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?
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Sue said 6:11AM on 1-20-2008
what do you do Valerie when your not rich and can't afford to spend money on Jenny Craig or any other expensive weight loss program?
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tony said 1:32PM on 4-23-2008
this is very simple.....GET UP AND EXCERCISE!!!!!! There is no excuse period.....all you have to do is eat 500 less calories and do some sort of cardio an hour a day 4 to 5 days a week and you will drop 1 pound a week........
Glo said 9:08PM on 4-17-2008
Go to weight watchers!
lori swope said 6:25AM on 1-20-2008
you dont have to be rich to afford jenny craig. you save a ton of money by not eating out or buying fast food!
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colinda said 6:31AM on 1-20-2008
weight loss programs are not all so expensive weight watchers is very affordable for all and its about learning to eat healthy and in the right protions and it takes a star doing it for so people to get started and at least she is better than the oter one they used Kirstie Alley
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Shirley said 6:40AM on 1-20-2008
Who says you can't eat out. I eat out almost everyday and I lost over a 100 lbs. on WW's and I'm still maintaining it after three years. It's not easy, nothing ever is...It's hard work, but it can be worth it to keep ugle things like diabetes under control..not to menetion insurance rates!
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Bradley said 7:00AM on 1-20-2008
You don't need to be rich to exercise regularly. Jenny Craig (or anything else) won't work if you don't stick with the program. Lack of discipline (in my opinion) is the reason for obesity.
Valerie is still very beautiful.
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Nancy said 7:01AM on 1-20-2008
I'm glad it worked for Valerie, I'm a big fan :) When I went to Jenny Craig a few things stand out. I went not too long after my mother died and I explained to the consultant that I didn't really know if I was there for myself or because my mom died and I was looking for a way to conect as she was always on me about my weight and she told me "My mom died too, get over it". Another time I went and had permission to bring my infant son to the class as long as he behaved. The teacher told me not to bring him any more and specifically looked at me when she said "Pushing a stroller is not exercise!". Jenny didn't do it for me!!
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Engelun said 7:09AM on 1-20-2008
I have a problem of a different nature. I cannot gain weight. I graduated from high school some 40 years ago and I have not gained any weight. I weighed 145 then and weigh 149 now. I lose weight easy and have a hard time putting it back on. Can Jenny Criag help me? lol I doubt it.
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Fran said 7:11AM on 1-20-2008
You do not have to be rich to do Jenny Craig. I have been on the program for 11 weeks now and have lost 25 1/2 pounds. It is all about the choices you make and portion sizes and getting off your butt and moving. They slowly work at getting you OFF their food. When you reach your halfway point you go to two days on your own..they teach you how to eat healthy. The cost of food reduces as you lose also. At halfway you get a 20% discount. It is so worth the cost in terms of your health. You are investing in yourself.
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susan14904 said 7:13AM on 1-20-2008
well if anyone has an xtra 300.00 a month for 3 months l'll try the diet, my disability of ssdi and food stamps dont get me Jenny Craig, Can you? for those rich people out there saying its notexpensive.
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firefighter2darescue said 1:33PM on 4-23-2008
First of all Susan14904...you are getting free food!!!!!!!!------how much cheaper do you want to go.....This just upsets me even more....buy the right foods not chips and soda (its free food....come on) and get up and freaking move...
Greg P. in NC said 7:15AM on 1-20-2008
She is still Sooooo Gorgeous and will always be my dream girl!! Has been since the 70's You're still the one Babe!
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janet said 7:30AM on 1-20-2008
i lost 70 pounds just by eating smaller portion
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Dot said 7:50AM on 1-20-2008
Valerie,you and Kirstie are two of my favorite female actors.I am proud of you both,it's not all which diet you choose,it's sheer willpower to stick with it.Good job girls.
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Kathy said 7:52AM on 1-20-2008
Valarie you are beautiful and so happy you did it on Jenny Craig. I used the diet once and did great on it.
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mare said 7:56AM on 1-20-2008
Susan,
Im sure you spend 300.00 a month on food, your just using taxpayers money with food stamps. Get a part time job. Where there is a will there is a way.
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Tonda said 1:45PM on 4-17-2008
your so called taxpayers money does not go for lazy people who want to collect food stamps while on ssdi, the food stamp program is whiped out because of teen pregnancy and welfare abuse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and yes iam a taxpayer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
susan14904 said 8:02AM on 1-20-2008
sorry i only get 144.00 in food and thats for a month... 624.00 ssdi....i cant work... disabled..
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Jer said 8:03AM on 1-20-2008
I am a 44 y/o male and have been in love with Valarie for more than 20 years. She is beautiful with or without the weight and can brag on her blog either way. Just want her to know that she has fans that do not judge.
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