Mosquitos are HIV positive - Military sought.

Link found here:

www.longbeachdailynews.com/mosquitos_escape_run_for_your_lives

HIV INFECTED MOSQUITOS ROAM FREE

A swarm of mosquitos carrying the HIV virus escaped a Long Beach holding facility yesterday. California has issued a state of emergency as the blood sucking insects roam the area.

Long Beach State University was doing a study on mosquitos, asking 12 HIV infected volunteers to give up a few free lunches to these flying creatures. The study was a success and scientists found that mosquitos aren't affected by the contaminated blood.

Dr. Gerald Johnson, spokesman for the programs tells us, "It's fascinating that these tiny insects can drink different infectious disease-ridden blood and live happy, healthy and fruitful lives."

The study was self funded by Dr. Johnson to see the effects of the mosquitos infected with the virus. "The results are absolutely phenomenal. I mean the study. The mosquitos escaping is another issue," said Johnson, with little worry.

After investigating the matter, we were told, "Someone left the door open and the mosquitos flew out."

The Governor has called military officials to intervene. Local bee keepers were also called. Ron Lewis, the owner of, Bee-O-Bee, a beehive extraction company, told us, "We're not dealing with bees. They're mosquitos. I don't know anything about mosquitos, but I picked up a book and plan on reading it tonight."

Police are getting worse and worse everyday!

Link found here:

www.martinezcitynewsauthority.com

POLICE UNDER HEAT AFTER ARRESTING INNOCENT CITIZEN

Martinez, CA-Matthew Brighton was driving his dad's ford ranger late Tuesday night when he was pulled over by police. Brighton claims he wasn't doing anything illegal and says he was just heading home from work after his shift at the Shell refinery on Pacheco Blvd.

Officer Munez tells us that he pulled Brighton over for what he thought to be a felony stop. Brighton was on the road with only a few other cars that night. Munez said he began to follow Brighton because, "he was driving perfectly, too perfectly." When he couldn't find a reason to stop Brighton's car, he felt enough was enough.

"I followed the suspect's vehicle for one and a quarter mile while traveling at a top speed of 35 miles per hour, which is the posted speed limit on that particular road. Before I began tailing him, we met eyes and I felt he was driving perfectly because he was hiding something. In my line of work, that's suspicious," said Officer Munez.

Brighton, who feels he was being discriminated, said he wasn't doing anything wrong. "I was just driving home. I was tired, but I never speed. I haven't ever been pulled over before and when the cop told me I was hiding something, I promised him I wasn't. That's when he called for back up."

Officer Munez ran the license plates on the ford ranger and also ran a check on Brighton's ID. They both came back clear. At that point, Munez arrested him. 

"Something was just not right. I felt it. My instinct that night told me, go with my instinct," Munez proudly explained.

After spending the remainder of the night in a jail cell, Brighton was released with only a warning.

Brighton's family told us they plan on filing an official complaint with the police department and the mayors office. They feel there was an abuse of power used and backup wasn't necessary.

Sergeant Conley, who is Munez' boss, told us there was nothing to worry about and that after an investigation, they would use proper disciplinary action. Munez, who is a ten year veteran of the department, was in trouble with excessive use of force just six months earlier.

Brighton said he was upset, but he wasn't interested in suing the department.

"I just want an apology... and for him to be fired!"

I didn't know such a contest existed

Story found here:

www.lvdailytrade.com/lestercrane/staringcontest/1_2008/#%1839420

LESTER CRANE WINS STARING CONTEST IN LAS VEGAS

Lester Crane, 39 years of age, still lives with his parents in a suburban neighborhood of North Dakota. Friends call him an unmotivated jack of all trades. A typical day for Crane is eating, watching television, surfing the net and working on his model airplanes. This sounds like the making of a bona fide life dropout, but what most don't know, is that Crane has several accomplishments in the Guinness Book Of World Records.

Crane's last feat was the 10th annual staring contest held in Las Vegas, NV, which takes place every year at the Mandarin Casino.

"I just felt I could win this thing. I haven't had any experience staring at an individual, but I've stared at a lot of things in my life, and for a long time, too," Lester told us, proud of his victory.

Crane had learned of the competition through television when he was watching an unknown poker player on the World Series Of Poker.  The player was wearing a hat in which a website was written. "I was fascinated by the site name, so I checked it out. Five minutes later, I was signed up for the competition," said Crane.

