Elderly Amish Man Caught on Film With Prostitute, Blackmailed
When a 75-year-old Amish widower slept with a prostitute, he -- we feel certain -- felt pretty bad about it the next morning. As if that guilt weren't enough for the old man, the prostitute and her boyfriend demanded $67,000 from him, claiming that they had filmed the scene with wall-mounted cameras and would upload the recording to the Internet. The pair was later arrested and, we can only imagine, the Amish man abhorred technology more than ever.
Bank Robber Gets Away With the Help of Craiglist
In October, a bank robber -- wearing a safety vest, blue shirt, face mask and goggles -- eluded police with the help of Craiglist. Just outside the bank, while the robbery was in progress, stood a group of men who were responding to a Craiglist day labor opportunity. As the advertisement required, they were all wearing safety vests, blue shirts, face masks and goggles.
Nude New Zealander Arrested After Responding to Fake Sexy Text Message
Late in 2007, a Wellington, New Zealand man received a racy text message from two anonymous "ladies," giving him only an address and a request that he show up naked. Well, he indeed showed up naked... at the home of one appalled, unsuspecting New Zealander. Both the nude Romeo and the sadistic texter were arrested, though neither were prosecuted.
Fake Craiglist Ad Costs Man Most of What He Owns
Last Spring, a post appeared on an Oregon Craigslist board stating that the owner of a specific house was leaving all of his worldly possessions (still in said house) to whoever wanted them. When homeowner Robert Salisbury rushed home -- on a tip from a woman suspicious about the offer of a free horse -- he found his house being ransacked by 30 strangers. We suggest he take that horse and collect some vengeance Clint Eastwood-style.
17-Year-Old Jailed for Stealing Virtual 'Furniture'
When a 17-year-old Dutch boy hacked into several accounts on the Second Life-style site 'Habbo' in 2007, the the law got involved. The boy was discovered to have stolen $5,800 worth of virtual furniture and knick-knacks. Apparently, crime -- whether actual or virtual -- does not pay.
Phishers Going After Your Phones in New 'Vishing' Trend
Over the past year, sneaky spammers have begun to forsake the worn-out territory of e-mail in favor of cell phones' fertile frontier. The result? "Vishing." Get it? Voice mail phishing. It might be more ominous if it didn't sound like a James Bond villain saying, "Wishing."
Burglars Break Into Restaurant, Steal HDTV, Leave Money / Food Behind
Around Halloween of last year, a truckload of thieves drove into -- that's right, into -- a Pennsylvania Mexican restaurant, where they -- apparently uninterested in the cash register -- stole a mid-grade 47-inch HDTV and fled the scene. We've all heard about how this generation is lacking in ambition, but this generation's thieves, too?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Eagle said 1:02PM on 7-31-2007
Excellant idea of a chip in each military member. Not only will it provide health info, but location of each. Just think if some one is taken as prisoner of war , or better yet gone AWOL.
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Matthew Kracher said 1:27PM on 7-31-2007
I think that this is wrong in every single way possible. How would you like to be a prisoner of war with sensative intel and your government has a little button that instantly kills you. That is what it is coming to. Yea they want to monitor your vitals to make sure your dead. And who really cares if someone goes AWOL what kinda warrior is going to do that in the first place not one I want fighting next to me.
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Matthew Kracher said 1:28PM on 7-31-2007
I bet I already have one in me. LOL no joke.
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AVGJOE said 2:09PM on 7-31-2007
It is a great idea, just think about it, your number could be 666. The comment about prisoners of war, if captured, why carry the prisoner around to disclose your position--it would make better sense to kill the prisoner.
Citibank had this several years ago and it did not go over very well. What happens when you go bankrupt, do they repocess your arm???????
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Cabal said 2:27PM on 7-31-2007
"He knows when you are sleeping, he knows when you're awake, he knows if you've been good or bad so kill those insurrgents right away,...."
Wonder what Bush's would've shown? Oh, yeah - forgot ~~ NOTHING. But I bet those "vitals" were humming right along.
What would they see on the monitor if you were sleeping, woke up and decided to have a go at it with Rosie Palm and her five fabulous friends?
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merle howard said 3:21PM on 7-31-2007
If you belive in the bible, then you already know about the "mark of the beast" you won't be able to buy or sell with out the chip, it's already being forced on our pets, we are next, I will die before I allow any one to place a chip in my body--
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Marina said 2:18PM on 2-02-2009
We are living in the end days-and yes, the bible does say many things about the 666 chip. We won't be able to buy or sell without the chip. I would rather die than take this chip. Let's get right with the Lord for our salvation EVERYONE!
martine said 3:43PM on 7-31-2007
THE END IS NEAR - READ YOUR BIBLE TO FIND OUT MORE!
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Al said 4:55PM on 7-31-2007
Just think, no more hefty VA payouts for old vets. When they've lived the government-regulated number of years after discharge, they push a button and the old soldier has a heart attack. Very convenient. And nothing to show for it in a regular autopsy. This is your future in fascism, American; it will kill you and your children if you let it.
