LAST THINGS FIRST. On June 17, 1885, the U.S. received a gift from France. Some assembly required, as this gift consisted of 350 pieces, in 200 cases. What was the gift in the crates?

This concept works for ABQ Ride. Get a pass, ride all you want, anytime. Will it work on a larger scale for airlines? Interesting application of a tested business model. Flying: Introducing Surf Air, the All-You-Can-Fly Airline | TIME.comnewsfeed.time.comThe flat-free business model has worked for Netflix, so why not for air travel too? That seems to be the thinking behind Surf Air, the members-only, fixed-rate aviation service based in Santa Monica, Calif. For $1,650 a month, travelers can fly as much as they please between select cities.

Thank you Miss New Mexico 2013, Kathleen Danzer, for such a fine job representing The Land of Enchantment, in the Miss USA contest last night in Las Vegas. The winner was Mallory Hagan from New York.

LAST THINGS FIRST. This computer was dedicated on this day in 1951 by the U.S. Census Bureau. It is called the Universal Automatic Computer. Do you know the acronym, or common name for this machine? Today this technology fits in your pocket.

If you pay this for parking, maybe the price of gasoline is irrelevant. What is the most we pay in New Mexico, a couple hundred a month? Fotos de la biografíaHow much would you pay for the tandem parking spaces in the center of this picture? If your answer was less than $560,000, you wouldn't have won yesterday's auction.

Happy Flag Day. On this day in 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the 13 red and white stripes, and the 13 stars on a field of blue, as our National Flag. Please fly yours, with the 50 stars, proudly today.

Reflection of a tree in an Albuquerque rain puddle. Yes. Albuquerque rain.

Caption Contest. Write a caption for this photo, and the best caption will win a $25 gift certificate from The Rancher's Club of New Mexico, for their Friday night Happy Hour / Dinner. Featuring live jazz, great food on the grill, and great summer beverages. Happy Father's Day, good luck. Contest closes at 7am, Friday June 14, 2013.

Here is a story about a brave, confident young woman who is an inspiration to all of us. She is doing more with less, and helping others along the way. Iowa is missing one key feature - CNN.com VideoWinning a beauty pageant takes overcoming obstacles, something Miss Iowa 2013 has mastered in her lifetime.

Tonight... Boiled crawfish, potatoes and corn washed down with locally brewed beer. Tomorrow is Hogwarts castle!

LAST THINGS FIRST. Birthday today. This composer, lawyer, and Dean, was born on this day in 1892. He was Dean of the University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts from 1942-1957, and established the UNM Symphony. Who is this man? Type your answer in the comment box below, and you will get the satisfaction of knowing. Congratulations.

The world's oldest human, ever, has died in Japan. He lived in three centuries. Would you want to live to be 116? man in recorded history dies at 116 in Japanworldnews.nbcnews.comTOKYO -- A Japanese man who was recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest person in recorded history died on Wednesday. Jiroemon Kimura, a 116-year-old former post officer worker, was born in 1897 -- the same year as aviator Amelia Earhart and the year Britain's Qu …

LAST THINGS FIRST. Which composer was born this day, June 11, in 1864? He composed Don Quixote. No prize today, but you can post your answer below, and feel good about knowing the correct answer. Knowledge is it's own reward.

Brent found Mozart balls at Epcot

This is a picture of what Brent feels like as he leaves for vacation. Why no shirts? Brent's mind is a strange place.

Perhaps the free enterprise system will have influence on the health care debate. doctors abandon the insurance systemmoney.cnn.comDoctors get fed up with insurance red tape and switch to cash only. But is it good for consumers?

It's underrated and under promoted. So, in a glorious act of shameless self-promotion, and a reminder that it is this Sunday . . . Happy Father's Day. Never too early to start thinking about Dad.

Active Chinese space program. It may start to get crowded in space. Maybe we should have air traffic control for near earth orbits. It could be based here in New Mexico at Spaceport America. spaceship blasts off from Gobi Desertwww.cnn.comA Chinese spaceship blasts off from the Gobi Desert, carrying three astronauts on what is expected to be the country's longest crewed mission yet.

Last Things First. Who flew a kite in an electrical storm on this day in 1752? No prize today, but you can type the answer in the comment box below, and feel good about yourself.

From last night's Tony Awards, Best Musical, Kinky Boots. This musical took home a total of 6 awards. If you want to stand out, or fit in, perhaps it is better to get some temporary Kinky Boots, rather than permanent ink?

Congratulations to Roswell native, Mike Smith on his victory in the 2013 Belmont Stakes. He rode Palace Malice, a 15-1 underdog, to the three length victory. New Mexico proud.

The Showtime Piece today has music from Sweet Adeline, music by Jerome Kern. Then, Franz Schubert's testament to death on The Signature Work. Death & the Maiden performed by the Guarneri String Quartet. 5pm MDT today, Friday. Listen here,

LAST THINGS FIRST: Stefon. Bill Hader turns 35 today. Does anyone know how old Stefon is?

Graduates at Cuyahoga Falls HS in Ohio were proud to receive their leather-bound diplomas. Then, apparently, someone read the cover more carefully. School officials will investigate how it happened; the students will get replacement covers.

This will pick you up. An American who helps young musicians and dancers around the world.John Ferguson spreads goodwill for America through the power of musicwww.csmonitor.comPianist John Ferguson founded American Voices, a nonprofit whose mission is to help aspiring young artists around the world pursue their interest in American jazz, Broadway, break dancing, and classical music.

The Showtime Piece today as a medley of music from the man who owned Broadway, George M. Cohan. Then, The Signature Work will have Perfidia, by Alberto Dominguez. 5pm today MDT. Listen here

LAST THINGS FIRST: 1984. Big Brother started watching us on June 6, 1949. Orwell's book has been republished regularly... here's a cover from the 1970s.

Brent spent Friday afternoon Kings Orlando bowling center... some kind of kitschy, hip-retro bowling experience with good fries and a tomato-mayo sauce. Have you been there?