Sunday, May 18, 2014
Moose on the loose went for a dip in the pool
A wayward moose went for a swim in a backyard pool in Hanmer, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada on Wednesday after breaking through a fence.
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Canadian pedestrian fined for walking more than two abreast
A Winnipeg man was fined $113.10 for walking side-by-side with his friends, because the group was walking “more than two abreast.” The ticket issued to him cites his offence under Manitoba’s traffic laws: “as a pedestrian, walk more than two abreast.”
“I’ve walked past people four or five abreast,” Chris Herda, a friend of the man ticketed, said. “I personally didn’t know it was a law. I don’t think anyone else knew it was a law either.”
The ticket was issued under section 143(2) of Manitoba’s Highway Act, which states that “any pedestrian proceeding along a highway where no sidewalk is provided, or where the sidewalk is not passable, shall walk as closely as is practicable … but persons walking on a roadway shall not walk more than two abreast.” Herda claims that he and his friends were walking on the sidewalk at the time.
The address written on the ticket is a residential street with dual walkways for pedestrians. The Winnipeg Police Service have said the man will not be asked to pay the ticket. In a statement, they said the “Provincial Offence Notice (PON) issued has been reviewed by supervisory staff and it has been determined that the improper offence was cited.” Police have issued the man another ticket, but wouldn’t elaborate on the new charges.
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“I’ve walked past people four or five abreast,” Chris Herda, a friend of the man ticketed, said. “I personally didn’t know it was a law. I don’t think anyone else knew it was a law either.”
The ticket was issued under section 143(2) of Manitoba’s Highway Act, which states that “any pedestrian proceeding along a highway where no sidewalk is provided, or where the sidewalk is not passable, shall walk as closely as is practicable … but persons walking on a roadway shall not walk more than two abreast.” Herda claims that he and his friends were walking on the sidewalk at the time.
The address written on the ticket is a residential street with dual walkways for pedestrians. The Winnipeg Police Service have said the man will not be asked to pay the ticket. In a statement, they said the “Provincial Offence Notice (PON) issued has been reviewed by supervisory staff and it has been determined that the improper offence was cited.” Police have issued the man another ticket, but wouldn’t elaborate on the new charges.
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Former pastor pleads guilty to climbing ladder to peep at couple having sex in their bedroom
A former pastor and professor has pleaded guilty to climbing a ladder propped against a home so he could watch a couple have sex in their bedroom.
Jeremy Grinnell, 42, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Kent County Circuit Court, Michigan, to one count of surveilling unclothed persons stemming from the incident last November.
Grinnell propped a ladder up against the home, climbed up to a second-floor window and admitted to watching the Cannon Township couple having sex. When he returned for another viewing the next evening, he was caught by the male victim and subsequently arrested. At the time of his arrest, Grinnell was an assistant professor of systematic theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, a division of Cornerstone University.
He was also a “teaching pastor” at Bella Vista Church in Rockford. He no longer holds either position. Church officials said Grinnell had been a teaching pastor at the church since May 2012 and began teaching at the seminary as an adjunct professor in 1999 before moving to his last position. Grinnell earned a degree from the seminary in 2000 and earned a Ph.D. from Calvin Theological Seminary in 2011.
Grinnell was originally charged with two counts of the high-court misdemeanor that has a maximum prison sentence of two years, but was was allowed to plead to just one count. The plea to one offence allows for the possibility of the charge being expunged from his record after five years as long as he does not commit another crime. Grinnell lives in Rockford along with his wife. He is scheduled to be sentenced on June 26.
Grinnell propped a ladder up against the home, climbed up to a second-floor window and admitted to watching the Cannon Township couple having sex. When he returned for another viewing the next evening, he was caught by the male victim and subsequently arrested. At the time of his arrest, Grinnell was an assistant professor of systematic theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, a division of Cornerstone University.
He was also a “teaching pastor” at Bella Vista Church in Rockford. He no longer holds either position. Church officials said Grinnell had been a teaching pastor at the church since May 2012 and began teaching at the seminary as an adjunct professor in 1999 before moving to his last position. Grinnell earned a degree from the seminary in 2000 and earned a Ph.D. from Calvin Theological Seminary in 2011.
Grinnell was originally charged with two counts of the high-court misdemeanor that has a maximum prison sentence of two years, but was was allowed to plead to just one count. The plea to one offence allows for the possibility of the charge being expunged from his record after five years as long as he does not commit another crime. Grinnell lives in Rockford along with his wife. He is scheduled to be sentenced on June 26.
