Wednesday, December 02, 2009
A "Righteous" Disruption Of The Jury
A Birmingham, AL woman who had her name changed legally to Jesus Christ was recently kicked out of jury duty for disruptive behavior. Dorothy Lola Killingworth was sent to a local court for a criminal case this past Monday. Court officials told The Birmingham News Tuesday that the woman was excused because she was "disruptive and kept asking questions instead of answering them".
Court administrator Sandra Turner commented that people there were shocked when the woman insisted her name was Jesus Christ and some potential jurors laughed out loud when her name was called. However, the woman did not try to get out of jury duty and was "happy to serve".
Court administrator Sandra Turner commented that people there were shocked when the woman insisted her name was Jesus Christ and some potential jurors laughed out loud when her name was called. However, the woman did not try to get out of jury duty and was "happy to serve".
Labels: bad behavior, jury duty
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to all my US readers. Fun fact for today: The day before Thanksgiving is the pizza industry's "Black Friday". Numerous studies have shown that pizza chains busiest day of the year is the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. No real surprise there. Would you want to cook if you were responsible for a twenty pound bird the next day? I didn't think so. (Of course, some husbands will grumble their wives never cook. To them, I say start watching Food Network and figure it out.)
Anyway, even though this is a small blog, it is fun finding the odd stories. This has been quite the fun outlet for creativity, and even made some extra cash. If you like my blog, tell your friends to stop by. I am also on Twitter as you can see on the front page. Thanks and enjoy the holiday.
Anyway, even though this is a small blog, it is fun finding the odd stories. This has been quite the fun outlet for creativity, and even made some extra cash. If you like my blog, tell your friends to stop by. I am also on Twitter as you can see on the front page. Thanks and enjoy the holiday.
Labels: Black Friday, cooking, pizza version, twitter
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Assault With A Deadly Backhoe
Police in a Minnesota town said a man struck one of his employees with a backhoe because he did not believe the worker was performing his duties properly.
Investigators said Michael Billman, co-owner of Billman's Home Center in Hermantown, Minn., was in the excavator at a construction site Wednesday and began arguing with an employee who was working in a trench according to KQDS-TV (Duluth, MN).
Gunderson Billman swung the backhoe and struck the worker, who was taken to St. Mary's Hospital with bruises but no broken bones.
Billman, who was charged with second-degree assault, told police he had only intended to "nudge" the worker with the backhoe to get his attention. Investigators said Billman admitted he believed his actions were stupid.
Investigators said Michael Billman, co-owner of Billman's Home Center in Hermantown, Minn., was in the excavator at a construction site Wednesday and began arguing with an employee who was working in a trench according to KQDS-TV (Duluth, MN).
Gunderson Billman swung the backhoe and struck the worker, who was taken to St. Mary's Hospital with bruises but no broken bones.
Billman, who was charged with second-degree assault, told police he had only intended to "nudge" the worker with the backhoe to get his attention. Investigators said Billman admitted he believed his actions were stupid.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Steak: Not Just For Dinner
Sam Elliott would be proud. A robber was knocked into submission with a nice cut of flank steak at a Lincoln, nebraska restaurant. The thief pulled a knife on one of the restaurant cook’s co-workers, held it to her throat and demanded money, police said.
The quick-thinking cook flung the still-cooking flank steak at the would-be robber, hitting him. The knife-wielding man, stunned, dropped the knife and fled. Unfortunately, no suspects have been arrested.
The quick-thinking cook flung the still-cooking flank steak at the would-be robber, hitting him. The knife-wielding man, stunned, dropped the knife and fled. Unfortunately, no suspects have been arrested.
Labels: Nebraska, steak as a weapon
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Catch A Pink Cab
The new fleet of 35 cabs in Mexico's colonial city of Puebla are driven exclusively by women and don't stop for men. The cabs cater especially to those tired of leering male drivers. Each taxi is designed for the safety of the women riders and include a GPS system and a panic alarm button to notify authorities in the event of an emergency.
Taxis are driven by women, and only accept women riders. Women-only taxis have been catching on in cities, including Moscow. Cabs are privately financed, and the local government provided licensing and training. Mexico City had a proposal to create a pink taxi service in 2007, but the venture did not get off the ground. However, the city offers women-only buses and subway cars at rush hour.
Taxis are driven by women, and only accept women riders. Women-only taxis have been catching on in cities, including Moscow. Cabs are privately financed, and the local government provided licensing and training. Mexico City had a proposal to create a pink taxi service in 2007, but the venture did not get off the ground. However, the city offers women-only buses and subway cars at rush hour.
Labels: pink taxis, women only
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Extravagant Russian SUV.
I've got four words for you: "Whale penis leather interior." This is too good for my skills. Click here for the story from Jalopnik.
Labels: Russian SUV, whale penis leather
Base Jumpers Target Indianapolis
Police in Indianapolis said they have received two recent reports of base jumpers parachuting from buildings in the city's downtown. (Is Indianapolis known for any tall buildings?)
Investigators said a jumper described as a man around age 20 could face burglary and trespassing charges for using a fake ID to gain access to the top floor of the 21-story Barton Tower Apartments and prying open a fire exit before parachuting from the building Sept. 16. Police said the man was seen driving away from the scene with an accomplice in a sport utility vehicle, according to the Indianapolis Star.
Authorities said they received a second report about a week later of a base jumper parachuting from either the Chase Tower or the nearby Hilton Garden Inn.
Investigators said there are no laws in the city specifically outlawing base jumping. They said arrests are only sought when a crime such as trespassing or property damage is committed.
Investigators said a jumper described as a man around age 20 could face burglary and trespassing charges for using a fake ID to gain access to the top floor of the 21-story Barton Tower Apartments and prying open a fire exit before parachuting from the building Sept. 16. Police said the man was seen driving away from the scene with an accomplice in a sport utility vehicle, according to the Indianapolis Star.
Authorities said they received a second report about a week later of a base jumper parachuting from either the Chase Tower or the nearby Hilton Garden Inn.
Investigators said there are no laws in the city specifically outlawing base jumping. They said arrests are only sought when a crime such as trespassing or property damage is committed.
Labels: base jumping, Indianapolis
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Gay Penguin Book Banned
Authors, artists and musicians are due to gather at a library in San Francisco to protest against the banning of books in schools and libraries in the US.
The event, part of the 27th annual Banned Books Week, has been organised by the American Library Association. Since 2001 bans on 3,736 books and other materials have been requested.
In recent years, And Tango Makes Three - based on a true story and centring on gay penguins in New York's Central Park Zoo - has had the most ban requests. (Can't we let the gay penguins live in peace?)
Read the rest of the story here.
The event, part of the 27th annual Banned Books Week, has been organised by the American Library Association. Since 2001 bans on 3,736 books and other materials have been requested.
In recent years, And Tango Makes Three - based on a true story and centring on gay penguins in New York's Central Park Zoo - has had the most ban requests. (Can't we let the gay penguins live in peace?)
Read the rest of the story here.
Labels: banned book, gay penguins
