Monday, December 22, 2014
Excitable little dog awaits return of its human
I don't know where this is, but this little pooch appears to be eagerly awaiting the return of its human to come and to pick it up from doggy day care.
YouTube link 'Original' Facebook video.
YouTube link 'Original' Facebook video.
Residents feel terrorised by neighbour's year-round hostile holiday display
Homeowners on Fairley Road in Ross Township, Pennsylvania, say their neighbour Bill Ansell is terrorising them year-round with his hostile anti-Christmas spirit.
Ansell, an electrician, has a display on his yard that features a beheaded choir, a hanging Mickey Mouse and a urinating Santa Claus that lights up at night.
Neighbours Chris and Joanne Hebda said they have had to stare at the unpleasant decorations for the past six years. Fairley Road is a unique cul-de-sac; a circular street with Ansell's house right in the middle, surrounded by six other homes. That makes it hard to avoid his handiwork.
“There was a Virgin Mary here, and he placed a knife through her head, right there on the edge of our driveway,” Joanne Hebda said. “I thought it was a terroristic threat.” To make matters worse, his neighbours say, Ansell also tacked up profane signs all over his house attacking the township and neighbours personally. Years ago, Ansell's home was known for its lustrous lights and dazzling display that attracted many onlookers. But one Thanksgiving, Ansell's neighbour Pamela Heck was so blinded by the lights that she asked him to turn them off while her family had dinner. “It was very unpleasant between us after that,” Heck says From that minor dispute grew a war, according to neighbours. At night, they say he blasts floodlights into their windows. They all feel trapped. Friends and family won't visit them, and worst of all, they can't sell their homes.
Two years ago, Ansell told a local TV station: “I used to have a beautiful Christmas display, they hated it. This is my display now. I don't think it's against the law to exercise your right to have your own display.” The Fairley Road homeowners say they are at their wits end. They have repeatedly called police and complained to the township Board of Commissioners, but so far say they have seen little done. Ross Township has fined Ansell for local code violations, and in a statement the Ross Township said they have "taken and will continue to take appropriate legal action." “The Township has taken and will continue to take appropriate legal action,” said Grant Montgomery, president of the Ross Board of Commissioners. In August 2014, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, upheld a court order requiring Bill Ansell to clean up his yard and take down the vulgar signs.
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To date, Ansell has not complied and township officials won’t say if and how it will enforce the order. The Hebdas said they have repeatedly complained to the township Board of Commissioners, but so far haven't seen anything done. The lack of action is what frustrates the neighbours most. For years, Ross Township has done nothing more than fine Ansell for the debris and signs on his property. But, he has not paid any of those citations. There is currently a 6-month-old court order demanding that he clean up his yard, which he has also ignored. The local government won't say how it will specifically enforce the rules, and the Hebdas aren't waiting around to find out and will be renting their home out for much less than it should be. “It's a move for, you know, for our lives ... to have normalcy again,” Joanne Hebda said. “I had to cash in my retirement. There's no hope here in some ways, and there's no one to help us,” says Chris Hebda.
“There was a Virgin Mary here, and he placed a knife through her head, right there on the edge of our driveway,” Joanne Hebda said. “I thought it was a terroristic threat.” To make matters worse, his neighbours say, Ansell also tacked up profane signs all over his house attacking the township and neighbours personally. Years ago, Ansell's home was known for its lustrous lights and dazzling display that attracted many onlookers. But one Thanksgiving, Ansell's neighbour Pamela Heck was so blinded by the lights that she asked him to turn them off while her family had dinner. “It was very unpleasant between us after that,” Heck says From that minor dispute grew a war, according to neighbours. At night, they say he blasts floodlights into their windows. They all feel trapped. Friends and family won't visit them, and worst of all, they can't sell their homes.
Two years ago, Ansell told a local TV station: “I used to have a beautiful Christmas display, they hated it. This is my display now. I don't think it's against the law to exercise your right to have your own display.” The Fairley Road homeowners say they are at their wits end. They have repeatedly called police and complained to the township Board of Commissioners, but so far say they have seen little done. Ross Township has fined Ansell for local code violations, and in a statement the Ross Township said they have "taken and will continue to take appropriate legal action." “The Township has taken and will continue to take appropriate legal action,” said Grant Montgomery, president of the Ross Board of Commissioners. In August 2014, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, upheld a court order requiring Bill Ansell to clean up his yard and take down the vulgar signs.
YouTube link.
