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- Painesville Twp. fatal crash probed - UPDATED Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:57PMThe Lake County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in a one-car fatal crash Saturday in Painesville Township as Joel Patrick “Grant” Furr, 20, of Fairport Harbor.
- Humour was business leader’s calling card Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:36PMPenticton auto dealer Bob Brown died Sunday at the age of 67
- New Mexico man accused of handing out semen-tainted yogurt Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:36PMALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - A New Mexico man was indicted on charges that he handed out yogurt samples tainted with semen at a grocery store.
- HISD procurement director faces termination Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:37PMHOUSTON -- A Houston Independent School District employee's pranks have cost him his job, the Houston Chronicle reported. Stephen Pottinger served as the school district's general manager of procurement. With a salary of $155,358, he was one of the district's highest paid employees. Pottinger pulled pranks on employees, including soliciting a Russian bride for one of them and even exchanged ...
- Passing shadows Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:58PM* It could be worse, you could have these jobs. * The tsunami from inside a car. * Office pranks. * Vintage arcade games. * The world has more room than you think… * Scary things. * Bad local ad. * Noni Hazelhurst does Go the f—k to Sleep better than anyone. (Careful, language.) *
- UPDATED: Ex-Grocery Worker Facing Federal Charges Over Tainted Yogurt Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:43AMA New Mexico man was indicted after police said he was linked through DNA samples to semen-tainted yogurt samples handed out at a grocery store. Anthony Garcia, 32, appeared in... Read more »
- Palin attorney objects to motion to drop restraining order against Pennsylvania man Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:41PMUpdated 4:48 p.m. ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Recordings of telephone calls made to Sarah Palin's attorney by a 19-year-old Pennsylvania man accused of stalking the former Alaska governor are peppered w...
- Breach Of The Week: The Simple Tech Behind The U.K.'s Tabloid Phone-Hacking Scandal Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:20PMBritish journalism made headlines this week for all the wrong reasons, namely hacking. Tabloid paper News Of The World, which broke into dozens of voicemail accounts of prominent or newsworthy public figures in pursuit of scurrilous dirt, most recently crossed the line again by hacking into--and even deleting--voicemail messages of a murder victim. Its actions have resulted in a number of high ...
- As Najib flees Bersih, will Muhyiddin be Malaysia's Gaddafi Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:42AMDeputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, a few days ago, warned the Bersih 2.0 rally could lead to chaos and invite “interference from major powers”. “Based on the experience in the Middle East, we know that foreign powers are all too eager to send their troops on the pretext of helping to solve the crisis,” he said. Was Muhyiddin referring to Libya? If that is the case, then Muhyiddin has to get ...
- Bad Teacher and the Downside of Equal Rights in Hollywood Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 5:24PMFrom Tad Friend’s New Yorker profile of Anna Faris (which Jezebel.com reblogged under the headline “Hollywood Insiders Admit Hollywood Hates Women”) to the glass-ceiling-shattering pressure assigned to last month’s Bridesmaids (which has thus far outgrossed every...
- 'Glitter terrorism' has Minnesota roots | The Glean Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 4:31PMAFTERNOON EDITION 'Glitter terrorism' has Minnesota roots By Brian Lambert | Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Technically, Nick Espinoza is not a member of the glitterati, but after pranking Tom Emmer repeatedly he seems to have invented a new form of protest . Salon’s Natasha Lennard goes where few locals go. “Espinosa, a 24-year-old activist from Minnesota, sparked the latest tactic among LGBT activists ...
- Official cause of death of ‘Jackass’ star determined Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 2:29PM"Jackass" star Ryan Dunn's official cause of death was blunt and thermal trauma caused by the fiery car wreck that left him and a passenger dead, the Chester County Coroner's Office said Tuesday.
- Jackass star Ryan Dunn killed in car crash Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 5:00AMJackass star Ryan Dunn has been killed in a car crash. Shortly before the accident, Dunn posted a photo on Twitter that apparently showed him drinking with friends.
- Protecting tourist sites in a post-9/11 world Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 7:42AMBicyclists zoom across the Golden Gate Bridge, wander open walkways on either side and stop for hot coffee at a cafe at the base. A bridge officer cruises by on his patrol bike.
