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Julia Child (née McWilliams; August 15, 1912 – August 13, 2004) click for youtube vid Would have been 100 tomorrow.

RICHMOND -- Crews are responding to a large fire at the Chevron refinery in Richmond. Flames and at least two large plumes of black smoke are visible from as far away as the Bay Bridge and a shelter in place warning has been issued.

MORGAN HILL, Calif. — A 21-year-old suspect was taken into custody Monday in connection with the disappearance of Morgan Hill teen Sierra La Mar, according to authorities. KTVU confirmed Monday evening that Santa Clara sheriff's deputies were holding 21-year-old Antolin Garcia-Torres in custody as a suspect in the case. Garcia-Torres, a resident of San Martin, is the owner of the red VW Jetta that authorities sought and seized in connection with the case on May 8th. Garcia-Torres was being questioned about the disappearance of the 15-year old girl from Morgan Hill. At the Santa Clara County sheriff's office Monday night,...

Launching Of The USS GurnardWhile rummaging through my dad's attic, I came across this old tape of the launching of the Gurnard. I had to go to the Goodwill store and pick up an old VCR so I could transfer the tape to digital format. My pa was the Chief Naval Architect on Mare Island and I had the good fortune to witness several launchings.

Using the latest technology, we've filtered the audio portion of the President's speech to hear what he was actually saying. http://youtu.be/N4q9vax9eko

I just woke up.

CLICKIE

Fleet Week 2008 Press Releases FLEET WEEK HAS A STELLAR LINE UP The Blue Angels Return along with the Canadian Snowbirds SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Sept. 2, 2008 -- Fleet week is proud to announce that the Navy’s Blue Angels will be returning to the skies of San Francisco. Fleet week makes its 28th annual appearance, October 9-14, 2008 -- attracting an estimated one million spectators along the San Francisco waterfront. The show will be bigger and better this year with the Canadian Snowbirds joining the Blue Angels. The Snowbirds’ performance features nine jets showcasing remarkable tactical aviation. Their show...

Travis Air Expo 2008 The Travis Air Expo is free and open to the public. Gates will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. both days.The Travis Air Expo will be broadcast live on AM 890 within two miles of the base.Due to heightened security measures, some items are prohibited at this year's Expo. For a list of these items and other security concerns, click here.Some Things You Will See at Travis Air Expo 2008 USAF ThunderbirdsThe U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance...

An artist uses her gifts to preserve the memories of fallen troops. (video at link) http://www.militarytimes.com/multimedia/video/hancock/

Tanker truck explosion caused part of the upperdeck of the maze approaching the Bay Bridge to collapse. Watch live coverage starting at 7 a.m. on NBC11 What was initially reported to the California Highway Patrol as a fire at around 3:42 a.m. Sunday quickly escalated to an explosion and roadway collapse on roadway that connects eastbound Interstate Highway 80 to eastbound Interstate Highway 580, according to a California Highway Patrol dispatcher. WATCH LIVE VIDEO According to the dispatcher, the roadway was destroyed after a tanker caught on fire and exploded, causing the driver to suffer second degree burns. The tanker...

(snip) During the stalemate in March 1952, elements of the 40th Infantry Division were occupying positions on the central front. Among the men assigned was Episcopal Chaplain Robert M. Crane. The 40th Division was a National Guard unit that had relieved the 24th Infantry Division little more than a month before. Although Crane, like many of the men he served, had had previous Army experience, his second tour had begun only 12 months earlier. He spent most of that time in Japan where the two National Guard divisions, the 40th and the 45th, trained and provided security while high-level commanders...

Marine bomb expert shaken but not deterred by IED Photo taken after blast has become symbol of resolve By Monte Morin, Stars and StripesMideast edition, Sunday, January 15, 2006 Jeff Bundy / Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald Gunnery Sgt. Michael Burghardt signals his defiance after being struck by an improvised explosive device on Sept. 19 near Ramadi, Iraq. The Marine refused to be carried away on a stretcher and walked under his own power to a waiting medevac. Among those attending to the Marine are Spc. John Adams (far left in front) and Pfc. Darin Nelson. Jeff Bundy / Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald...

Air Expo informationThe expo will take place Oct. 15 and 16 and is free and open to the public. Gates will open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. both days. The expo will include various aerial performances by both modern and vintage aircraft, as well as static displays of military aircraft, vehicles and equipment.Due to heightened security measures, some items are prohibited at this year’s expo. For a list of these items and other security concerns, click here.  

Odd clothing reinforces escape theoryINMATES WHO DIED WORE LAYERS WITH GARBAGE BAGS IN BETWEENBy Peter MathewsCENTRAL KENTUCKY BUREAU Two inmates whose bodies were found in a Trimble County landfill Thursday were trying to escape from the Kentucky State Reformatory in La Grange, a state official said yesterday.Avery C. Roland of Stanton and Michael Talbot of Louisville had on multiple layers of clothing, with garbage bags between the layers, said John Rees, commissioner of the Department of Corrections.Rees said investigators reviewed phone calls and correspondence involving the inmates to uncover the plot."They were dead before they left the institution," Rees...

This is my tribute to the Iraqi people, the U.S. military and President Bush. click warning: 7MB

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Very Important Things to do during an earthquake. It could save your life! Hello friends and family! If you're like me, you've been told to "duck and cover" or get under the door frame of a building during an earthquake. WRONG! Take a few minutes to read some tips from an international safety expert that reveals new information about the "triangle effects" of earthquakes and how to be safe. This information can save our lives. EXTRACT FROM DOUG COPP'S ARTICLE ON THE "TRIANGLE OF LIFE", Edited by Larry Linn for MAA Safety Committee brief on 4/13/04. My name is Doug...

Just flipping through the channels. Missed the name of the base. Will be broadcasting their all week? This is pretty cool.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. suffers minor burns Sonoma, CA (Sports Network) - Dale Earnhardt Jr. was hospitalized after an accident during a practice for the American Le Mans Series Infineon Grand Prix of Sonoma left him with minor burns on his face and legs. The 30-year-old superstar was flown to the University of California-Davis Medical Center in Sacramento for precautionary reasons and treated for the burns. Earnhardt's 30-minute practice session ended when his Chevrolet hit a barrier in turn eight of the road-racing track and caught fire. Earnhardt exited the car under his own power before being assisted by safety crews....