Sunday, July 19, 2015
Suddenly monkey
An unexpected monkey crosses the road at traffic lights in Tver, Russia.
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Would-be carjacker was too tall to fit into vehicle
A would-be carjacker in Omaha, Nebraska, found he was too tall to steal a vehicle early on Thursday morning.
At around 1:30am a woman called 911 after a man showed a gun and pulled her out of her car. “He say get out of the car, and he show me a gun," said the victim.
The victim said she is four feet nine inches tall. When the taller carjacker tried to get behind the wheel he did not fit. Police said the suspect did not know how to adjust the seat.
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He made a break for it empty-handed. Police are still looking for him. “Well I am thankful for the car, my life most of all, the car ya know, that is nothing," said the victim. The victim was not seriously hurt.
At around 1:30am a woman called 911 after a man showed a gun and pulled her out of her car. “He say get out of the car, and he show me a gun," said the victim.
The victim said she is four feet nine inches tall. When the taller carjacker tried to get behind the wheel he did not fit. Police said the suspect did not know how to adjust the seat.
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He made a break for it empty-handed. Police are still looking for him. “Well I am thankful for the car, my life most of all, the car ya know, that is nothing," said the victim. The victim was not seriously hurt.
Propeller crashed through roof of house after falling off plane
A propeller crashed through the roof of a home in Hagaman, New York, on Thursday.
The Federal Aviation Administration said a Homebuilt Meyers OTW lost its propeller at around 2pm.
Police said the small, single engine plane developed mechanical problems and the propeller fell off as a result.
The propeller then struck an unoccupied home. Neighbours said they saw the plane flying over homes, but they never expected a piece would come falling down. Grace Montenaro was eating lunch outside when saw the propeller come tumbling out of the sky. It pierced through Maria Cebula’s attic and bedroom ceiling. “Came back home and big hole in my room,” she said.
“Not a pleasant thing to see.” According to police, the pilot took off from a private air strip in Fulton County. After the propeller fell off, the pilot was able to glide the plane back to the air strip because he still had proper altitude and distance from the air strip to make it back safely. “He made it back to the airport,” Montenaro said.
“Glided back; give him skill. That takes skill.” A tarp now covers the gaping hole in Cebula’s home, but she’s grateful she was not home when the sky came falling down. “State police that were here were very nice,” she said. “They helped me cover the roof, but I was glad I was not home.” No injuries were reported. The homeowner’s dogs were home, but they are okay. The NYSP and FAA are investigating.
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The propeller then struck an unoccupied home. Neighbours said they saw the plane flying over homes, but they never expected a piece would come falling down. Grace Montenaro was eating lunch outside when saw the propeller come tumbling out of the sky. It pierced through Maria Cebula’s attic and bedroom ceiling. “Came back home and big hole in my room,” she said.
“Not a pleasant thing to see.” According to police, the pilot took off from a private air strip in Fulton County. After the propeller fell off, the pilot was able to glide the plane back to the air strip because he still had proper altitude and distance from the air strip to make it back safely. “He made it back to the airport,” Montenaro said.
“Glided back; give him skill. That takes skill.” A tarp now covers the gaping hole in Cebula’s home, but she’s grateful she was not home when the sky came falling down. “State police that were here were very nice,” she said. “They helped me cover the roof, but I was glad I was not home.” No injuries were reported. The homeowner’s dogs were home, but they are okay. The NYSP and FAA are investigating.
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Stuffed birds replace poultry at state fair
There's still plenty to remind the residents of Sherburne County, Minnesota, of the traditional county fair.
But the stuffed toy chickens and ducks in the poultry barn cages are a reminder of the changes brought by avian flu.
Sue Oelke remembers the reaction when members first learned their project birds would be banned from the fair this summer.
"Oh, lots of sad faces, 'My chickens, I can't bring my chickens in.'" Oelke, who is in charge of the poultry exhibit at the Sherburne County Fair, was determined project participants would still get a fair experience. So several cages contain member's stuffed chickens, ducks and turkeys to represent the birds that couldn't come to the fair.
Last year, chickens alone filled more than half a barn at the Sherburne County fair, more than 200 cages. Oelke says it was important "to symbolise that they still have a presence here at the fair." The state Board of Animal Health announced the ban on live bird shows back in March, an effort to halt the spread of avian flu.
