Odd News – Newsletter for July 15, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
NY border agents: Man trying to enter US says his ankle monitor is to support Lindsay Lohan
Border agents: NY man says ankle monitor for Lohan
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Border agents say a New York man tried to explain away the ankle monitor he was wearing while returning from Canada by claiming it was a show of support for actress Lindsay Lohan.
Customs and Border Protection officers say they found the bracelet around Eugene … Read : NY border agents: Man trying to enter US says his ankle monitor is to support Lindsay Lohan.
Ohio woman pays $5 at yard sale for LeBron James white gold pendant worth nearly $10,000
$5 LeBron James pendant pays off for Ohio woman
AKRON, Ohio – An Ohio woman who paid $5 at a yard sale for a LeBron James pendant she thought was costume jewelry has found out it’s worth nearly $10,000.
Twenty-year-old Vaneisha Robinson says she used to wear the basketball jersey-shaped pendant to high school when she didn’t …. Original source : Ohio woman pays $5 at yard sale for LeBron James white gold pendant worth nearly $10,000.
Ohio woman pays $5 for LeBron James pendant at yard sale, finds out its worth nearly $10,000
Woman finds out LeBron pendant worth nearly $10K
AKRON, Ohio – An Ohio woman paid $5 for a LeBron James pendant at a yard sale, thinking it was costume jewelry. But the International Gemological Institute said Vaneisha Robinson’s find is the real deal, ringing in at nearly $10,000. Robinson, 20, said she used to wear the … Read more >>>.
Border agents say New York man explains away ankle monitor as support for actress Linday Lohan
Man at border: Ankle monitor is support for Lohan
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Border agents said a New York man who’s on probation and not supposed to leave the country explained away the ankle monitor he was wearing while returning from Canada as a show of support for actress Lindsay Lohan. Customs and Border Protection officers found … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Border agents say New York man explains away ankle monitor as support for actress Linday Lohan.
Miss. man helps would-be shoplifters, then gives most of his shoe collection to charity
Miss. man gives beloved sports shoes to the needy
GREENWOOD, Miss. – It was a slam-dunk of a good deed. Jeffrey Nickson said he heard two men scheming to shoplift some sports shoes from a local store and told them they didn’t need to steal. He went home, took two pairs of Air Jordans from his …. Original source : Miss. man helps would-be shoplifters, then gives most of his shoe collection to charity.
Ill. off-Duty theme park employees accused of beating colleague dressed as ‘Porky Pig’ on head
Men accused of beating Porky Pig at theme park
GURNEE, Ill. – Police said authorities at Six Flags Great America ejected two off-duty employees from the theme park after they allegedly attacked a female colleague dressed as “Porky Pig.” Gurnee Police Sgt. Jon Ward says two young men took a photo with Porky on Monday afternoon, …. Source : Ill. off-Duty theme park employees accused of beating colleague dressed as ‘Porky Pig’ on head.
Chupacabra Pictures: Chupacabra found and killed in Texas
New York (GaeaTimes.com) According to the latest reports, Chupacabra was found in the north Texas in the past week. It was killed immediately. Two strange canines were found in the mouth of that animal which is extremely similar with the Chupacabra. It is believed that the animal expanded their area in north Texas …. Source : Chupacabra Pictures: Chupacabra found and killed in Texas.
After a close call, sailboaters moon Washington state ferry
Sailboaters moon Washington state ferry
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. – It was full moon time after a Washington state ferry took evasive maneuvers to avoid a sailboat in its path. The Kitsap Sun reported the ferry sounded its horn and reversed engines Saturday afternoon to avoid hitting the boat at Eagle Harbor, near Bainbridge Island.
The sailboat briefly … Read more >>.
Armed man clutching skateboard flees after San Diego bank heist
Skateboarder flees after San Diego bank heist
SAN DIEGO – Who needs a getaway car? Authorities said a skateboard-clutching bandit flashed a gun at a San Diego bank teller, stuffed money in his backpack and fled. Police and FBI investigators say no one has been arrested for Monday’s heist at a Comerica Bank. The thief’s face …. Source article : Armed man clutching skateboard flees after San Diego bank heist.
Diver finds Tiffany engagement ring 3 days after it fell into Lake Minnetonka
Diver finds lost Tiffany engagement ring in lake
MINNEAPOLIS – A Minneapolis teacher was devastated when her brand new Tiffany engagement ring fell into a lake – until a treasure hunter came to her rescue.
Adam Segar and Sara Stocco got engaged last month. KSTP-TV reports they were out boating on Lake Minnetonka when she took off …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Diver finds Tiffany engagement ring 3 days after it fell into Lake Minnetonka.
Say no to drugs, bats: NC sheriff cancels anti-drug kids camp after flying mammals found
NC sheriff closes camp after bats found in cabin
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – Kids at a North Carolina summer camp in the mountains have learned two important lessons: stay away from drugs and bats.
The children at an anti-drug summer camp had to be sent home after a few days at the camp after finding bats moved into …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Say no to drugs, bats: NC sheriff cancels anti-drug kids camp after flying mammals found.