Va.’s Black Widow gobbles up 181 chicken wings in 12 minutes to win NY contest, set record

Va. woman devours 181 chicken wings in NY contest

NEW YORK – The Black Widow of eating contests gobbled up nearly 181 chicken wings in 12 minutes, devouring the national championship record in Buffalo on Sunday.
“I’m so happy!” said Sonya Thomas, who ate 4.86 pounds of chicken wings to win the contest, besting world eating marvel … Read more >>.

Person familiar with situation: Cuts have NFL union still looking into 4 teams’ rookie trades

AP source: Cuts have union still examining trades

WASHINGTON – Three of the four rookies involved in curiously timed trades have now been cut, prompting the NFL players’ union to continue looking into whether the deals were made to avoid paying money into a special player pool, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated … Original article on : Person familiar with situation: Cuts have NFL union still looking into 4 teams’ rookie trades.

Police arrest man who scaled skyscraper in San Francisco, unfurled American flag at the top

Police arrest man who scaled San Francisco tower

SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco police have arrested a man who scaled the exterior of a 58-story downtown skyscraper and unfurled an American flag at the top.
Police tell KCBS Radio that the man is veteran skyscraper climber Dan Goodwin. The 54-year-old Lake Tahoe resident’s other climbing credits include …. Read the original article  : here.

Authorities plan to arrest man scaling skyscraper in San Francisco once he reaches the top

Man scaling skyscraper in downtown San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco authorities say they plan to arrest a man who is scaling the exterior of a 58-story downtown skyscraper – just as soon as he reaches the top.
The San Francisco Fire Department says the man was too high for firefighters to reach by the time …. Original source  : Authorities plan to arrest man scaling skyscraper in San Francisco once he reaches the top.

Pedaling in the buff: Philly Naked Bike Ride participants bare all to promote cleaner air

Philly cyclists bare all to promote cleaner air

PHILADELPHIA – Hundreds of naked and partially nude cyclists have pedaled their way through Philadelphia to promote bicycling awareness and cleaner air.
Some of the buff bikers wore body paint, some were in bathing suits and some were completely naked.
This was the second year for the Philly Naked Bike …. Original source  : Pedaling in the buff: Philly Naked Bike Ride participants bare all to promote cleaner air.

Kentucky farmer claims some ears of corn popped on the stalk

Ky. farmer claims some corn popped on the stalk

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A Hardin County farmer said that some ears among his feed corn rows popped on the stalk in a phenomenon that agricultural experts believe is associated with irregular rainfall and high heat.
Star Mills farmer Patrick Preston sent a photo of the burst kernels that … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Kentucky farmer claims some ears of corn popped on the stalk.

La. councilwoman proposes public awareness slogan against baggy pants: ‘Low pants, no chance’

Proposed slogan: ‘Low pants, no chance’
BATON ROUGE, La. – A Baton Rouge Metro Council member wants the parish to support a public awareness campaign against men who wear their pants so low that their boxer shorts show. Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle has a slogan for the campaign: “Low pants, no chance.”

“I hate to see it …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bobcat climbing power pole starts 5-acre brush fire in California

Bobcat climbing power pole starts 5-acre fire

PIRU, Calif. – A bobcat climbing a power pole got electrocuted and sparked a five-acre brush fire in California’s Ventura County.
County fire Capt. Dan Preston told the Ventura County Star that the bobcat was apparently chasing an owl or another bird when it touched the power lines, caught fire …. Read the original article  : Bobcat climbing power pole starts 5-acre brush fire in California.

NJ shore bumper sticker spawns yet another anti-visitor nickname

NJ shore bumper sticker disses visitors
BRIGANTINE, N.J. – First it was Bennies, then Shoobies. Now there’s another derogatory nickname for summer tourists who visit the Jersey shore: FOOTs.

It’s an acronym for “Out Of Towners” preceded by an obscenity. Bumper stickers appeared on a few cars at Brigantine City Hall with the slogan “I Ain’t No … Read : NJ shore bumper sticker spawns yet another anti-visitor nickname.

