Officials: World's Largest Snake Caught - Mon Dec 29, 6:28 AM ET AP
JAKARTA, Indonesia - Indonesian villagers claim to have captured a python that is almost 49.21 feet long and weighs nearly 992.07 pounds, a local official said Monday.
If confirmed, it would be the largest snake ever kept in captivity.
--Sheesh! What do you feed it!?
Saddam Hussein Captured Alive Near Tikrit - By HAMZA HENDAWI, Associated Press Writer
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Without firing a shot, American forces captured a bearded and haggard-looking Saddam Hussein (news - web sites) in a dirt cellar under a farmhouse near his hometown of Tikrit, ending one of the most intensive manhunts in history. The arrest was a huge victory for U.S. forces battling an insurgency by the ousted dictator's followers.
--Maybe we can start to heal this wound on the world.
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Without firing a shot, American forces captured a bearded and haggard-looking Saddam Hussein (news - web sites) in a dirt cellar under a farmhouse near his hometown of Tikrit, ending one of the most intensive manhunts in history. The arrest was a huge victory for U.S. forces battling an insurgency by the ousted dictator's followers.
--Maybe we can start to heal this wound on the world.
The Matrix: Revolution - (**1/2) Green LightI got to start right off by saying my expectations were way to high for this movie.
That said, don't read anymore if you have not seen it because there are major spoilers ahead.
Simply put I was disappointed. I was expecting a grand solution. I was expecting a great unifying explanation. I was expecting a war to be won. I was expecting a happy ending for Neo and Trinity. I was expecting the Matrix to be destroyed and the machines cast out. I got none of it.
Bastards.
Look. The special effects were great, as expected, but no better than the other movies, nothing new.
It was just an action film. I'm lucky I like simple mindless action movies. It's big guns and lots of em. (Maybe a little armor would have been a good idea).
The Plot was always the best part of the Matrix series. This chapter had the least plot of the three. The whole damn thing comes down to an F'ing fist fight with Smith.
Lame.
Green Light (barely)
Angry Motorist Slams Car Into Cruiser Fri Nov 7,11:55 AM ET
HAMPTON, Va. - "Police chase" took on a new meaning when a motorist angry about getting a speeding ticket decided to go after the officer who issued the citation, slamming her car into his cruiser several times.
As a result, authorities have added a charge of felonious assault to Devikia Donise Garnett's misdemeanor speeding violation.
"She turned a traffic summons into a felony charge," said police spokesman Jimmie Wideman.
--That seemed like a good idea at the time...
HAMPTON, Va. - "Police chase" took on a new meaning when a motorist angry about getting a speeding ticket decided to go after the officer who issued the citation, slamming her car into his cruiser several times.
As a result, authorities have added a charge of felonious assault to Devikia Donise Garnett's misdemeanor speeding violation.
"She turned a traffic summons into a felony charge," said police spokesman Jimmie Wideman.
--That seemed like a good idea at the time...
What's in a Name? Everything When the Name is Butt - Fri Oct 24, 9:54 AM ET - Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - A British couple have been forced to move house because of the shame caused by the name of their street -- Butt Hole Road.
Paul and Lisa Allott sold their $250,000 bungalow in Conisbrough, northern England after living there for just 15 months, fed up with the constant leg-pulling.
Taxis and pizza delivery men would fail to turn up, thinking their order was just a prank, and they grew tired with groups of youths posing for photos by the nearby street sign with their buttocks bared.
"I like a laugh, but it was beyond a joke," Allott told the Sun newspaper.
Attempts by Reuters to contact the new residents were unsuccessful -- they have taken a confidential telephone number.
--I would love a street name like that. Easy for the kids to remember!
LONDON (Reuters) - A British couple have been forced to move house because of the shame caused by the name of their street -- Butt Hole Road.
Paul and Lisa Allott sold their $250,000 bungalow in Conisbrough, northern England after living there for just 15 months, fed up with the constant leg-pulling.
Taxis and pizza delivery men would fail to turn up, thinking their order was just a prank, and they grew tired with groups of youths posing for photos by the nearby street sign with their buttocks bared.
"I like a laugh, but it was beyond a joke," Allott told the Sun newspaper.
Attempts by Reuters to contact the new residents were unsuccessful -- they have taken a confidential telephone number.
--I would love a street name like that. Easy for the kids to remember!
