For 10th year, Cedar Point gets voted top Amusement Park!

I don't know why they waste time on this survey. If you've been there, no park can come close.

For 10th year, top rating gets to the Point

TS Gabrielle makes landfall on North Carolina's Outer Banks!

It would have been nice if she could have brought us some rain, but maybe next time.

Charlotte Observer | 09/09/2007 | TS Gabrielle makes landfall on North Carolina's Outer Banks

In shadow of Vick case, 2 NFL players (Dan Morgan and Will Witherspoon) show love for dogs!

I can only imagine when Vick returns to the NFL, the kind of hit they will put on him.

In shadow of Vick case, 2 NFL players show love for dogs - USATODAY.com

Cabarrus, Rowan see surge in rabies cases!

I hope that you have your dogs rabies shot up to date. I would hate for anyone to have to suffer an "Ol Yellar" moment. That movie still makes me cry.

Cabarrus, Rowan see surge in rabies cases - Independent Tribune - Concord and Kannapolis

Photos of Five Generations in the Aldridge/Rabon Clan!!

Generation 1, Eula Dorton
Generation 2, Larry Aldridge
Generation 3, Sherry Rabon
Generation 4, Jeremy Rabon
Generation 5, Addison Rabon



Grandma Sherry, and Great Great Grandma Dorton.

Photos of Kate Martin

3 Generations of Martins!



Jonathan, April, and Kate Martin a few weeks ago.

Thompson Announces Candidacy on Leno

I'm not sure if he's the answer for the Republicans, but I'm going to read up on his positions. I'm still not a fan of the ones in the race at this time.

Thompson Announces Candidacy on Leno

On standby

I can't believe that there was not a quote from Matt Ford in this article. I was very disappointed, so I put a photo of Matt from his myspace page up.

On standby - Independent Tribune - Concord and Kannapolis

Nuclear Warheads lost for 3 Hours!

This sounds like something out of 24. I hope they called Jack to help find those things. I have a feeling, some people are on the unemployment line about now. Opps!

The Town Talk - www.thetowntalk.com - Alexandria-Pineville, Louisiana

Category 5 Hurricane Felix slams ashore - Yahoo! News

History Making Felix strikes Central America. This is the first time that 2 Category Five Hurricanes have stuck land in the same season in the Atlantic Basin.

Category 5 Hurricane Felix slams ashore - Yahoo! News

Category 5 Felix Churns Toward Honduras!

Wow, He has grown into a category five in no time.

Category 5 Felix Churns Toward Honduras -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Felix Becomes Category 4 Hurricane!

The only good news is that he's not headed to the USA at this time, but very bad news for Central America.

Felix Becomes Category 4 Hurricane -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Judge Sends Duke Prosecutor to Jail for 1 Day!

Wow, a one day prison sentence. I think he deserves more than one day for what he did to the lacrosse players, Duke University, and Duke fans for an entire year. He deserves at least 12 days (1 day for every month that he ruined their lives).

My Way News - Judge Sends Duke Prosecutor to Jail

August: It was HOT!

It was over 90 degrees every day in August!

Men vs Women

MALE VS. FEMALE AT THE ATM MACHINE
A new sign in the Bank Lobby reads:
"Please note that this Bank is installing new
Drive-through ATM machines
Enabling customers to withdraw cash
Without leaving their vehicles.
Customers using this new facility are
Requested to use the procedures outlined
Below when accessing their accounts."

"After months of careful research, MALE
& FEMALE Procedures have been developed.
Please follow the appropriate
Steps for your gender."

MALE PROCEDURE:
1. Drive up to the cash machine.
2. Put down your car window.
3. Insert card into machine and enter PIN.
4. Enter amount of cash required and withdraw.
5. Retrieve card, cash and receipt.
6. Put window up.
7. Drive off.

FEMALE PROCEDURE:

1. Drive up to cash machine.
2. Reverse and back up the required
Amount to align car window with the machine.
3. Set parking brake, put the window down.
4. Find handbag, remove all contents
On to passenger seat to locate card.
5. Tell person on cell phone you will
Call them back and hang up.
6. Attempt to insert card into machine.
7. Open car door to allow easier access
To machine due to its excessive distance
From the car.
8. Insert card.
9. Re-insert card the right way.
10. Dig through handbag to find diary;
With your PIN written on the inside back page.
11. Enter PIN.
12. Press cancel and re-enter correct PIN.
13. Enter amount of cash required.
14. Check makeup in rear view mirror.
15. Retrieve cash and receipt.
16. Empty handbag again to locate
Wallet and place cash inside.
17. Write debit amount in check register
And place receipt in back of checkbook.
18. Re-check makeup.
19. Drive forward 2 feet.
20. Reverse back to cash machine.
21. Retrieve card.
22. Re-empty hand bag, locate card
Holder, and place card into the slot provided!
23. Give dirty look to irate male driver waiting behind you.
24. Restart stalled engine and pull off.
25. Redial person on cell phone .
26. Drive for 2 to 3 miles.
27. Release Parking Brake.

