Toledo Police brace for possible civil unrest

Received another warning of possible civil unrest. "By Aaron Brilbeck Monday, November 03, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. TOLEDO, OHIO -- Toledo police are gearing up for possible "Civil unrest" during and after tomorrow's elections.In an internal memo obtained exclusively by NBC 24 News,...

Driving in the Philippines – Cross your self first and sprinkle the holy water

Its a crazy dodgem game, gigantic bulks of metal and rust push forward overtaking Jeepney’s (local public transport) and tricycles (motor bike a sidecar another public transport vehicles) its complete havoc each...

Police break up protest by parents of China earthquake victims

"Chinese police broke up a demonstration today by angry parents protesting about the deaths of their children in poorly constructed schools during last month's earthquake.About 100 parents, many holding pictures...

Thai protesters defy PM's warning of a crackdown

Thousands of people demonstrated in Bangkok today, defying the warning made by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej that there would be a crackdown if they did."Riot police were deployed, but the authorities did not...

Star Wars stormtroopers in British court

A prop designer who made the stormtroopers costumes for the 1977 cult hit 'Star Wars' appeared for the first time in court today over a dispute with George Lucas about the fact that he doesn't own the rights to...

Video shows Marine throwing puppy off a cliff

"(CNN) -- The military is investigating a "shocking and deplorable" YouTube video that seems to show a Marine throwing a puppy off a rocky cliff....

Malaysian police break up anti-government protest

With the Malaysian elections less than one month away, a group of ethnic Indians took to the streets of Kuala Lumpur to protest what they claim is the Malaysian government's practice of racial...

What’s smug and deserves to be decapitated?

Here's a lovely story from the UK that starts off with a suggestion that cyclists be garroted with piano wire stretched across their paths.  It certainly works as an attention-getter, but of course, the editors would insist that this isn't a serious threat.  Mr....

Spin Hails Daft Punk As Entertainers of the Year

Somehow I don't think a written description can possibly communicate the full 'DJ-As-God', SuperRave3000 experience of a Daft Punk live show. Check the videos for microscreen vicarious versions of the full...

Firefighter Coats, Other Equipment Taken From Station In Heist

" May 5, 2007 Washington - Someone stole coats, helmets and other gear from a South King Fire and Rescue station in Federal Way this week, equipment that firefighters say is crucial to keep them safe in hazardous environments. Crews from Station 61, 3203 S. 360th St.,...

TV channel bows to pressure over footage of climber's death

This is an interesting article in the onoing saga of the death of David Sharp on Everest in the spring of 2006. I have written about his death and the ethics of climbing Everest on my blog, here and here. While on...

OSU Earns Number One Spot

"AUSTIN, Texas — A huge cheer rang out from the fans clad in scarlet-and-gray as the exhilarated Ohio State football players ran off the field with helmets thrust high in victory. The sound was so loud last...

Football helmets not always fitted properly (Reuters)

" By Charnicia E. Huggins Tue Aug 29, 4:51 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High school football players may run a lower risk of sustaining a head injury if their helmets are fitted by certified athletic trainers rather than coaches or other individuals, new study findings...

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