The Six Million Dollar Man
The fondly-remembered 70s TV series The Six Million Dollar Man is in line to be produced as a big-screen vehicle for Jim Carrey. Dimension Films -who own the rights to the sci-fi novel Cyborg that went on to inspire the Lee Major-starring TV show - have recruited Todd Phillips, director of Old School, to script and helm an update for the comic, who approached the company with the idea himself. "The teaming of Jim and Todd is perfect creative combination to launch the franchise," said Dimension's co-chairman Bob Weinstein. "Todd is a director with proven instincts, and Jim is a superstar."
-- will it be Good, Bad or Ugly?
The fondly-remembered 70s TV series The Six Million Dollar Man is in line to be produced as a big-screen vehicle for Jim Carrey. Dimension Films -who own the rights to the sci-fi novel Cyborg that went on to inspire the Lee Major-starring TV show - have recruited Todd Phillips, director of Old School, to script and helm an update for the comic, who approached the company with the idea himself. "The teaming of Jim and Todd is perfect creative combination to launch the franchise," said Dimension's co-chairman Bob Weinstein. "Todd is a director with proven instincts, and Jim is a superstar."
-- will it be Good, Bad or Ugly?
Christensen talks up Star Wars showdown - The Gaurdian Staff and agencies Thursday October 16, 2003
Obi-Wan Kenobi's showdown with the future Darth Vader is being hyped as the most extensive ever caught on film.
The final Star Wars showdown between Obi-Wan Kenobi and the future Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker, will be the most extensive ever caught on film, according to actor Hayden Christensen. Filming of the third prequel in the current run of films in George Lucas's space opera has now been completed, and Christensen says he expects the much-anticipated scene to more than live up to expectations.
In an interview with Latino Review, the Canadian star said: "I will say, on the record, the final fight sequence in this film will, in my opinion and not having seen any of it cut together, surpass any fight sequence that has been put on film so far."
With Lucas's confidentiality agreement presumably in mind, Christensen added: "It's the longest, I can't give you specifics, but it is quite the bad-assed fight scene. [Fight co-ordinator] Nick Gilliard has done an amazing job instilling an arc of story in the fight.
--Dammit. the wait... hurts.
Obi-Wan Kenobi's showdown with the future Darth Vader is being hyped as the most extensive ever caught on film.
The final Star Wars showdown between Obi-Wan Kenobi and the future Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker, will be the most extensive ever caught on film, according to actor Hayden Christensen. Filming of the third prequel in the current run of films in George Lucas's space opera has now been completed, and Christensen says he expects the much-anticipated scene to more than live up to expectations.
In an interview with Latino Review, the Canadian star said: "I will say, on the record, the final fight sequence in this film will, in my opinion and not having seen any of it cut together, surpass any fight sequence that has been put on film so far."
With Lucas's confidentiality agreement presumably in mind, Christensen added: "It's the longest, I can't give you specifics, but it is quite the bad-assed fight scene. [Fight co-ordinator] Nick Gilliard has done an amazing job instilling an arc of story in the fight.
--Dammit. the wait... hurts.
Serial Killer Fights to Wear Makeup - Wed Oct 15, 9:43 AM
MELBOURNE, Australia - One of Australia's most notorious convicted killers is launching a legal battle for the right to wear makeup while he serves his life sentence, enraging the family of one of his victims.
Paul Denyer, 31, was jailed for a minimum 30-year term for murdering three young women in the southern city of Melbourne over seven weeks in 1993.
He is launching an appeal with the Victoria state Civil and Administrative Tribunal against a refusal by Barwon Prison authorities to let him buy and wear makeup.
--If you can't kill em, join em!!
MELBOURNE, Australia - One of Australia's most notorious convicted killers is launching a legal battle for the right to wear makeup while he serves his life sentence, enraging the family of one of his victims.
Paul Denyer, 31, was jailed for a minimum 30-year term for murdering three young women in the southern city of Melbourne over seven weeks in 1993.
He is launching an appeal with the Victoria state Civil and Administrative Tribunal against a refusal by Barwon Prison authorities to let him buy and wear makeup.
--If you can't kill em, join em!!
Man Finds Mouse in His Fried Chicken News - AP
BALTIMORE - Baltimore health officials say a patron of a Popeye's restaurant bit into a mouse that had been fried along with the chicken. Tony Hill says he was eating the second piece of his three-piece meal when he made the unappetizing discovery.
He filed a complaint with the health department.
Officials say that same restaurant has been closed twice before for infestation or unsanitary conditions. Inspectors checked the place yesterday and didn't find any rodents. But officials say they'll be back.
--But was he rude to the employees first?
