Friday, January 16, 2015
Suddenly hippo
Craig Clive Jackson was travelling on a safari boat on the Chobe River in Kasana, Botswana, recently when this hippo made a dramatic appearance.
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Man attacked brother over bed sheets
A Florida man told deputies that he was attacked and threatened by his brother, who was upset about his bed sheets, officials said.
Eric Ortiz was arrested in Deltona on Monday on charges of aggravated assault. According to an incident report, Ortiz woke his brother, wanting to know who changed the sheets on his bed.
The brother told deputies that Ortiz struck him and made threats. Eric Ortiz told deputies he had been hanging out with a few girls the night before and his brother got jealous, starting an argument.
The brother, Jose Ortiz, told the deputy he was asleep when his brother woke him up about the sheets and began to threaten him. Eric Ortiz also punched his brother in the chest, deputies said. And though Jose Ortiz didn’t want to press charges and wasn’t hurt, Eric Ortiz was arrested on a charge of domestic battery anyway.
Eric Ortiz was arrested in Deltona on Monday on charges of aggravated assault. According to an incident report, Ortiz woke his brother, wanting to know who changed the sheets on his bed.
The brother told deputies that Ortiz struck him and made threats. Eric Ortiz told deputies he had been hanging out with a few girls the night before and his brother got jealous, starting an argument.
The brother, Jose Ortiz, told the deputy he was asleep when his brother woke him up about the sheets and began to threaten him. Eric Ortiz also punched his brother in the chest, deputies said. And though Jose Ortiz didn’t want to press charges and wasn’t hurt, Eric Ortiz was arrested on a charge of domestic battery anyway.
Dog typo on police rug went unnoticed for months
New rugs were placed a few months ago inside the new $81 million building that houses the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Emblazoned with the sheriff's star, along with a drawing of the state of Florida, they adorned the front lobby until a deputy noticed something wrong on Tuesday.
One of the two rugs read:"In Dog We Trust." They were removed on Wednesday. The proofs the agency signed and submitted to the manufacturer, American Floor Mats, had the correct spelling.
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The Sheriff's Office is working to replace the rug, which cost $500. It was unclear what the fate of the misspelled rug will be.
Emblazoned with the sheriff's star, along with a drawing of the state of Florida, they adorned the front lobby until a deputy noticed something wrong on Tuesday.
One of the two rugs read:"In Dog We Trust." They were removed on Wednesday. The proofs the agency signed and submitted to the manufacturer, American Floor Mats, had the correct spelling.
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The Sheriff's Office is working to replace the rug, which cost $500. It was unclear what the fate of the misspelled rug will be.
Man trying to outrun police caught when his prosthetic leg became stuck in a fence
A man from Taylor, Wisconsin, who led authorities on an 11-mile pursuit on Tuesday through La Crosse and Trempealeau counties surrendered when he lost his prosthetic leg while trying to outrun police.
Thomas Fuselier, 47, fled Holmen police when an officer tried to stop him for a defective brake light, according to the complaint filed on Wednesday in La Crosse County Circuit Court. He sped off, at one point sticking his hand out the window and waving at pursuing officers.
Fuselier continued into Trempealeau County at speeds that reached 80mph until officers lost him, later finding his car in a ditch. Authorities from both counties followed footprints into a wooded area for more than a mile and across a creek before a deputy found Fuselier on the ground unable to get up because his prosthetic leg was stuck in a fence.
Police found meth and a pipe in his car. Prosecutors charged Fuselier with attempting to flee a traffic officer and possession of meth and drug paraphernalia, both as a repeat offender.
Thomas Fuselier, 47, fled Holmen police when an officer tried to stop him for a defective brake light, according to the complaint filed on Wednesday in La Crosse County Circuit Court. He sped off, at one point sticking his hand out the window and waving at pursuing officers.
Fuselier continued into Trempealeau County at speeds that reached 80mph until officers lost him, later finding his car in a ditch. Authorities from both counties followed footprints into a wooded area for more than a mile and across a creek before a deputy found Fuselier on the ground unable to get up because his prosthetic leg was stuck in a fence.
Police found meth and a pipe in his car. Prosecutors charged Fuselier with attempting to flee a traffic officer and possession of meth and drug paraphernalia, both as a repeat offender.
Police release video of meat-throwing incident
Police in Framingham, Massachusetts, have released surveillance video of an incident inside a police station when a woman threw raw meat at officers.
On Dec. 26 at around 11am, Lindsey McNamara of Ashland walked into the Framingham Police Department holding a Dunkin' Donuts box, allegedly claiming she was there to "feed the pigs," and then threw raw meat at the officers.