The competition isn't as big as the hot dog eating contest at Coney Island in NY, but the founder of the staring contest tells us they're certainly on their way.

Michael Davies tells us, "This is a fierce competition that starts out with two competitors at each table.  We had a turnout of 200 contestants this year and we packed 1300 onlookers in a small arena. The players play in brackets until there is one man standing. We were shocked to see a new comer take the first prize," which is a large trophy with two eyes on the peak of a pyramid as well as $4000 in prize money.

Crane is also in the record books for the person to watch TV for the longest running time, which was recorded at 97 hours without looking away and only allowed bathroom breaks every 2 hours.  This also gave him the title of longest running time for a person to be awake, which was unintentionally broken.

Lester said he plans on entering the contest next year and will not relinquish his crown without a fight.

A white sues a mexican, who sues a white, who says poop smells

I can't believe the law suits that pop up all over the internet.

Here's the link to this story:

www.sunny-sentinel-news.com

REFUSE IS REFUSED IN PALM BEACH

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA-A local man was told his garbage is “too malodorous” and trash collectors refuse to pick up his future garbage.

Wilbur D. Otis, 54 was incensed when the Palm Beach County garbage truck skipped his trash pick up for the second week in a row. Driver Manny Padilla claims that Otis’ three-pound dog, a Pomeranian named Skippy, had his excrement in the green bin and refused pickup due to “foul and disgusting odors.” Padilla claimed he could “smell the green bin from three houses away.”

Mr Otis is suing the City Of Palm Beach for garbage discrimination and emotional distress. Otis said, “Skippy’s poop doesn’t smell half as bad as Padilla.”

Padilla is countersuing Otis for slander. Padilla claims, “Because I’m Hispanic this wealthy man thinks he can make me and all of Mexico a derogatory stereotype.”

When informed of the lawsuit Otis claimed, “I wasn’t saying all Mexicans stink, just Padilla. Hell, the man drives a garbage truck, he's bound to smell!”

Lawyers for both sides have not returned emails or phone calls. After lengthy deliberations the City Of Palm Beach has requested Mister Padilla take a six month paid leave of absence. Padilla was heard saying “I won’t be bought off” as his lawyer hustled him out of the city offices.

WGA negotiations with Larry Sanford the Anarchist

I'm not sure if this story is a joke.  I actually believed it until I read the threats being made.

Article found here:

www.newsthisweekincalifornia.com/larry_sanford/wga/article#239103

WRITERS FIGHT AGAINST STUDIO IN NEGOTIATIONS

Larry Sanford has been part of the Writers Guild of America for 12 years coming this June.  He's had a successful career in the entertainment industry and he says that he's ready to get back to what he does best.

"We're getting nowhere with negotiations. What we need is leverage to get what we want. Unfortunately our written words that make millions for studios and producers isn't enough, so we're planning on changing that."

Sanford, who attended a business class at Long Beach State, says that he learned a thing or two of negotiations and he's implementing what's called, "gorilla tactics," according to his angry words. He said that it needs to go beyond protests and says to think back of Vietnam when the hippie movement was more than just a couple of signs pleading for peace. "It's anarchy," as he put it.

Sanford has been out of the limelight for most of his career, which gives him the opportunity to carry out his plans. Because he often changes the way he looks, some of his close friends don't recognize him at times. He's also been very open and confident about his plans of destruction. When told by friends that police would consider his plans as acts of terrorism and could be arrested for even mentioning them, he laughed.

Although there are lots of rumors mixed in with the actual plans of Larry Sanford's, the studio's believe they must be on guard and ready for anything.  

Major studio's have implemented such security measures as placing under cover officers on the picket line, more bicycle patrol in and around the studio, searching more cars than normal and an overall awareness. They have also said, "If Larry comes around here and we believe he's a threat, we will take him down," one studio representative told us, who requested her name not be used.

As far as Larry's plans, we can't verify any of them, but we've heard many ideas, which include: Water balloons, squirt guns, hurling mud and eggs at cars that cross the picket line and even letting air out of executive and producers tires.

Larry said, "Anything can happen. All I can say is, I think they'll get the message."

A man saves his dogs life by letting a human die

This article is pretty sickening and shows the human heart in all its honesty.

MAN SAVES LIFE OF "MAN'S BEST FRIEND"

YOSEMITE, CA- Jonathan Atwater was hiking in Yosemite, near Half Dome early Monday morning around 8:30AM.  With Jonathan was his dog and best friend, Leonard.  The recent rains had made the trail slippery but didn't deter Atwater since he'd hiked it so many times.

