Double Vision, The Getaway, -and- Inked

Double Vision - identical twin sisters marry identical twin brothers
The Getaway - 6-year-old girl escapes would-be rapist while in leg shackles
Inked - robbery suspect ID'd by tattoo

On this day in history: June 29, 1967 - Actress Jayne Mansfield is decapitated in a car crash, when her convertible collides with a parked tractor-trailer. To downplay the gruesome death, sources spread the falsehood that only her wig flew off in the accident.

Born on this day in history: June 29, 1941 - Stokely Carmichael (1941 - ) Born in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, activist Stokely Carmichael emigrated to the U.S. in 1952, and became a leader in the 1960s civil rights movement. In 1969, he moved to Guinea to support Pan-Africanism.

Scripture of the Day: For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. They will be protected forever ... — Psalm 37:28

Video of the Day: Liquid Nitrogen into a Swimming Pool - submitted by Darin

Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene! Click to enlarge.

Hot Weekend!

It was particularly hot this weekend. While preparing to depart for a wedding that I was to photograph, Mr. Nitro's exterior temperature probe displayed this frightening image.

Please excuse the quality of the image. Sweat was pouring from my face, and the sun blazing through Mr. Nitro's windshield made it difficult to see what the camera was seeing!

It was actually a mere 109°, but the temperature probe reacted to the heat collected in the cloistered space where it is housed.

To Serve and Protect, Fly Me to the Moon, -and- Take It on the Run

To Serve and Protect - sheriff driving on expired license for 14 months
Fly Me to the Moon - tickets for private lunar visit $100 million
Take It on the Run - convict ties monitoring tag to dog, flees

On this day in history: June 28, 1967 - Actress Jayne Mansfield is killed in a car crash, when her convertible collides with a parked tractor-trailer.

Born on this day in history: June 28, 1861 - William James Mayo (1861 - 1939) surgeon. He is best known as the founder of the Mayo Clinic, 1915.

Today's Video: Glock with Drum Magazine! - submitted by Frank

On my way to the office this morning, I encountered this Dodge Nitro! Click to enlarge.

For dinner this evening, I shall be making giant shrimp with thick spaghetti. I shall cook a package of Barilla thick spaghetti al denté and set aside while Laura sautés giant shrimp that have been marinating in extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped habanero, sun-dried tomatoes, and Red Monkey Mango Habanero Spice Rub. When the shrimp are cooked, Laura will incorporate the spaghetti. At the table, we shall add crushed red pepper and grated Romano cheese. The meal shall be delightful. There is no doubt.