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Postal Drama

In a strange disorder, the delivery of a Birthday Card was delayed by 93 years in Washington. The recipient Ethel Martin was unfortunately expired few years back. The post Master was baffled by the situation. The card was finally delivered to his brother's wife yesterday.
2007-12-19 12:37:00

Don't Tase Me, Bro tops '07 memorable quote list

"Don't Tase Me, Bro," a phrase that swept the nation after a U.S. college student used it seeking to stop campus police from throwing him out of a speech by Sen. John Kerry, was named on Wednesday as the most memorable quote of 2007.
2007-12-19 11:47:38

MP doubts his existence over Facebook ban

An MP has had his Facebook account suspended after the site decided he wasn't real. Steve Webb, a member of the Liberal Democrat party, tried to log on Monday but received a message saying his account had been disabled following complaints he didn't really exist.
2007-12-19 11:44:14

Greedy parrot suffers a death by chocolate - New Zealand

If you thought you had a problem with chocolate, just be glad you're not a parrot. One Kea's binge session on dark chocolate proved deadly, leading international journal New Scientist has reported.
2007-12-19 11:00:33

Shred Your Bad Memories of 2007

In the spirit of starting anew, a business group and the city's sanitation department are inviting New Yorkers to shred their bad memories of 2007.
2007-12-19 09:42:47

Shred Bad 2007 Memories in Times Square

In the spirit of starting anew, a business group and the city's sanitation department are inviting New Yorkers to shred their bad memories of 2007.
2007-12-19 09:42:47

That'll Get You on Santa's Naughty List

A man dressed as Santa Claus was knocked unconscious by a thrown object that hit his face while he was riding on the back of a truck decorated as a sleigh.
2007-12-19 09:31:44

The Joys Of Dating Married Men

Dating a married man can lead to lots of problems and it does not make sense for a single woman to do it, but dating lots of married men changes the picture around and you can have a great time.
2007-12-19 09:25:57

I am pissed off with you bloody self centered viners, what about the kids, its christmas

I am annoyed, in fact very annoyed, Christmas is for Children. I published a seed 48 hour ago or so, it was very important. Christmas is for kids and this was for your children if you have some.
2007-12-19 09:20:02

Having Children Is Not The Only Way To Be Happy

There are many reasons why people don't want to have children; some feel that they can have a better lifestyle without the time consuming and many times joyless burden of raising a child.
2007-12-19 09:05:11

5 Year Old Broke My Toe With Guitar Hero 3

I was standing in the return line at Wal-Mart Wednesday afternoon when I heard plastic shatter. A split second later I felt the pain of my now broken toe come screaming up my leg.
2007-12-19 08:48:24

Ariz. Doc in Trouble Over Photo

A surgeon faces a disciplinary hearing for snapping a photo of a patient's tattooed genitals during an operation and showing it around to other doctors.
2007-12-19 07:55:55

Ariz. Doc in Trouble for Tattoo Photo

A surgeon faces a disciplinary hearing for snapping a photo of a patient's tattooed genitals during an operation and showing it around to other doctors.
2007-12-19 07:55:55

Tattooed Privates Prove Not So Private

A surgeon faces a disciplinary hearing for snapping a photo of a patient's tattooed genitals during an operation and showing it around to other doctors.
2007-12-19 07:55:55

Northeastern Illinois University English Professor Declares A War Between Himself and His Own Department

And the sad part is, I had a class with this professor in which he gave the blow by blow on this so-called war. A war that really has nothing to do with the students, but administrative politics.
2007-12-19 07:36:31