BALTIMORE - Baltimore health officials say a patron of a Popeye's restaurant bit into a mouse that had been fried along with the chicken. Tony Hill says he was eating the second piece of his three-piece meal when he made the unappetizing discovery.
He filed a complaint with the health department.
Officials say that same restaurant has been closed twice before for infestation or unsanitary conditions. Inspectors checked the place yesterday and didn't find any rodents. But officials say they'll be back.
--But was he rude to the employees first?
It's Good to Be the King - Fri Sep 5, 2:36 PM - Reuters
LUDZIDZINI ROYAL VILLAGE, Swaziland (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of bare-breasted young maidens danced in front of King Mswati on Friday -- many hoping to catch his eye and become his next wife.
A record 50,000 young women staged Swaziland's annual "Reed Dance," taking part in a traditional ceremony now seen as an audition to join King Mswati's many wives.
--Hail to the King, baby...
LUDZIDZINI ROYAL VILLAGE, Swaziland (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of bare-breasted young maidens danced in front of King Mswati on Friday -- many hoping to catch his eye and become his next wife.
A record 50,000 young women staged Swaziland's annual "Reed Dance," taking part in a traditional ceremony now seen as an audition to join King Mswati's many wives.
--Hail to the King, baby...
Woman's 13-Day Krispy Kreme Vigil Ends -Wed Aug 27, 9:45 AM ET
LANSING, Mich. - For 13 nights, Annie Lewis slept on the street just feet from the area's first Krispy Kreme store, setting a record ahead of its opening.
The East Lansing resident beamed as her son, 12-year-old Gregg Pullano, cut a ribbon Tuesday, signaling the opening. Gregg, who is autistic and is obsessed with Krispy Kremes, was the first customer through the door.
The previous Krispy Kreme record of most nights spent outside a store before it opened was 12.
--Two weeks for some Krispy Kreams... addiction is a horrible thing.
LANSING, Mich. - For 13 nights, Annie Lewis slept on the street just feet from the area's first Krispy Kreme store, setting a record ahead of its opening.
The East Lansing resident beamed as her son, 12-year-old Gregg Pullano, cut a ribbon Tuesday, signaling the opening. Gregg, who is autistic and is obsessed with Krispy Kremes, was the first customer through the door.
The previous Krispy Kreme record of most nights spent outside a store before it opened was 12.
--Two weeks for some Krispy Kreams... addiction is a horrible thing.
Telemarketers Sue Over Do-Not-Call List - Mon Jul 28,11:44 AM ET By DAVID HO, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - Telemarketers expanded their legal challenge to the government's do-not-call list, suing a second federal agency over the call-blocking service for consumers that the industry says will devastate business and cost up to two million jobs.
--Screw those guys. Bastards.
WASHINGTON - Telemarketers expanded their legal challenge to the government's do-not-call list, suing a second federal agency over the call-blocking service for consumers that the industry says will devastate business and cost up to two million jobs.
--Screw those guys. Bastards.
Saddam Hussein's sons killed in US raid in northern Iraq - Wed Jul 23, 4:49 AM ET
MOSUL, Iraq (AFP) - The two sons of Saddam Hussein, Uday and Qusay, were killed in a massive raid in northern Iraq, the US military said, in a major coup for coalition forces pursuing the family of the toppled Iraqi ruler and his loyalists.
--If they were stupid enough to stay in Iraq... acorns do not fall far from the tree...
MOSUL, Iraq (AFP) - The two sons of Saddam Hussein, Uday and Qusay, were killed in a massive raid in northern Iraq, the US military said, in a major coup for coalition forces pursuing the family of the toppled Iraqi ruler and his loyalists.
--If they were stupid enough to stay in Iraq... acorns do not fall far from the tree...
Judge OKs Suit Against Sen. Clinton - Wed Jul 23, 7:27 PM ET
WASHINGTON - A federal judge refused to release Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton from a lawsuit by Gennifer Flowers which accuses the senator of masterminding a campaign to discredit Flowers' claim of an affair with Bill Clinton.
U.S. District Judge Philip Pro allowed a conspiracy allegation to proceed.
--Hillary is evil and must be destroyed.
WASHINGTON - A federal judge refused to release Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton from a lawsuit by Gennifer Flowers which accuses the senator of masterminding a campaign to discredit Flowers' claim of an affair with Bill Clinton.
U.S. District Judge Philip Pro allowed a conspiracy allegation to proceed.
--Hillary is evil and must be destroyed.
