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Normally tropical storms and hurricanes that form off the coast of Mexico move out into the Pacific Ocean. But in this day and age of crazy weather who knows? It will be interesting to watch. Noel

Well I certainly do. Why not? We earthlings seem to think we are the only ones with calculating brains and an opposed thumb in the universe. Logically there are plenty of Sol 3 planets in this vast universe with humans in various stages of development. Some just beginning and others far advanced from us. It's not hard for me to believe there are civilizations that are older far more advanced than we are. And that they look much like us. And that they are as curious about other worlds as we are. A trip to Mars from Earth would be child's play for them. I wouldn't be surprised that some of them are walking amongst us now just observing and reporting back what they see. I certainly hope they see hope for us and not destruction. Before we can be good neighbors in the universe we have to be good neighbors here, among ourselves. When they see that perhaps they will welcome us and help us learn what they ave learned. Am I thinking in fairy tales? Perhaps, or perhaps not. Though I will n ever live to see it, I hope it's perhaps not. Noel

Back when I was still alive I lived in an old house across the street from a park. The street was quite narrow and when there were activities in the park people would park on both sides of the street. That made the street so narrow that emergency vehicles like fire trucks unable to pass through. I went to several city council meetings to complain about it, but they did nothing. It's still a hazard but I don't live there anymore. Noel

The Explosion: A loud blast or explosion was reported in the area around 4:00 AM, accompanied by rumors of a downed object and subsequent military retrieval operations. But of course! Typical human response to anything we don't understand. We must look like savages to more advanced civilizations that have learned how to get along with each other and others. Friendly overtures at the point of a gun. Noel

Depending on the city, Dave, probably not. But there are some where it could work. Half a loaf is better than none. Noel

They must have electricity because the units I saw had space heaters and air conditioners. I thought I also saw a row of public restrooms which could have been large enough to contain showers and sinks to wash up in. Facilities don't have to take up much room. I traveled a lot on Amtrack in a compartment. At the center of the car was a toilet and sink and shower. It didn't take up much room and was fully adequate. I'm assuming they had a central dining facility too. All in all it certainly beats a doorway and a soup kitchen somewhere in the city. And much safer too. Noel

Looks like a good solution for homeless people. These little villages look comfortable and affordable for cities to build. Like Larry, I could be comfortable in one of those. Noel

Yeah Dave. I do most of the time. May I have...? May I sit here? May I get you something? But I confess to saying 'Can I......' sometimes. Usually depends on who I'm with. Noel

In the Amish country of Pennsylvania it is called the 'Necessary Room'. I first saw it on a sign in a restaurant in Intercourse PA. Yes, the town was named 'Intercourse'. It's not far from 'Kitchen Kettle Village'. Noel

I use irregardless but I have no idea what Zod means. It seems I've lived past my expiration date. Noel

Ah! The vagaries of the English language. I love it! Keep em coming. My Mom, for whom English was a second language, used to use the examples of bomb and comb to illustrate the differences in pronunciation of two words spelled almost identically. Noel

The following is a 30 minute history of Fisherman's Wharf. When I was a growing up in San Francisco we lived within walking distance of the wharf. I fished there as a kid. Also fished from Muni Pier at Aquatic Park. When I was a weather forecaster in the Colorado Air Nation Guard I would make periodic trips to the 6th US Army HQ in the Presidio . The last time I went was after the Loma Prieta earthquake where I was responsible for weather support for the emergency response teams. I always tried to dine at Scomas at the wharf when I was there. Aliotos is no longer there. And wharf as I knew it as a kid with restaurants my Dad printed menus for has been turned into an unrecognizable tourist trap. Tourists love it. The natives stay away. Noel

Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coastVideo captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed, creating a big wave.Noel

No Charlie, more like the Russian Massacre by Major Kutchakokoff. Noel

A man was attacked with a starter pistol and a relay baton. They think it was race related. Noel