Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Singalonga Lister
Lister the Border Terrier likes to sing along as human friend Sam plays his ulodica, a baritone ukulele/melodica hybrid.
Here they perform Summertime, written by George Gershwin and DuBose Heyward and Girl by The Beatles.
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And here they perform Better Off Alone by Alice DeeJay, Blue by Eiffel 65 and Sandstorm by Darude. Lister, however, appears to draw the line at Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit.
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Here they perform Summertime, written by George Gershwin and DuBose Heyward and Girl by The Beatles.
YouTube link.
And here they perform Better Off Alone by Alice DeeJay, Blue by Eiffel 65 and Sandstorm by Darude. Lister, however, appears to draw the line at Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit.
YouTube link.
Police remind motorists that torches aren't headlights
The Knoxville Police department in Tennessee are reminding motorists that torches (flashlights) are not headlights.
Flashlights are great for providing light at night, but not as vehicle headlights, they say.
This follows a Sweetwater resident being stopped not once, but twice in an eighteen hour period for driving his vehicle after dark while only using flashlights to light up the roadway. The motorist had strapped flashlights onto his bumper with a bungee cord.
The motorist was first stopped at approximately 2:00am on February 2, 2015, in East Knoxville. The same vehicle was stopped by another officer at approximately 8:00pm on the same day in North Knoxville.
In both traffic stops the driver was cited for Improper Headlights, Violation of the State Registration Law, and Driving Without Insurance. Bungee-cording two flashlights to the front bumper of a vehicle is not acceptable as proper headlights and is very dangerous to the driver and other vehicles sharing the road, they add.
This follows a Sweetwater resident being stopped not once, but twice in an eighteen hour period for driving his vehicle after dark while only using flashlights to light up the roadway. The motorist had strapped flashlights onto his bumper with a bungee cord.
The motorist was first stopped at approximately 2:00am on February 2, 2015, in East Knoxville. The same vehicle was stopped by another officer at approximately 8:00pm on the same day in North Knoxville.
In both traffic stops the driver was cited for Improper Headlights, Violation of the State Registration Law, and Driving Without Insurance. Bungee-cording two flashlights to the front bumper of a vehicle is not acceptable as proper headlights and is very dangerous to the driver and other vehicles sharing the road, they add.
82-year-old lady arrested for attempted theft of Sexiest Fantasies body spray
An 82-year-old woman was arrested after she was caught trying to steal a bottle of “Sexiest Fantasies” body spray from a CVS pharmacy near her Georgia home, police report.
Anneliese Young, the accused octogenarian, was caught when a store worker spotted her placing the item inside her purse. Young then walked out of the Augusta business without paying for the $7.39 body spray, according to a police report. Young was confronted by a pharmacy employee outide the store on January 27.
While the apologetic pensioner admitted to the theft and handed over the “Sexiest Fantasies” spray, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputies were summoned to the store. Young was arrested after a CVS employee “advised that she did wish to prosecute.” Young was arrested and briefly booked into the county jail.
The “Sexiest Fantasies” body spray that Young sought to purloin was the brand’s “Fireworks” fragrance. According to the manufacturer, the spray “provides a burst of sensuality as plump wild strawberries, succulent peaches, and voluptuous vanilla come together to create a fragrance as addictive and seductive as the woman who wears it.” The product is also reportedly “sure to drive any man wild.”
Anneliese Young, the accused octogenarian, was caught when a store worker spotted her placing the item inside her purse. Young then walked out of the Augusta business without paying for the $7.39 body spray, according to a police report. Young was confronted by a pharmacy employee outide the store on January 27.
While the apologetic pensioner admitted to the theft and handed over the “Sexiest Fantasies” spray, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputies were summoned to the store. Young was arrested after a CVS employee “advised that she did wish to prosecute.” Young was arrested and briefly booked into the county jail.
The “Sexiest Fantasies” body spray that Young sought to purloin was the brand’s “Fireworks” fragrance. According to the manufacturer, the spray “provides a burst of sensuality as plump wild strawberries, succulent peaches, and voluptuous vanilla come together to create a fragrance as addictive and seductive as the woman who wears it.” The product is also reportedly “sure to drive any man wild.”
Drug-taking game investigated by police after teenager died of overdose at dance festival
Police are investigating whether a teenager who died at a dance festival in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday was involved in a drug-taking game.
The 19-year-old man was among 16,000 people who attended A State of Trance at the Sydney Showground at Olympic Park, when police said he collapsed. Officers said a group of men had been playing a game in which they competed over the number of drugs they could take, but it is unclear if the man who died was part of that group.