Rare, mysterious deep sea fish washed ashore
A rarely seen deep sea fish washed up on a beach in North Carolina on Monday evening. The fish, believed to be a lancetfish, washed onto the shore along Nags Head, south of Jennette's Pier.
The photos were taken by Leif Rasmussen from Manteo. Officials say the fish was alive when it washed up on the shoreline. Because of its appearance and its long and very high dorsal fin biologists believe the fish is a lancetfish.
Lancetfish have large mouths and sharp teeth and are typically known to be deepwater fish. Very little is known about the lancetfish's biology, but they are known to be in all of the oceans, except the polar seas.
After taking pictures of the strange-looking fish Rasmussen walked the fish back out to the ocean, as deep as he could walk. He then released the fish back into the water. Pier officials say the fish ended up washing up to the shore again, so they believe something was wrong with it.
The photos were taken by Leif Rasmussen from Manteo. Officials say the fish was alive when it washed up on the shoreline. Because of its appearance and its long and very high dorsal fin biologists believe the fish is a lancetfish.
Lancetfish have large mouths and sharp teeth and are typically known to be deepwater fish. Very little is known about the lancetfish's biology, but they are known to be in all of the oceans, except the polar seas.
After taking pictures of the strange-looking fish Rasmussen walked the fish back out to the ocean, as deep as he could walk. He then released the fish back into the water. Pier officials say the fish ended up washing up to the shore again, so they believe something was wrong with it.
Dispute over freshness of Burger King cinnamon bun led to woman threatening to shoot everyone
Police in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina were called to a Burger King due to a disturbance involving an allegedly unfresh cinnamon bun and a gun.
When officers arrived the victims and witnesses told police that three black females entered the restaurant and ordered food. According to the report one of the females began arguing with an employee about her cinnabon not being fresh.
One of the suspects asked to speak to the manager and both parties continued to argue the three females then left the Burger King.
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Witnesses told police a few minutes later one of the suspects re-entered the restaurant with her hand inside her purse stating that she was going to "shoot everyone." When employees threatened to call police the suspects left the area.
When officers arrived the victims and witnesses told police that three black females entered the restaurant and ordered food. According to the report one of the females began arguing with an employee about her cinnabon not being fresh.
One of the suspects asked to speak to the manager and both parties continued to argue the three females then left the Burger King.
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Witnesses told police a few minutes later one of the suspects re-entered the restaurant with her hand inside her purse stating that she was going to "shoot everyone." When employees threatened to call police the suspects left the area.
Store wouldn't sell woman four packets of steak as there would be none left for anyone else
A woman was left astonished after being refused four packets of steak at Morrisons supermarket by staff who claimed she was taking too many.
Nicola Hicks went to the store in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, last Sunday to buy dinner for a family meal.
However, when she went to the till to pay for the eight pieces of meat, which were two in a packet, she was astounded to be told it was too much.
The 42-year-old said: “The cashier put three of the packets through and then held one back and said it had to be agreed by her supervisor. I couldn’t understand the reason. Then the supervisor came and said there wouldn’t be enough left for anybody else. I think it’s disgusting. It’s a local store and they should be happy somebody wants to buy the steaks.” Mrs Hicks had wanted the steak to make dinner for herself and her husband, their three children, and her parents.
There were no signs to indicate they were on special offer, which sometimes puts limits on the amounts people can buy. Her mother-in-law had been with her in the shop and said that she would buy the other packet of steak, but Morrisons staff would not let her. Mrs Hicks, who said there were still steaks left on the shelves after she took what she needed, said: “There were so many people standing around in the queue at this point. I just couldn’t believe what was happening. People were absolutely gobsmacked.
“The conversation must have gone on for 15 minutes and in the end I said we would have to agree to disagree. I find it disgusting that it’s a local store and I couldn’t buy enough meat for a family Sunday dinner.” Mrs Hicks bought three packets and then discreetly gave the fourth to another customer, plus money for the meat, and collected it from them outside. Morrisons have now apologised for the incident. A spokesman said: “We are very sorry that Mrs Hicks was unable to purchase the steak she wanted. There had been a system fault on our part that meant that the products couldn’t be processed through the till.”