Diane von Furstenberg designs hospital gowns at Cleveland Clinic that lose peek-a-boo back

Diane von Furstenberg designs Ohio hospital gowns

CLEVELAND – Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg has helped the Cleveland Clinic create a more stylish hospital gown without the peek-a-boo back.
The gown features elements associated with von Furstenberg designs – a wrap dress with a bold, graphic print. The clinic’s logo is printed on the fabric.
The gown has … Read : Diane von Furstenberg designs hospital gowns at Cleveland Clinic that lose peek-a-boo back.

Brigantine bumper stickers spawn yet another new anti-visitor nickname at Jersey Shore

New NJ bumper stickers spur anti-visitor nickname

BRIGANTINE, N.J. – First it was Bennies, then Shoobies.
Now there’s another derogatory nickname for summer tourists who visit the Jersey shore: FOOTs.
It’s an acronym for “Out Of Towners” preceded by an unsavory adjective. Bumper stickers with the slogan “I Ain’t No FOOT” prompted memos reminding municipal workers about appropriate …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Brigantine bumper stickers spawn yet another new anti-visitor nickname at Jersey Shore.

A class to die for: Course at University of Baltimore is a real thriller, call it Zombies 101

A class to die for: Zombies 101 at U. Baltimore

BALTIMORE – Call it Zombies 101.
The University of Baltimore is offering a new class on the undead.
The course is being taught by Arnold Blumberg, the author of a book on zombie movies, “Zombiemania,” and the curator of Geppi’s Entertainment Museum, which focuses on American pop culture.
Students … Original source on Gaea Times at : A class to die for: Course at University of Baltimore is a real thriller, call it Zombies 101.

Using revolutionary Che Guevara’s image for gag auto race offends some Cuban Americans in Fla.

Using Che Guevara image riles some Cuban Americans

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Some Cuban Americans in south Florida are upset to see a picture of revolutionary Che Guevara promoting an irreverent car race.
The “24 Horas de Cuba del Norte” – or 24 Hours of Cuba of the North – is part of a national circuit …. Source article  : Using revolutionary Che Guevara’s image for gag auto race offends some Cuban Americans in Fla..

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.

Chicago skyscraper plans sky-high ice skating, with rink on 94th floor of 100-story building

Chicago building plans sky-high ice skating

CHICAGO – Ice skating in Chicago in January is nothing new. Doing it on the 94th floor of a downtown skyscraper certainly is.
Officials at the 100-story John Hancock Center said Thursday that they’re installing a rink that will allow visitors to skate at 1,000 feet up in the air.
About 20 … Read more »»».

Pre-game jitters? Tailgate wedding as 2 tie knot before Saints kick off season against Vikings

Pre-game jitters? Tailgate wedding for 2 fans

NEW ORLEANS – Tailgating crowds all but drowned out the pre-game wedding vows. But newlywed Gloria Darlene Paige looked resplendent in white pantsuit, sporting a black-and-gold beaded headpiece in the Saints’ colors.
She and groom Charlie Vanderpool, whose black rose boutonniere featured a tiny Saints helmet, kicked off wedded life …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pre-game jitters? Tailgate wedding as 2 tie knot before Saints kick off season against Vikings.

Couple siphoning gas from Salvation Army van catch fire in Tacoma church parking lot

Couple siphoning gas catch fire in Wash. state

TACOMA, Wash. – A couple siphoning gas from a Salvation Army van caught fire when it suddenly erupted in flames in Washington state.
A witness told police two people were trying to siphon gas Wednesday night in a Tacoma church parking lot. As the witness approached and startled the … Read more »»».

Police say burglary suspect stole Seattle police car in failed attempt to escape

Suspect caught in theft of Seattle patrol car

SEATTLE – A police officer had his patrol car stolen Thursday by a handcuffed burglary suspect who had been put in the back seat.
“It’s very embarrassing for the officer,” police spokeswoman Renee Witt said. “We’re just lucky the shotgun and none of the other equipment was taken.”
The patrol … Read more >>>.

