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)
Rachel said 2:25PM on 10-24-2008
I know it is easy to Oprah bash, but she has given me so many wonderul thoughts, ideas and products that have enhanced my life. I just saw her show with the woman who had a stroke and how she changed her life and priorities after. So inspiring.
I recently watched another Oprah where she said 80% of women wear the wrong bra size and I was one of them. I had lost a lot of weight and did not know what size I was. I went to Nordstrom's and got professionally measured and was suprised that my back was smaller than I thought. By wearing the right bra my figure now looks better. I love Wacoal bras.. a little pricey but worth it.
I am vain so I love to stay fit and look young. I drink tons of water wear sunblock (the cvs brand is great) and wear smartsole anti-cellulite insoles that cause you to burn more calories with every step. I bought them at http://www.smartsole.com and used the coupon code that I read about on the Oprah site (great for tips!) SMART15 and got 15% off.
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Jan said 4:13PM on 10-24-2008
Where did you buy the Wacoal Bras?
Karon said 2:57PM on 10-24-2008
You know, I like Oprah. I've known her (via tv) since she began as a newscaster in Baltimore way back when. However, although I respect that she has opinions about politics and books, etc. I don't understand why so many people act like lemmings and follow her lead. I think for myself on the issues of politics and books and they don't always dovetail with Oprah. Jeez when did the American public stop thinking for themselves????
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Eva said 5:26PM on 10-24-2008
People stopped thinking for themselves when liberalism took over.....................I also remember Oprah from Baltimore in the 70's and 80's. I didn't like her then, and I don't like her now.
Karla Clouston said 3:11PM on 10-24-2008
Orah has always suggested great things that I've found more than helpful in my life! The bra segment was greatest thing I've ever heard. I had spent years in the wrong size and type! No wonder everything looked like that ( you can use your imagination)! Thanks Oprah
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Ohne Dich said 3:34PM on 10-24-2008
Gag me. Everyone takes this woman's opinion as "gospel truth." Please.. Let's learn to read things ACTUALLY worth reading. As for voting, vote educated, don't vote for someone just because some woman on tv with more money than you'll ever have, tells you to vote for this guy.
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Jgask said 4:53PM on 10-24-2008
Ohne Dich.. Although I am not a huge Oprah fan one has to admit she has helped thousands with some of the info that is on her show. I think Oprah would be the first to tell people to use their own opinion's and judgement to make decissions on not only voteing but books and countless other area's. She does have a relativly high IQ as does the person she endorsed for predident and again I think she would agree with you "don't just follow her as gospel truth but read and educate yourself". Again I am not a "follower" of her but when she has a program that has info that interests me I tune in and have usually been pleased with what I learned. She is a self made woman / billionare. Free Enterprise, I thought thats what people like you liked. And how many countless others have used money, fame, power to influence the masse's. LOT'S of them thru out hiistory. Lighten up.
Janet said 4:47PM on 10-24-2008
I too have been watching Oprah from the beginning. Over the years she has become someone that I can relate to that has the same feelings as many other female out there. She shares her toughts and ideas with her audience and she is a very deep spiritual person. I believe she is real and not fake like so many other celebrities out there. I don't believe there are people out there voting for Obama just because Oprah is. I would hope people would vote for whom they believe will be a better President. I also know that Oprah is voting for Obama not because he is a black man, but because she knows he will be the better Pesident then McCain. For thoses of you who believe other wise you really don't know the true "Oprah". There were alot of women I heard who stopped watching Oprah and cancelled their subscription to her magazine all because she told everyone she was backing Barack. Its your loss that you don't watch her anymore and no one elses. How inmature people can be is beyond me but thats a typical women for you.
I'm a white female who happens to agree with Oprah concerning Barack Obama however if she was backing McCain, I couldn't see myself not watching her show or cancelling my subscription to the "O" Magazine. That is just ridulous to me. I think if more people were like her the world would be a better place to live.
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Judy said 5:10PM on 10-24-2008
Whoopie Goldberg pitched the Kindle on the View MONTHS ago.
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psdietcoke said 5:51PM on 10-24-2008
I love The Oprah show and watch it when something special may be on, like the "bra" segment. Her promotion of certain books has also inspired me to read some that I may never have picked up otherwise. Basically, Oprah is a very influential women. The bad part about her declaring her support of a specific presidential candidate is that there are too many "followers" that would vote for Sylvester Stallone or John Travolta if she suggested it-LOL.