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McNamara, who was wearing a black fleece jacket and what appear to be pyjama pants and slippers, walked up to the dispatch window with the box in her hand. She then opened the box and threw raw bacon and sausages into the opening of the window. Some of the meat bounced off the window and onto the counter.
When the box was empty, McNamara folded up the box, then dropped it on the ground. Two police officers then came from around the window and placed her in handcuffs. The 24-year-old was arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property under $250 and disorderly conduct.
On Dec. 26 at around 11am, Lindsey McNamara of Ashland walked into the Framingham Police Department holding a Dunkin' Donuts box, allegedly claiming she was there to "feed the pigs," and then threw raw meat at the officers.
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McNamara, who was wearing a black fleece jacket and what appear to be pyjama pants and slippers, walked up to the dispatch window with the box in her hand. She then opened the box and threw raw bacon and sausages into the opening of the window. Some of the meat bounced off the window and onto the counter.
When the box was empty, McNamara folded up the box, then dropped it on the ground. Two police officers then came from around the window and placed her in handcuffs. The 24-year-old was arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property under $250 and disorderly conduct.
Chinese official blames smoked bacon for smog
While experts point to car emissions and city construction for causing foul air, a government official in a southwest China city has laid the blame on people making smoked bacon.
The city of Dazhou in Sichuan Province has endured heavy smog since the new year began, with the PM 2.5 reading frequently exceeding healthy levels.
Rao Bing, deputy head of Dazhou Environment Protection Bureau, said on January 4 that one of the causes of the city's lingering smog is smoking bacon, a traditional method of preserving pork by local residents. Eating preserved pork and sausages is a long-held tradition in Sichuan, and almost every household makes smoked bacon before the Chinese lunar new year, which falls on Feb. 19 this year.
Local chengguan, or public civil servants, have started to raid and forcibly demolish meat-smoking sites. The claim has invited public ridicule and skepticism. One resident mocked the official's argument by saying that Dazhou's air might "smell like smoked bacon." Another said :"Smoking bacon has a long history, but smog does not."
Smoking meat does contribute to air pollution, but only to a small degree, according to volunteers at Bayu Public Welfare Development Centre, a non-government environmental protection organization, which conducted a three-day survey at a dozen bacon-smoking sites. "The impact of the smoking process is confined within a 50-metre radius," a volunteer said.
Rao Bing, deputy head of Dazhou Environment Protection Bureau, said on January 4 that one of the causes of the city's lingering smog is smoking bacon, a traditional method of preserving pork by local residents. Eating preserved pork and sausages is a long-held tradition in Sichuan, and almost every household makes smoked bacon before the Chinese lunar new year, which falls on Feb. 19 this year.
Local chengguan, or public civil servants, have started to raid and forcibly demolish meat-smoking sites. The claim has invited public ridicule and skepticism. One resident mocked the official's argument by saying that Dazhou's air might "smell like smoked bacon." Another said :"Smoking bacon has a long history, but smog does not."
Smoking meat does contribute to air pollution, but only to a small degree, according to volunteers at Bayu Public Welfare Development Centre, a non-government environmental protection organization, which conducted a three-day survey at a dozen bacon-smoking sites. "The impact of the smoking process is confined within a 50-metre radius," a volunteer said.
Cat's 'deadly tumour' turned out to be blade of grass in nose
Veterinary staff treating a cat who was thought to have a deadly tumour up her nose had a shock when they discovered a blade of grass was behind her symptoms.
Pixie, a six-year-old British Blue, was taken to the vet with a history of sneezing and was treated for cat flu. When staff at Wood Green animal shelter in Cambridgeshire discovered a nasal lump, they feared she had cancer. But a scan revealed Pixie had ingested a 4cm (1.5in) blade of grass, and tissue had started to grow over it.
"It seems like such a simple problem - a cat eating a blade of grass - but when it was undiagnosed it turned into something much more extensive and frightening," said Jane Harrup from Wood Green in Godmanchester. The offending flora was removed on New Year's Eve, the charity said.
"Pixie's story has been a real eye-opener for us, we were so upset because it really looked like a tumour - thank goodness for CT scans," added Ms Harrup. Pixie, who had been living at Wood Green since last October, has been rehomed following her operation.
Pixie, a six-year-old British Blue, was taken to the vet with a history of sneezing and was treated for cat flu. When staff at Wood Green animal shelter in Cambridgeshire discovered a nasal lump, they feared she had cancer. But a scan revealed Pixie had ingested a 4cm (1.5in) blade of grass, and tissue had started to grow over it.
"It seems like such a simple problem - a cat eating a blade of grass - but when it was undiagnosed it turned into something much more extensive and frightening," said Jane Harrup from Wood Green in Godmanchester. The offending flora was removed on New Year's Eve, the charity said.