Good Samaritan thwarts bank robbery by jumping on back of armed man near teller at Wis. bank

Good Samaritan thwarts Wis. bank robbery attempt

ST. FRANCIS, Wis. – A good Samaritan has thwarted a bank robbery in Wisconsin by jumping on an armed man.
The Associated Bank’s surveillance video shows the man at a counter when the masked robber carrying a gun rushes to a teller at the bank in St. Francis at about … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Good Samaritan thwarts bank robbery by jumping on back of armed man near teller at Wis. bank.

Dogs cast vote for DC mayor by choosing between colored treats at Humane Society event

Dogs cast DC mayoral vote by munching on treats

WASHINGTON – The Washington Humane Society is conducting a “paw poll” to let dogs cast their votes for D.C. mayor.
The poll was conducted Thursday morning at a dog park in northwest Washington.
Bone-shaped biscuits marked with each of the two leading Democrats’ names were placed in front of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Dogs cast vote for DC mayor by choosing between colored treats at Humane Society event.

Banish the tax! Romanian witches ‘frighten’ lawmakers into voting against levy

Abracadabra! Romania witches win tax fight for now

BUCHAREST, Romania – Abracadabra, we’ll turn all of you into toads!
That’s what Romanian senators may have been fearing when they rejected a proposal to tax witches and fortune tellers.
Lawmakers Alin Popoviciu and Cristi Dugulescu of the ruling Democratic Liberal Party drafted a law where witches and fortune tellers …. Original article  : Banish the tax! Romanian witches ‘frighten’ lawmakers into voting against levy.

Team claims record-breaking pumpkin launch in southern Utah, awaits Guinness verification

Team claims record-breaking pumpkin launch in Utah

MOAB, Utah – A team that shoots pumpkins from a giant air cannon says it achieved the holy grail of the sport – chucking a pumpkin a distance of more than one mile.
The “Big 10 Inch Team” from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey says it launched the 9.5-pound pumpkin …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Team claims record-breaking pumpkin launch in southern Utah, awaits Guinness verification.

La. police say drunk bicyclist ignored lights and siren, ran into squad car

Police: Bicyclist ignores siren, hits squad car

MINDEN, La. – The Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office said a bicyclist inching down the center of the road ignored lights and siren and ran into a police car. The Minden Press-Herald reported that 47-year-old Robert Earl Batton of Minden was booked with second-offense DWI and possessing marijuana. Calls to … Original article on : La. police say drunk bicyclist ignored lights and siren, ran into squad car.

Mistaken alert from Ohio school tells wrong parents their kids are absent; school apologizes

Ohio school tells wrong parents kids are absent

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio – An Ohio middle school says human error caused parents to be mistakenly alerted that their fifth- and sixth-graders were absent.
School officials in the Columbus suburb of Reynoldsburg says parents were “understandably upset” after being alarmed unnecessarily on Thursday.
Parents of students at Waggoner Road Middle School …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mistaken alert from Ohio school tells wrong parents their kids are absent; school apologizes.

Mistaken alert from Ohio school tells all parents their kids are absent; school apologizes

Ohio school call tells all parents kids are absent

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio – An Ohio middle school says human error caused parents to be mistakenly alerted that their fifth- and sixth-graders were absent.
A school district spokeswoman in the Columbus suburb of Reynoldsburg says parents were “understandably upset” after being alarmed unnecessarily on Thursday.
All parents at Waggoner Road …. Original source  : Mistaken alert from Ohio school tells all parents their kids are absent; school apologizes.

Men arrested after bewildering diners by wrestling python outside McDonald’s in Australia

Men accused of wrestling python outside McDonald’s

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 said the men stole the 8-year-old black-headed python and a lizard from a pet shop … Read more »».