What: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Where: Hoyts Manassas 15
When: Thursday July 24th at 7:10pm
Why: Arrrrggggg!!
Jack Sparrow and Will Turner brave the Caribbean Sea to stop a ship of pirates led by Captain Barbossa, who intend to break an ancient curse... with the blood of the lovely Elizabeth Swann.
--I will be grilling out on my new deck!! So come and spill some beer on it before the movie! RSVP
Microsoft Admits Flaw in Windows Software - Wed Jul 16,11:00 PM ET By TED BRIDIS, AP Technology Writer
WASHINGTON - Microsoft Corp. acknowledged a critical vulnerability Wednesday in nearly all versions of its flagship Windows operating system software, the first such design flaw to affect its latest Windows Server 2003 software.
Microsoft said the vulnerability could allow hackers to seize control of a victim's Windows computer over the Internet, stealing data, deleting files or eavesdropping on e-mails. The company urged customers to immediately apply a free software repairing patch available from Microsoft's Web site.
The disclosure was unusually embarrassing for Microsoft because it demonstrated the first such serious flaw in the company's powerful new computer server software, billed as its safest ever.
--You gotta love Microsoft!
WASHINGTON - Microsoft Corp. acknowledged a critical vulnerability Wednesday in nearly all versions of its flagship Windows operating system software, the first such design flaw to affect its latest Windows Server 2003 software.
Microsoft said the vulnerability could allow hackers to seize control of a victim's Windows computer over the Internet, stealing data, deleting files or eavesdropping on e-mails. The company urged customers to immediately apply a free software repairing patch available from Microsoft's Web site.
The disclosure was unusually embarrassing for Microsoft because it demonstrated the first such serious flaw in the company's powerful new computer server software, billed as its safest ever.
--You gotta love Microsoft!
Two Charged After Human Catapult Death - Tue Jul 15, 7:10 AM ET
LONDON (Reuters) - British police charged two men with manslaughter Tuesday following the death of an Oxford University student who was flung from a giant catapult.
Bulgarian Konstadin Yankov, 19, died last November when the stunt near the West Country town of Bridgewater went wrong.
"He had been thrown by a replica medieval catapult and failed to reach the landing net," said a police spokeswoman.
--Does anyone remember the movie Jabberwocky!
LONDON (Reuters) - British police charged two men with manslaughter Tuesday following the death of an Oxford University student who was flung from a giant catapult.
Bulgarian Konstadin Yankov, 19, died last November when the stunt near the West Country town of Bridgewater went wrong.
"He had been thrown by a replica medieval catapult and failed to reach the landing net," said a police spokeswoman.
--Does anyone remember the movie Jabberwocky!
Finns Scratch Heads Over N.Korea Porn Claim - Fri Jul 11, 9:59 AM ET
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finnish officials were at a loss to explain an allegation made on Thursday by a U.S. official that North Korea has been caught trying to sell pornography in the small Nordic country.
"It sounds strange. It sounds wild," an official at the Foreign Ministry told Reuters.
--Those damn Koreans do love their porn!
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finnish officials were at a loss to explain an allegation made on Thursday by a U.S. official that North Korea has been caught trying to sell pornography in the small Nordic country.
"It sounds strange. It sounds wild," an official at the Foreign Ministry told Reuters.
--Those damn Koreans do love their porn!
Cabbie Ordered to Stop Wearing Elvis Garb -Mon Jul 7,11:56 AM ET
SEATTLE - Elvis has not entirely left the cab stand. Cabbie Dave Groh last week lost his appeal of a $60 fine for violating the dress-code for taxi drivers, but says he's determined to continue his lighthearted salute to the King from behind the wheel.
Groh has given up his red Elvis outfit and has returned to black pants and blue shirt, but says he's going to continue to wear his Elvis-style cape.
"When you've got something going on that people love and feel strongly about, it's easy to get caught up in their passion," he said of the Elvis shtick. "It's almost an obligation I feel to do this now."
--Everybodies got to stand up for something!
SEATTLE - Elvis has not entirely left the cab stand. Cabbie Dave Groh last week lost his appeal of a $60 fine for violating the dress-code for taxi drivers, but says he's determined to continue his lighthearted salute to the King from behind the wheel.
Groh has given up his red Elvis outfit and has returned to black pants and blue shirt, but says he's going to continue to wear his Elvis-style cape.
"When you've got something going on that people love and feel strongly about, it's easy to get caught up in their passion," he said of the Elvis shtick. "It's almost an obligation I feel to do this now."
--Everybodies got to stand up for something!
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