Fighting Back, Good News!, -and- Run Chicken Little Run!

Fighting Back - former Marine chokes car-theft suspect to death
Good News! - teacher wins major victory for God in school
Run Chicken Little Run! -hundreds of fish fall from the sky over remote Australian town

On this day in history: March 2, 1968 - Syd Barrett leaves Pink Floyd, after melting his mind with various extremely dangerous drugs. He spends the following years mumbling about pork chops and refrigerators.

Born on this day in history: March 2, 1968 - Daniel Craig (1968 - ) Scottish actor Daniel Craig was introduced to an international audience when he appeared as Angelina Jolie's love interest in Lara Croft: Tom Raider (2001). Craig became a household name when he became the sixth actor cast in the role of secret agent James Bond in the film Casino Royale (2006), for which he won a BAFTA award.

Scripture of the Day: He knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside. - Job 23:10-11

Video of the Day: Electric Drag Racing: White Zombie - submitted by Cap'n Jack

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while passing through Walmart on the way to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.

Technology News
Sony fixes Playstation network date bug
Beware Windows XP's F1 Help bug
Four indicted in CAPTCHA hacks of ticket sites
Botnets cause surge in February spam
Heartless Web scam leaves brides at the altar

Zombies!
It was suggested that zombies be the subject of the video of the day through the week (or beyond, perhaps) by a reader. I agreed. If you have a video you wish to submit for Video of the Day, please email me with the YouTube URL for the video, and I shall consider it for inclusion here. The video must meet one simple criterion: It must address zombies in some fashion. As you will see from the video submitted by Cap'n Jack and linked here as the Video of the Day, the reference to zombies need not be specifically to flesh-eating creatures! I eagerly await your submissions! - David

Watch Where You're Going!, Matters of Life and Death, -and- Every Move You Make

Watch Where You're Going! - bus driver accused of falling asleep at wheel
Matters of Life and Death - lawmakers in two states declare fetuses are people
Every Move You Make - radio chip coming soon to your driver's license?

On this day in history: March 2, 1968 - Syd Barrett leaves Pink Floyd, after melting his mind with various extremely dangerous drugs. He spends the following years mumbling about pork chops and refrigerators.

Born on this day in history: March 2, 1977 - Chris Martin (1977-) Born Christopher Anthony John Martin on March 2, 1977 in Devon, England. The son of a teacher and an accountant, Martin attended University College London where he met Will Champion, Guy Berryman and Jonny Buckland who would go on to form the band Coldplay.

Scripture of the Day: Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. — Psalm 37:1-2

Video of the Day: wow tenspace - submitted by Cindy

Imagine my surprise when I spotted this bumper sticker on a car this morning while driving to my office! Click to enlarge.

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The Weekend Friday evening, we watched a DVD containing four episodes from season one of "Boston Legal."

The weather was dry and grill-friendly Saturday. I grilled a pork tenderloin and made a batch of Cajun black beans. The tenderloin came from Sav-Mor Foods vacuum sealed and seasoned with Italian herbs. While grilling it, I sprayed it with a mixture of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. For the beans, I sautéed a large white onion, diced; two large Jalapeños, diced; a medium habanero, diced; a handful of fresh cilantro leaves; two large cluster tomatoes, diced; two tablespoons garlic, minced; 1/2 bottle of Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale; the juice from a can of black beans; two tablespoons of Gebhardt's chili powder; a tablespoon of red pepper flakes; a tablespoon of ground black pepper; four tablespoons of brown sugar; and a handful of jasmine rice in a medium saucepan. When the onions became translucent, I placed the lid on the saucepan and reduced the heat to just above low. This cooked for an hour. I added the black beans, stirred, and reduced the heat to low. This continued to simmer while I grilled the pork tenderloin. It was a delicious meal. Following dinner, we watched a DVD containing another four episodes from season one of "Boston Legal."

Sunday, the weather was most foul. My plans for grilling outdoors could not be realized without great fear of drowning from the torrents of water falling from the sky or being carried off by the fearsome wind. Therefore, I grilled Tyson boneless, skinless chicken breasts on the indoor grill. I seasoned the breasts with chicken Monterey seasoning and sprayed them with a mixture of one part extra-virgin olive oil and three parts balsamic vinegar. I grilled five large white mushrooms—spraying them with the olive oil-balsamic vinegar mixture. We also had a salad: Mixed greens, sliced cucumber, sliced white mushroom, julienned red onion, pear tomatoes, and diced red bell pepper. It was a delicious meal.

Following dinner, we watched another DVD containing yet another four episodes from season one of "Boston Legal."

The Reason for the Season, Weapons of Choice, -and- Fly the Friendly Skies

The Reason for the Season - Utah legislator tells retailers to say "Merry Christmas"
Weapons of Choice - Texas gun law battle brewing over "open carry" proposal
Fly the Friendly Skies - drug could cure jet lag

On this day in history: December 3, 1974 - Civil aviation authorities in England issue a warning to pilots to avoid a 40 foot long inflated pig. The aeropork had escaped its tether during a Pink Floyd photo shoot. Radar contact was lost at 18,000 feet.

Born on this day in history: December 3, 1948 - Ozzy Osbourne (1948 - ) Born in Birmingham, England, musician Ozzy Osbourne is known as lead singer of Black Sabbath, which recorded metal anthems like "War Pig"” (1971). He went solo in 1978, cultivating a social misfit image, then struggled with substance abuse. Osbourne regained popularity with reality TV show "The Osbournes," which featured his family.

Scripture of the Day: Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus be cursed," and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit. — 1 Corinthians 12:3

Video of the Day: Budweiser Rocky Horse SuperBowl Commercial - submitted by Jay

The eyes have it! Click to enlarge.

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David Louis Harter Photography - a showcase for the photography of David Louis Harter

I had a peculiar dream last night: I dreamed that a woman came to my office and inquired about engaging me to photograph her "...daughter and friends." I asked if this were a birthday party, and she replied, "No. They're practicing for a musical presentation at their school." We agreed upon the fee and a date and time. She gave me a deposit and departed. At the appointed date and time, I met the woman at a local park. She had over a dozen children with her. They appeared to be approximately 12 years of age. The children began performing, and I began photographing them. They danced and sang—performing the musical, "Oklahoma!" Their performances were stunning. I was amazed by their dancing and singing talents. Without benefit of music, they sang perfectly and danced flawlessly. When the shoot was completed, I said to the woman, "I am amazed by the incredible talent of these children." She said, "Well, they're just a bunch of kids playing around." I did not understand her attitude. When I arrived at my office and viewed the images on my computer, the costumes the children had worn were not displayed! Their attire was ordinary daily wear. Gone, also, was the performing grace and skill they had exhibited! Their poses were ungainly and child-like. I awakened.