We could argue all day about the best quotes in Back to the Future, but I think one would rise to the top five every time. Who doesn’t adore the moment when George McFly says, “I’m your density. I mean, your destiny.” Let’s just stick with density, shall we? This t-shirt is a perfect way to show your love for the quote and movie.
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If you're looking for a way to peak your heart rate today, Denver area drug suspect Ryan Stone had the city rapt this morning when he led police officers in a three-car carjacking, one which included an unattended four-year-old boy.
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After a recent visit from the BBC News Magazine crew, Jonathan the Seychelles tortoise of St. Helena Island seemed young and spry and happy for rejuvenated press attention, as he may die literally any day now. He is 182 years old.
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DarendukesHorrible situation..
A horrifying scene in downtown Austin late Wednesday and very early Thursday morning, as a man running from police in his car plows into a crowd in the heart of the Red River district during the music portion of South by Southwest.
Here is a condensed page of stories compiled Thursday by the News Radio KLBJ news team.
Tragedy Strikes Red River in Midst of SXSW
-Todd Jeffries & Jarrod Allen
Two people dead and 23 rushed to local hospitals after police say a man suspected of driving drunk and chased by police, rammed a barricade and plowed through a crowd of South by Southwest attendees. Chief Art Acevedo describes the terrifying one minute, which began at 12:30 this morning, "This roadway is closed. We had an Austin Police officer wearing, an Austin police officer in uniform working barricade control. He was forced to move out of the way to avoid from getting struck himself. The suspect vehicle struck a moped with a male and female on the moped and also struck a taxi. He then crashed on the northwest corner into a parked van. The suspect then exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. The officer was able to overtake him on foot and was actually forced to tase him to take him into custody."
The video here is the exact same one as offered Thursday, just reloaded for better quality.
Acevedo says the man's vehicle struck a moped, killing the man and woman riding it, then hit a taxi and stopped when he hit a parked van at 11th and Red River, two blocks north of the barricade.
The man pictured at right is their only suspect. He is Rashad Owens, 21.
Only Suspect Recently Lived in Killeen
-Perry Watson
Rashad Owens recently, as little as a year ago, lived in a home in Killeen. KXAN reports Owens has one prior drunk driving conviction that we know of, in another state.
Friday: Suspect Formally Charged with Capital Murder
-Jarrod Allen
Rashad Owens' arrest affidavit was made public Friday, in which a detective describes Owens' moments after his arrest. According to the document, Owens evaded police because he had warrants and did not want to go to jail for something he did not do. The warrants are for kidnapping, according to Owens, due to a custody dispute for his daughter. Click the picture to the right to read the affidavit. Click here to see Friday's story.
Austin's Mayor Reacts to Overnight Tragedy
-Carol Nelson
Austin's Mayor is expressing anger over the tragic deaths of two people at the hands of an impaired driver. In a statement released early this morning, Leffingwell says, "I have been made aware of the tragic accid
ent that occurred early this morning near 10th and Red River. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims, as well as those being treated in area hospitals. First responders rushed to the scene to provide aid to the victims. The Austin Police department is investigating this matter as allegedly involving drunk driving. If this is true, this fact angers me. Drunk driving is never acceptable, and can lead to deadly consequences."
The patrons were waiting to get inside the Mohawk bar at the time of the crash. The bar has relased the following statement:
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families of last night’s senseless tragedy. We are working together with SXSW and city officials on next steps. We will be canceling all events scheduled for this afternoon. Tonight’s events are still pending, we will communicate information as it becomes available. Our hearts are broken, thank you, as always, for the love and support."
Mayor Leffingwell offered these words at a midday briefing at 9th & Red River:
Dutch Victim Identified
-Associated Press & Todd Jeffries
A Dutch music company has identified one of the victims of a suspected drunken driver that barreled through barricades at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin.
Police Chief Art Acevedo said one of two people killed early Thursday was a Dutch citizen riding a bicycle.
Massive Music, a company with offices in Amsterdam, New York and London, said one of their employees died suddenly in Austin and identified him as 35-year-old Steven Craenmehr. No one at the company responded to phone messages requesting additional information.
Police say the driver also struck a moped, killing the woman on it. A man on the moped and 22 pedestrians were injured.
Crash Victims Identified; Health Officials Address Concerns
-Alex Hall
Here is the list of victims, provided by the Austin Police Department:
Evan West, 29; Joseph McCraney, 26; Mason Endres, 18; Kartisha Davis, 18; Greg Cerna, 19 April Martinez, 29; Ryan Freeman, 20; Johannes Hailu, 29; Maria Belyvia, 20; Carolyn Grace, 19; Jeff Chenzer, 29; Ashley Easley, 20; Jacob Gallegos, 20; Erica Hall, 19; Jane Henderson, 24; William Josma, 29; Juan Leura, 20; Jacqueline Longhurst, 21; Alexis Zamarippa, 17
SXSW Businesses to Remain Open after Last Night's Deadly Crash
-Stacey Haley
SXSW, Mohawk & Cheer Up Charlie's staff, after consultation with the Austin Police Department and the city of Austin, have determined that "with very heavy hearts", they will open for business Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. for their regularly scheduled SXSW official showcases.
"After talking to the Austin Police Department, we have determined that the most prudent course of action is to move forward with the SXSW shows scheduled at the Mohawk & Cheer Up Charlie's tonight. If we were to turn away potentially thousands of people who will arrive to see the shows, it would create a serious safety issue," said SXSW Founder Roland Swenson.
