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An Oregon man who rigged his lost home with an "Indiana Jones"-inspired booby trap of a "round hot tub that was on its side set to roll down the hill" was found guilty of charges stemming from that 2018 incident where a federal agent was injured, officials said Tuesday. A federal jury in Medford found Gregory Lee Rodvelt, 71, guilty of assaulting a federal officer and using and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, according to a statement by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Oregon. Rodvelt lost his home in a lawsuit and after he "learned that a receiver had been appointed to sell that property, he proceeded to booby trap it," federal prosecutors said. Bomb specialists with the FBO and Oregon State Police were asked to inspect the property after Rodvelt was arrested in Arizona in April, 2017 and charged with unlawful possession of explosives, according to an affidavit written by FBI Special Agent Jeffrey Gray. When bomb specialists got to … [Read more...] about Jury convicts Oregon man who injured federal officer with home using rigged ‘Indiana Jones’ booby trap

The taquito! It’s a tiny dream in a tortilla — simplicity incarnate, endlessly amenable. Hardly as ubiquitous as its sibling the taco, and slightly less elaborate than the sauced enchilada, it can come smothered in queso fresco and lettuce, if that’s how you’d prefer it, or unadorned in a paper wrap, or spread atop smoking pastel plates. Recipe: Chorizo Taquitos Also known as tacos dorados or rolled tacos, taquitos — “little tacos” in Spanish — typically consist of a tortilla (most commonly corn, though sometimes flour) wrapped around a protein base and either pan- or deep-fried. Its many iterations vary across regions and seasons. You could stuff yours with shredded chicken or beef, or opt for refried beans and diced avocados. The dish evokes time and place. Though its roots might be attributed to the Mexican flauta, the taquito’s origins are varyingly tied to early-20th-century California. They manage to speak directly to your immediate situation, whether you’ve … [Read more...] about These Taquitos Are an All-Night Breakfast of Champions

When Taqwanna Clark went to buy a video camera at Fry’s Electronics in Houston, she asked if they had a layaway plan. The cashier instead handed her an application for a store credit card. She applied. “Instantly, it came back declined — like, No!” she says. “Denied, denied — you know, your credit is not good enough.” Clark was 30 and working as a security guard at the Port of Houston. On weekends, she performed as a rapper in the local club scene, under the name T-Baby. She wanted the camera to shoot music videos, to promote her music career. “If I can’t afford a $200 camera,” she recalls thinking, “then I’m in a bad way with this credit thing.” Clark had lived with money anxieties since childhood. In elementary school, her family endured periods of extreme poverty. For a time, on the cusp of homelessness, they lived in the bare framing for a house her father was building on a wooded lot owned by a family member. They slept in an unfinished room and warmed canned food by a … [Read more...] about The High Cost of Bad Credit

Smoke continues to shroud the sun as it rises behind the skyline of lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center in New York City on June 7, 2023, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey. Photo: Gary Hershorn/Corbis News via Getty Images Smoke from out-of-control Canadian wildfires has continued to roll into New York City, blanketing the five boroughs and much of the northeast for a second straight day. Heavy smoke turns the sky yellow as people walk across 42nd Street in Times Square at sunset on June 6, 2023, in New York City. Photo: Gary Hershorn/Getty Images People gather for a morning yoga class on The Edge observation deck as haze caused by smoke from wildfires burning in Canada engulfs New York on June 7, 2023. Photo: Justin Lane/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock The smoke has brought with it strange sights such as the Empire State Building backlit in a hazy orange, or fans taking in a game at Yankees Stadium under smoky gray skies straight out … [Read more...] about Photos: It’s Another Good Day Not to Go Outside in New York

1 Business The Northern Virginia region is home to the most Virginia companies on the latest Fortune 500 list, which is based on annual revenue. Emily Leayman , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply VIRGINIA — Fortune magazine on Monday released its annual ranking of the 500 biggest companies in America by revenue, and 24 of them have headquarters in Virginia. This is the 69th edition of the Fortune 500 list, a ranking of companies by total annual revenue. The corporations on the list had combined revenues of $18 trillion in fiscal year 2022 and account for two-thirds of the gross domestic product, Fortune said in a news release. Profits, down 15 percent, fell for the second time in the last three years. Of the 24 ranked in Virginia, 14 are in the Northern Virginia region. Companies in Virginia, including their rankings and revenue, that made the list are: 45. Freddie Mac : McLean, VA, $86.717 billion … [Read more...] about 24 Virginia Companies Make Fortune 500 List For 2023

0 Kids & Family The summer reading program for kids at the Manassas Animal Shelter begins July 9, and can be beneficial for both man and beast. Skip Wood , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply MANASSAS, VA—Looking for something new or different for kids to do during the summer? Something that perhaps never even occurred to you? Here's something that's a little off the wall but nonetheless intriguing. It's a summer reading program for kids at the Manassas Animal Shelter, 10039 Dean Drive. The program, dubbed "Read to a Shelter Pet," begins July 9 and runs through Aug. 8 every Tuesday and Thursday. Simply call the shelter at 703-257-22420 and set up a 30-minute time slot from 10 a.m.-noon. Sound a bit odd? According to an article in Scholastic , reading to pets not only can help kids burnish their reading skills but also can benefit animals, as well. To wit: "Animals are also helped from the attention they receive. … [Read more...] about Kids Read To Pets At Animal Shelter In Manassas