Saturday, June 13, 2015
Recovering flying fox enjoys a selection of fruit
Addie is a juvenile grey-headed flying fox who was found on a hotel balcony clinging to an aircon grill after most likely hitting her head during a little misadventure. She's now doing well.
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Lamb still comes bouncing when called
Here's Winter the lamb at three weeks old.
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And here he is aged ten months.
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And here he is aged ten months.
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News reporter struggled to cope with swarming insects
A reporter in the field was trying to cover live-fire drills at Fort Riley military base in Kansas on Tuesday when she came under attack by a swarm of cicadas.
KSNT reporter Katya Leick, 24, was standing in a tank shooting video while being constantly interrupted by the giant flying bugs around her.
Ms Leick did her best keep composure, though she could barely get a word out before the cicadas would throw her into a fit of disgusted flailing and squeals.
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Experts say there is no reason to be afraid of them. They don’t harm people.
KSNT reporter Katya Leick, 24, was standing in a tank shooting video while being constantly interrupted by the giant flying bugs around her.
Ms Leick did her best keep composure, though she could barely get a word out before the cicadas would throw her into a fit of disgusted flailing and squeals.
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Experts say there is no reason to be afraid of them. They don’t harm people.
Sheriff's deputy put on administrative leave after allegedly kneeing photobomber in the groin
A Sheriff’s deputy in Charleston County, South Carolina, was arrested after police said she kneed a man in the groin for jumping into photos at a party.
Deputy Kimberly Poirier, 47, is charged with third-degree assault and battery. The incident occurred at about 6:15pm on May 31 at a private party at Seagate Village Condominiums, Charleston police spokesman Charles Francis said.
Police said a group of women were taking photos at the end of the dock when a man decided to “photobomb” their pictures. Poirier, who knew the man, walked over to him and kneed him in the groin area, Francis said. The man refused to be treated by EMS and didn’t want to go to a hospital.
Poirier has been put on administrative leave with pay during the investigation, Sheriff’s Maj. Eric Watson said. She was a school resource officer and had been with the department since January 2011, he said. She was a Myrtle Beach officer before moving to Charleston County.
Deputy Kimberly Poirier, 47, is charged with third-degree assault and battery. The incident occurred at about 6:15pm on May 31 at a private party at Seagate Village Condominiums, Charleston police spokesman Charles Francis said.
Police said a group of women were taking photos at the end of the dock when a man decided to “photobomb” their pictures. Poirier, who knew the man, walked over to him and kneed him in the groin area, Francis said. The man refused to be treated by EMS and didn’t want to go to a hospital.
Poirier has been put on administrative leave with pay during the investigation, Sheriff’s Maj. Eric Watson said. She was a school resource officer and had been with the department since January 2011, he said. She was a Myrtle Beach officer before moving to Charleston County.
Saudi Arabian's caught singing and dancing at wild party ordered to dig graves
Two young women and two men who were caught together at a wild party that involved dancing and singing at a beach resort in Saudi Arabia have been given interesting alternative sentences.
The Criminal Court in Jeddah ordered the two girls to visit 10 patients at an intensive care unit of a government hospital, while the two young men will be digging five graves. However, the prosecutor has objected to the sentence and has decided to challenge the verdict.
A number of judges across the Kingdom prefer issuing alternative sentences, or non-jail sentences. Judge Yasser Al-Balawi at the criminal court described this approach as a means of sparing the guilty and their families the negative impact as a result of jail sentences, such as negative societal perceptions and potential unemployment, which could exacerbate crime levels in the long run.
Many specialists and experts have called for application of alternative sentences during the Haj season in place of harsher sentences such as lashing or jail as a means to reduce punishment and provide services to pilgrims. Services could include guiding pilgrims and helping pilgrims collect stones for rituals.
The Criminal Court in Jeddah ordered the two girls to visit 10 patients at an intensive care unit of a government hospital, while the two young men will be digging five graves. However, the prosecutor has objected to the sentence and has decided to challenge the verdict.
