2007

Man Sues 1-800-Flowers Over Unfortunate Thank-You Note

Leroy Greer sued 1-800-Flowers last week in federal court, alleging that the company’s breach of its privacy policy has caused him $1 million in damages.  Mr. Greer contacted the company in order to send a beautiful bouquet of roses along…


Mysterious Cat-Napping Terrorizes New Zealand Community

A desperate search continues in New Zealand for Max the Cat, who was abducted recently by a person or persons unknown.  Lisa Morice, Max’s companion, posted flyers after Max failed to turn up last week at his home on William…


Seattle Attack Blamed on Karaoke, Coldplay

A 21-year-old woman was arrested and booked last Thursday after she assaulted a man during an karaoke performance.  Witnesses reported the man was attempting the Coldplay song "Yellow" when the woman lost control and attacked him. Personally, I was surprised…


“Too Drunk to Remember” Excuse Deployed by Federal Judge

News outlets in Denver are reporting that the chief federal judge in Colorado is facing some questions over credit card charges incurred at the "Diamond Cabaret" in downtown Denver.  For you cynics out there thinking that a place called the…


Pants Judge Notified He May Not Be Reappointed

The Washington Post reported on Wednesday that, after due deliberation and a thorough and thoughtful consideration of all the evidence, a D.C. judicial commission seems to have finally reached the painfully obvious conclusion that Roy L. Pearson, he of the…


Robbery Tip #147: Don’t Leave Your Gun on the Counter

Consider using only one hand to stuff the cash into your pockets.  The robbery will take a little longer, but if the alternative is setting your gun down on the counter, it’s worth the extra time. As the surveillance video…



Architect Pursues Rival Beyond the Grave

According to a report on Monday, a Pennsylvania architect challenging the license of a rival architect recently appealed his case to the state’s highest court.  This means Mark Altman is still trying to get Michael Molnar’s license revoked even though…



Maine Dentist Suspended for “Practice Run Amok”

Still reeling from the recent tusk-installation scandal, American dentistry was rocked again this weekend by revelations that a dentist in Waterville, Maine, had been suspended from practice for six months because of wild office parties and "terrifying" safety violations.  A…