"Pixie's story has been a real eye-opener for us, we were so upset because it really looked like a tumour - thank goodness for CT scans," added Ms Harrup. Pixie, who had been living at Wood Green since last October, has been rehomed following her operation.
Arachnophobic doctor caused fatal car crash after spider fell in her lap
A woman doctor accidentally killed an 87-year-old man when a spider landed on her lap as she drove her sports car.
Arachnophobic Dr Amy Elizabeth Walpole, 38, from Penymynydd, near Llanelli, Wales, was at the wheel of her red Mazda MX5 when the spider fell from the sun visor - and a court heard it sent her into a "blind panic".
The GP, who is terrified of spiders, was seen waving her arms frantically before smashing into the oncoming car of pensioner John Evans.
Prosecutor Vaughan Pritchard Jones said: "Walpole gave an explanation that a spider had dropped from the sun-visor landing in her lap. She has a fear of spiders and tried to throw it out of the window, as a result of the situation with a loss of concentration she drifted across the road causing the collision." Mr Evans died the day after the collision which happened at around 9am on November 11, 2013 between Carway and Pontyates on the B4317 in Carmarthenshire. Dr Walpole, who practices at Meddygfa'r Sarn in Pontyates, was driving towards Pontyates and Mr Evans had been in the other lane driving his white Alto Suzuki towards Carway.
John Allchurch, defending, told the court Dr Walpole was "terrified" of spiders and suffered from arachnophobia. He said: "It was a large spider which she was terrified of and tried to flick out of the window." Dr Walpole pleaded guilty to death by careless driving. The court heard careful driver Mr Evans suffered fractures and damage to his heart. He was able to walk from his car to an ambulance but died the following day. Judge David Powells paid tribute to victim Mr Evans as a well respected local man "who drove with confidence and caution".
Sentencing Dr Walpole at Llanelli magistrates court, he said: "What we are dealing with is a tragic accident. The witness account of seeing arms waving around was consistent with what you had said and your arachnophobia." Judge Powells said there were no aggravating circumstances such as irresponsible driving. He told the court: "This is not a case for prison, it is a case for a community order." Mr Evans's family asked for Dr Walpole to be dealt with leniently as they were aware of her "good reputation" as a GP. Judge Powells banned Walpole from driving for 12 months, ordered her to carry out 80 hours of community service, pay court costs of £85 and a £60 victim surcharge.
Prosecutor Vaughan Pritchard Jones said: "Walpole gave an explanation that a spider had dropped from the sun-visor landing in her lap. She has a fear of spiders and tried to throw it out of the window, as a result of the situation with a loss of concentration she drifted across the road causing the collision." Mr Evans died the day after the collision which happened at around 9am on November 11, 2013 between Carway and Pontyates on the B4317 in Carmarthenshire. Dr Walpole, who practices at Meddygfa'r Sarn in Pontyates, was driving towards Pontyates and Mr Evans had been in the other lane driving his white Alto Suzuki towards Carway.
John Allchurch, defending, told the court Dr Walpole was "terrified" of spiders and suffered from arachnophobia. He said: "It was a large spider which she was terrified of and tried to flick out of the window." Dr Walpole pleaded guilty to death by careless driving. The court heard careful driver Mr Evans suffered fractures and damage to his heart. He was able to walk from his car to an ambulance but died the following day. Judge David Powells paid tribute to victim Mr Evans as a well respected local man "who drove with confidence and caution".
Sentencing Dr Walpole at Llanelli magistrates court, he said: "What we are dealing with is a tragic accident. The witness account of seeing arms waving around was consistent with what you had said and your arachnophobia." Judge Powells said there were no aggravating circumstances such as irresponsible driving. He told the court: "This is not a case for prison, it is a case for a community order." Mr Evans's family asked for Dr Walpole to be dealt with leniently as they were aware of her "good reputation" as a GP. Judge Powells banned Walpole from driving for 12 months, ordered her to carry out 80 hours of community service, pay court costs of £85 and a £60 victim surcharge.
Firefighters called out to rescue kitten trapped in biscuit barrel
A kitten had to be released by firefighters in Leicestershire after becoming trapped in a biscuit barrel.
The owners called the emergency services on Wednesday after the pet became distressed.
A crew from Birstall went to the home in Queniborough at 12.30pm.
A fire service spokeswoman said: “The kitten had become trapped in a plastic biscuit barrel. The owners said it had become distressed. The crew managed to release it quickly.”
The owners called the emergency services on Wednesday after the pet became distressed.
A crew from Birstall went to the home in Queniborough at 12.30pm.
A fire service spokeswoman said: “The kitten had become trapped in a plastic biscuit barrel. The owners said it had become distressed. The crew managed to release it quickly.”
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