To date, Ansell has not complied and township officials won’t say if and how it will enforce the order. The Hebdas said they have repeatedly complained to the township Board of Commissioners, but so far haven't seen anything done. The lack of action is what frustrates the neighbours most. For years, Ross Township has done nothing more than fine Ansell for the debris and signs on his property. But, he has not paid any of those citations. There is currently a 6-month-old court order demanding that he clean up his yard, which he has also ignored. The local government won't say how it will specifically enforce the rules, and the Hebdas aren't waiting around to find out and will be renting their home out for much less than it should be. “It's a move for, you know, for our lives ... to have normalcy again,” Joanne Hebda said. “I had to cash in my retirement. There's no hope here in some ways, and there's no one to help us,” says Chris Hebda.
Elf found passed out in car faces drunk driving charges
A man dressed as one of Santa's little helpers found himself in trouble early on Friday morning when police in Riverdale, New Jersey, allegedly discovered him drunkenly passed out in a car.
At around 3:30am, Sgt. Pat Harden was dispatched to the parking lot a Target store after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle, Lt. James Macintosh said. Harden located the car, a Toyota van, parked by the store's loading dock with its engine running, lights on and music blaring, the lieutenant said.
The driver, Brian Chellis, 23, of Cedar Grove, was asleep behind the wheel, wearing an elf costume, Macintosh said. After shutting off the car's engine and waking Chellis, the sergeant detected a strong odour of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, the lieutenant said. Harden further observed that Chellis seemed confused over his whereabouts and had an open can of beer inside of the car.
Following a series of field sobriety tests, Chellis was transported to police headquarters for a breath test, the lieutenant said. Police issued him summonses for driving while intoxicated, careless driving and possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Chellis was released to a family member pending a Jan. 6 municipal court appearance, Mactintosh said.
At around 3:30am, Sgt. Pat Harden was dispatched to the parking lot a Target store after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle, Lt. James Macintosh said. Harden located the car, a Toyota van, parked by the store's loading dock with its engine running, lights on and music blaring, the lieutenant said.
The driver, Brian Chellis, 23, of Cedar Grove, was asleep behind the wheel, wearing an elf costume, Macintosh said. After shutting off the car's engine and waking Chellis, the sergeant detected a strong odour of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, the lieutenant said. Harden further observed that Chellis seemed confused over his whereabouts and had an open can of beer inside of the car.
Following a series of field sobriety tests, Chellis was transported to police headquarters for a breath test, the lieutenant said. Police issued him summonses for driving while intoxicated, careless driving and possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Chellis was released to a family member pending a Jan. 6 municipal court appearance, Mactintosh said.
Heroic monkey saved life of friend that had been electrocuted at Indian railway station
In a heroic act, a monkey saved another's life who had lost consciousness after being electrocuted at Kanpur station in Uttar Pradesh, north India.
The monkey was electrocuted while walking on high tension wires at the city's railway station, before falling.
The monkey tried to resuscitate its unconscious friend by biting and dipping him in the water by the tracks.
YouTube link. Alternative LiveLeak video.
After about 20 minutes the electrocuted monkey regained consciousness and began moving.
The monkey was electrocuted while walking on high tension wires at the city's railway station, before falling.
The monkey tried to resuscitate its unconscious friend by biting and dipping him in the water by the tracks.
YouTube link. Alternative LiveLeak video.
After about 20 minutes the electrocuted monkey regained consciousness and began moving.
Lingerie-wearing fishmonger sans codpiece arrested for indecent exposure
A French fishmonger wearing women's lingerie was arrested for exposing himself to shoppers through his store window.
Police in the northern town of Auchel found the 48-year-old man cavorting and drunk, a police source said on Friday.
The fishmonger, wearing a wig and bustier, complete with false breasts and fishnet stockings, was showing "his privates," the source said. He was found to have a .15 blood-alcohol level, three times the legal limit to drive in France.
The shopkeeper, who has agreed to plead guilty to indecent exposure, explained he was stressed at the newly opened fish shop, citing "pressure from the numbers, the end of year holidays and lots of orders." He is due to appear in court on February 13th.
Police in the northern town of Auchel found the 48-year-old man cavorting and drunk, a police source said on Friday.
The fishmonger, wearing a wig and bustier, complete with false breasts and fishnet stockings, was showing "his privates," the source said. He was found to have a .15 blood-alcohol level, three times the legal limit to drive in France.
The shopkeeper, who has agreed to plead guilty to indecent exposure, explained he was stressed at the newly opened fish shop, citing "pressure from the numbers, the end of year holidays and lots of orders." He is due to appear in court on February 13th.
So, a horse ran into a fish and chip shop
Just before lunchtime on Friday, a horse galloped into Jumbo's Family Restaurant in Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland.
