Jul 13 2010

Teacher sues for vocal damage done as a result of yelling at students

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The headline about says it all, click on the link for another reason why public schools need your tax dollars.

Teacher sues for £500,000 because her larynx was damaged by shouting at rowdy children | Mail Online.


Jul 13 2010

Safety Lesson – cigarettes, sleeping and yoga don’t mix

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Why was this victim of a house fire found in the lotus position? Wouldn’t you expect downward facing dog or sun salutation?

Mystery as dead man in burnt out flat found in lotus position | News.com.au.


Jul 13 2010

Similarities between NY woman and wanted black man go beyond name – er, no they don’t

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A non-black, very female New York woman is getting tired of being handcuffed, questioned and harassed at border for having a name similar to man who is wanted by the authorities.

NY woman questioned again and again over ID mix-up  | ajc.com.


Jul 13 2010

Death by tomato sauce drowning – torture or fantasy?

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Remember the song about 10 little monkeys jumping on the bed? Ya, this story is kind of like that. Only it’s workers in a tomato sauce factory.

Six workers drown in vat of tomato sauce | The Daily Telegraph.


Jul 13 2010

Twilight Effect turns kids into vampire nerds

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Many of the females who are Twilight fans would most likely never date a guy who dressed up for a Star Trek convention. Now teens are biting each other in what is being called the “Twilight Effect”. You EMO kids just keep biting each other, I am plenty happy over hear in the corner with my tricorder and phaser.

‘Twilight’ Effect: Are Teens Biting Each Other Because of Vampire Fascination? – ABC News.


Jul 13 2010

Federal judge orders Osceola County sheriff to issue gun permit

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Man writes critical letter of sheriff, sheriff revokes gun permit, man sues, judge explains requires Sheriff to learn First and Second Amendments.

Federal judge orders Osceola County sheriff to issue gun permit.


Jul 13 2010

July fireworks – if the explosion doesn’t kill you, the fall will

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Man steps back to avoid explosive fireworks – falls 200 feet to his death.

Man Plunges To Death Setting Off Fireworks – Denver News Story – KMGH Denver.


Jul 13 2010

Man claims 84 percent ownership in Facebook

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It will be such an amazing story if this guy turns out to have a case. Zuck will probably just send him a free hoodie.

Man claims to own 84 percent of Facebook | Digital Media – CNET News.