That same morning, another man, name yet to be released, was also walking, however, he was by himself. 

"The path was close to the cliff and was shut down by Park Authorities for safety reasons, due to the wet whether conditions," Ranger Frank Black tells us. He also told us that their was

 clear signage indicating this as well as a verbal warning at every entry gate to the National Park.

The victim, when greeted by Atwater and his dog Leonard, was resting while sipping his bottle of water, on the path near the cliffs edge. He began petting Atwater's dog, who became quickly excited an

d started playing.  Before Atwater could react, the man slipped on the slick rockies edge and began going over. Without reacting, he pulled the dog with him, attempting to hang on for his life. The dog too, began sliding over the cliff with the victim.

Atwater panicked and leaped toward the edge to see his dog and the victim sliding off towards the rocks below. "I made a split second decision. I grabbed my dog. I had only one choice, it was my best friend or a stranger," Atwater explained.

The news of the tragedy spread like wild fire across the state, which has brought heavy criticism onto Atwater. The public is angry and demands something be done.

Atwater showed no remorse for picking the life of his dog over a human being, instead, he looks at himself as a hero.

"If my dog could talk, he'd say, thank you for saving my life. You made the right choice."

Alcohol may STOP alcoholism?

This fascinating and bizarre article can be found at:

researchcenterforalcoholism.org

SCIENTISTS SAY THAT BEER MAY HELP AN UNBORN CHILD


For centuries now, we've been taught that it's bad for a woman with child to consume any alcohol, however, this all changed, according to certain scientists. Dr. Blake Glasco, head research scientist and spokesperson for the Research Center for Alcoholism, has released a statement today, talking about the effects of alcohol on an unborn fetus.  Studies have always shown that birth defects are related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages or different types of illegal narcotics.  Today, for the first time, Dr. Glasco has said that a limited amount of alcohol may actually benefit an unborn child. This was breaking news for the research firm and believes with further development, they may be able to stop or even illuminate alcoholism.  "In the past, we've always said to stay away from alcohol.  However, research is beginning to tell us that there's a type of training your body undergoes when you're in the womb and with a very modest amount of alcohol, your child will actually fight the urge to drink later in life," Dr. Glasco expressed.

While research indicates that mild use is okay, or even good, it still comes highly recommended that it's watched under a close and responsible eye.  Chronic alcohol use can have the reverse effect and actually produce alcoholism in young adults if the mother consumed while they were in the womb. Glasco states, "When you're bit by a snake, you use anti venom.  Where does anti venom come from?  It comes from the snake.  So, we applied the same principle to alcohol. By giving a woman with child up to two drinks a day, she is actually fighting the natural element that causes alcohol dependency."

Research for this finding will continue to harvest, however, if Glasco is right, then the cure to alcoholism might be in your next pint of beer.  We asked Dr. Glasco if he would recommend the results to pregnant woman and perhaps even put beer in maternity wards, he responded, "The effects of alcohol are being studied every day.  We're gaining on alcoholism one step at a time. I'm truly confident that this phenomena will rid the world of alcoholism, however, I can't recommend using the technique at this time.  We will just have to wait for further answers to come.  These are exciting times and we hope to bring something to the table very soon."

Edit: The editor of this story will not endorse this article and should be used strictly for information only.  We in no way recommend the use of alcohol while carrying child and furthermore recommend woman with child refrain from drinking any sort of alcoholic substance.  We urge you to use common sense and wait until Dr. Glasco releases more concrete information. 

Grubstreet Gazette

Cell phone... a deadly weapon?!?!?!

http://www.greenbaystarnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage



MAN CHARGED WITH FELONY ASSAULT FOR USING CELL PHONE AS DEADLY WEAPON

On Sunday afternoon after an upsetting loss to the New York Giants, George Ambrose left the stadium of the Green Bay Packers in tears, witness James Steadmoore tells us. Ambrose, who lost several thousand dollars on that game, according to sources, was walking out of the stadium when a Giants fan approached and began mocking him over the Giants victory. Ambrose immediately exchanged words with his rival fan which lead to a shouting match. Several spectators from both teams began crowding around the two.

