Astronomer Says Comet Speeding Toward Earth

Recently, according to Pravda, Russian astronomer Nikolai Fedorovsky announced that a large comet is hurtling toward Earth and that C-Day could happen later this month.

The article paints a not-so-pretty scenario if said comet does indeed strike the planet.

I, for one, will be duct taping my basement windows tonight.

Also, if you look at the above picture, you'll see that official CTCN mutt breath has prepared, too.

Major Storm Wreaks Havoc In County

September 1911--A major storm blew threw the area and flooded many areas throughout Coshocton County. Creeks were out their banks, bridges washed out, and railroad traffic came to a screeching halt.

Farmer Martin Hughes was one of many who lost animals to the rapidly rising water. According to the Coshocton Daily Age, while Hughes worked in his barn, he heard a "sullen roar" and looked up to see an avalanche of water rushing down Mill Creek. Before he had time to react, Hughes found himself waist deep in water. His chickens, corn crib, hay, and buggies were swept away by the surging water. Hughes saved his horses, but lost pigs and sheep.

Also, near Keene, three bridges were washed out.

Fresno was cut off by the flooding and the house of Judge Philabaum was under water on the lower floors.

The nearby town of Gnaddenhutten closed school due to flooding.

Baltic was practically under water and the sidewalks were washed away.

Numerous lightning strikes set homes on fire and, in one instance, a lightning bolt struck within six feet of a child's bed.

All told, the storm caused thousands of dollars in damage.

The Next Earth Stopping Disaster

I'm wondering how much taxpayers will have to cough up over the New York hurricane scenario?
Can a multi-billion Corps of Engineers project be far behind? Fear sells.

Would a category three hurricane cripple our economy? Maybe, for a short time. Most corporations have developed disaster plans post 9/11 and can continue business outside of New York City as evidenced by companies who didn't miss a beat after 9/11.

Now, if the power grids fail...

A desolate mountaintop sounds delightful. Problem is...there'll be a traffic jam getting there and a developer will have luxury condo's being built.

Fourth of July Goes Boom In Coshocton

July 1883--The Coshocton Daily Age reported that the fifteen year old son of Abram Holdsworth was "exercising his patriotism with an anvil and powder". The resulting explosion caused severe burns on the young lad's face and that a plug within the anvil was sent through the roof of the building.

Just a few inches to the left or right and the youngster would have become a fatality.

Over the next few days, you'll read of additional Coshocton 4th of July follies.