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this Walmart shopper while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 I began using Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 yesterday. It is an excellent product, with many enhancements and new features. I recommend it highly!

The Weather The weather promises to be pleasant today: The low during darktime was 40°, and the forecast high is 70°. There is but a slight breeze. It is sunny, and the sky is clear. Hopefully, this weather will continue through Thanksgiving. It would be wonderful to have pleasant weather—in particular, since I shall be grilling a turkey breast. I also intend to complete the cooking of the dressing on the Weber grill.

Technology News
Walmart's Black Friday ad leaked
Another worm strikes jailbroken iPhones
Hulu adds tagging for movies, TV shows

A Match Made in Cyberspace, Matters of Life and Death, -and- To Protect and Serve

A Match Made in Cyberspace - man marries virtual girlfriend--with public reception
Matters of Life and Death - Rep. Kennedy banned from Communion
To Protect and Serve - cop fired for demanding free ice cream

On this day in history: November 23, 1910 - English murderer Hawley Crippen hanged, after he was caught aboard the SS Montrose attempting to escape to Britain. It was the first use of radio for the apprehension of a criminal.

Born on this day in history: November 23, 1888 - Harpo Marx (1888 - 1964) Born Adolph Arthur Marx in New York City, comedian and actor Harpo Marx, with brothers, Leonard (Chico), Julius (Groucho), Milton (Gummo) and Herbert (Zeppo), developed the successful Marx Brothers comedy act on stage and for films. Harpo became a gifted mime, never speaking professionally.

Scripture of the Day: Love the LORD, all his saints! The LORD preserves the faithful, but the proud he pays back in full. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD. - Psalm 31:23-24

Video of the Day:

How to Cook Turkey in a Crock Pot, New Mexico Style - submitted by Danica

This is what our cats crave! They leap upon the dining room table and impatiently await their kitty treats each morning and evening. They are very spoiled cats! Of course, we feel that they deserve being spoiled. Click to enlarge.

The Weather The weather was graciously warm and sunny Saturday. Hometown Christmas was successful. Rain had been forecast for Saturday, but it was a beautiful day! I shall share some photographs of the event soon.

Technology News
Roku adds Flicker, Facebook, Pandora, and more video channels
Three charged in worldwide ATM attacks
Twitter adds geotagging feature

Fighting Back, No Service, -and- Higher Education

Fighting Back - store greeter foils shoplifter
No Service - couple busted for refusing to pay tip
Higher Education - UCLA tuition increased 32%

On this day in history: November 20, 1912 - Mad Bomber Carl Warr enters Los Angeles city jail with 60 sticks of dynamite strapped to himself. After an hour, two detectives attack Warr who then pulls the bomb's trigger. Nothing happens, and the freakishly masked bomber begs police to kill him.

Born on this day in history: November 20, 1946 - Duane Allman (1946 - ) Howard Duane Allman was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 20, 1946. Duane, as he was known, and his brother, Gregg, were raised by their mother Geraldine Allman after their father, Willis, was murdered when Duane was just 3-years-old. Geraldine, "Mama A" moved with her boys to Daytona Beach, Florida in 1957. Once Gregg heard a neighbor playing guitar, he decided that he needed to learn the instrument. Duane soon followed suit, and became an even better player than his brother. The boys were influenced by the bluesy music of artists such as B.B King, whom they saw in concert while teenagers. Duane dropped out of high school to stay home and practice guitar and when Gregg graduated from Sea Breeze High School in 1965, the young men formed their first official band, the Allman Joys. When the Allman Joys became The Hour Glass in 1967, the group moved to Los Angeles. During this time, Duane perfected his electric slide guitar technique, using an empty Coricidin glass bottle over his ring finger as a slide.

Scripture of the Day: When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul. — Psalm 94:19

Video of the Day: MacBook Air Ad (Parody) - submitted by Cindy

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office! Click to enlarge.

The Weather The weather reports have changed so often during the week that one is left with great uncertainty regarding what sort of weather Hometown Christmas will encounter. Early this week, most forecasts predicted rain on Wednesday, heavy rain on Friday, and sunshine on Saturday. Yesterday, forecasters predicted heavy rain beginning Friday and lasting into next week. A major storm was predicted. The forecast for Saturday turned from sunshine to rain. This morning, forecasts call for rain late this morning and again this evening and sunshine and clear skies Saturday through next Thursday. I shall arise in the morning and peer outside. I will then be able to predict the weather with some degree of accuracy!

Hometown Christmas Corning's annual Hometown Christmas will take place Saturday, November 21—featuring Downtown Corning food vendors, craft vendors, live Nativity scene, pictures with Santa, and a lighted parade.

Technology News
Air Canada tests in-flight Wi-Fi
Dell earnings down 54%
Town to photograph every car that enters and leaves

Fighting Back, Armed and Dangerous, -and- Alien Nation

Fighting Back - feisty 5-year-old girl confronts knife-wielding burglar
Armed and Dangerous - police use taser on unruly 10-year-old girl in her home
Alien Nation - Church of Scientology accused of torture and forced abortions

On this day in history: November 19, 1703 - The Man in the Iron Mask dies in the Bastille. He was a prisoner of Louis XIV, forced to wear a black velvet mask, and his identity has never been revealed.

Born on this day in history: November 19, 1962 - Jodie Foster (1962 - ) Born in Los Angeles, actress and director Jodie Foster became famous in child roles, then established herself as an adult actress, receiving Best Actress Oscars for roles in The Accused (1988) and The Silence of the Lambs (1991).

Scripture of the Day: Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. - Romans 14:19

Video of the Day: 1978 Atari Commercial - submitted by Cap'n Jack

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing the airport on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Hometown Christmas Corning's annual Hometown Christmas will take place Saturday, November 21—featuring Downtown Corning food vendors, craft vendors, live Nativity scene, pictures with Santa, and a lighted parade.

Technology News
Microsoft unveils Silverlight 4 Beta
Microsoft releases Office 2010 for Windows Mobile
Firefox edges toward 3.6 with another beta
Microsoft releases Sharepoint, Office 2010 betas
Microsoft provides early look at Internet Explorer 9