A number of judges across the Kingdom prefer issuing alternative sentences, or non-jail sentences. Judge Yasser Al-Balawi at the criminal court described this approach as a means of sparing the guilty and their families the negative impact as a result of jail sentences, such as negative societal perceptions and potential unemployment, which could exacerbate crime levels in the long run.
Many specialists and experts have called for application of alternative sentences during the Haj season in place of harsher sentences such as lashing or jail as a means to reduce punishment and provide services to pilgrims. Services could include guiding pilgrims and helping pilgrims collect stones for rituals.
Thieves unsuccessfully attempted to hide stolen Mercedes in police station car park
Greater Manchester Police say they have found "Britain's dumbest criminals" after thieves tried to hide a stolen Mercedes in a police station car park.
Officers had been called to a burglary and car theft in Eccles shortly before 2am on Friday.
A short time later surprised police officers watched as the car thieves tried to drive into Middleton Police Station car park, found it locked, then started reversing the stolen car towards a police car and dog handler.
In a post on Facebook officers recount how: "The occupants of the vehicle opened the doors and hot-footed it away, pursued by the officers and the Police dog ... and were detained nearby. As is quite common practice people who steal cars hide them from the police in underground car parks for a few days in order to avoid them being recovered to the owners.
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"On this occasion it would seem these offenders chose the wrong underground car park ie the POLICE STATION to try to hide the car and, to compound their poor judgement, just as the officers were returning back to the station!!!!!!!!" Two men have since been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
A short time later surprised police officers watched as the car thieves tried to drive into Middleton Police Station car park, found it locked, then started reversing the stolen car towards a police car and dog handler.
In a post on Facebook officers recount how: "The occupants of the vehicle opened the doors and hot-footed it away, pursued by the officers and the Police dog ... and were detained nearby. As is quite common practice people who steal cars hide them from the police in underground car parks for a few days in order to avoid them being recovered to the owners.
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"On this occasion it would seem these offenders chose the wrong underground car park ie the POLICE STATION to try to hide the car and, to compound their poor judgement, just as the officers were returning back to the station!!!!!!!!" Two men have since been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
Lost swan given ride in back of police car
A swan rescued by two police officers was taken to safety in the back of a patrol car.
PC Lisa Ritchie and her colleague PC Ryan Campbell spotted the swan on a road in Tongland near Kirkcudbright. They feared it had become lost and it was in danger of being hit by passing vehicles.
PC Campbell said: "It looks like the swan had flown off from the cygnets to get food and thereafter became disorientated. It was a bit daunting to try and capture the swan however it didn't seem to mind the ride in the police car."
The officers took the bird to Castle Douglas police office before contacting the Scottish SPCA. The swan was later returned to the water by Scottish SPCA officers following the rescue on Friday, and it was reunited with its cygnets.
PC Lisa Ritchie and her colleague PC Ryan Campbell spotted the swan on a road in Tongland near Kirkcudbright. They feared it had become lost and it was in danger of being hit by passing vehicles.
PC Campbell said: "It looks like the swan had flown off from the cygnets to get food and thereafter became disorientated. It was a bit daunting to try and capture the swan however it didn't seem to mind the ride in the police car."
The officers took the bird to Castle Douglas police office before contacting the Scottish SPCA. The swan was later returned to the water by Scottish SPCA officers following the rescue on Friday, and it was reunited with its cygnets.
Bad loser jailed after £250,000 fruit machine smashing spree
A "disagreeable loser" believed that wrecking up to £250,000 worth of fruit machines in an arcade would solve his gambling addiction, a court has heard.
Andrew Haines armed himself with a mallet and a claw hammer before going on the rampage through Cashino in Ipswich on May 2, smashing every machine.
Earlier the same day Haines had lost £30 playing machines at the same arcade and before starting his 20-minute wrecking spree told staff that they had “mugged him off”.