The man, later named as Tolga Toksoz, was assisted by medical staff before he was taken to hospital in a critical condition where he later died. A post-mortem examination and toxicology test will be carried out and a brief prepared for the coroner.
A 20-year-old Arncliffe man was also taken to hospital and remains in a critical but stable condition on life support, police said. Four other men were transported to hospital after taking what was believed to be illicit drugs, while 23 other patrons were treated by medical staff at the event, police added.
The 19-year-old man was among 16,000 people who attended A State of Trance at the Sydney Showground at Olympic Park, when police said he collapsed. Officers said a group of men had been playing a game in which they competed over the number of drugs they could take, but it is unclear if the man who died was part of that group.
The man, later named as Tolga Toksoz, was assisted by medical staff before he was taken to hospital in a critical condition where he later died. A post-mortem examination and toxicology test will be carried out and a brief prepared for the coroner.
A 20-year-old Arncliffe man was also taken to hospital and remains in a critical but stable condition on life support, police said. Four other men were transported to hospital after taking what was believed to be illicit drugs, while 23 other patrons were treated by medical staff at the event, police added.
Man accused of smuggling $235,000 worth of exotic fish in his luggage
A Singaporean man accused of smuggling $235,000 worth of exotic fish into Australia in his luggage has appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates Court.
Customs officers allegedly found 20 plastic bags containing live and dead endangered fish concealed in the man's luggage when he arrived at the Adelaide Airport on a flight from Singapore on February 2.
Around 26 of the fish were listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. The Adelaide Magistrates Court heard Kuok Weai Alex Chang, 44, may plead guilty to importing a protected species at his next hearing in three weeks. He was held in custody because a suitable bail address was unable to be found. His lawyer Jessica Kurtzer said she had contacted Chang's employer in Singapore who was providing him support and was hoping to find a suitable place for him to reside on bail.
The court heard the find sparked an international investigation and the charge against Chang may be amended in light of further evidence. The prosecution told the court it appeared that many of the fish had been micro-chipped, a practice common for rare and exotic species in parts of Asia, but not in Australia. It was alleged a search of two properties linked to Chang in Adelaide resulted in more exotic fish being located, including one Asian Arowana, valued at almost $30,000.
The owner of those properties was arrested and bailed to appear in court at a later date. Australian Customs and Border Protection Service's central regional commander James Watson said illicit wildlife trafficking was a horrible trade, but that working together with partner agencies was the best way to stop it. "These arrests should send a strong message to anyone involved in wildlife smuggling: Customs and Border Protection is serious about working with our law enforcement partners to target you," Mr Watson said.
Around 26 of the fish were listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. The Adelaide Magistrates Court heard Kuok Weai Alex Chang, 44, may plead guilty to importing a protected species at his next hearing in three weeks. He was held in custody because a suitable bail address was unable to be found. His lawyer Jessica Kurtzer said she had contacted Chang's employer in Singapore who was providing him support and was hoping to find a suitable place for him to reside on bail.
The court heard the find sparked an international investigation and the charge against Chang may be amended in light of further evidence. The prosecution told the court it appeared that many of the fish had been micro-chipped, a practice common for rare and exotic species in parts of Asia, but not in Australia. It was alleged a search of two properties linked to Chang in Adelaide resulted in more exotic fish being located, including one Asian Arowana, valued at almost $30,000.
The owner of those properties was arrested and bailed to appear in court at a later date. Australian Customs and Border Protection Service's central regional commander James Watson said illicit wildlife trafficking was a horrible trade, but that working together with partner agencies was the best way to stop it. "These arrests should send a strong message to anyone involved in wildlife smuggling: Customs and Border Protection is serious about working with our law enforcement partners to target you," Mr Watson said.
Sad news for romantic man after Maree said no to his sky-high proposal
A romantic man spent $4,000 to have his marriage proposal emblazoned in the heavens above Melbourne, Australia.
The man, identified only as Michael, hired a skywriter to write 'Maree Marry Me', complete with a heart, across the afternoon skies on Thursday.
But sadly it was not meant to be. "Unfortunately she said no," Michael later told radio station 3AW.
When asked the reasons for Maree's rejection, Michael preferred not to say.
You can hear the radio interview with a sad Michael here.
The man, identified only as Michael, hired a skywriter to write 'Maree Marry Me', complete with a heart, across the afternoon skies on Thursday.
But sadly it was not meant to be. "Unfortunately she said no," Michael later told radio station 3AW.
When asked the reasons for Maree's rejection, Michael preferred not to say.
You can hear the radio interview with a sad Michael here.