Fla. authorities blow up ’suspicious’ stuffed pony outside of an elementary school

Suspicious stuffed pony blown up outside school

ORLANDO, Fla. – Authorities blew up a stuffed pony – determined to be a “suspicious device” – after it was found outside a central Florida school. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office reported that the toy was found near the Waterbridge Elementary School Tuesday morning.
No one was allowed in or … Read more >>>.

Indiana pastor says burglars stole briefcase with his Bibles inside during church break-in

Church burglars steal Indiana pastor’s Bibles

MUNCIE, Ind. – A Muncie pastor said thieves who broke into the church made off with his three personal Bibles, including one that had the funeral programs for his mother and father inside. Minister Aston Chambers Jr. discovered the break-in at Mount Zion Baptist Church on Friday night after taking …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Indiana pastor says burglars stole briefcase with his Bibles inside during church break-in.

Deputies pick up boy in Spiderman pajamas using scooter on busy southern Ill. highway

Boy in Spiderman pajamas scoots along Ill. highway

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. – Clad in Spiderman pajamas, a 5-year-old southern Illinois boy on a scooter had someplace to be. And he apparently wasn’t going to let busy highways stand in his way. Authorities said Jackson County sheriff’s deputies picked up the boy and his Razor-type scooter about 2 … Read more : Deputies pick up boy in Spiderman pajamas using scooter on busy southern Ill. highway.

Nature walk backfires: German’s naked stroll to reduce stress sets off police manhunt instead

German man’s stress-calming naked walk backfires

BERLIN – A German man’s habit of taking naked walks to reduce his stress levels backfired when his latest escapade triggered a police search and closed down a rail line.
Police in the western city of Solingen said Friday that a woman out walking her dog saw the man, who jumped …. Source article  : Nature walk backfires: German’s naked stroll to reduce stress sets off police manhunt instead.

Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut now champion of burrito-eating after New Mexico State Fair competition

Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut becomes burrito-eating champ

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Competitive eater Joey Chestnut is now king of the burrito.
Chestnut, also known as “Jaws,” downed 47 burritos in 10 minutes at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque on Saturday, beating the previous record of 33??.
Known for his hot-dog eating, Chestnut won the annual July Fourth hot …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut now champion of burrito-eating after New Mexico State Fair competition.

Ga. couple sue grocery store chain, claiming husband found used tampon in bowl of cereal

Ga. pair claim they found a used tampon in cereal

THOMASTON, Ga. – An Upson County couple is suing a grocery store chain in federal court, claiming that the husband found a used tampon in his bowl of cereal. According to the complaint, Thomas and Lynn Roddenberry said they bought a box of Chocolate Chip Crunch … Read more »»».

Colorado man arrested twice for DUI: Once in his car, again in stolen police car

Colo. man nabbed in his car and squad car for DUI

GREELEY, Colo. – A northern Colorado man was quickly arrested twice for DUI: Once while driving his own car, the second time for stealing the police car as he waited to be taken in. Adam Segura was being held in Weld County Jail after a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Colorado man arrested twice for DUI: Once in his car, again in stolen police car.

Fed up Norwegian radio reporter quits on air instead of reading bulletin

Norwegian newsreader quits in live radio broadcast

OSLO, Norway – A Norwegian radio journalist quit on the air after complaining about her job and saying she wouldn’t read the day’s news because “nothing important has happened” anyway.
Pia Beathe Pedersen accused her employers at the regional radio station of public broadcaster NRK of putting too much pressure … Read more : Fed up Norwegian radio reporter quits on air instead of reading bulletin.

Free chocolate in Armenia! Candy factory to hand out chunks from world’s largest bar

Armenia produces world’s biggest chocolate bar

YEREVAN, Armenia – Anyone looking for huge amounts of free chocolate should book a flight to Armenia’s capital next month.
That’s when the world’s largest chocolate bar will be up for grabs in Yerevan’s main square. The Guinness Book of World Records certified the 9,702-pound (4,410-kilogram) chocolate bar at a ceremony … Read more >>.