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 5)
Ajax said 6:01PM on 8-05-2008
And if they did change the photo, sincerely, who cares ? I mean, they do what they want to do, don't you think ?
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coocoo said 12:35AM on 8-06-2008
Doesn't even look like she's smiling IMO
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annabelle1979 said 6:30AM on 8-06-2008
People are dying in Iraq. Can we care about something important, please?
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Star said 12:34AM on 8-07-2008
Then stop reading this and do something about the War!
Felcisgirl said 6:39AM on 8-06-2008
My son was smiling at less than 6 weeks, mind you a baby doesn't need "external stimulation" to smile, they just need some good gas!
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brenna937 said 6:44AM on 8-06-2008
First of all they are not cute.
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TerriJ said 9:00AM on 8-06-2008
I was thinking the same thing. I love babies and think that they are all precious and sweet, but cute is about the last thing I thought of when I saw this picture. I'm sure they'll be adorable when they get older.
Uh huh ... said 12:34PM on 8-06-2008
How rude ...
dan said 6:49AM on 8-06-2008
I have three children. I remember when my daughter was born, she smiled like that constantly since the moment after the C section. There is no absolutesw, and Parent Mag should know this. Every baby is different just like each and every one of us.
Now, I am sure the mag cleaned up extra fold and wrinkles of the skin as well as cleaning up any edges as this is pretty standard for any cover.
I think that people have way too much time on their hands to poke at celebrities all the time. They should get involved with real issues like the growing gas prices and economixc downfall that has only made the rich richer yet is creating havoc worldwide. That is the consequence to electing a moron for president twice. Wasn't once enough?!!!
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Jo said 6:59AM on 8-06-2008
My child smiled within the first few weeks after he was born. We also thought babies didn't smile until they were a bit older, but we have the photo to prove it. (and I have no clue how to photoshop)
Elaine said 9:47AM on 8-06-2008
My son is 8 days old and smiles all the time. That magazine is WRONG! And as for the photographer being 'patient'? I'm sure he had a lot of film and kept clicking away and just picked the one that was the best.
Kimberly said 6:54AM on 8-06-2008
Please give me a break...Why does everyone target B&A for everything they do. I don't other people giving $15 mil to charity. Leave them alone and stop the bashing. The "External stimulation" comment, that's about the stupidest comment I have heard. My baby "smiled" all the time after he was born, it's called gas...give them a break.
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robert said 7:07AM on 8-06-2008
Annabelle,
People are dying everywhere.When Sadam was killing hundreds of thousands, what were you doing then? When PotPol killed millions, where were your comments.
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comeon said 7:09AM on 8-06-2008
Are you serious? Have you (the writer) not anything more important to pick apart? I've got 5 kids and they all smiled, whether it was gas or whatever. Who gives a rats ass?! As far as the $ they were paid, apparently it was given to charity, so why keep bringing it up?! They did the right thing. Not too many other people are donating that kind of money to charity. Good for them! It cracks me up that all those fans of "Friends" can't seem to move on, get over the fact that Jen and Brad got divorced, and they've both moved on. Jeez.....get a life, guys!
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Looch said 7:28AM on 8-06-2008
Most newborns smile. it was always said that it was gas.
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kate said 7:30AM on 8-06-2008
Babies from birth...newborns...smile all the time....especially in their sleep. It is a reflex and it is one of the most heartwarming and funny things you'll ever see! Goes right to your soul and always elicits big "aahhs and oohhs" from whoever is in sight of it. They will start to smile in response to your voice as early as 3 weeks of age....then it will take another 2-3 months before they laugh out loud/coo/squeal (not just smile) at what Parent magazine calls "external stimulation". The author of this "Switched" article really didn't bother to check her facts and I am assuming just really wanted to perpuate the rumors of photoshopping even though she is "so over the constant analysis" of it.
Branding the celebrity couple as liars from her inept and deficient article is not only laughable but takes on a whole new meaning of how low can you go?? Did she think a misleading article would bring about the "interesting debate" she was hoping for....I think a far more interesting debate would be just how unscrupulous the "media" has become.....I for one am so over THEM! By the way Dan...Parent magazine does know of which they write....it's just that what was quoted from them was one dimensional and didn't apply to this particular circumstance...they are not the ones accusing anyone of anything.
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codtamit said 7:40AM on 8-06-2008
Wouldn't you smile too if someone paid you $14 million for a photo?
Shiloh has hair extensions.
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Ray said 7:51AM on 8-06-2008
maybe it's not even a smile. We are perceiving it as a smile.
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justpicky said 8:16AM on 8-06-2008
First of all , Jolie is a homewrecker as simple as that . That's blamed on Brad too. People are TIRED OF THEM , they're OVERRATE , OVERPAID , OVERKILL . They don't deserve that much money or no money at all . Who says , they put all that money to charity ? Are you there to watch every transaction??? No you aren't ?
Jolie is the one who runs the household ( wears the pants ). The only ones who will be RAISING all these children will be the NANNIES , not brad or jolie . Celebs NEVER raise there own kids .
I see a lot of favoritism , racist with Jolie , there's plenty of children in United States she could be adopting instead she's adopting FOREIGNERS .
BRAD'S mother and JOLIE doesn't get along , because JOLIE , keeps the FAMILY AWAY . Like I said , she runs the show .
Jolie has a mental issues and always will . She's very controlling .
As far as People Mag , sure they used PhotoShop on these pictures .
I'll BOYCOTT JOLIE , BRAD AND MANY OTHER CELEBS , PLUS " ANY "MAG" TO PROFIT ,
JOLIE FEEL LIKE SHE HAS TO PROVE SOMETHING BECAUSE SHE DIDN'T HAVE A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH HER FAMILY.
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Angela said 9:12AM on 8-06-2008
You act like you know these people. PLEASE!