Archive for October, 2007

Kitna regrets ‘naked coach’ costume flap

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna and his wife dressed up as a naked man and a fast-food drive-through attendant at a teammate’s Halloween party, depicting an embarrassing moment for one of the team’s assistant coaches.

This is quoted from Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Feature

Texas town up for sale on eBay

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

SAN ANTONIO — Bobby Cave, owner of a Texas town called Albert, decided this year to sell. Then a friend mentioned the online auction site eBay Inc. Now, with the click of a mouse - and at least $2.5 million - Albert could be yours.

This is quoted from Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Feature

And you thought you had a bad day…

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested on Thursday after a bizarre series of events that included him crashing his car, getting shot by a homeowner, breaking a restaurant window and stripping to his underwear.

This is quoted from Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Feature

Iowa pumpkin fans get tax treat

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

DES MOINES, Iowa — Pumpkins have won a Halloween reprieve from the tax man.

This is quoted from Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Feature

Flashing rude tattoo costs Pa. man

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A man accused of kicking an argument with his neighbor up a notch by removing his shirt to reveal a two-word expletive tattoo faces 90 days probation and a $50 fine.

This is quoted from Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Feature

Judge: Speeding not ‘as bad’ in miles

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland — When police caught driver David Clarke flying down a road at 180 kilometers per hour this month, he looked likely to lose his license.

This is quoted from Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Feature

Malaysian arrested for needless bribe

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A Malaysian man apparently fearing he had too much to drink tried to play it safe by bribing a policeman to avoid a breath analyzer test. It turned out he passed the test, but was fined for bribery.

This is quoted from Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Feature

Man pleads guilty in bow-arrow shooting

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

NEW YORK — An insurance broker who said he was playing with his bow to celebrate his birthday pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges related to shooting an arrow through a Manhattan neighbor’s glass terrace door.

This is quoted from Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Feature

Australian laments ear wax eating video

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s opposition leader lamented his past behavior on Wednesday, as images of him picking his ear wax in Parliament reached a growing audience via the Internet.

This is quoted from Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Feature

Woman jailed because of record mixup

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

YORK, Pa. — A mistake in court records led to a two-night jail stay for a woman being investigated by police for playing music too loud.

This is quoted from Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Feature