Springtime ‘Ice Out’ guessing game at Vermont pond ends earlier than ever before

‘Ice Out’ gamble ends earlier than ever in Vt.

WEST DANVILLE, Vt. – The ice is “out” earlier than ever at a Vermont pond where folks bet on the arrival of spring.
The Joe’s Pond Ice Out sells $1 chances for people to pick the exact date and time that a 65-pound cinder block will fall in …. Original source  : Springtime ‘Ice Out’ guessing game at Vermont pond ends earlier than ever before.

Desperate ones? Juneau, Alaska, bar takes in counterfeit $1 bills in tip jar

Alaska bar takes in smaller-than-usual fake bills

JUNEAU, Alaska – Police in Alaska say lawbreakers must be really getting desperate because someone left 13 fake $1 bills in a bar’s tip jar – an unusually small denomination for the crime.
Viking Lounge owner Jack Tripp says that in the 19 years he has owned the establishment, it …. Read the original article  : Desperate ones? Juneau, Alaska, bar takes in counterfeit $1 bills in tip jar.

Pakistan to start a month long huge military exercise from April10; Pak Military facing accusation of extra judicial killings in Swat

BY KASWAR KLASRA

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to enhance its professional capabilities, Pakistan Army will be landing in test field under a large-scale field exercise ‘Azm-e-Nau ‘ starting from April 10 to May 13.
According to officials of defense Ministry of Pakistan, India was formally informed by Pakistan ’s high command about launching of this one … Original article on : Pakistan to start a month long huge military exercise from April10; Pak Military facing accusation of extra judicial killings in Swat.

Women arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle man’s corpse onto flight at British airport

Women arrested in UK for taking corpse onto plane

LONDON – Police have arrested two women at an British airport after they reportedly tried to smuggle a corpse onto a flight.
Police said Tuesday the women were detained at Liverpool’s John Lennon airport “on suspicion of failing to give notification of death” of a 91-year-old man.
The BBC …. Original source  : Women arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle man’s corpse onto flight at British airport.