For those of you who don't know Earl, Earl L. Shewell is the 48 year old man who lives at the flop house on 22 Broad Street, in Glens Falls. He was arrested late Wednesday for fighting with a man on the front porch, and the man fell off the porch and suffered a broken arm and a head injury that required stitches.
Earl was charged with second degree assault a felony, and the misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest when he fought with arresting officers and had to be zapped with the old Taser gun. Earl was sent to Warren County Jail for lack of bail.
Now for those of us who know Earl Shewell, we knew him as the black cowboy hat wearing, dark sunglasses wearing, black socks with sandals wearing, cigar smoking man. But Old Earl won't be needing these items in jail, and besides that he needs the money for bail, and every little bit helps, so...
...for a limited time only, the Earl Shewell Collection is up for sale on eBay! Yep if you act fast, the Earl Shewell Collection can all be yours!
Black Cowboy Hat
Dark Sunglasses
Black Socks
Sandals
Yes now you too can be Earl Shewell. You can run down the street shouting,"Look at me everybody I'm Earl Shewell!" Or something like that.
Friday, April 27, 2007
The Earl Shewell Collection Is Now Up For Sale!
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
David Martell On The Glens Falls Police
A prominent citizen in Glens Falls, speaks out on the Glens Falls Police Department.
Hopefully I can get this guy to do more speaking out on stuff. This guy loves to talk, so maybe I can get him talking and keep him talking, and can start a new series called, David Martell on...
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Your Reprieve Is Almost Here
Yes your reprieve from boredom is almost here. The Crandall Library is going to reopen on Tuesday April 24 After long hours of sitting in the car in Crandall Park reading books, I'll finally be able to sit in the library once again at it's new location.
After mass panic ensued on April 1st when the library closed, our wait is now over. It's been 3 long weeks, but the end is almost here. Besides that I have 2 library books I want to return. One is due next week.
Friday, April 13, 2007
Amy Lee Lip Syncing?
I had made mention in my Video Of Mass Panic! that I had noticed that the traffic in Glens Falls had been increasing, and that video was filmed on Thursday, April 5. So what I thought might have been Easter travelers, was more likely people going to the EVANESCENCE concert at the Glens Falls Civic Center that same night.
And apparently a few people,(check the comments at the bottom of the article), thought Amy Lee was lip syncing
Where the hell did that come from? Nowhere in the article was there any mention of lip syncing, so one can only assume from people who were there, that there was an element of lip syncing going on.
I wasn't there so I don't care, but my point is...
...I have got to start keeping up with current events in Glens Falls, they are so far and few in between, it shouldn't be too hard to do!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Still Don't Get It?
Well don't feel bad, either do I. Kimberly A. Wright, 21, was charged at 12:03 a.m. with, you guessed it, DWI even though her blood-alcohol content was found to be 0.07 percent, below the 0.08 percent threshold for driving while intoxicated.
But she was still charged with DWI based on Glens Falls Police Sgt. John Winchell's observations of her behavior, authorities said.
Not possible you say? Well it's only in Glens Falls Baby!
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Video Of Mass Panic!
The video to Mass Panic Ensues!
And the girl used in the video can be found here: Girls Girls Girls, Show Me The Girls!
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
The Shamrock Shake Recipe
I had said that there were No Shamrock Shakes in Glens Falls, and technically that is true, simply because there is no McDonald's here in Glens Falls, but as I was ordering in a nearby McDonald's, I happened to notice that the Shamrock Shake was on the menu. They didn't make any effort to advertise these things this year, I guess they just naturally assumed that people would know about them. Not! I forgot all about them, until I saw a video about them.
Poor advertising on McDonald's part. But what I'm leading up to is this. If you've never tried a Shamrock Shake before, or are simply craving one, the recipe is really simple. I found this copycat recipe.
For one serving:
1 cup vanilla ice cream or soy ice cream
5/8 cup 2% low-fat milk or soy milk
1/8 teaspoon mint extract
4 drops green food coloring
But I've simplified the recipe even further, by using 1 cup of of mint ice cream, and 5/8 cup of milk. And that's it. It's mint flavored and green colored already.
So screw McDonald's and just make the shake yourself. And enjoy it anytime of year, not just on Saint Patrick's Day.
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Mass Panic Ensues
Photo by Katie@!
Now that the Crandall Library has closed it's doors for a few weeks, a lot of people are left wondering, what do we do now that the library is closed?
One man was reported as saying,"Every night when I get out of work, I immediately head over to the crandall library for a few hours until closing time. The only other alternative would be to go home to my wife, Agnes."
The reporter said,"Damn! You don't want to do that, man!"