The 42-year-old said: “The cashier put three of the packets through and then held one back and said it had to be agreed by her supervisor. I couldn’t understand the reason. Then the supervisor came and said there wouldn’t be enough left for anybody else. I think it’s disgusting. It’s a local store and they should be happy somebody wants to buy the steaks.” Mrs Hicks had wanted the steak to make dinner for herself and her husband, their three children, and her parents.
There were no signs to indicate they were on special offer, which sometimes puts limits on the amounts people can buy. Her mother-in-law had been with her in the shop and said that she would buy the other packet of steak, but Morrisons staff would not let her. Mrs Hicks, who said there were still steaks left on the shelves after she took what she needed, said: “There were so many people standing around in the queue at this point. I just couldn’t believe what was happening. People were absolutely gobsmacked.
“The conversation must have gone on for 15 minutes and in the end I said we would have to agree to disagree. I find it disgusting that it’s a local store and I couldn’t buy enough meat for a family Sunday dinner.” Mrs Hicks bought three packets and then discreetly gave the fourth to another customer, plus money for the meat, and collected it from them outside. Morrisons have now apologised for the incident. A spokesman said: “We are very sorry that Mrs Hicks was unable to purchase the steak she wanted. There had been a system fault on our part that meant that the products couldn’t be processed through the till.”
Wife has put up posters warning of lying cheating scumbag husband
A husband accused of ‘cheating’ on his wife and family is at the centre of a revenge poster campaign in Prestwich, Manchester.
Posters plastered around the district - titled ‘WARNING’ - contain a picture of the man, his name, date of birth and phone number, along with details of his alleged extra-marital activities.
They say: ‘Local lying cheating scumbag. Married, father of 2. Ran out on family + left a note to inform them.’
The posters have been spotted in a number of locations around the town on bus stops and lampposts. The victim of the poster campaign declined to comment when contacted, but denied the ‘love rat’ claim.
Posters plastered around the district - titled ‘WARNING’ - contain a picture of the man, his name, date of birth and phone number, along with details of his alleged extra-marital activities.
They say: ‘Local lying cheating scumbag. Married, father of 2. Ran out on family + left a note to inform them.’
The posters have been spotted in a number of locations around the town on bus stops and lampposts. The victim of the poster campaign declined to comment when contacted, but denied the ‘love rat’ claim.
Firefighters' training exercise led to blaze
An exercise at North Yorkshire's fire training centre ended with a building's roof being destroyed in a blaze.
Up to 20 firefighters from Easingwold, Acomb, York and Huntington were called out to the centre in Easingwold on Thursday afternoon to tackle the blaze in a 'smoke house' - used to train firefighters how to deal with smoky conditions.
They donned breathing apparatus and used hose reel jets and removed ridge tiles before getting the blaze under control by teatime, but the second floor and roof were badly damaged. A spokeswoman for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "At this time we have no cause for the fire, however a fire investigation will be carried out."
Group Manager Carl Boasman said a group of staff, including auxiliary firefighters recruited to maintain the public's safety during strikes by firefighters, had been involved in an exercise in the building prior to the blaze. He said instructors had noticed smoke was still coming from the empty building after the exercise was over, and efforts were made to tackle the fire, but firefighters had to be called in to help.
He said that although cosmetic smoke could be pumped into the buildings, fires could also be started in braziers to ensure trainees experienced heat and flames as well as smoke. Mr Boasman added: "We've been doing this every day for 10 years and this is the first time the building's caught fire." Measures were in place to prevent these fires setting fire to the building, and the investigation was looking into why they might have failed to work. He did not know as yet how much it would cost to repair the roof, he added.
They donned breathing apparatus and used hose reel jets and removed ridge tiles before getting the blaze under control by teatime, but the second floor and roof were badly damaged. A spokeswoman for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "At this time we have no cause for the fire, however a fire investigation will be carried out."
Group Manager Carl Boasman said a group of staff, including auxiliary firefighters recruited to maintain the public's safety during strikes by firefighters, had been involved in an exercise in the building prior to the blaze. He said instructors had noticed smoke was still coming from the empty building after the exercise was over, and efforts were made to tackle the fire, but firefighters had to be called in to help.
He said that although cosmetic smoke could be pumped into the buildings, fires could also be started in braziers to ensure trainees experienced heat and flames as well as smoke. Mr Boasman added: "We've been doing this every day for 10 years and this is the first time the building's caught fire." Measures were in place to prevent these fires setting fire to the building, and the investigation was looking into why they might have failed to work. He did not know as yet how much it would cost to repair the roof, he added.
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