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PurpleAngel said 5:18PM on 7-31-2007
Just like On Star, this chip would be a great thing to use IF it is used for the good, and not so our government can control, and keep track of it's citizens. I do not trust, nor have any faith in our government after all the research I have done, and the fact that they are run by the Secrecy Society, and the State of Israel makes it even worse. With these chips, and On Star, eventually we will be even more of just a number than we already are, instead of human beings. Be careful as they can make this sound so good, yet it can be used in such a bad way to take even more of our rights away, and privacy.
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wlvs75 said 5:29PM on 7-31-2007
I agree both ways but what happens when the enemy can track our troops just like our government? I think there are better ways out there than trying to turn us into a machine they can monitor 24/7
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kelly said 5:40PM on 7-31-2007
Is anyone REALLY surprised? Is America the first to use these? Probably not. My son is 6, I'll never let him join the military,because of what it has become. I have nothing against a good war, if it is for the right reasons. I haven't seen one yet. If my son wants to defend his country,he can do it here when there is a civil war. I had rather die and he die than to take the mark. LIFE IS ONLY TEMPORARY,FOLKS. I had rather suffer and die for GOD than to live in evil for man. I know God will take care of us, so go ahead Big Brother, do your worst!!!
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Robert W. Morgan said 5:52PM on 7-31-2007
That's right, Kelly, don't let your child help defend the rights you scream about. Let some dumb ass like me do it. Or, better yet, when some Taliban gets ready to cut your head off, wait to see if your God stays his hand . . .
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R. W. Morgan said 5:53PM on 7-31-2007
This is a great idea - being a vet and knowing what's it's like to be lost behind lines - BUT with one caveat. That chip must be voluntary and also retractable when discharged at that person's request.
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Paul Nicholas Boylan said 6:35PM on 7-31-2007
Some of your comments are, frankly, moronic. This is not a cliche right v. left, conservative v. liberal, Republican v. Democrat issue. The concept of the government implanting active or even passive RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology into human beings is very important and demands more than flip "Bush would love this" kinds of comment. I can understand why the military wants to explore the use of this technology to protect the health and safety of soldiers: the healthier and safer they are, the better they can kill and the better they can survive combat so they can fight again, and again.
But the concept of government imposed implantation of such devices is chilling and troubling. I urge you all to make this a front page issue. Urge your elected officials to speak out. The military is going to deploy this technology. It is too useful to pass up. But if it is, immediate steps should be put in place to prevent the involuntary human implantation of RFID devices in any nonmilitary context.
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Jack Karle said 7:46PM on 7-31-2007
This is an excellent idea. It tells the commander the location and condition of everyone. And it's voluntary. No one has to join the military....there's no draft.
I wish they had this during Vietnam. It would have saved a lot of lives.
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Rob Rehbein said 7:57PM on 7-31-2007
I thought Rumsfeld was sent off to his room without any supper! 1984 indeed! Of what immediate benefit would it prove to know that somne soldier in the field has a faster than normal heart beat? Or none at all? Rush to him right away? You think they would find it easier to just ask a fellow soldier nearby how Sgt Bag O'Donuts is doing.
Think of the massive data handling system needed to track each and every soldier (when base hospitals have problems finding and keeping medical records in the first place). It simply boggles the mind that this information could be put to use in an expedious medical manner for a large group of people scattered across a large piece of land.
And what of an enemy who is also able to track our guys through their transmitting devices? To quote Homer Simpson, "Dooh!"
No, while I don't buy off the 666 theory, I simply do not trust my government (to include whatver ray of sunshine we may get after the idiots Bush/Cheney leave office) to not ultimately use it for nefarious purposes, starting with an invasion of privacy: ("hmmm, Private Snuffy seems to be experiencing symptoms of getting high, getting drunk, smoking a cigarette or having sex with a hooker. Let's go find him.") Who asked the government to be my nanny?
Why did I get out after 25 years of honorable service? Not just because of a boneheaded, arrogant, and patently evil Adminstration filled with chickenhawks bent on bringing down the house around usas they reap massive war profits, surrounded by syncophantic general/flag officers eager to get their cut (or at least make the next grade). Nor was it constant deployments with zero suport for families, much less zero body armor for troops. It was for ideas like this that seemed to gain a great deal of support. I weep for my country and want it back.
Col (retired) Rob Rehbein
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randy said 8:21PM on 7-31-2007
They will never put a chip in my body, the Bible said this would happen. I will die before they inplant a chip to track me.
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randy said 8:24PM on 7-31-2007
Implant's are the sign of the end of time, the coming of Christ.
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Its Me said 9:04PM on 7-31-2007
Fight a civil war we need one know FBI lying on the stand Sheriffs covering for other cops and now of course we have to implant chips to tell us the condition of troops hello if your getting shot at the heart is pumping faster. Next it will be the school kids implanted to keep then safe. They Kingdom come they will be done. Yup the beast is on its way.
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