And the man responded as saying, "No I don't want to do that, but what else can I do? What else can I do? I mean I could go to a bar and drink, but Agnes would smell alcohol on my breath, and there would be hell to pay when I got home. She'd accuse me of picking up some floosy in the bar, and she'd never let me hear the end of it."
And the reporter said, "That's a shame. It really is."
One woman was reported as saying, "You know the Crandall library is my only solace from my husband and three kids. Without the library I'd have to go home and make dinner for my family, and then have unfulfilled sex with my husband. But at the library, I can sit for hours and hours, reading sappy romance novels, and when I leave here at 9pm, and go home, my husband is usually asleep and the kids are all in bed. But now, I feel like my whole world is falling apart!"
And the report responded, "I feel your pain ma'am, I feel your pain."
But all hope is not lost however, there are other libraries you can go to, and as soon as I get the hours for each library, I'll be posting them here.
So please, Do not panic! Remain calm! Help is on it's way!
Friday, March 30, 2007
Only In Glens Falls Baby...
Only in Glens Falls can you get arrested for DWI (Driving while intoxicated) with a BAC of 0.07 percent. It's true. I did a search on Google news for 0.07 percent DWI and the only results of arrests being made are in Glens Falls. Is this just one more reason for you to stay away? You bet!
But I can't really see how they keep getting away with this. Sharon E. Liscum was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and was found to be in possession of a small amount of cocaine, and even though her blood alcohol content was found to be 0.07 percent, combined with the effects of cocaine she was deemed intoxicated?, Sgt. John Winchell said.
Wrong! Intoxication only pertains to blood alcohol content level. Intoxication from alcohol. When you blow a 0.07 percent you are sober baby, you are below the 0.08 limit! Case closed. This woman needs to hire a good lawyer. And you need to stay clear of Glens Falls, that toddling town!
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Big News Really Big News
photo by tygrelilie
The Crandall Library is relocating. That doesn't sound like big news, but it is for Glens Falls! So big, they had to make a news video about it, interviewing random nobodys people out in front of the library asking, what do you think of the library moving, and closing down for 3 weeks. and what do you think about the renovations intended for the old library building, and how will this impact your life?
Big news, really big news for Glens Falls. The library will close April 1st, and reopen April 23. The library is our number one source for entertainment in Glens Falls, what will we do while we are waiting? Go to another library of course.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Brad Delp - Suicide Never Really Solves Anything.
I don't know if Brad Delp was as nice a guy as people say he was. But ...Amy Hoffer, marketing director at the Glens Falls Civic Center, got to meet members of Boston when they played a show in Glens Falls a few years back. She called Brad Delp "the nicest rock star" she had ever met...
But I did enjoy a few of Boston's songs, even though I was never a huge fan of theirs, and as I suspected Boston had been playing in small clubs since the 80's.
But in the end suicide never really solves anything. Someone should of been able to Recognize the Signs of Suicide , but I guess that's all water under the bridge now.
"He was a man who gave all he had to give to everyone around him, whether family, friends, fans or strangers,” the family said in a statement relayed by police Wednesday. “He gave as long as he could, as best he could, and he was very tired. We take comfort in knowing that he is now, at last, at peace."
I know this news is 2 weeks old, but just thought I'd mention it.
Brad Delp - Suicide Never Really Solves Anything.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
So They Say
So TechCrunch says they get about 15,000 spam comments each day. But what they don't say is how many of those so called spam comments and spam trackbacks, are actually legitimate comments and trackbacks.
I know that the article I wrote yesterday on Who needs file sharing? used a trackback to this article on TechCrunch, but the trackback never appeared on their site. The overactive spam filter they use must have classified it as spam. How many other innocent comments and trackbacks are being classified as spam? Probably a lot. But that's what happens when you allow computer technology to monitor your comments and trackbacks.
15,000 spam comments each day? So they say.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Who Needs File Sharing?
A Lake George man sued over downloaded music. Noah Wells is among the 19 New Yorkers and 75 Americans targeted in the latest crackdown on illegal file-sharing. Wells was cited for downloading 10 songs -- by N Sync, Collective Soul, Don Henley, the Outfield, Billy Idol, U2, Def Leppard, Pearl Jam, Lenny Kravitz and Eve. Not just downloading, but distributing them as well, through file sharing programs such as eDonkey, Bearshare, and Kazaa, and LimeWire.
Liz Kennedy, a spokeswoman for RIAA, said that under the U.S. Copyright Law, damages call for $750 per work stolen, with a maximum fine of $150,000.
If it were illegal to download songs off the internet, we'd all be in trouble, but of course what they're referring to is file sharing, downloading and redistributing songs without permission.