- Protecting landmarks, tourist sites in a post-9/11 world; security depends on the symbolism Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 9:57AMSAN FRANCISCO - Bicyclists zoom across the Golden Gate Bridge, wander open walkways on either side and stop for hot coffee at a cafe at the base. A bridge officer cruises by on his patrol bike.
- Security at tourist icons depends on symbolism Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 9:55AMAs millions flock to summer vacations at national landmarks — particularly those that are embedded in our culture as symbols of freedom and the American spirit — the level of post-Sept. 11 security often depends on the symbolism.
- Securing nation's icons Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 9:06AMSAN FRANCISCO #8212; Bicyclists zoom across the Golden Gate Bridge, wander open walkways on either side and stop for hot coffee at the base. A bridge officer cruises by on his patrol bike.
- Security at U.S. tourist icons, from Golden Gate to Statue of Liberty, ranges from strict to relaxed Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 6:07AMSecurity varies at national landmarks across the country, from laid-back Golden Gate Bridge to strict procedures at the Statue of Liberty/
- Question: Would Horton still be playing if the NHL handled things earlier in the Cup Final? Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 8:13AMDid the league contribute to a toxic atmosphere in Game 3 when Aaron Rome leveled Nathan Horton or was Rome’s hit completely unrelated to the rest of the series? Different journalists around the country have differing opinions.
- Always on call, dog warden is a staff of one Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 4:55AMWhen Ridgefield native Dave Coles applied for a job in animal control officer, the town was looking for a temporary employee, and he was looking for something full-time. That’s exactly what he got — and then some. Though he came on as assistant animal control officer in 2008, Mr. Coles soon became the sole employee of the department, making him on-call virtually every hour of every week of the ...
- Claims of workplace sexism as young lawyer takes on top firm Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 5:59PMA young lawyer has filed a sexual harassment claim against the top-tier Sydney law firm Clayton Utz, claiming it is a hostile place for women to work.
- 'Sexism and hostility' Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 5:52PMBridgette Styles was "romantically involved" with another lawyer at top firm Clayton Utz. Soon her job was no more.
- No charges in B.C. police shooting Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 12:46PMThe Victoria Police Department won't be recommending charges against Nanaimo Mounties involved in the shooting death of a man in October 2009.
- Empty threats disrupt Westview Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 12:10PMThree separate incidents now attributed as “pranks” culminated in two juvenile detentions and raised safety concerns from parents and teachers alike at Westview High School last week.
- Hearing set in Palin stalker case Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 11:20AMANCHORAGE, Alaska - Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin wants to extend a restraining order against a 19-year-old Pennsylvania man accused of stalking the 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate, he...
- Police patrolling Birmingham's Seaholm High School after second suspicious racial incident Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 9:36AMExtra police are patrolling Birmingham's Seaholm High School today as a precaution after racist graffiti and today's date was found scrawled on a bathroom wall, according to school officials.
- Public interest and privacy draw swords once again Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 9:02AMIt looks like a big, fat, fruity pudding for barristers. It's the NSW Bar Association's submission to the government's review of the Defamation Act, and what a corker it is. It calls for a march backwards to a more sublime time when the defamation business provided plenty of good grazing for lawyers.
- Funeral held for Warren County Deputy struck and killed by vehicle Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 4:51PMA Warren County Sheriff's Deputy struck and killed by a vehicle earlier this week was laid to rest on Saturday.
- Palin asks magistrate to extend restraining order against man she says is stalking her Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 1:43PMANCHORAGE, Alaska - A court magistrate on Monday will consider a request from Sarah Palin to continue a restraining order against a man who the former Alaska governor says has been stalking her for more than two years.
- Palin wants Pennsylvania man's restraining order extended Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 11:56AMANCHORAGE, Alaska - A court magistrate on Monday will consider a request from Sarah Palin to continue a restraining order against a 19-year-old Pennsylvania man who the former Alaska governor says ...
- William Dodd: The U.S. Ambassador In Hitler's Berlin Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 10:47AMWilliam Dodd served for four years as the ambassador to Germany before resigning — after repeated clashes with both Nazi Party officials and the State Department. Erik Larson chronicles Dodd's time in Berlin in his new book, In the Garden of Beasts .
- Trail to the truth: The Ron Tammen mystery 58 years later Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 11:09PMRonald Henry Tammen Jr., 19, was a well-rounded Miami University sophomore in April 1953. Tammen was one of four children brought up by a wealthy and patriotic family in Maple Heights, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.
