today’s news and information gleanings from here and there! Today’s Weather!   Today in History!

Quote for today… “As for me, all I know is that I know nothing.” – Socrates

• An acquaintance told us last evening that in anticipation of Irene, one of the area’s “big box” home stores is “out of generators” due to a surge in buying.
• Just in case … We have posted “extreme weather” emergency preparedness advice at Columbia news, views & reviews before. But here is what New York City has posted for its residents in anticipation of Irene: Get prepared; gather supplies.
• Another one of those “trusted individuals” takes money from Little League. – “Woman accused of taking $4,274.” (Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era)
• Irene’s headed this way, they now say … we’re getting lots of rain this weekend. (Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era) For updates, click on “Today’s Weather” above … this is the national weather service report.
• Tom Hermansader Letter to the Editors (Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era)
• Wind tower tours to be held (Lancaster Intelligencer Jourmal/New Era)
• Finally, a US representative with courage … “Lawmaker seeks end to congressional retirement benefits”  (governmentexecutive.com)
• Some 9/11 charities failed miserably (York Daily Record)
• York Daily Record Opinion: simplify open records law (Absolutely!)