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Security Cam Records Burglar’s “Signature Dance Moves”

Do you recognize this man? Maybe more importantly, do you recognize his swag?   Police in Galveston released this security-camera footage last week, saying the man pictured was one of three suspects in a burglary on March 27. It wasn't…


Bad Shirt for a Burglary

There are at least two problems here. First, the bright red color is likely to make you highly visible, which is good if you’re trying to cross the street safely but not so good if you’re crawling through somebody’s window…



Finally, the Movie Version of that Japanese Lawyer Video Game

According to Neatorama, this is actually happening:   "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney," the game that lets everyone in on the fun of practicing law, originated in Japan. Its success there led to a 2005 release in the U.S. on the Nintendo…



Cupcake Batterer Charged with Domestic Violence

I'm concerned that this sort of thing will become rampant in Topeka now that misdemeanor domestic battery is legal there, although on second thought, it's really not something to be concerned about. Although it is a waste of good cupcakes….



Plan to Reel in Extortion Money Fails

An elaborate and yet also stupid scheme to extort money from a potato-chip bakery in Ohio failed this week when police were able to track the payoff money to a suspect after dropping it off as instructed. Their strategy: watch…


Expert Lap-Dance Testimony Fails to Persuade Court

Rejecting expert-witness testimony on the subject of lap dances, a court in New York has held that a strip club is liable for $125,000 in unpaid sales taxes. The expert failed to convince the court that a lap dance qualifies…


Attempted Firebombers Thwarted by Window, Lamppost

The video caption below will tell you most of what you need to know, but here's a little more detail. For reasons that remain unclear, these two gentlemen attempted to firebomb an English pub one night in May 2008. They devised…