- The 20 Most Hilarious, Well-Executed Office Pranks Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 9:36AMIn the 9-5 grind, we typically try get a lot of work done. However, when it comes to office pranks, we spend a lot more time and effort executing the perfect setup for your newly pranked co-worker.
- Why Is the Head of Zappos Smiling? Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 1:29PMHis company, Zappos, is a retailing phenomenon. His book, “Delivering Happiness,” is a best seller. But Tony Hsieh remains a mystery.
- House ENDA Introduced Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 8:47AMSeen by supporters primarily as an organizing and education tool rather than a viable bill in the Republican-controlled Congress, the House version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act was introduced last night with 111 original cosponsors.
- Fox comedy not into 'Breaking' new ground, but it is fun Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 12:53AM'Breaking In' probably won't be the breakout hit comedy this TV season desperately needs. But in a year that brought...
- 5 Arrested in Marriage Protest Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 6:31PMFive members of the activist group Queer Rising were arrested Monday for blocking traffic in a demonstration against New York State's inability to pass marriage equality legislation.
- Peachtree City UPDATES - Week of April 4, 2011 Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 3:49PMCouncil agenda for Thursday, severe weather reminder, Spring Break issues, and Paint the Town Purple! read more
- History Grants Musa Aman An Opportunity in Sabah Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 2:52AMSelvaraja Somiah Malaysia is looking at Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman. Will he take the reins that history has graciously given him to change the future of one of the most poorest state in Malaysia? Some analyst have conducted polls on the popularity of states run by Barisan National state governments and Musa Aman is one of the best. If he wants a place in the history of Malaysis’s fractured ...
- ‘Breaking’ not a typical office show Sunday, April 3, 2011 @ 5:46AM“Breaking In,” the Fox comedy premiering at 9:30 p. m. Wednesday, answers the nagging question: Just who does shop at SkyMall? Oz (Christian Slater) does, especially while relaxing in his authentic Captain Kirk chair.
- Komets rookie falls hard for spoof reporter Saturday, April 2, 2011 @ 7:05AMAFTER the March 23 Komets game, I was walking into the locker room when defenseman Frankie DeAngelis said something to me, causing rookie forward Tom Mele's eyes to pop open.
- 10 Office Pranks To Watch Out For Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 10:23AMIt's all fun and games, right? You should hope your co-workers don't see these.
- Top 10 April Fools' Day Fake News Items for 2011 Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 8:17AMSpoiler Alert: From a 3D monocle, a new Google service called Gmail Motion, to a game called Angry Nerds, 2011 is shaping up to be another banner year of April Fools' online gags.
- Calvin Ayre Releases Statement Concerning Site Sale Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 5:18AMLONDON, April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Yesterday it was announced that Calvin Ayre had sold his popular iGaming news site, CalvinAyre.com to a group of public gaming executives led by Scott Longley. Calvin Ayre released his first official comment …
- Calvin Ayre Releases Statement Concerning Site Sale Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 5:03AMYesterday it was announced that Calvin Ayre had sold his popular iGaming news site, CalvinAyre.com to a group of public gaming executives led by Scott Longley. Calvin Ayre released his first official comment on the sale: "April Fools".
- Mom says people watched her son get beaten at school Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 4:13AMThe RCMP has been asked to investigate a second alleged assault at Oromocto High School.
- IOP Alumnus Goes Back to Roots Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 1:33AMC. M. Trey Grayson ’94 is suffering from a serious case of déjà vu. As the new director of the Harvard Institute of Politics, he lives in Kirkland House just like he did as a Harvard undergraduate 20 years ago.
- You won’t believe what companies are doing on health costs Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 9:48PMHealth care costs have long been causing American companies to stagger financially. But some have managed to be creative. "Oh, there was a really simple solution," says Beau Gustorie, president of Your Dog Stinks in Peesaulot, Ga. "We just encouraged our employees to marry each other." Prior to this brainstorm...
- Six Outrageous Office Pranks Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 6:41PMNothing livens up the work day or gets HR's attention better than a good old office prank. Here's a collection of some of the best, or worst, depending on your stance.
- Audio: The Don Geronimo Show – March 31, 2011 Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 6:19PMToday on The Don Geronimo Show, we talk about the media attention Dave has been getting with his #HereWeBuild movement, Janet's TSA nightmare, and Don plays a new educational video.