Miss Teen USA 2007 - South Carolina answers a question

Opps, this was on all the talk radio shows on Monday.

Coy Privette: I will not resign from board - Independent Tribune - Concord and Kannapolis

I'm shocked that he did not resign, but I don't believe that he will be able to win reelection.

Coy Privette: I will not resign from board - Independent Tribune - Concord and Kannapolis

Exclusive: Janeane Garofalo on 24? No Joke!

I hope she doesn't become too political on the show like Rosie on the view.

Exclusive: Janeane Garofalo on 24? No Joke! - Ausiello Report | TVGuide.com

Storm downs trees, power lines!

I was feeding Pixy and Dietrich yesterday around 5:30pm, when the storm hit. It was raining very hard and I got trapped in the dog's garage. The rain was heavy and the wind picked up drastically. The rain was going sideways, and then the power went out. We did not have a lot of lightning, but I would later discover that the wind had blown over a neighbors tree that hit the power line and snapped the power pole on Ebenezar in half. The power went off around 5:30pm and would not come back on until around 5:00am. I'm glad that it was not worse and that the storm did bring some cooler weather last night.

Salisbury Post | LOCAL NEWS | Storm downs trees, lines

Poison pyjamas add to China export scares

If the Chinese keep trying to poison us, I guess I'll have to not eat anymore Chinese food!!!

FT.com / In depth - Poison pyjamas add to China export scares

iPods exposed

I have a lot of U2 on my Ipod (20 percent of my 500 plus songs). Third Day is in second place, and Janet Jackson third. How about your Ipod?

Charlotte Observer | 08/19/2007 | iPods exposed

101 Degrees!!!

Will Global Warming Ever End???

DRUG SUB: Customs and Border Protection Crew Intercepts Smuggling Vessel Filled With Cocaine!

Wow, I guess they will use anything to get the "dope" on the streets. I wonder how many of these Martin and Parrish will get to catch in the future? :)

FOXNews.com - Customs and Border Protection Crew Intercepts Smuggling Vessel Filled With Cocaine - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News

100

Global Warming???

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Arctic August: NYC Sets Record For Coldest Day!

Global Warming???

wcbstv.com - Arctic August: NYC Sets Record For Coldest Day

Dean Was 3rd-Most Intense Hurricane to make Landfall!

Wow! Global Warming???

Dean Was 3rd-Most Intense Hurricane

Hurricane Dean a Category 5 storm, threatens Mexico!

He's reach the highest category for a Hurricane. That's really bad news for those in his path.

Hurricane Dean a Category 5 storm, threatens Mexico - Yahoo! News

Vick expected to plead guilty!

I'm glad we want have to put up with a criminal trial, now. I hope he gets at least 2 years of jail time, and not just 1 year as he wants.

Vick expected to plead guilty | ajc.com

Navy Pulls YouTube Video of Sailors Horsing Around in Nuclear Radiation Gear!

I'm glad that Parrish is not on the Ronald Reagan but on the Pearl Harbor. I feel better now.

FOXNews.com - Navy Pulls YouTube Video of Sailors Horsing Around in Nuclear Radiation Gear - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News

Suffering in the heat!

It's sad that they would leave the dogs without water in this heat. At least the dogs were not left with Michael Vick.

Suffering in the heat - Independent Tribune - Concord and Kannapolis

Jamaica Prepares for Hurricane Dean Hit!

It's going to be a long night in Jamaica if Dean makes a direct hit.

Jamaica Prepares for Hurricane Dean Hit

Evangelist Billy Graham Hospitalized for Intestinal Bleeding.

God Bless Billy!

FOXNews.com - Evangelist Billy Graham Hospitalized for Intestinal Bleeding - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News

Dean strengthens to Category 4 as winds reach 145 mph -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

I've seen some computer models having him reach category five status.

Dean strengthens to Category 4 as winds reach 145 mph -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Dean strengthens to Cat 2, targets Dominica, St. Lucia!

It seems that he is going to go visit the Caribbean first. He's projected to grow into a Category 4, which isn't good news.

Dean strengthens to Cat 2, targets Dominica, St. Lucia -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

101

Some Baby Bibs Said to Contain Levels of Lead!

I sure hope that you will check Addsion's, Kate's, and the future Lingafelt bibs. Those Chinese are trying to poison all Americans. First, Dogs were poisoned. Second, shrimp and other foods. Third, babies bibs. I guess it's more important than ever to buy American.

Some Baby Bibs Said to Contain Levels of Lead - New York Times

No. 8 will stay with DEI; Earnhardt Jr. to get new number!

I guess people who get paid to remove tattoos will be very busy in the coming months. I know there are many people with tattoos of number 8 on their bodies.

That's Racin' | 08/15/2007 | No. 8 will stay with DEI; Earnhardt Jr. to get new number

Tropical Storm Dean Forms in the Atlantic

Oh no, I hope he stays out of the gulf or gas will go crazy.

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Union Co. firefighter killed when truck flips.

