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)
Tommie said 8:51AM on 1-09-2009
you say not to use caps but what about all the older ones who has problems in seeing such small words, we mean no harm only we cannot see small letters thank you
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Gary said 2:45PM on 1-09-2009
I AGREE TOMMIE. WHO THINKS UP THIS RIDICULOUS STUFF? I HAVE PROBLEMS SEEING AND HAVE THE LIMITED USE OF ONE ARM DUE TO M.S. . I THINK THESE PEOPLE NEED TO RE-THINK THEIR THINKING AND STOP PICKING ON PEOPLE. IT'S JUST A WAY OF COMMUNICATING. I ASSUME THERE KIDS ARE VERY PROPER!!!
YVONNE said 12:19PM on 1-09-2009
SO RIGHT. I AM LEGALLY BLIND, AND CAN ONLY DO THE CAPS. A LOT OF US OUT THERE.
SO IF I AM RUDE, SO BE IT.
OTHERWISE NO COMPUTER IF I USE SMALL LETTERS.
Carole said 12:28PM on 1-09-2009
If someone has a problem seeing then reply, type, increase font...it doesn't have to be in caps...you can also bold it for more presence on the page.
Ron, La Mesa, CA said 2:28PM on 1-09-2009
Tommie,
The regular-size of type-face in most e-mails is 10-point. You CAN change it when SENDING it OR after receiving e-mails.
Click and drag the e-mail to a "Write e-mail" box, and while it is still highlighted, click on the button (usually at the top-left) to re-Size the type-face up to 12-pt, 14-pt, 18-pt or LARGER.
It's easy to do, and can be done RELATIVELY QUICKLY.
GOOD LUCK,
Ron
Frog Price said 10:11AM on 1-19-2009
The Difference in all caps and different size fonts are two separate things. Different fonts also are easier to read.
All caps type is not standard and that is why it is harder to read.
Peace,
Frog Price
Leeds, AL
Ivy said 8:53AM on 1-09-2009
I think I've got another one for the list. At a concert last evening, a college student, after hearing the specified request that cell phones, etc., be turned off, and cameras or audio taping equipment not be used, pulled out her camera phone and proceeded to take at least two pictures during a soloist's performance. Just because it isn't simply a camera does not exclude it from the boundaries of proper decorum.
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Sabrina said 9:41AM on 1-09-2009
I enjoyed your article and agree with you 100% on all counts. As for Tommie, I have to bring a magnifying glass to the supermarket to read labels, so I understand where you're coming from and have a suggestion. Experiment with your font sizes. I promise it will help.
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MIKE said 10:54AM on 1-09-2009
HERE IS AN EXAMPLE WHERE WE HAVE TO "GIVE IN" WHEN WE DON'T WANT TOO....I ALWAYS TEXT AND WANT TEXT IN LARGE LETTERS SO I CAN SEE THE DAMN MESSAGE....HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT LARGE LETTERS "MEANS" ANGER OR A TIRADE ???? WHO COMES UP WITH THESE STUPID IDEAS ???IF I TYPE TO SMALL, AM I TEXTING "SOFTLY" ???? PRETTY STUPID CONCEPT FOR THE WRITTEN WORD, NOT THE SPOKEN WORD, DON'T YOU THINK !!!
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SS03CO said 2:51PM on 1-09-2009
I HAVE TO AGREE, MIKE. IT SHOULDN'T MATTER HOW YOU TYPE IT. ITS ALL IN THE WORDING AND HOW IT IS SAID THAT MAKES A STATEMENT RUDE. ALL CAPS IS EASIER TO READ THAN LOWER CASE. ITS A STUPID RULE AND ITS NOT DOES'NT EVEN HAVE CONCRETE STANDINGS OR STATED LAW. OTHERWISE THOSE OF US WOULD BE PURSICUTED IN "CYBER WORLD".