"My staff and myself are broken hearted for not only the victims and families of this senseless tragedy, but also for our beloved Red River and this entire community," says Mohawk Owner James Moody.
SXSW Managing Director, Roland Swenson
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Red Cross Offering Grief Counseling after Red River Tragedy
-Diann Hodges
The gruesome scene of a crash on Red River yesterday morning is most likely replaying for the hundreds of people who witnessed the tragic event. Bristol Bowen with the Red Cross of Central Texas says they have help available. Bowen says they want to make sure people have emotional support for such an unexpected event.
Community Resources:
-Jean Casey
The SXSW Cares (#SXSWCares) Fund will help people affected by the tragic events of March 13, 2014. The funds will be disbursed to those most affected through a community-based process. Donate at http://www.sxswcares.com.
Other community resources:
The Blood Center of Central Texas (Type O & Type O Negative) (512) 206-1266
Victim's Services: (512) 974-5037
APD Witness hotline: (512) 974-5186 or email police3@austintexas.gov
American Red Cross:
-Grief counseling: Work hours: 1-800-928-4271 ext 1132; after-hours: (512) 516-0302
-Looking for loved ones: 1-800-928-4271 ext 1121, 1122, 1124; after-hours: (979) 436-8940
DarendukesWhat the fuck did I just watch?
Well, that escalated quickly. The "First Kiss" video has gone from work of art to viral advertising to subject of a handjob parody video in the space of a day.
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DarendukesOh so beautiful....
Technician porn.
DarendukesThis sorta works. There are more rules to it though.
Go ahead and try out 69 x 81. You'll see what I mean.
Then there's 44 x 33. That one works in a different way altogether. Try it out.
DarendukesMaybe a re-share, but still great.
It's been a good week for Jurassic Park remixes. First we get Jeff Goldblum's freaky laugh , and now Bangkok's We Are Camera Studio has recast all the raptors in the film's famous chase scene as even-more-terrifying cats. Clever girls!
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DarendukesSome people have all the luck..
This week in Florida Walmart: one in Tampa sold a steak tainted with LSD to a family four, all of whom ended up in the hospital after becoming ill and suffering hallucinations, according to the Tampa Police Dept.
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DarendukesWhat could possibly go wrong?!
Mitchell Wright, a nine-year veteran of the Seattle police force who spent three of those working with the DEA, had big dreams. He wasn't satisfied with taking drugs off the streets — in fact, it was the opposite. He was going to become a drug kingpin, and strippers were going to help him.
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Darendukes"First controlled LSD trial in 40 years."
40 years!!!
A group of patients who tripped on acid in the first controlled LSD trial in 40 years reported that the drug almost uniformly reduced their anxiety levels.
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Watching this gives me the chills. A cosmonaut floats away from the International space station, spinning out of control as the camera follows it, orbiting planet Earth for seven months before plunging into the atmosphere, burning and disintegrating. A terrifying scene that looks like the movie Gravity, but the video above is real—except no human was inside that suit.
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DarendukesFinally gonna get some data on how much tax money recreational marijuana brings in. This will make every state consider legalizing it.
Sunday night, a man called 911 after his 22-pound cat attacked his baby and trapped his family—including their dog—inside a bedroom.
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While the rest of us struggle with expensive cable packages or try to bum HBO GO passwords, the president has already taken delivery of screeners for season 4 of Game of Thrones. Commoners won't get the first episode until April 6.
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DarendukesThis is why I don't pay my bills automatically. (one of the reasons)
Last week, a construction contractor discovered the mummified body of Pia Farrenkopf in the backseat of Farrenkopf's Jeep, which was parked in her garage. Strange as that is, the story gets weirder: Farrenkopf, who police say died sometime in 2008, registered for and voted in the 2010 elections.
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DarendukesHoly shit that was badass!
Matthew McConaughey's humming and rhythmic chest thumping in The Wolf of Wall Street started as something the actor did to relax between takes, but Leonardo DiCaprio liked it so much that he convinced Scorsese to add it to the film. And now there's a remix.
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DarendukesDon't click through. It is exactly what you think.
The picture below the jump is not good. It is not good at all. It is probably something you don't really want to look at if you were planning on getting through the day without feeling queasy or generally disappointed in the current state of humanity.
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DarendukesFor Eric cuz Japan.
A "transparency toilet" was recently rolled out in the Japanese city of Oita. When in use, the transparent window goes opaque. However, according to reports, the toilet can inadvertently expose those inside for all to see.
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DarendukesOk, so I've never really liked 'Between Two Ferns' segments. They are rarely funny. Mostly uncomfortable (which is the whole point I suppose). But watch this one. Especially the last minute. It's damn funny.
He said it in Dazed and Confused. He said it at the Oscars. He's even selling T-shirts. But where did Matthew McConaughey's catchphrase, "Alright, alright, alright," come from?
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"It was the craziest thing," said Robin Sandusky, 31, who before yesterday afternoon used to be a person like you who never ate a salad with a lizard head in it. "After a few bites, I look down at my fork, and think, 'Oh, is that a piece of asparagus?' And then I saw that it had eyes, and an arm."
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DarendukesI like these ads.
I keep to myself in cabs. But one thing that gets my attention is a driver with a neck tattoo telling me that he just got out of jail after 10 years and that the cop behind is making him nervous. And especially when he starts a police chase while yelling "I can't go back." I thought this was the end.
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