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Carol said 6:15PM on 10-24-2008
I can't stand Oprah. She is so self absorbed and self important...do we really need to hear about all her best friends...Maya Angelou, Tom Cruise, Maria Shriver...her Legends Ball?!?! She has gotten terrible in the past few years, she won't even let guests finish their sentences...she asks experts a question then finishes their sentences like she knows the answer...I am SO sick of her!
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mstina62 said 8:50PM on 10-24-2008
Jealous,ha?
gigi2116 said 8:48PM on 11-08-2008
Carol, I feel the same way that you do. I respect and admire her for her accomplishments in business and her spirit of giving; however, she doesn't have a degree/license in every area of everything! I could do without Oprah! And I am a black woman
anti oprah said 6:29PM on 10-24-2008
This woman's ideas are great, if you want to be a lifeless, mindless Oprah freak. She has done nothing for us, but made ridiculous amounts of money off of you, selling her useless self help products and ideas. She is a shark. You Oprahlites are minnows. Keep on letting her suck you in. She's just like a televangelist. Give me your money for my healing water and you will be saved. Vote for Obama and all your problems will go away. She only endorses those that will increase her ludicrous wealth. You will never see her come to your house and renovate it. He charity is small in comparison to her wealth. You live in poverty while she sells you on her dripping wet sales pitch. She is just a $#!+ salesman with samples in her mouth. Thank God for real books, real people that are trying to help this country, and anyone that boycotts this evil devil in disguise woman.
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MICHAEL said 1:47PM on 10-25-2008
EXCELLENT POST !
Brynn said 6:42PM on 10-24-2008
Karon: I don't understand why so many people act like lemmings and follow her lead. I think for myself on the issues of politics and books and they don't always dovetail with Oprah. Jeez when did the American public stop thinking for themselves????
Brynn: Maybe many of these people are not "dovetailing" with Oprah - maybe they truly like or need something that she's recommended. Nothing wrong with that. There have been many things she's touted that I didn't need or want, so I let it go, but there have been things I have needed or wanted. It depends upon what it is.
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Lee Anne said 7:01PM on 10-24-2008
I'm glad you ladies have time to sit on your sofas, eat bon-bons and watch Oprah. You're giving that woman way too much power and it has clearly gone to her head. Think for yourselves, geez!
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mstina62 said 8:49PM on 10-24-2008
You sin sick soul.
mstina62 said 8:42PM on 10-24-2008
jealous too ha?
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Think for yourself said 9:32PM on 10-24-2008
Janet @ Oct 24th 2008 4:47PM: There were alot of women I heard who stopped watching Oprah and cancelled their subscription to her magazine all because she told everyone she was backing Barack. Its your loss that you don't watch her anymore and no one elses. How inmature people can be is beyond me but thats a typical women for you.
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No Janet, you are wrong. They did not cancel their subscriptions because they were immature. They canceled because of their convictions.
You see, when a person is opposed to something, it really does no good to simply talk about it, one must take action. To make a difference requires three acts: 1) Name the injustice 2) Expose it 3) WITHDRAW SUPPORT FROM IT.
Most people just bellyache when they don't like something. But the people who make a real difference in this world are the ones who are not afraid to initiate change by putting their principles into action. And that's precisely what all the women did that canceled their subscriptions to Oprah's magazine and decided to tune her out and not support her show -- they WITHDREW SUPPORT. And kudos to those who did.
And about Oprah -- it's interesting how she has always said to listen to people, they will always tell you who they are, and when they do, to believe them. In his books, Obama TELLS YOU WHO HE IS. He's anti-American. He's pro-muslim. He's a socialist. And yet there's Oprah just ignoring it all and telling us he's "The One". What a moron.
My own opinion is that it's extremely poor judgement to recommend, much less elect, a person for president whose birth certificate can't be authenticated, and has many questionable alliances. After all, you really shouldn't have to go around apologizing and making excuses for people you intimately know and associate with. And Obama has so many of them, and that itself is a reflection on the man.
Remember from history -- the people of Germany were in dire straits and were clamoring for change, and then a man named Hitler came onstage and waxed poetic about a new future. And well, they certainly got it, didn't they?
Sometimes the promise of "change" just comes with too high a price....
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