Ariel Sharon dies after eight years in a coma and other eye-catching headlines
Ariel Sharon has died at the age of 85. Regarded as the greatest military field commander in Israel's history, he served in the nation's government as Minister of Defence, Minister of Foreign Affairs and as Minister of three other departments before becoming Prime Minister in 2001. He became extremely unpopular with the conservatives of his country when he announced his intention to unilaterally disengage from the Gaza Strip, and he was planning to remove Israeli settlements from the West Bank if reelected in 2006. But 24 hours after news broke that his sons were involved in accepting million-dollar bribes from an Austrian businessman, he suffered a stroke. Vice-President Biden will lead the U. S. delegation to Sharon's funeral.
As you watch the Golden Globes tomorrow night, remember that last year's Musical/Comedy nominated films included "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" which was definitely neither musical nor comedy.
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper wants a rematch against Hulk Hogan at this year's WrestleMania. He proposes that he team up with C. M. Punk while Hogan teams with John Cena. Reporter's note: I'd much rather see a real rematch from the first WrestleMania, Piper and Paul Orndorff versus Hulk Hogan and Mr. T. Now that would be a rematch!
The Dallas Safari Club will auction off a permit to hunt and kill a specific black rhinoceros in Namibia. The permit is estimated to bring between $250,000 and $1,000,000, all of which will be given to the government of Namibia for conservation efforts. There are only 5,000 or so black rhinos left in the world. The one chosen for this permit is an older male who is no longer involved in reproduction, and who is actually a threat to younger males who are needed for that purpose.
Maybe the title of this should be changed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRlUcMrtiT0. The new version should be "I Woke Up in Jail This Morning" as David Cassidy has been arrested on suspicion of DUI for the second time in the last six months.
In Bryan, Texas, a mob of twerking teens robbed a convenience store. They were caught on surveillance video.
The Colorado Department of Transportation finally gave in and replaced a mile marker sign that read 420 with one that reads 419.99. Too many 420 signs were stolen, probably by marijuana enthusiasts, or someone with a fetish for the number 420.
A landlord in Brooklyn is being accused by tenants of turning on the heat only when a building inspector is present.
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport will now use worms to dispose of its garbage. Airport officials hope to recoup the $1 million cost of the composting center by salvaging recyclables from the trash and selling compost made by the worms from food scraps.
http://gawker.com/clever-beagle-heats-up-some-chicken-nuggets-while-owner-1498714381
When I saw the headline that read "Beagle Chicken Nuggets" I had a horrible image of a beagle being made into nuggets. The video was a relief.
A couple is celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. In a suite. For $15.75 per night. The suite normally runs $799 per night, but the hotel gives guests married 50 years or more, who spent their wedding night in the hotel, the rate on that night; if they still have the original receipt.
If you're a fan of Michael Jordan, you can own a recruiting letter he received from UNC as well as his UNC transcript. Just be prepared to write a large check.
Alex "Pay-Rod" Rodriguez will miss all of the 2014 MLB season following a ruling by the arbiter.
As you watch the Golden Globes tomorrow night, remember that last year's Musical/Comedy nominated films included "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" which was definitely neither musical nor comedy.
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper wants a rematch against Hulk Hogan at this year's WrestleMania. He proposes that he team up with C. M. Punk while Hogan teams with John Cena. Reporter's note: I'd much rather see a real rematch from the first WrestleMania, Piper and Paul Orndorff versus Hulk Hogan and Mr. T. Now that would be a rematch!
The Dallas Safari Club will auction off a permit to hunt and kill a specific black rhinoceros in Namibia. The permit is estimated to bring between $250,000 and $1,000,000, all of which will be given to the government of Namibia for conservation efforts. There are only 5,000 or so black rhinos left in the world. The one chosen for this permit is an older male who is no longer involved in reproduction, and who is actually a threat to younger males who are needed for that purpose.
Maybe the title of this should be changed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRlUcMrtiT0. The new version should be "I Woke Up in Jail This Morning" as David Cassidy has been arrested on suspicion of DUI for the second time in the last six months.
In Bryan, Texas, a mob of twerking teens robbed a convenience store. They were caught on surveillance video.
The Colorado Department of Transportation finally gave in and replaced a mile marker sign that read 420 with one that reads 419.99. Too many 420 signs were stolen, probably by marijuana enthusiasts, or someone with a fetish for the number 420.
A landlord in Brooklyn is being accused by tenants of turning on the heat only when a building inspector is present.
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport will now use worms to dispose of its garbage. Airport officials hope to recoup the $1 million cost of the composting center by salvaging recyclables from the trash and selling compost made by the worms from food scraps.
http://gawker.com/clever-beagle-heats-up-some-chicken-nuggets-while-owner-1498714381
When I saw the headline that read "Beagle Chicken Nuggets" I had a horrible image of a beagle being made into nuggets. The video was a relief.
A couple is celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. In a suite. For $15.75 per night. The suite normally runs $799 per night, but the hotel gives guests married 50 years or more, who spent their wedding night in the hotel, the rate on that night; if they still have the original receipt.
If you're a fan of Michael Jordan, you can own a recruiting letter he received from UNC as well as his UNC transcript. Just be prepared to write a large check.
Alex "Pay-Rod" Rodriguez will miss all of the 2014 MLB season following a ruling by the arbiter.
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