Family surprised to see rare 'South American coati' in their Buckinghamshire back garden
A family were surprised when they discovered a furry mammal seen climbing a tree in their garden was a “South American coati”.
Anna Shearer from Marlow in Buckinghamshire initially thought it was a dog, until the mysterious creature scampered up a tree. Capturing the small mammal on video, Shearer contacted an animal welfare charity for advice.
Initially, the organisation believed the animal was a baby bear that had escaped an enclosure nearby. However, on closer inspection of the footage, it was revealed that the animal was in fact a “South American coati”.
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Attempts to capture the coati, usually found in subtropical rainforests, have so far been unsuccessful, and experts are warning Buckinghamshire residents not to approach the animal as it may bite.
Anna Shearer from Marlow in Buckinghamshire initially thought it was a dog, until the mysterious creature scampered up a tree. Capturing the small mammal on video, Shearer contacted an animal welfare charity for advice.
Initially, the organisation believed the animal was a baby bear that had escaped an enclosure nearby. However, on closer inspection of the footage, it was revealed that the animal was in fact a “South American coati”.
YouTube link.
Attempts to capture the coati, usually found in subtropical rainforests, have so far been unsuccessful, and experts are warning Buckinghamshire residents not to approach the animal as it may bite.
Burglar was so drunk he passed out then asked victims to roll him a cigarette and get him a drink
A burglar was so drunk he passed out on the job then asked his shocked victims for a glass of water and a cigarette.
Paul Nolan sneaked into a family home in Kenton Bar, Newcastle, as two young children and their parents slept.
But after gathering some valuables together, he collapsed on the floor of a bedroom, where he was found by the woman of the house.
The victims were left bemused when the burglar then asked them to roll him a cigarette and get him a drink.
A court heard they obliged but told Nolan he had to go outside to smoke then took the opportunity to ring police. Nolan left but was traced by a police tracker dog, who found him nearby. Now the 28-year-old, of Monkseaton, North Tyneside, has been jailed for 13 months after he admitted burglary. The female victim told in a statement to Newcastle Crown Court how the break-in caused her and her family distress and worry. She said: “He didn’t accept responsibility for four months and we found it difficult to cope. The main thing to upset us was he entered my home while we were in with our young children.
“I would like the judge to know of the long-term distress he has caused and I want that to be reflected in the sentence.” The burglary happened on September 16 last year at around 11pm when at the three-storey town house in Kenton Bar. The woman was woken by the sound of Nolan in the house and found him slumped on a bedroom floor with a number of items by hit feet. Paul Currer, prosecuting, said: “He got up from the floor and sat on the bed talking to them. He appeared to be heavily under the influence of drink or drugs and said he was in the wrong house.
“He asked the male victim for a drink and to roll him a cigarette and he said he would do that if he stepped outside.” Nolan made off but the couple had called police and he was tracked down by a police dog nearby and arrested. Tony Hawks, defending, said: “One can understand entirely the distress it must have caused these people but it was fairly incompetent. He effectively passes out in the house then has to sit down and asks for a drink of water and a cigarette. However this lady did face a complete stranger in a bedroom of her house and the defendant has to take the consequences. Drink is his principle problem.”
A court heard they obliged but told Nolan he had to go outside to smoke then took the opportunity to ring police. Nolan left but was traced by a police tracker dog, who found him nearby. Now the 28-year-old, of Monkseaton, North Tyneside, has been jailed for 13 months after he admitted burglary. The female victim told in a statement to Newcastle Crown Court how the break-in caused her and her family distress and worry. She said: “He didn’t accept responsibility for four months and we found it difficult to cope. The main thing to upset us was he entered my home while we were in with our young children.
“I would like the judge to know of the long-term distress he has caused and I want that to be reflected in the sentence.” The burglary happened on September 16 last year at around 11pm when at the three-storey town house in Kenton Bar. The woman was woken by the sound of Nolan in the house and found him slumped on a bedroom floor with a number of items by hit feet. Paul Currer, prosecuting, said: “He got up from the floor and sat on the bed talking to them. He appeared to be heavily under the influence of drink or drugs and said he was in the wrong house.
“He asked the male victim for a drink and to roll him a cigarette and he said he would do that if he stepped outside.” Nolan made off but the couple had called police and he was tracked down by a police dog nearby and arrested. Tony Hawks, defending, said: “One can understand entirely the distress it must have caused these people but it was fairly incompetent. He effectively passes out in the house then has to sit down and asks for a drink of water and a cigarette. However this lady did face a complete stranger in a bedroom of her house and the defendant has to take the consequences. Drink is his principle problem.”
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