After slipping on the floor and falling over, the horse picked itself up and walked up to the counter, where a young employee grabbed its reins and calmly led it back outside.
YouTube link.
After slipping on the floor and falling over, the horse picked itself up and walked up to the counter, where a young employee grabbed its reins and calmly led it back outside.
YouTube link.
Council say 11-inch-long double yellow lines are a genuine attempt to be helpful to motorists
A set of double yellow lines separating residents' bays and pay and display parking, measuring just 28cm (11in) long, have appeared in Hamilton Road, Cambridge.
The council say they are a genuine attempt to be helpful to motorists. "Although we have seen people try and squeeze cars into unusual places such as pedestrian crossings, we don't expect anyone to try and park on these lines," a county council spokesman said.
"This is a genuine attempt to be helpful to motorists by signalling with other signs the divide between pay and display parking and residents' parking on this street. The lines were intended to "help drivers park in the right bays and avoid a fine for parking in the wrong one", he added.
One resident described the lines as "ridiculous" but admitted she was concerned she might get a ticket if she parked on them. Another described the lines as "cute" and said they were "probably helpful... but should be bigger as you can hardly see them".
The council say they are a genuine attempt to be helpful to motorists. "Although we have seen people try and squeeze cars into unusual places such as pedestrian crossings, we don't expect anyone to try and park on these lines," a county council spokesman said.
"This is a genuine attempt to be helpful to motorists by signalling with other signs the divide between pay and display parking and residents' parking on this street. The lines were intended to "help drivers park in the right bays and avoid a fine for parking in the wrong one", he added.
One resident described the lines as "ridiculous" but admitted she was concerned she might get a ticket if she parked on them. Another described the lines as "cute" and said they were "probably helpful... but should be bigger as you can hardly see them".
Man impaled on railings by cheek freed by firefighters
Fire crews worked for an hour to free a man who had become impaled through his cheek on a railing in Hull in the early hours of Saturday.
The man was found on Princess Avenue at about 1am by firefighters who had been called to the scene.
Two crews from Humberside Fire and Rescue used a saw to free the man who was then given medical care.
The fire service did not give details of how the man became stuck on the railings.
The man was found on Princess Avenue at about 1am by firefighters who had been called to the scene.
Two crews from Humberside Fire and Rescue used a saw to free the man who was then given medical care.
The fire service did not give details of how the man became stuck on the railings.
Armed police called after man holding rubber chicken threatened to eat woman alive
Police have urged residents of Street in Somerset not to panic after a man holding a rubber chicken threatened to eat a woman alive on Wednesday evening.
A woman was putting her bins out at Brookleigh, at around 8.30pm, when she was allegedly approached by a man waving what appeared to be ‘a long-barrelled weapon’ and a ‘fake chicken’.
He pointed the weapon at the woman and told her he was going to eat her alive and he was going to eat her flesh, according to police. She ran inside and he chased after her. He started banging on the front door and broke a window as he tried to enter the property. He failed to get into the property and made off. Police were called to the scene by the victim and people living nearby.
Firearms officers and police dog handlers were sent to the area. Officers also patrolled the area on foot and talked to residents to reassure them. The victims said they did not know the man, had never seen him before and didn’t know why they had been targeted. The man and his chicken have not been found.
Inspector Mark Nicholson said: “We do not want people to be panicked by this very disturbing incident. Street is a very safe place to live, and we believe this was an isolated incident. It is currently under investigation by CID and we hope to bring it to a speedy resolution.” An air rifle, believed to be connected to the incident was found on Thursday morning. The man, who was believed to be intoxicated, is described as white, in his 20s and wearing black clothing.
He pointed the weapon at the woman and told her he was going to eat her alive and he was going to eat her flesh, according to police. She ran inside and he chased after her. He started banging on the front door and broke a window as he tried to enter the property. He failed to get into the property and made off. Police were called to the scene by the victim and people living nearby.
Firearms officers and police dog handlers were sent to the area. Officers also patrolled the area on foot and talked to residents to reassure them. The victims said they did not know the man, had never seen him before and didn’t know why they had been targeted. The man and his chicken have not been found.
Inspector Mark Nicholson said: “We do not want people to be panicked by this very disturbing incident. Street is a very safe place to live, and we believe this was an isolated incident. It is currently under investigation by CID and we hope to bring it to a speedy resolution.” An air rifle, believed to be connected to the incident was found on Thursday morning. The man, who was believed to be intoxicated, is described as white, in his 20s and wearing black clothing.
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