Witnesses say that Steadmoore threw a cup of beer at Ambrose, which heightened the intensity of the situation. Ambrose pulled out his cell phone and started pointing the antenna at Steadmoore. Steadmore tried walking away, but Ambrose continued holding the cell phone while pointing it directly at Steadmoore's head. Steadmoore told us, "At first I thought he was just some crazy guy, but now I know he knew what he was doing."

Friends who know Ambrose said that he's done this in the past, but always thought he was just being weird or funny. After police arrived and arrested both suspects, Ambrose told police that he was pointing the antenna at Steadmoore in hopes of giving him cancer or a tumor of some kind. When asked about the event, we were told, "I lost my temper. I know the dangers of the cell phone antenna and I shouldn't have done that. I regret it," said Ambrose after posting the $50,000 bail.

James Steadmoore later scheduled an MRI with his Doctor in NY the day following his release. The results of the MRI are still unknown and are being held by Steadmoore's lawyer.

KILLED OVER CLAPPING?

This was found here: http://uk.reutersnews.com/weirdnews/juno/2008_26_01



EXCITED FAN LOSES LIFE OVER THE EXCITEMENT OF JUNO

London reuters reports that a fan lost his life after applauding the new film Juno, by Fox Searchlight Pictures.  Juno, which is receiving some major buzz after being nominated for four different Oscars has brought the moviegoers out in mobs just to get a glimpse of this years little film that could.

A male, whose name hasn't been released, was killed on Friday night after the last showing of the film that day.  After the movie ended, he put his hands together to clap in appreciation of the picture, witnesses recalled.  One angry attendee told him to stop clapping, according to sources.  The victim responded by sticking out his tongue, followed by an old fashion raspberry. This apparently angered the suspect, who lost his temper and punched the man in the temple. He fell to the floor immediately and was rushed to the hospital by a few good Samaritans.  The suspect, after attempting to flee was tackled to the ground immediately and received a beating from the angry crowd.  Police had to intervene as they attempted to ward off the furious fans. Four people were arrested at the scene but all have been released. The suspect, who witnesses say brutally delivered a fatal punch to his victim, is currently occupying an undisclosed jail somewhere around London.

When attempting to contact the suspect, we received a phone call from his lawyer who made a statement, "My client is innocent of this heinous crime.  He was provoked and acted only in self defense.  If we are to say he's guilty of murder, than this great country has a major dilemma, " the lawyer's words brought out irate protesters to the Police Department, demanding justice be served.

RHYTHMIC FOOT TAPPING AND IT'S NECESSITY.

This article was found in the new zealand herald. It can be found at this link. http://www.nztimesdaily.co.nz/


RHYTHMIC FOOT TAPPING, IS IT NECESSARY?

No one seems to know where foot tapping came from. Ask someone why they do it and they'll probably say they don't know. The Government of New Zealand says they're ready to find out.

The conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Pietari Inkinen, has volunteered to head up the mission. "I'm thrilled about this. We're going to find out why tapping happens," said Inkinen, excited as a school boy. This is one of the many mysteries of the music world Inkinen is said to be fascinated by. Throughout the Symphony, sources say that as many as fifty percent of the musicians use involuntary foot tapping and almost sixty five percent of the audience who watch them play also use the method of tapping. Inkinen commented on the audience foot tapping and said, "One thing we know for sure.  Musicians use foot tapping to follow rhythim.  It's typically a sign of weakness, but it does help in some cases.  For the audience, they have no reason or right to tap. Frankly, I find it distracting and I have proposed many times that these members of the audience be removed and ejected from the concert," some feeling this statement a bit harsh.

There are many critics of this new research.  Some have been for it and some against it.  Some feel it's a waste of government money, but Inkinen feels it's equally important as the war in Iraq.  This statement heated some individuals, including those of Inkinen's own symphony. Dominic Newschenker, former symphony violinist said, "Pietari is a very brilliant man with many talents, but I don't know what made him decide to embark on this research.  To call involuntary foot tapping important like a war is just preposterous.  And to remove any person from the audience for doing so is just plain repulsive, because of a small leg movement. A leg movement that most have no control over."

The feelings are mixed, but those who are against it, are angry.  Newschenker says that he's ready to take a stand against the wasted 4.5 million dollars (NZD) of government funds committed to endorse this project.  Pietari on the other hand didn't quite see eye to eye with Newschenker, saying, "He's a musician, he's not God.  Just because he might not be distracted by this disrespectful act, does not mean everyone else isn't.  And it's time to stop!"