June 30, 2009
Last week, President Obama signed the toughest anti-smoking bill into law. In his speech following this historic legislation, Obama commented he has struggled in his quest to stop smoking, and on several occasions remarked he has “fallen off the wagon“. Rock band Sugar Ray is caught on video giving President Obama advice on how to quit smoking. After a graphic suggestion by bandmate Murphy Karges, lead singer Mark McGrath challenges Obama that if he quits smoking, McGrath will give up beer.
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June 29, 2009
A 20-year-old South Dakota man took his truck and 16 foot trailer to an automatic car wash. After entering the wash area, he got stuck and was unable to pull forward or back up. Brookings police received a call about the driver’s dilemma. Police then discovered the driver had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant from Custer County and a felony warrant from Texas. The truck and trailer were eventually removed from the car wash and impounded while the unidentified driver was arrested and is being held for extradition.
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June 28, 2009
Boaters on Lake Keowee , South Carolina, will have a shorter distance to go when they have to “go”. Duke Energy and Pickens County, where the lake is located, are teaming up to create a “floating bathroom“. This comes after complaints of toilet paper, diapers, and other personal debris in the lake and along the shoreline. The project is estimated to cost $135,000 and when complete, will contain a men’s and women’s room with diaper changing area and sinks in each.
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June 27, 2009
Oklahoma City is a dangerous place to eat lunch, just ask Roger Hamilton. While innocently waiting for his bus to arrive, he was punched in the mouth. He told police he was just about to put mayonnaise on his bologna and cheese sandwich when the assault came. Authorities said he suffered a cut and swollen lip and was covered in blood. The suspect escaped with the sandwich valued at 76 cents.
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June 26, 2009
For a woman in Florida who has not dated in 20 years, what sounded like a smart idea cost her and her colleague their jobs. Carol Bass, a records clerk with the Fort Meyers Police Department joined a telephone dating service and was naturally curious about the men she was speaking to. Therefore, she and her friend Helen Lehman used their access to driver and vehicle information to “pre-screen” the men. Their access allowed them to see photographs and personal information. When a supervisor was alerted to this breech, both women were fired.
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June 25, 2009
Don Briggs takes high school baseball seriously. While umpiring a game between Winfield-Mount Union and West Burlington in Iowa, he ejected a crowd of 100 fans during the game. According to Briggs, the crowd became unruly after a disputed call and police were requested to help remove all the spectators. Play continued after a 40-minute delay and West Burlington walked away with a 12-11 victory. Officials with the Iowa High School Athletic Association commented that Briggs may have overreacted to the situation and do not anticipate sanctions will be imposed against the umpire.
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June 24, 2009
In Vermont, dairy farmers are working together to reduce the amount of cows’ intestinal methane as it is the leading cause of agricultural greenhouse gases. Studies have also shown that burps have greater emissions than gas escaping from the other end of the cow. They’ve switched from a corn or soy diet to one of alfalfa, flaxseed and grasses high in Omega 3 fatty acids, greatly reducing gas production in the cow’s intestine. The farmers participating in the Greener Cow Project do not pay more for the customized feed and have noticed the cows are healthier on the new diet.
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June 23, 2009
The internet has become an incredible source for information about anything. Because of the informal and ever-evolving use of the internet, formal ethical guidelines have not been in place for bloggers and personal websites. As a result, some blogs that review products receive compensation from the companies that manufacture or distribute the items. This is a permitted practice, as long as the website acknowledges receipt of freebies or compensation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) believes that a large number of bloggers are not disclosing their relationships with the companies. The agency is taking steps to publish guidelines later this summer and will begin monitoring websites for infractions.
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June 22, 2009
David and Jane Szabo moved into their Anchorage, Alaska home and soon began collecting junk on their front lawn. According to Jack Frost, the city’s Chief of Code Enforcement, actions requesting the couple remove their junk date back to 2002. The Szabos have unsuccessfully appealed and have racked up fines of $250 per day for a total of $226,000. If the junk has not been removed and the fine paid by Tuesday, the city will remove the items, charge for the cost of clean-up (estimated at $45,000) and place a lien against the Szabo’s home. The Associated Press reports there are at least 10 rusted cars on the lot, piles of plywood, gym lockers, cement mixing equipment, ladders, and several other items.
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June 21, 2009
On June 14, 2009 The Los Angeles Lakers became NBA champions for the 15th time in franchise history. During their victory parade, they proudly showed off their shiny golden trophy. Manufactured by the Tiffany & Co. Sliver Shop, the trophy is composed of 14.5 pounds of sterling silver and is coated in 24 carat gold. Cash4Gold, a popular place to sell unwanted gold items suggested that the team send in the coveted prize in exchange for funds which could off-set the cost of the multi-million dollar parade. It has been said that it may fetch only a paltry $3,500. Cash4Gold CEO Jeff Aronson understands that the Lakers may not take him up on his offer . . . and they didn’t.
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