Outrageous Malfunction

Joe has noted that stuff on the internet comes to my attention quickly. I’d like to
take credit for it, but I’ve been using Google Alerts to do the dirty work.

Have bit torrent? Help me spread the video of Rebbecca Aguilar harassing James Walton, a man who put down two miscreants. Her employer, KDFW, has been trying to get the video sent to the memory hole. I don’t want that to happen. Download the torrent above and seed it if you think the cause is worthy. If you’re unfamiliar, use your favorite search engine to get up to speed.

So far, KDFW has gotten this video removed everywhere it appears. I implore you assist in keeping this video available. The size is small; 13 megs.

Thanks.

Lyle and I visited the Austin Cantina in Seattle tonight. I had a cup of chili, a mojito, the chicken fried steak, and a banana-nilla wafer concoction. Lyle had coffee, chili, beef enchiladas, and a chocolate cake with raspberry purée. We both agreed the chili needs a lot of salt to make it edible; however, the table salt and pepper shakers were almost empty. Perhaps previous patrons had used it all on chili? Once seasoned, the Texas-style chili was great. I hate bean-based chilies; to be able to buy a real chili is a treat. The main course was very thin steak on artfully plated potatoes with grilled corn. The steak was did not require a knife to cut and was quite flavorful. The waitress brought us three hot sauces to try; they were not overpowering, which was nice. Next time I will ask for the hot sauce with the chili. Lyle reported that the beer used to cook the beef for his enchiladas was quite evident in flavor. The desserts were excellent; Lyle’s chocolate cake with purée got good reviews. The purée was unsweetened, which is a nice touch. My banana-nilla wafer concoction was nice, as well. The flavors were mild and understated, which is missing in a lot of prepared foods. My mojito was quickly served and not of the over-alcoholic type; I find lots of places put the emphasis on the alcohol to the extent of serving undrinkable beverages. Our tab was just shy of $60 for two; we left a tip of around $13 or $14 as the service was attentive. The downsides to the Cantina are that it is in Ballard, which means you’re in for a heck of a drive if you want to visit. If you’re trying to find it on the map, it is just north of the Ballard QFC on the other side of the street. The Austin Cantina is a warm, open place that I’ll be sure to stop by again. The owner has a blog, which is the primary reason I stopped by in the first place. If they were closer in, the Austin Cantina would easily replace Beth’s as the default place to eat.

Frank Crist’s obituary.

Returning from court (Alan had an attorney appointed), Matt called to let me know Frank Crist has passed on.

Firearms makers wishing to sell in California have until 2010 to implement microstamping on the casings ejected from pistols. I wish manufacturers like Glock and Smith & Wesson would just pull out of the California market like Barrett did; I know it won’t happen, though. Also signed into law is an act making illegal lead bullets in the range of the California Condor. This is a self-solving problem; shoot any condor you see and the range gets smaller.

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Video of an attempted hit on a corrections officer. The amazing thing is that this took place in New Jersey - where if you’re not cop, you’re little people.