Bu I have found a better way of finding new music and sharing it with friends, and it's not illegal, and it's free. One of those sites I use frequently use is Finetune.com. I have one play list for Classic Country Music. I intend on making more later. But making a play list is a little difficult, because you have to have 45 songs in your play list before you can hear the full version of each song, otherwise you can only hear 30 seconds of each song before your play list is complete. Also each play list can only include 3 songs from 15 different artists. But all that aside, I like Finetune.com., and plan on using it more often.
And if you like classic rock concerts, check out http://www.wolfgangsvault.com/. There's a registration process, but it's free, and it's simple and its all 100% legal. And there's no downloading involved, it's all stream loaded. There are 100's of great classic rock concerts to choose from. So who needs file sharing?
Crazy People
So this video isn't actually about Glens Falls, but it certainly does remind me of quite a few crazy people who live in Glens Falls, and two of these crazy people in this video I actually know personally.
Friday, March 16, 2007
No Shamrock Shakes in Glens Falls
Yes I remember the Shamrock Shake, but no I never had a Shamrock Shake, because I don't really like milkshakes. These shamrock shakes usually appear this time each year at McDonald's in honor of Saint Patrick's Day. But I don't think you'll be able to find one in Glens Falls. Why? For one, Glens Falls doesn't have a McDonald's, Burger King yes, McDonald's no. Second I don't believe that the Shamrock Shake is actually available at any of the McDonald's in this area, at least I haven't seen them being advertised.
So if you are coming to Glens Falls in search of a McDonald's or a Shamrock Shake, you won't find neither, so just stay away man, look elsewhere!
A Murder at the Prom
Yes a Murder At The Prom will take place today at 6 p.m. and Saturday, at the Queensbury Hotel, in Glens Falls. Performed by the Glens Falls Community Theatre. $40 includes dinner and the show. 792-1740.
Stop Arresting people For Driving Sober!
Can we please stop arresting people for driving while intoxicated when they are sober?
A Hudson Falls Teen was charged with DWI early today, with a blood alcohol content of .07 percent, which means that he was sober, not intoxicated, but Craig M. Manney, 18, of 111 Maple Street was still charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, go figure. i'm sick of reading about people getting arrested for drunk driving when they aren't even drunk!
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Pay No Attention To These Sick Individuals
The sick individuals I'm referring to are weather forecasters at the Post Star preaching about a Heavy Storm Warning with supposedly 8 to 16 inches of snow. If you live in Glens Falls. please ignore this warning, it's totally a bunch of nonsense. I have the official forecast on my computer, and as of right now, 3 to 6 incehs are expected, probably less.
So to those incompetent idiots who consistently mis-forecast the weather, just stop already. Stop the stupid nonsense and please for all our sakes, go into another profession.
Drunk Drivers Do It Again
Those crazy wacky drunk drivers are at it again. Since today is the beginning of the week here in Glens Falls, I usually like to give honorable mention to the first drunk drivers of the week. And it just so happens there were two arrested for DWI again this week.
First up we have Meagan A. Wells, 22, of Regency Park North, Queensbury who was arrested at approximately 2:45am today by Glens Falls Police Officer Tony Lydon who caught her veering out of her lane at the intersections of South St. and Broad. She had a whopping BAC of .09 percent. If she'd just waited a few minutes longer, for her BAC to drop below .08 she might have been charged with felony DWI. She was also ticketed for improper lane usage, of course, we can't overlook that, and she was released on her own recognizance.
Next up we have Harold R. Clothier Jr., 39, of 16 Rabideau Lane, Hudson Falls who was arrested at 4:15 a.m. today also by Tony Lydon who spotted him driving through the intersection of Warren and Glen streets, the heart of Glens Falls, without his headlights on. With all the damn fog last night, headlights didn't make much difference anyway, on or off. His BAC was .13 percent and he also was charged with the misdemeanor of third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, and was released on $100 bail.
I guess they don't want to keep drunk drivers in jail, they just want their drivers licenses suspended.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Visiting A City For The First Time
Well when traveling to a new city for the first time, whether it be Glens Falls or Daytona Beach, or Newport News, or any city for that matter, you want to immediately know where everything is.
You want to locate the supermarkets, namely the Walmart Supercenter, and you want to know what restaurants to eat at, and where the local library is, ect. The first thing I do is when I check into my motel room, is I immediately look through the yellow pages of the telephone book, you can usually find everything you need in there. But once you find the places you are looking for, you need to know how to get to them, and a lot of phone books do not provide a road map. So you will need to locate the nearest drug store and get a detailed road map of the city, these things have saved my life many times over.
And once you locate the local library you can go online and search for local restaurants with the wheel of food, or you can use the ultimate yellow pages, to look up businesses, and you can use online maps to locate addresses, and get directions.
And you can also pick up a local newspaper, or a free local community publication, to find out what is going on in the city.
Remember these tips work anywhere, not just in Glens Falls.