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Jim Hermel, vice president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs, says many fairs are trying to come up with substitute activities to keep poultry project members involved in their fairs, "by making up different types of educational displays." Hermel is confident the poultry bans will not hurt county fair attendance. In Sherburne County, poultry judges will evaluate pictures and video of poultry, with stuffed toy birds serving as stand-ins for the handling part of the judging.
"Oh, lots of sad faces, 'My chickens, I can't bring my chickens in.'" Oelke, who is in charge of the poultry exhibit at the Sherburne County Fair, was determined project participants would still get a fair experience. So several cages contain member's stuffed chickens, ducks and turkeys to represent the birds that couldn't come to the fair.
Last year, chickens alone filled more than half a barn at the Sherburne County fair, more than 200 cages. Oelke says it was important "to symbolise that they still have a presence here at the fair." The state Board of Animal Health announced the ban on live bird shows back in March, an effort to halt the spread of avian flu.
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Jim Hermel, vice president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs, says many fairs are trying to come up with substitute activities to keep poultry project members involved in their fairs, "by making up different types of educational displays." Hermel is confident the poultry bans will not hurt county fair attendance. In Sherburne County, poultry judges will evaluate pictures and video of poultry, with stuffed toy birds serving as stand-ins for the handling part of the judging.
Germany's most beautiful undertaker chosen
A new beauty contest in Germany is attempting to breathe fresh air into a 'dying' industry and the inaugural winner has just been chosen.
Rahel Merks beat off competition from 46 other competitors to be crowned “Miss Farewell” - the most beautiful undertaker in Germany.
“It is wonderful to show this depressing taboo theme in another light for once,” said Mrs Merks. The 36-year-old runs her undertaking firm with her husband in Lachheim, Baden-Württemberg and clearly has a passion for her work. “I am a last event manager ” she jokes. “I am counsel and companion. I have an intimate relationship to people.”
After Mrs Merks' brother-in-law brought the competition to her attention she sent a few photos to the jury and a short description of herself. The judges noted that it was not only her physical beauty that made Mrs Merks stand out, but her lust for life too. “Beauty is always about maturity and character,” Mrs Merks herself said. “I wouldn't have anything to do with Miss Baden Württemberg.”
But other reactions from within the industry were not so positive. “In this sensitive line of work, that's really pushing it,” said Hans-Joachim Möller, manager of the association of independent undertakers. Rolf Lichtner of the Association of German Undertakers was more sympathetic, saying: “It doesn't hurt when an undertaker is also beautiful.” Mrs Merks' husband Stefan is delighted. “I often tell my wife how beautiful she is,” he says. “Now finally she believes me.”
“It is wonderful to show this depressing taboo theme in another light for once,” said Mrs Merks. The 36-year-old runs her undertaking firm with her husband in Lachheim, Baden-Württemberg and clearly has a passion for her work. “I am a last event manager ” she jokes. “I am counsel and companion. I have an intimate relationship to people.”
After Mrs Merks' brother-in-law brought the competition to her attention she sent a few photos to the jury and a short description of herself. The judges noted that it was not only her physical beauty that made Mrs Merks stand out, but her lust for life too. “Beauty is always about maturity and character,” Mrs Merks herself said. “I wouldn't have anything to do with Miss Baden Württemberg.”
But other reactions from within the industry were not so positive. “In this sensitive line of work, that's really pushing it,” said Hans-Joachim Möller, manager of the association of independent undertakers. Rolf Lichtner of the Association of German Undertakers was more sympathetic, saying: “It doesn't hurt when an undertaker is also beautiful.” Mrs Merks' husband Stefan is delighted. “I often tell my wife how beautiful she is,” he says. “Now finally she believes me.”
Man who poked penis through letterbox avoids jail
A man who poked his penis through a letterbox and shocked the occupants during a disturbance at a flat in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, has narrowly avoided custody after admitting the offence in court.
Mariusz Wojcik took out his manhood and displayed it for all to see during the episode in the town’s Well Street, in June last year.
Paisley Sheriff Court was told that the Crown accepted there was no sexual motivation to his actions which took place during a disturbance there.
