Nintendo Wii Kills Dog, Briefly
Kathy called her neighbor Pene Honey in a panic. When Pene got there, Ozzy was not breathing and his heart had stopped. After a little doggy CPR, Pene got Ozzy's vitals going again and they rushed him to the vet.
Following weeks of recovery, Ozzy is almost back to normal, and he has been banished from the room while Wii gaming sessions are taking place. We suggest Kathy look at the Nerf sleeves for the Wiimote, which could make her gaming sessions a little more puppy friendly. [From: MSNBC]
Weirdest Techie Heists and Scams
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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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
steph said 11:24PM on 1-15-2009
Don't they have editors to fact check an article? There is no such thing as a miniature sheltie.. Ozzy is a puppy. He just wanted to PLAY too :o)
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sjarmanii said 8:25AM on 1-16-2009
You're right. There is no such thing as a miniature Sheltie.
Chris said 9:04AM on 1-16-2009
No such Thing as a minature Sheltie? OMG are you kidding me? know much about dogs do ya? are you from this planet? in society today we have anything for everyone. If you believe that there is no such thing as a minature Sheltie then you keep believing that ok?
Susan said 2:13PM on 1-16-2009
Yes, there are miniture shelties. Google it if you don't think so. People need to get a grip over games etc.
Loryn said 6:00PM on 1-17-2009
It's possible that there may be miniature Shelties. Heck there's a miniature of just about every dog out there despite the dangers. However, THAT dog, if it is 5 months old, is a normal Sheltie. My first dog ever was a cute little Sheltie. I miss you, Mandy!
Stephanie said 10:46PM on 1-17-2009
googled as Susan asked me to and this is the first site that came
up: Commonly Asked Sheltie Questions
Someone who claims to have miniature shelties either does not trulyknow anything about what a sheltie is, or is purposely deceiving you.
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www.dogpatch.org/sheltie/sheltieq.cfm - 21k - Similar pages
I think we should be more focused on Ozzy and other pets who see
their 'humans' jumping around having fun and just wanting to join in! Accidents happen! Lets be careful out there :o)
old enough to remember said 12:12AM on 1-18-2009
I thought a sheltie was a miniature collie.
Ashes said 7:13PM on 1-24-2009
Maybe the person is using the word "minature" to describe the size of the dog. I mean, it's really small.
Boyo said 12:27AM on 1-16-2009
I can has OUCH!
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Devonshire Is said 12:59PM on 1-16-2009
This might piss a few adult children off here but why cant you go bowling for real in a bowling alley? Why cant you go play 9 holes out in the fresh air and sunshine? Why not set up a mat and wrestle with the wife, kids, husband, friends or get a trampoline instead of screwing around with Zelda and some mythical beast? People are losing touch with reality and each other thanks to virtual entertainment. I have an employee who cant look another human in the eyes much less have a conversation. Turns out I found out he spends more than 10 hours a day in virtual reality. I took back a Wii I was going to give the nieces and nephews and bought them dirt bikes, boogie boards and real bowling balls. I'll be damned if they turn out like the walking dead my employee is.
rugbymom said 6:48PM on 1-16-2009
Pets can be injured by leaving their collars on in the house. They can be entagled on your Wii wiring behind the tv or caught on a cabinet knob. My next door neigbhor lost a dog, who had become entangled in the wiring behind the tv. Get your dog micro chipped. Collars can be dangerous.
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jason said 6:41AM on 1-16-2009
its not the wii remote.....its the idiot that doesnt know how to use it.
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Petoman said 11:32AM on 1-16-2009
Nintendo has been giving Wii Jackets free with all Wiimotes after some point. And on the website, they had a place where you could order them free.
http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/jacket/jacketrequest.jsp
Why does nobody use them?And don't blame it on wimpy wrist straps, they had an offer for those too.
http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/wiiplay.jsp
Howard Larsen said 6:50AM on 1-16-2009
Remotes don't kill dogs, people do.
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jbjg24m said 6:54AM on 1-16-2009
hey steph, hate to correct u but u r wrong on your facts about no such thing as minature sheltie! i've got one and she is so adorable!!
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patricia said 7:12AM on 1-16-2009
There is no such thing as a miniature sheltie. Anyone who paid money to a "breeder" for a dog they believe is one has been had. It is probably a lovable companion, but a misrepresented specimen of the Shetland Sheepdog breed. Remember, Labradoodles & other crosses are thought to be breeds & they are mutts!! Please adopt a dog from a shelter.
Laurie said 8:03AM on 1-16-2009
Just because the moron who sold you your dog called it a miniature sheltie doesn't make it so. They're Shetland Sheepdogs. They don't come in miniature. They only come in well bred and badly bred. Another news flash for ya... there's no such thing as a 'teacup' anything either. Another name backyard breeders came up with to sell their runts. And yes, can't see the point in banishing the dog. I'm pretty sure it's learned to duck by now!
sjarmanii said 8:29AM on 1-16-2009
You can call it whatever you want. You can call it a Dachshund if that's your preference. But it still doesn't make it correct.
Brenda said 2:14PM on 1-16-2009
actually, there is NO such thing as a miniature collie.. they are called shetland sheepdogs, or shelties.. I own and breed them :) They look like a miniature collie, which is why people mistakenly call them that, however, the two breeds are actually not even related!!
shaggy said 7:08AM on 1-16-2009
I had a terrier that tried to bite a golf club on the downswing, jumped off the top of a 20 ft slide, and got kicked by a horse. She never barked at another horse again! Had to put her down the day after Thanksgiving. Boy I miss that dog. Love you Skunky.
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