Saturday, September 25, 2010
The White Latex Paint Defense
It didn't work.
Hat tip to Art Scott.
Follow that Mouse -- Henry Melton
Ranch Exit is the smallest town in Utah, and strange things are happening. Dot Comal notices. There's a mouse that's not afraid of her. People (and animals) are changing. The mice seem to be trying to communicate with Dot. Her own father sometimes shows uncontrolled rage. An eccentric millionaire hires men to dress in uniforms and make crop circles. And that's not all. The old Indian shaman might know what's going on, but he's not telling.
In other words there are plenty of mysteries to be solved, and Dot and her friend Ned are just the ones to solve them, beginning with the Man Under the Mountain. Once they find him, things really get complicated.
This is another fast-moving, entertaining story from Henry Melton. There's even a little touch of romance. Check it out.
Keep Those Dogs off Her Lawn!
75-year-old neighbor throws seedpod at pregnant woman, hits her with stick | year, old, rosa - News - Northwest Florida Daily News: "A 75-year-old Pace woman and her 52-year-old son were arrested after being charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on Sept. 17.
The 75-year-old suspect, Barbara Bailey, was also charged with aggravated battery on a pregnant victim, and placed in Santa Rosa County jail with $32,500 bond.
[. . . .]
The woman told the deputy that an altercation ensued over two dogs who were barking in her yard. The report indicated that Bailey, her neighbor, went over to the fence, and began “beating the fence” where the dogs were barking."
The 75-year-old suspect, Barbara Bailey, was also charged with aggravated battery on a pregnant victim, and placed in Santa Rosa County jail with $32,500 bond.
[. . . .]
The woman told the deputy that an altercation ensued over two dogs who were barking in her yard. The report indicated that Bailey, her neighbor, went over to the fence, and began “beating the fence” where the dogs were barking."
Grace Bradley Boyd, R. I. P.
Obituary: Grace Bradley Boyd dies at 97; actress, widow of William 'Hopalong Cassidy' Boyd - latimes.com: "Grace Bradley Boyd, an actress who came to Hollywood as a Paramount contract player in the early 1930s but abandoned her career after marrying the love of her life, William 'Hopalong Cassidy' Boyd, has died. She was 97.
Boyd, the keeper of the 'Hoppy' flame after the death of her western movie-hero husband of 35 years in 1972, died of age-related causes on her birthday Tuesday at her home in Dana Point, said Jane Mak, a longtime close friend."
Boyd, the keeper of the 'Hoppy' flame after the death of her western movie-hero husband of 35 years in 1972, died of age-related causes on her birthday Tuesday at her home in Dana Point, said Jane Mak, a longtime close friend."
Hat tip to Gar Anthony Haywood.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Trapped Miners Update
Inside a day in the life of trapped miners - World news - Americas - msnbc.com: "Could you hold up under the mental pressure of being trapped underground for several months? The 33 Chilean miners stuck since Aug. 5 face that struggle every day. Below is a look at what their typical day is like — and how it's been structured to help them stay busy."
It's Water and Crackers for Him
Video: Parrot arrested for aiding drug cartel - Telegraph: "A parrot in Colombia has been arrested after it was seized during a police drugs raid.
According to environmental authorities, Lorenzo the parrot was trying to tip-off a local drug cartel when officers conducted an undercover raid early Wednesday.
'This parrot was sending out alerts,' said police officer Hollman Oliveira. 'You could say he was some sort of watch bird.'"
According to environmental authorities, Lorenzo the parrot was trying to tip-off a local drug cartel when officers conducted an undercover raid early Wednesday.
'This parrot was sending out alerts,' said police officer Hollman Oliveira. 'You could say he was some sort of watch bird.'"
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