On Thursday at Ipswich Crown Court, Haines, 32, of Ipswich, was told by Judge Martyn Levett: “This was undoubtedly a revenge attack.” Haines, who has a history of causing damage, had pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage and burglary and was jailed for a total of two years and eight months. Judge Levett told Haines: “It was clear that you were a disagreeable loser who was out to take his revenge.” Prosecuting, Gareth Hughes said the damage caused by Haines had been estimated at up to £250,000.
As well as destroying every one of the 48 fruit machines in the arcade, Haines had smashed a cash machine, catering equipment and three large windows. Because of shards of glass from shattered gaming machines, staff had to hoover carpets in the arcade 30 times to ensure they were safe, said Mr Hughes. A member of staff who had been confronted at the front door by Haines locked himself in an office and watched the destruction taking place via CCTV cameras while awaiting the arrival of police.
Haines only stopped creating the trail of damage when he set off a fire alarm and fled by a side door to the roof where he was arrested. Defending, Marcus Croskill said Haines, who had a gambling problem, had been “overwrought with emotion”. Mr Croskill said: “This is a man who, when his emotions get the better of him, lashes out, causing damage.” Haines had believed that by destroying the machines he would end his addiction to gambling, Mr Croskill told the court. Sentencing him, Judge Levett said Haines had shown no remorse and had been intent on causing as much damage as possible. Haines was a “bad loser”, added the judge.
On Thursday at Ipswich Crown Court, Haines, 32, of Ipswich, was told by Judge Martyn Levett: “This was undoubtedly a revenge attack.” Haines, who has a history of causing damage, had pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage and burglary and was jailed for a total of two years and eight months. Judge Levett told Haines: “It was clear that you were a disagreeable loser who was out to take his revenge.” Prosecuting, Gareth Hughes said the damage caused by Haines had been estimated at up to £250,000.
As well as destroying every one of the 48 fruit machines in the arcade, Haines had smashed a cash machine, catering equipment and three large windows. Because of shards of glass from shattered gaming machines, staff had to hoover carpets in the arcade 30 times to ensure they were safe, said Mr Hughes. A member of staff who had been confronted at the front door by Haines locked himself in an office and watched the destruction taking place via CCTV cameras while awaiting the arrival of police.
Haines only stopped creating the trail of damage when he set off a fire alarm and fled by a side door to the roof where he was arrested. Defending, Marcus Croskill said Haines, who had a gambling problem, had been “overwrought with emotion”. Mr Croskill said: “This is a man who, when his emotions get the better of him, lashes out, causing damage.” Haines had believed that by destroying the machines he would end his addiction to gambling, Mr Croskill told the court. Sentencing him, Judge Levett said Haines had shown no remorse and had been intent on causing as much damage as possible. Haines was a “bad loser”, added the judge.
Councillors dismayed about new toilet paper holders that are too small for toilet rolls
Mirfield Town Council in West Yorkshire are facing terrible toilet troubles after it was revealed the new toilet paper holders the authority had purchased were not large enough to hold the toilet rolls.
Councillor Kath Taylor has said that the town council had such a large stock of the jumbo-sized rolls that each one would have to be cut down to size in order to fit into the holders.
Councillor David Pinder explained: “The original toilet roll holders had been replaced because they were too large – the only problem is that the new ones are smaller than the previous ones.”
He added: “The toilet rolls still go in, but it is very difficult to get any out. We are going to have to get rid of some of the paper when we put new ones in.”
Councillor Kath Taylor has said that the town council had such a large stock of the jumbo-sized rolls that each one would have to be cut down to size in order to fit into the holders.
Councillor David Pinder explained: “The original toilet roll holders had been replaced because they were too large – the only problem is that the new ones are smaller than the previous ones.”
He added: “The toilet rolls still go in, but it is very difficult to get any out. We are going to have to get rid of some of the paper when we put new ones in.”
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