Odd News – Newsletter for March 24, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
11-year-old Conn. girl puts her worst foot forward and wins ’smelly sneakers’ contest in Vt.
Something foul is afoot in Conn. girl’s sneakers
MONTPELIER, Vt. – An 11-year-old from Connecticut has the most disgusting shoes in America.
Trinette Robinson of Bristol, Conn., was crowned the winner of the 35th annual National Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneaker contest Tuesday in Montpelier, Vt.
Her sneakers were judged the most vile on the basis of their condition and … Read more : 11-year-old Conn. girl puts her worst foot forward and wins ’smelly sneakers’ contest in Vt..
Load of donated baked goods from restaurant found dumped along central Indiana river
Load of baked goods dumped along Ind. river
MUNCIE, Ind. – Need some dough? Police say someone has dumped hundreds of breads, bagels and buns along a river in Muncie, Ind.
Sanitation workers spotted the mess on the central Indiana city’s east side. City police Sgt. Bruce Qualls recognized the baked goods as the product of Panera [..] Read the original article: here.
Guilty pleas for couple described as ringleaders in scheme to steal, sell baby formula
2 plead guilty in case of stolen baby formula
GOLDEN, Colo. – The ringleaders of a group accused of stealing more than $20,000 worth of baby formula from stores and then selling it at a discount have pleaded guilty.
Jefferson County prosecutors said Tuesday that 46-year-old Tam Huynh, of Aurora, pleaded guilty to racketeering. His 39-year-old wife, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Guilty pleas for couple described as ringleaders in scheme to steal, sell baby formula.
Mind the gap: New UK hospital gown has snaps down the side to avoid those awkward moments
Mind the gap: Gown protects UK patients’ privacy
LONDON – Some good news for hospital patients: a gown that won’t let you down.
Stylish hospital gowns that snap down the side were unveiled in Britain on Tuesday, intended to replace those shapeless cloth sacks with useless ties that flash open at the worst [..] Read the original article: here.
Former Florida inmate gets 15 years in prison for trying to break back into jail
Former inmate gets 15 years for breaking into jail
VIERA, Fla. – A Florida man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for violating his probation by trying to break into the Brevard County jail.
A judged sentenced 25-year-old Sylvester Jiles of Cocoa on Monday. He was convicted in January of trespassing on jail property and …. Read the original article : Former Florida inmate gets 15 years in prison for trying to break back into jail.