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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Myshiloh said 1:21PM on 8-13-2008
FYI - flip-ups are always brilliant. Call them dorky if you want, but you can keep moving in light or dark without having to fumble with either your vision or your hands (as you try to get them off while carrying a load of books, sacks, purse, camera bag, slipping backpack strap, etc.). Sure, the heavy look of these sunglasses and the music device may have been unpleasant, to say the least, but making them flip-up was brilliant. More manufacturers should disregard the "dork" label and make "smart" flip-ups, particularly clip-on, flip-ups for those who have to wear glasses. Just sayin.'
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Mike said 2:12PM on 8-13-2008
hmmmI assume you've never played baseball, both the flip-ups and the mp3 player make great additions to an outfielders uniform, but other than that, yeah it's not truly practical, if they could have made it a earphone type replacement for the ipod that would have been better.
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Richie said 11:16AM on 8-14-2008
I happen to like my Oakley Thump Pros. I use them for athletic things all the time or when doing work outside. That way I dont have too clip anything too me with wires hanging that get tangled. Oakley makes good sunglasses as well. The sound is great and the ear pieces are comfortable. No complaints here. I occasionally wear them when I am going to be logging some highway time on my chopper (Yes I can still hear the traffic and cars around me) But even without music they act as good earplugs for that situation as well. Anyone who rides long distance without a full helmet knows that wind and road noise does a number on your ears. I personally think they are a great gadget.
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eddy said 5:05PM on 10-21-2008
what a moron. did you do ANY research on the thumps?
or are you re-iterating some clap trap you 'overheard' some drunk spouting at a bar?
I have a 1 Gig unit that I use while racing and have worn Thumps
( until they get swiped) FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS. fifty songs?
what are you recording Beethoven symphonies?
Quality is just fine, comfortable as well.
*HINT
engage brain more often....before letting the ink flo..
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