2 arrested in Australia after wrestling python outside McDonald’s; snake stolen from pet shop

2 charged in Australia after python wrestling demo

MELBOURNE, Australia – Two men were arrested after bewildered diners at a McDonald’s spotted them wrestling a 5-foot (1.5 meter) python named Boris in the restaurant parking lot, police said Thursday.
Victoria state police say the men stole the 8-year-old black-headed python and a lizard from a pet shop …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 2 arrested in Australia after wrestling python outside McDonald’s; snake stolen from pet shop.

Giant Goldfish Caught In France

PARIS, FRANCE (GaeaTimes.com)- A man has nabbed a goldfish, that weighs the same as an average 3 year old girl, from a lake France. The 30 lb orange koi carp and the fisherman Raphael Biagini have become a rage on the web after the photos of the catch have emerged. The fisherman revealed that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Giant Goldfish Caught In France.

Fertilizer, extra water help Mich. man ask girlfriend ‘Will U Marry Me’ in home’s lawn

Tended lawn’s wedding proposal works for Mich. man

CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Extra water, some fertilizer and a lot of patience was all one Michigan lawn service owner needed to convince his lady to say “I do.”
Tommy Dafoe tells the Morning Sun of Mount Pleasant that he spelled out “Will U Marry Me” with fertilizer a … Read more »»».

Garbage van in Montana becomes animal trap after black bear breaks in, get stuck inside

Black bear breaks into MT van, gets stuck inside

GARDINER, Mont. – Montana wildlife officials say a black bear that broke into a dozen unlocked vehicles over the past two weeks was trapped, at least temporarily, when a van door slid shut with the animal inside.
The van was parked near a home north of Gardiner, which … Read more >>.

Summary Box: No really, that’s where I live _ Xbox sorry for blocking gamer from Fort Gay

Summary Box: Gamer from Fort Gay blocked by Xbox

OOPS: Microsoft Corp. had to apologize to a small West Virginia town and a 26-year-old gamer after suspending him from its Xbox Live service for listing his location as Fort Gay – a name the company considered offensive.
NO KIDDING: The town’s name is real. But when Josh …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: No really, that’s where I live _ Xbox sorry for blocking gamer from Fort Gay.

‘Get Money’ haircut, tattoos identify Seattle robbery suspect

‘Get Money’ haircut identifies Seattle suspect

SEATTLE – A woman who was robbed of $310 while sitting at a Seattle traffic light gave police a detailed description of the man who stuck a gun in her open window.
He had “GET MONEY” shaved into the hair on one side of his head. He also had “GET” tattooed … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘Get Money’ haircut, tattoos identify Seattle robbery suspect.

No really, that’s where I live _ Microsoft, Xbox sorry for blocking gamer from Fort Gay, W.Va.

Xbox blocks W.Va. gamer over town’s name: Fort Gay

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Microsoft Corp. and the chief rules enforcer for Xbox Live are apologizing to a small West Virginia town and a 26-year-old gamer accused of violating the online gaming service’s code of conduct by publicly declaring he’s from Fort Gay – a name the company …. Read the original article  : here.

Odd auction: Gillette to sell 143 stolen garden gnomes this week

Wyo city to auction off 143 garden gnomes
GILLETTE, Wyo. – These gnomes are looking for good homes.

Office supplies, computers, tools, even vehicles – people can buy all sorts of things at the annual Gillette city auction.
Those things aren’t nearly as peculiar as the dozens of lawn gnomes sitting in the evidence room at the Police … Read more : Odd auction: Gillette to sell 143 stolen garden gnomes this week.

Residents of Ga. street say ‘Lustful Court’ name inspires little pride or envy, prefer change

Lustful Court residents tire of sinful street name

MACON, Ga. – Some residents of Lustful Court in a central Georgia community say they’re tired of being kidded and want the street’s sin-friendly name changed.
Bibb County Commissioner Lonzy Edwards brought up a possible name change Tuesday after receiving complaints.
Lustful Court resident Michelle Washington says the name sparks … Original source on Gaea Times at : Residents of Ga. street say ‘Lustful Court’ name inspires little pride or envy, prefer change.

Tongue-in-cheek South Florida race drops Che Guevara logo, ‘Cuba of the North’ name

Fla. race drops Che Guevara image after outcry

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Organizers of an irreverent Florida auto race that used Che Guevara’s image in its logo have dropped the Cuban revolutionary from promotional materials after public outcry.
They’re also changing the title from the previous “24 Hours of Cuba of the North.”
The December event at …. Source  : Tongue-in-cheek South Florida race drops Che Guevara logo, ‘Cuba of the North’ name.

Xbox rules chief apologizes to W.Va. gamer suspended for listing real home town of Fort Gay

Gamer suspended over name of W.Va. town: Fort Gay

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Microsoft Corp. and the chief rules enforcer for Xbox Live are apologizing to a small West Virginia town and a 26-year-old gamer accused of violating the online gaming service’s code of conduct by publicly declaring he’s from Fort Gay – a name the company …. Read the original article  : Xbox rules chief apologizes to W.Va. gamer suspended for listing real home town of Fort Gay.