In court, the 45-year-old of Paisley, admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive manner likely to cause fear and alarm to others by repeatedly kicking the door of the flat, shouting at the occupants and placing his penis through the letterbox. He also admitted resisting arrest and hindering and obstructing police who were called to the incident. The court was told that he did not know those inside - a female, her boyfriend and two younger girls - and had gone to that door in an intoxicated state by chance. Depute fiscal Pamela Flynn said that the occupants first became aware of a disturbance outside and heard a raised voice which they believed to be Polish. When Wojcik began to kick the door they became alarmed and called police.
The female had a small child with her as well as her niece. The male inside the house braced himself behind the door as he feared the accused might manage to kick it in. As he did so, his girlfriend and her daughter saw the accused push his penis through the letterbox, causing them more alarm. When officers arrived, they found the accused still present in the close. He was bare-chested and heavily intoxicated. He lashed out when being arrested. Defence agent David Nicholson said his client had no recollection of events as he had been so drunk. “He accepted from the outset that this must have been extremely distressing for those inside and is deeply ashamed of his conduct and apologises,” said the lawyer.
“He did not know those involved - it was a random, spontaneous and impulsive act.” After hearing that the accused had only recently been made the subject of a community payback order at Glasgow Sheriff Court, Sheriff Seith Ireland, describing the incident as “disgraceful behaviour,” said it would have warranted a jail sentence but he felt it would be best to allow the CPO to get a chance to run. “Those inside this flat must have been terrified,” he added - “this was quite atrocious conduct.” Ordering Wojcik to carry out 220 hours of unpaid work, he added: “It is very worrying when so much alcohol is taken that you lost control and became a menace to people at that address with a young child inside.”
In court, the 45-year-old of Paisley, admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive manner likely to cause fear and alarm to others by repeatedly kicking the door of the flat, shouting at the occupants and placing his penis through the letterbox. He also admitted resisting arrest and hindering and obstructing police who were called to the incident. The court was told that he did not know those inside - a female, her boyfriend and two younger girls - and had gone to that door in an intoxicated state by chance. Depute fiscal Pamela Flynn said that the occupants first became aware of a disturbance outside and heard a raised voice which they believed to be Polish. When Wojcik began to kick the door they became alarmed and called police.
The female had a small child with her as well as her niece. The male inside the house braced himself behind the door as he feared the accused might manage to kick it in. As he did so, his girlfriend and her daughter saw the accused push his penis through the letterbox, causing them more alarm. When officers arrived, they found the accused still present in the close. He was bare-chested and heavily intoxicated. He lashed out when being arrested. Defence agent David Nicholson said his client had no recollection of events as he had been so drunk. “He accepted from the outset that this must have been extremely distressing for those inside and is deeply ashamed of his conduct and apologises,” said the lawyer.
“He did not know those involved - it was a random, spontaneous and impulsive act.” After hearing that the accused had only recently been made the subject of a community payback order at Glasgow Sheriff Court, Sheriff Seith Ireland, describing the incident as “disgraceful behaviour,” said it would have warranted a jail sentence but he felt it would be best to allow the CPO to get a chance to run. “Those inside this flat must have been terrified,” he added - “this was quite atrocious conduct.” Ordering Wojcik to carry out 220 hours of unpaid work, he added: “It is very worrying when so much alcohol is taken that you lost control and became a menace to people at that address with a young child inside.”
Foal born with white patch that looks like profile of another horse
The newest addition to the equine family at Fyling Hall School at Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire has a marking in the profile of another horse.
DaVinci, known as Vinny, was born at the end of May with a striking white patch above his front legs and mane much to the surprise of Wendy Bulmer who runs the riding school.
She said: “I bought his mother at a sale and didn’t know she was in foal so that was a bit of a surprise. and I wasn’t very happy at first but he is so friendly and the kids love him.
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“The chestnut horses have irregular patches but they don’t normally make something as recognisable. He's even got a little white heart shape on his bottom as well”
DaVinci, known as Vinny, was born at the end of May with a striking white patch above his front legs and mane much to the surprise of Wendy Bulmer who runs the riding school.
She said: “I bought his mother at a sale and didn’t know she was in foal so that was a bit of a surprise. and I wasn’t very happy at first but he is so friendly and the kids love him.