SS03CO said 3:00PM on 1-09-2009
REWRITE:
I HAVE TO AGREE, MIKE. IT SHOULDN'T MATTER HOW YOU TYPE IT. ITS ALL IN THE WORDING AND HOW IT IS SAID THAT MAKES A STATEMENT RUDE. ALL CAPS IS EASIER TO READ THAN LOWER CASE. ITS A STUPID RULE AND IT DOESN'T EVEN HAVE CONCRETE STANDINGS OR EVEN A STATED LAW. OTHERWISE THOSE OF US WOULD BE PURSICUTED IN "CYBER WORLD".
Ann said 5:12PM on 1-11-2009
I have to disagree with you when you say that typing in all caps is easier to read. If that were the case, then books and all other printed materials would be also written in all caps. When did we, as a civilization, begin to disregard the rules of proper grammar and speech?
DOT said 11:06AM on 1-09-2009
I HAVE MACULAR DEGENERATION AND HAVE TROUBLE SEEING SO I WILL CONTINUE TO USE LARGE PRINT. I'M IN A STUDY WITH BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL CALLED ARDS 2. SO FAR MY VISION HAS STAYED THE SAME SINCE I HAVE BEEN ON THE MEDICATION.
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TEDDY said 11:06AM on 1-09-2009
I AGREE WITH YOU TOMMY. I USE CAPS BECAUSE ITS EASIER FOR ME TO SEE. I DONT LISTEN TO THIS ETIQUETE STUFF.(ITS SO STUPID)
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maureen said 11:20AM on 1-09-2009
I have to aree with al th ones here. I mean who thinks anger right away with caps. I think it more rude to actually critize people for how they do an email. The people who think tese manners up shoule really think of the fast paced world today and that it isn't always easy to do emails etc right away. I do however think it is rude to take calls in resturants when others are TRYING to relax. They do not want to her about others problems there,,, go outside and talk. It is just as bad as bringing a screaming baby to the movies. People invent these gadgets and them complain about how they are used. Personally I think he camera phone is wrong t invades privacy to people.
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LEONARD TERRAL said 11:26AM on 1-09-2009
GOTTA AGREE WITH ALL WHO SAY THAT BITCHING ABOUT CAPS IS ONE HUGE CROCK OF S**T
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CB said 11:30AM on 1-09-2009
HA! I USE CAPS OFF AND ON AND I DON'T THINK ANYONE THINKS IT'S RUDE TO USE 'EM. FOR SOME OF US, IT'S HARD ENOUGH TO READ SMALL LETTERS. WHO COMES UP WITH THIS JUNK OF DO'S AND DON'TS FOR USE OF A COMPUTER?
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maureen said 11:31AM on 1-09-2009
Tommie I agree wth you. What is worse is to actually tell someone in a blog or internet that they sould not use caps. I think that is really rude. The kids get on there and write stuff and can not spell properly and they are critized for that or adults who are handicapped that are critized on line is just wrong. Have some patience and compassion for what you do not know about the person before emailing a nasty comment about them people.
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LEONARD TERRAL said 11:45AM on 1-09-2009
I SHOULD HAVE READ ALL THE OTHER TOPICS BEFORE RESPONDING.
I WHOLE-HEARTEDLY AGREE WITH ALL THE IRRITANTS LISTED FOR CELL PHONES, TALKING/ANSWERING/TEXTING IN THE PRESENCE OF OTHERS. HOWEVER, MY FEELINGS ABOUT USING ALL CAPS IN E-MAILS STAND.
IT IS MUCH EASIER TO USE CAPS (NO HAVING TO HIT "SHIFT" FOR STARTING A SENTENCE OR ANY OTHER SITUATION WHERE UPPER CASE IS REQUIRED AND NO PROBLEM OF CHANGING FONT OR PRINT TYPE TO HAVE A MORE READABLE TEXT). MAKES IT A LOT EASIER FOR US OLD FARTS TO PUT OUT A MORE EASILY READ MAIL.
SO I STILL STAND ON MY "ALL CAPS FORMAT" AND THOSE WHO DON'T LIKE IT CAN STOP WRITING ME AND THEY WON'T HAVE TO READ ANY FROM ME.
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puppy said 11:48AM on 1-09-2009
I got in trouble in work for using capitals in my email. They were mistakenly taken for anger. I never knew of this "ettiquette" but, obviously, someone did. I think it is quite ridiculous, myself...
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