Showing posts with label carjacking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label carjacking. Show all posts

Monday, November 24, 2008

Fighting Back, I Right the Wrongs, -and- Don't Take a Knife to a Gunfight!


Fighting Back - carjacking suspect hit with frozen turkey
I Right the Wrongs - judge sentences teens to Manilow music
Don't Take a Knife to a Gunfight! - Guard fatally shoots man armed with swords at Scientology building

On this day in history: November 24, 2003 - After his BMW struck a Toyota Camry, country singer Glenn Campbell is arrested with an impressive blood alcohol level of .20 on charges of "extreme" drunk driving, hit and run, and assaulting a police officer, in Phoenix AZ. He is freed on $2000 bond. While in custody, Campbell hummed his hit "Rhinestone Cowboy" repeatedly.

Born on this day in history: November 24, 1888 - Dale Carnegie (1888 - 1955) Born in Maryville, Missouri, writer and public speaker Dale Carnegie began in the 1930s with a radio program and books, notably "How to Win Friends and Influence People" (1936). His name became synonymous with the self-help-to-success he promoted.

Scripture of the Day: He [Barnabas] was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. — Acts 11:24

Video of the Day: Plane-to-Plane Skydive - submitted by Cap'n Jack





Here is a 360° panorama of Hometown Christmas, taken in front of my office. Click to enlarge.






I have a new Web site: David Louis Harter Photography. This will be a site dedicated to photography. If you are interested in photography, by all means visit this new site!

The weather on Saturday was beautiful, and the annual Corning Hometown Christmas benefited greatly from the spring-like weather. The attendance was excellent, and the lighted parade was easily the best ever. I took 850 photographs of the event and shall alert readers when a select group of these photographs is ready for viewing. By all means, take a look at the panorama above. I created it from photographs I took while standing in front of my office and turning in a circle. It is a full 360° panorama! To view it properly, maximize the image and scroll from left to right. I believe you will be impressed!

It was a busy weekend. Saturday—following the lighted parade—I grilled cheeseburgers. I toasted whole-wheat buns on the grill while the burger patties cooked. At the table, we added sliced red onion, sliced cluster tomatoes, and green leaf lettuce. Laura used mayonnaise and catsup for condiments. I used mayonnaise, mustard, and wasabi paste. The burgers were delicious.

Last night, we enjoyed enchiladas I had made and refrigerated earlier. I sautéed sliced onion, minced garlic, chopped Jalapeños, and ground sirloin—seasoned with Tony Chachere's More Spice, ground black pepper, ground cumin, ground Cayenne, and ground Chile de Arbol. I made sauce with tomato sauce, Gebhardt's Chili Powder, ground Cayenne, ground Chile de Arbol, ground cumin, granulated garlic, and sea salt. I coated a large Pyrex baking dish with sauce, rolled meat mixture in flour tortillas, and placed them in the baking dish. I covered the enchiladas with sauce and topped this with extra-sharp cheddar cheese. We baked this in the microwave until the cheese was melted and bubbling. I made a batch of guacamole—using salsa I had made earlier in the week. It was an incredible delight. We have another meal awaiting us in the refrigerator, another meal awaits us in the freezer, and a small portion shall follow Laura to Chico today and provide her with a wonderful lunch.

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Walk the Line, Irony Can Be So Ironic!, -and- Now that's HOT!


Walk the Line - man has .851 blood alcohol content
Irony Can Be So Ironic! - man steals truck, gets carjacked
Now that's HOT! - 2-acre piece of land in Ventura County reaches 812 degrees

On this day in history: August 5, 1962 - In her Brentwood, California home, Marilyn Monroe dies in bed. Her death remains shrouded in mystery to this day.

Born on this day in history: August 5, 1930 - Neil Armstrong (1930 - ) Born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, astronaut Neil Armstrong was a fighter pilot in Korea and later a civilian test pilot. In 1969, he, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins led the Apollo 11 expedition. Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the Moon.

Scripture of the Day: And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will. - 2 Corinthians 8:5

Video of the Day: Stowaway Chicks





Apparently, Zeus was intent upon journeying to Tucson with Laura last weekend! As it happened, he remained home with me. Laura took these photographs of Zeus attempting to stow away in her luggage. Click to enlarge.













Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Fighting Back, Weapons of Choice, -and- Buzz


Fighting Back - waiter foils carjacking, gets fired
Weapons of Choice - MI legislator wants to arm educators
Buzz - "killer bees" descend on New Orleans

On this day in history: September 12, 1966 - NBC television premieres "The Monkees," a sitcom about four guys in a rock band. When the show becomes a hit, the fictional Monkees somehow release a string of albums, even though three of the actors can't even play their instruments.

Born on this day in history: September 12, 1913 - Jesse Owens (1913 - 1980) track athlete. He set a world record in the long jump that stood for 25 years and who won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin.

Scripture of the Day: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4)

Video of the Day: Office Stress - submitted by Jeffrey





The sky is significantly clearer this morning. It is also significantly cooler. This weekend is forecast to be cooler yet. This should be perfect weather for the car show in Durham. Traditionally, this is a good car show. The show features military vehicles, motorcycles, classics, muscle cars, hot rods, and customs. It takes place in the park in Durham. Large trees provide good shade for this event.