The Armed Citizen, Tax Dollars at Work, -and- Honesty

The Armed Citizen - Florida passes "take your gun to work" law
Tax Dollars at Work - federal credit cards misused
Honesty - man finds $140,000, turns in to police

On this day in history: April 10, 2003 - FBI agents raid the Noonday, Texas home of avowed white supremacist William Joseph Krar. Upon searching the domicile and some rented storage units, the agents turn up an arsenal including briefcase bombs with remote-controlled detonators, full-auto machine guns, silencers, nearly 500,000 rounds of ammunition, a 1953 military land mine, more than 800 grams of sodium cyanide, and a copy of The Turner Diaries. Krar later receives 11 years for possession of a dangerous chemical weapon.

Born on this day in history: April 10, 1984 - Mandy Moore (1984-) Born Amanda Leigh Moore in Nashua, NH, raised in Orlando, FL, singer and actor Mandy Moore had a big hit in 1999, "Candy," followed by album "I Wanna Be With You" (2002). Moore has parlayed music success into an acting career.

Scripture of the Day: This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. - 1 John 4:10/

Video of the Day: How to Make a Water Gun Alarm Clock - submitted by Amber

"I Am Legend" [A terrible virus has spread across the planet and turned the human race into bloodthirsty monsters. Mankind's only hope for survival is scientist Robert Neville (Will Smith), the one person left unaffected by the epidemic. When he's not fighting for his life against the hordes of the infected, Neville searches for a cure to reverse the virus's effects—all the while battling his own doubt and despair as he spends every day alone.] will arrive in Blu-ray format from Netflix today. We shall view it with one of my brothers, following dinner on Saturday. We are all eager to see this movie. The preview (viewed via Netflix) looks very good. The special effects are supposed to be excellent. For dinner, I shall make shrimp and fettuccine with Alfredo sauce and garlic bread.

Tax Dollars at Work, What Am I Bid?, -and- Sleeping with the Enemy

Tax Dollars at Work - sex offenders receive financial aid
What Am I Bid? - man auctions entire life on eBay
Sleeping with the Enemy - Switzerland to sign huge gas deal with Iran

On this day in history: February 18, 1980 - A significant percentage of the Soviet space program's scientists are killed when a Vostok rocket explodes on the launch pad. Fifty people die at the Plesetsk Space Center.

Born on this day in history: February 18, 1970 - Queen Latifah (Dana Owens) (1970-) Born Dana Owens in Newark, N.J., rapper, record producer and actress Queen Latifah issued her first album in 1989, "All Hail to the Queen," which sold over one million copies. In 1991, she became CEO of her own record company, and went on to star in films like "The Bone Collector" (1999), with Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie, and in "Chicago" (2002).

Scripture of the Day: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. - Romans 15:13

Video of the Day: Nolia 888 Concept Phone - submitted by Amber

The "Hero of Chappaquiddick" speaks on why he supports amnesty for those sneaking across the Rio Grande. This just may be the quote of the century!! Click to enlarge.

We had intended to grill steaks for dinner last evening. Yesterday was a "normal day" on our food calendar, and Laura said she hungered for a steak. I stopped at Sav-Mor Foods on the way home and bought two huge, thick top sirloin steaks.

When Laura arrived at home, prior to attending worship practice at Harvest Christian Center, she said that she had an upset stomach. I suggested we wait until the following evening to grill the steaks—switching the two days on the food calendar. She agreed.

I produced a marinade from extra-virgin olive oil, Cabernet Sauvignon, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and Tony Chachere's More Spice. I placed the steaks in a large zip-lock bag, added the marinade, and placed the bag in the refrigerator. The steaks shall be tossed upon the grill this evening—along with Jalapeños, large white mushrooms, a quartered red bell pepper, and halved red potatoes. It shall be a tasty meal!