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“The chestnut horses have irregular patches but they don’t normally make something as recognisable. He's even got a little white heart shape on his bottom as well”
Man who woke up in the woods with mysterious injuries wonders if he was attacked by a big cat
A man who woke up with mysterious injuries after being knocked unconscious in remote woodland believes he may have been jumped on by a wild cat.
Nich Boden has little recollection of the encounter in the early hours of Thursday morning near to Tarn Hows Wood, between Coniston and Hawkshead in Cumbria.
The incident unfolded when the 26-year-old felt 'something hit him' as he walked home from a friend's house in the pitch black.
Thirty minutes later he woke up with a deep five-inch gouge on his left shoulder and what appears to be four claw marks on his forearm.
"I know it's all a bit far-fetched but it seems very mysterious and not beyond the realms of possibility," said Mr Boden, who is originally from Rochdale. "I know the woods quite well so have no problem walking in the dark. All I really remember was being hit from my front right and because I smacked my head when I fell it was all a bit hazy after. It wasn't until I got back to Hawkshead that I realised how bad it was." Danny Bamping, founder of the Big Cat Society, said he could not determine from the images whether they were caused by a big cat and was planning to visit Cumbria to speak with Mr Boden this weekend and investigate further.
South Lakes vet Iain Richards cast doubt on the encounter, saying: "Any wild cat will almost certainly do a runner rather than attack. It does make you wonder when you see four parallel scratch marks but I think the most likely thing is that he has fallen onto brambles and it's just a coincidence. It appears the deepest of the four marks is closest to his elbow. Generally with cat scratches the deepest would be in the middle." Tom Smith, a Scottish GP who has written dozens of medical books, added: "Animals generally attack from the back. The spaces between the claws are too large unless the cat was the size of a lion and no cat I know of produces single slash marks."
"Everyone who has seen the scars has suggested I was attacked by a wild animal," Mr Boden says. "I laughed it off at first until one of my colleagues mentioned a wild cat being spotted very close to where the incident happened. I am still covered in these scars, some of which will probably be permanent, but I just thought this is highly coincidental, considering that a lot of the scars I have could have been caused by a large cat." Luke Barley, the National Trust’s ranger for Coniston and the surrounding area said: “We care for Tarn Hows and the surrounding landscape 365 days a year, but we’ve never seen any signs of a wild cat, nor have we had any reports from anyone that they’ve seen a wild cat. Tarn Hows is a beautiful and safe place for a walk, whether by day or night."
"I know it's all a bit far-fetched but it seems very mysterious and not beyond the realms of possibility," said Mr Boden, who is originally from Rochdale. "I know the woods quite well so have no problem walking in the dark. All I really remember was being hit from my front right and because I smacked my head when I fell it was all a bit hazy after. It wasn't until I got back to Hawkshead that I realised how bad it was." Danny Bamping, founder of the Big Cat Society, said he could not determine from the images whether they were caused by a big cat and was planning to visit Cumbria to speak with Mr Boden this weekend and investigate further.
South Lakes vet Iain Richards cast doubt on the encounter, saying: "Any wild cat will almost certainly do a runner rather than attack. It does make you wonder when you see four parallel scratch marks but I think the most likely thing is that he has fallen onto brambles and it's just a coincidence. It appears the deepest of the four marks is closest to his elbow. Generally with cat scratches the deepest would be in the middle." Tom Smith, a Scottish GP who has written dozens of medical books, added: "Animals generally attack from the back. The spaces between the claws are too large unless the cat was the size of a lion and no cat I know of produces single slash marks."
"Everyone who has seen the scars has suggested I was attacked by a wild animal," Mr Boden says. "I laughed it off at first until one of my colleagues mentioned a wild cat being spotted very close to where the incident happened. I am still covered in these scars, some of which will probably be permanent, but I just thought this is highly coincidental, considering that a lot of the scars I have could have been caused by a large cat." Luke Barley, the National Trust’s ranger for Coniston and the surrounding area said: “We care for Tarn Hows and the surrounding landscape 365 days a year, but we’ve never seen any signs of a wild cat, nor have we had any reports from anyone that they’ve seen a wild cat. Tarn Hows is a beautiful and safe place for a walk, whether by day or night."
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