Drive My Car, Stupid Criminals, -and- Mommie Dearest

Drive My Car - deputy resigns after wife takes patrol car for joyride
Stupid Criminals - men try to steal truck that doesn't run
Mommie Dearest - woman charged with nursing baby while intoxicated

On this day in history: April 29, 1996 - Search and rescue teams begin dragging Maryland's muddy Wicomico River after former CIA director William Colby is reported missing. They soon discover his partially-submerged canoe underneath a boat dock, but his body isn't located until it rises to the surface a week later.

Born on this day in history: April 29, 1957 - Daniel Day-Lewis (1957- ) Film actor, born in London, UK, the son of C Day-Lewis. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic and, after several small roles on stage and television, became well known for "My Beautiful Launderette" (1985) and "Room With A View" (1985). He won awards for his portrayal of handicapped Irish writer Christy Brown in "My Left Foot" (1989, Oscar, BAFTA).

Scripture of the Day: Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable*#151;if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. - Philippians 4:8

Video of the Day: Coolest iPhone Ever - submitted by Darin

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene while driving to work this morning! Click to enlarge.

I have been playing Wolfenstein 3D Lite on my iPhone. Playing it brings back fond memories of playing the PC game circa 1992. I highly recommend this game! There are few things in this world that will surpass the delight of playing a rousing game of Wolfenstein 3D while standing in line at the bank!

Stay, Here Comes the Bride, -and- Book Him Dano

Stay - doomsday sect won't leave cave
Here Comes the Bride - wedding night brawl lands couple in jail
Book Him Dano - man tasered after noodle-tossing at Taco Bell

On this day in history: April 29, 1992 - Rioting erupts in Los Angeles after Rodney King's assailants are acquitted by a jury. The looting and destruction begins in South Central L.A. and quickly radiates outward. By the time things are under control, 51 are dead and the city has sustained $1.5 billion in property damage. Civil disorder manages to spread to other North American cities, through the influence of live TV coverage.

Born on this day in history: April 29, 1957 - Daniel Day-Lewis (1957– ) Film actor, born in London, UK, the son of C Day-Lewis. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic and, after several small roles on stage and television, became well known for "My Beautiful Launderette" (1985) and "Room With A View" (1985). He won awards for his portrayal of handicapped Irish writer Christy Brown in "My Left Foot" (1989, Oscar, BAFTA).

Scripture of the Day: But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul. - Deuteronomy 4:29

Video of the Day: World Record Huge Catfish - submitted by Darin

The Great Escape! Click to enlarge.

Pop Some Bubblewrap! Relieve some stress. Pop some bubblewrap!

Yesterday, it was warm. Although cooler—at a high of 84 degrees—than Sunday—which saw a high of 93 degrees—yesterday was the first day this year that I found it necessary to turn on the air conditioning here at my office. Today is forecast to be ten degrees cooler. Yikes!

For dinner last evening, I made fettuccine with marinara sauce. I simmered ground pork sausage, minced garlic, sliced white onion, sliced white mushrooms, and diced Roma tomatoes in Cabernet Sauvignon—seasoned with Tony Chachere's More Spice, ground black pepper, ground Cayenne pepper, sea salt, and Italian seasoning. This simmered for two hours. Laura stirred in a bottle of Classico basil and tomato marinara sauce and cooked a package of Barilla fettuccine until al denté. I sliced half a loaf of garlic bread, arranged on a pizza pan, and placed in the oven. Laura watched it and removed it when ready. At the table, we added DiGiorno shredded Parmesan cheese and crushed red peppers. It was a delicious meal. A quantity followed Laura to Chico for lunch, and a goodly amount remains for another dinner Thursday.