Let's be sure to remember his family in our prayers. Last month, we had some Firefighters in Charleston lose their lives and now one in NC. Firefighters risk their lives to keep us safe.

Charlotte Observer | 08/12/2007 | Union Co. firefighter killed when truck flips

Hitler's Music Collection Turns Up in Dead Russian Soldier's Attic.

I wonder how much this is worth. Hitler had some Jewish artist in his record collection.

FOXNews.com - Hitler's Music Collection Turns Up in Dead Russian Soldier's Attic - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News

Milk Prices Rise to Record Highs.

I'm glad gas prices are holding steady, but milk prices change every week. It's been anywhere from $2.79-$3.49 for 2% over the past month.

Milk Prices Rise to Record Highs

Back to Back

NASA Discovers Gouge on Underside of Shuttle Endeavour!

Wow, the shuttle has been damaged again on liftoff. I think it is time that they retire these shuttles. The shuttle program is almost 30 years old, so it's about time to work on a new model. I don't believe, besides the VW Beetle, that we have ever kept the same style of transportation without some changes.

I do have a history with the space shuttle. In College, Bill Fox and I drove about 4 hours across Florida to see a night launch. It was a military mission, so they did not give out the exact launch time but gave a few hours (midnight-6am). We arrived around 11:00pm and the atmosphere was really cool. It reminded me of New Years Eve or the 4th of July, with a lot of people waiting patiently for either the apple to drop of the fireworks to begin. At about 2:00am, they announced that the shuttle had "problems" and would not be launched. I was very disappointed and now we had a 4 hour drive back.

In 2001, I finally got to see a shuttle launch. The senior class of NKCA (Chad, Candace, and Annie) were on our way to Miami for a cruise to the Bahamas. The shuttle was going to be launched that afternoon, and I finally got to watch a launch. It was incredible, powerful, and amazing to be a part of. I got it on video, and I remember about a minute after the launch, we experienced what I call, thunder, from the force of the launch. I will never forget that experience.



FOXNews.com - NASA Discovers Gouge on Underside of Shuttle Endeavour - Science News | Current Articles

Charlotte Ties all-time high!

I know that 104 is bad, but at least it was a "dry" heat. The dew point and humidity has been low this week :) I love that "dry" heat.

Charlotte Observer | 08/10/2007 | 104 degrees ties
Charlotte's all-time high

Hot, Hotter ... Hottest - Independent Tribune - Concord and Kannapolis

More Global Warming :)

Hot, Hotter ... Hottest - Independent Tribune - Concord and Kannapolis

It's Hot!!!

Charlotte breaks heat record!

Global Warming has arrived.

Charlotte Observer | 08/09/2007 | Charlotte breaks heat record, nears next

South Carolina Police Charge 2 Students With Having Several Pipe Bombs Near Navy Base.

I can't believe that any possible terrorist would want to do anything to Charleston, SC. New York, Washington, Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and many other cities I could understand their insanity, but not Charleston. I'm sure thankful that they were caught by the local Goose Creek police.

FOXNews.com - South Carolina Police Charge 2 Students With Having Several Pipe Bombs Near Navy Base - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News

The couch potato cats that are falling victim to diabetes.

It gives all new meaning to the term, "Fat Cat".

The couch potato cats that are falling victim to diabetes | the Daily Mail

Global Warming Week!!!

Global Warming has finally arrived with temperatures near 100. Hope everyone stays cool and hangs in for a few more weeks.

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Bad Skateboarder Accident. X Games August 07

If you haven't seen this, it's amazing that he was not hurt worse.

N.C. bridges face sharp look. Yadkin River is rated "structurally deficient" by govt.

I hope that they will take some of our state's surplus and use it to fix this important bridge on Interstate 85.

Police Officer steals Marijuana for Brownies.

You have to listen to the 911 call. It's hilarious.

Water restrictions begin in Kannapolis, Landis.

It's that time of year again to conserve water.

Salisbury Post | LATEST HEADLINES | Water restrictions begin in Kannapolis, Landis

Toll From Bridge Collapse Could Be Lower than Expected.

This is great news. The pictures make you believe that the death toll was going to be very high. It looks like their "Guardian Angels" were very busy that afternoon. Praise the Lord for that.

My Way News - Toll From Bridge Collapse Could Be Low

Python sinks teeth into toddler at Freedom Park, Charlotte.

I did not believe this story when I first heard it. It's a shame when someone who is no longer able to take care of a dangerous, exotic pet, would just release it into the wild (unless it's a nasty ferret). Sun Pet, the company I work for has pythons, and I jokingly asked one of the leaders if it could be one of our snakes.

Charlotte Observer | 08/01/2007 | Python sinks teeth into toddler

Dog Shoots Owner in the Back!

Wow, I had no idea that the dog world was as upset over Michael Vick as the human world is. I guess we all better be nicer to our dogs today, especially "Oscar" lingafelt.


FOXNews.com - Dog Shoots Owner in the Back in Memphis, Tennessee - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News