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 7)
Galley said 1:13PM on 6-24-2008
There is really no reason why we can't all be driving electric cars within a decade. Battery power should be good enough to cover pretty much anyone's commute.
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Justin said 6:19AM on 6-25-2008
Ummm In Central PA, where I live most everybody has a 30+ mile commute. One charge would not be suffecient. Or how about the people who drive 7 miles in 2 hours (LA, DC, Hampton Roads) Thats not good for them either.
Bob said 8:09AM on 6-25-2008
I drove a solar charged electric to 50-mph in the Keys in the 1980's. I put a high speed golf cart motor into the car that was designed to be use by post office delivery folks. I covered the roof rear and front with 20-amps of PV photovoltaics. Use it for three years, drove it in Tallahasse during Earth Day. Went to work, went fishing with rods strapped to passenger side of car and it was a two seater. I plugged it in like a golf cart each night. Sure I didn't drive it on long trips like on highways with 65-70 mph speedlimits.
But it worked great for general shoppings and going to office, etc.
Now today in 2008 watch for great new, lighter weight batteries and vhoom!
Ken said 11:31AM on 6-25-2008
Everyone driving electric cars... get real, you obviously haven't lived or visited many states have you.
Paula said 11:58AM on 6-25-2008
What about all the millions of people driving old beat-up gas guzzlers because they can't afford another vehicle? Much less a brand new one? It's easy to say "we can all" do this or that, but the fact remains there are many, many people that are barely getting by with what they have now and simply can't afford to make a change, good or bad.
moses said 8:04PM on 6-25-2008
yeah i cant wait for the mountains and i mean mountains of batteries to enter the land fields most of the pollution and fuel consumption is caused by structures how about we fix that first not to mention its an easier task with the new solar inks that cost 1/10 of the price getting ready to hit the market in 2 yrs.
Bazork said 6:22AM on 6-25-2008
I think he'll make another billion. Nobody ever told him it was impossible or that he needed government funding.
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westernmdcpl said 6:25AM on 6-25-2008
Ted Kennedy would veto these cars from running on Cape Cod near his home because it would distract from the scenery of his home. He is a big environmentalist except when if comes to him and near his home.
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Greg said 12:01PM on 6-25-2008
Just gotta get in a political jibe, regardless how nonsensical it is. You don't like the idea of electric cars? What about one that could go 100 plus mph for 100 miles? Or, maybe you just don't like anything new?
tbie2 said 10:34AM on 6-25-2008
You have to be kidding.This is not up for a vote in mass.This is the future and everybody will embrace it
babycakes said 6:27AM on 6-25-2008
This is a very smart man. I'm confident he will come up with something good!!
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Betty said 6:38AM on 6-25-2008
We need more people like this working on eliminating the use of oil completely. Our government and special interests sure aren't going to help us out. The best bet is to quit using oil all together for fuel.
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Steve said 6:49AM on 6-25-2008
Actually, with current battery technology, we already have electric cars that can go 120 miles at up to 80 MPH (not counting the Tesla, which can go faster) and the charge can last up to 4 hours of continues driving.
James Dyson is no crackpot - he's a legitimate inventor. We need more like him working on electric car technology instead of "free energy" wackos who are either deluded or out to make a buck with their scams.
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Paul said 6:53AM on 6-25-2008
I am glad he's moving on. His last product sucked. LOL If anyone can do it he can.
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Alex said 5:57PM on 6-25-2008
you mean $5/ gal. gas... ( I live in so-cal)
goodcoin.weebly.com said 7:17AM on 6-25-2008
Wish I had his smarts. Hope he pulls it off.We need good alternatives to $4/gal
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garyrjas said 7:27AM on 6-25-2008
One charge will be able to get you about 200 miles, the technology is already there. Tesla motors is already doing it now. Dyson will probably make a great car, maybe it will clean itself also.
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Karen said 7:01PM on 6-25-2008
Yes, but Telsa's car is running ~$100K. Cool technology, but what we need is something affordable for it to be meaningful.
Eileen said 10:31PM on 6-25-2008
Heyyyyyyyy.......I love that idea, with three kids the car it would automatically suck up the french fry the moment it hits the floor.....I'm sold on that alone!!!
As far as the solar part....in Michigan, in February......hmmmm...not much sun.......I wonder how employers would feel when people started calling in because it was an overcast day.......
hazegreysteamer said 7:29AM on 6-25-2008
We as a people have been to long dependent on fossil fuels, with the world in the condiction it in, it is time to look more to the future for us and our children and grandchildren. We all need to step up and do something. Solar/sun is there use it.
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