Archive for September, 2009

‘Meatings’ Offer Men Chance To Buy Grill Products

Sunday, September 27th, 2009 Posted in Offbeat News | No Comments »

In an age of sophisticated technology and high-speed communications, University of Minnesota business major Nick Beste is betting his future on the primordial past: Men huddled around outdoor fires grilling ... Read more..

Naked 91-year-old makes arrest

Sunday, September 27th, 2009 Posted in Offbeat News | 1 Comment »

Authorities say a 91-year-old South Florida man jumped out of bed naked and held an intruder at gunpoint until deputies arrived. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said Robert E. ... Read more..

No Great Pumpkin For Halloween?

Sunday, September 27th, 2009 Posted in Offbeat News | No Comments »

New England pumpkin growers, who spent the early summer mostly losing a battle with rain that destroyed many pumpkins, face the frightening prospect that the rest won't be ready before ... Read more..

Marine Allegedly Faked War Wounds For Gain

Saturday, September 26th, 2009 Posted in Offbeat News | No Comments »

Marine Sgt. David W. Budwah has been lying about being wounded during a battle in Afghanistan to reap the benefits usually bestowed upon war heroes, according to officials. The Marines ... Read more..

Ohio Woman Shows Contrition In Very Public Sign

Saturday, September 26th, 2009 Posted in Offbeat News | No Comments »

If Hollywood made a movie out of Jess Duttry's indiscretion, they could title it "Here's Your Sign," a homage to people who do or say things they later regret. Such ... Read more..

Judge orders man to quit smoking for one year

Saturday, September 26th, 2009 Posted in Offbeat News | No Comments »

A judge has ordered a 19-year-old Hawaii man who pleaded no contest to starting a restaurant fire with a flicked cigarette to stop smoking for a year....Source Related posts:Woman Sets Self ... Read more..

Madonna Dreamed Of Working In A Candy Store As Child

Friday, September 25th, 2009 Posted in Offbeat News | No Comments »

Madonna dreamed of working in a candy store. The "Celebration" singer - who now follows a strict diet and exercise regime - was so "obsessed" with sweet treats as a ... Read more..

Organ Donation Reunion: A Life Taken, 4 Saved

Friday, September 25th, 2009 Posted in Offbeat News | No Comments »

A mother who lost her son to gunfire at a Minneapolis night club more than a decade ago celebrated his life on Sunday with those he helped save. Ragan Durrenberger ... Read more..

Yoko Ono Thinks The New Beatles Rock Band Game Will Help Create Peace

Friday, September 25th, 2009 Posted in Offbeat News | No Comments »

Yoko Ono thinks the new Beatles video game will help create "a world of Peace." She has praised Beatles Rock Band because it merges music and art to create amazing ... Read more..

School pupils appeal to MSPs over tuck shop sweets ban

Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Posted in Offbeat News | 1 Comment »

A group of primary school pupils are urging MSPs to help overturn a ban on sweets in their tuck shop, it emerged today. The youngsters from Knowetop Primary in Motherwell ... Read more..

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