july 10
Flashback Friday: Death Valley Hits 134.4°F 1913
History & Headlines
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This was going to be a post on the highest recorded heat level, listed in the Guinness (Book) of World Records. Supposedly, one-hundred and seven years ago, today, Death Valley got up to 134.4℉. I read Wikipedia, I read Guinness and I read History & Headlines. If it made it into Guinness, someone must have thought it was legitimate. Well, after taking a dive into Weather Underground‘s investigation of this record (this is a very long read), posted by weather historian Christopher Burt on October 24, 2016, I’m not so sure this event ever happened.
I have contacted Guinness for a challenge. We shall see how this plays out. ~Vic
Wayback Wednesday: Chris Rock 1999
Twenty years ago, today, the HBO special Bigger & Blacker, a stand-up routine by comedian Chris Rock, premiered. It was recorded at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. The, now, defunct DreamWorks Records released a DVD on July 13.
List of Guests (Aired Special)
In his third HBO stand-up special, Chris Rock brings his critically acclaimed brand of social commentary-themed humor to this 1999 stand-up comedy presentation. Also released as an album, Chris Rock: Bigger and Blacker features Rock on-stage extolling his razor-sharp wit and wisdom on such topics as gun control, President Clinton, homophobia, racism, black leaders and relationships.
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Grammy Award (Best Comedy Album)
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Foto Friday: Critter Collections 4.0
My fourth installment of all things critter. All photos and video are my personal collection. ~Vic
Part I/Part II/Part III
04-15-2017
It’s a cat toy when it gets in the house.
Brown Marmorated Halyomorpha Halys
07-10-2017
He seems comfortable on my Coleus.
07-14-2017
It maintained a web in the Sedums for several days.
07-25-2017
Ever seen a group of them bob? It’s a weird thing to see.
07-25-2017
07-25-2017
09-17-2017
Cosmic-Observation 