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Friday, July 15, 2016
Woman accused of using chicken coop for prostitution
A Wisconsin woman is accused of neglecting her children, who authorities
say were left behind while she slipped outside to prostitute herself
inside a chicken coop.
Sarah M. Bradehoft, 27, of Star Prairie was charged in Polk County
Circuit Court with two felonies - child neglect causing bodily harm and
second-degree recklessly endangering safety - and three misdemeanor
counts of prostitution.
Her six children were removed from the home after Polk County sheriff’s
investigators executed a search warrant there. According to sheriff’s
office reports, lab test results indicated one child was exposed to
amphetamines, cocaine and methamphetamine.
The six children were 10 and younger, according to reports.
According to sheriff’s office reports, Polk County, Wis., investigators
were tipped off by a St. Croix County detective, who passed along
information from a Stillwater police investigation into a prostitution
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As authorities confirmed Bradehoft’s Facebook photo matched a photo in the Backpage.com ad, they were alerted that she was neglecting her children and involved in prostitution. That led to the search warrant, which was executed on May 12. A relative told investigators Bradehoft traded sex acts for money “when everyone was sleeping and that the next day she would sleep during the day and would all of a sudden have money which came from her activities through the website,” according to the report.
The relative described a lack of supervision by Bradehoft, adding that other adults in the house were left to bathe the children. Bradehoft agreed to be interviewed by investigators in the chicken coop. She told officers she needed to make money to get back to Florida and admitted to performing sex acts for cash via the website. All the acts occurred in the chicken coop, she told investigators. It was her first exposure to prostitution, she told the officers. “She simply needed money and therefore she decided to prostitute herself here,” the report states.
As authorities confirmed Bradehoft’s Facebook photo matched a photo in the Backpage.com ad, they were alerted that she was neglecting her children and involved in prostitution. That led to the search warrant, which was executed on May 12. A relative told investigators Bradehoft traded sex acts for money “when everyone was sleeping and that the next day she would sleep during the day and would all of a sudden have money which came from her activities through the website,” according to the report.
The relative described a lack of supervision by Bradehoft, adding that other adults in the house were left to bathe the children. Bradehoft agreed to be interviewed by investigators in the chicken coop. She told officers she needed to make money to get back to Florida and admitted to performing sex acts for cash via the website. All the acts occurred in the chicken coop, she told investigators. It was her first exposure to prostitution, she told the officers. “She simply needed money and therefore she decided to prostitute herself here,” the report states.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
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Today in Histroy
| 1223 | In France, Louis VIII succeeds his father, Philip Augustus. | |
| 1430 | Joan of Arc, taken prisoner by the Burgundians in May, is handed over to Pierre Cauchon, the bishop of Beauvais. | |
| 1456 | Hungarians defeat the Ottomans at the Battle of Belgrade, in present-day Yugoslavia. | |
| 1536 | France and Portugal sign the Treaty of Lyons, aligning themselves against Spain. | |
| 1789 | The Bastille, a fortress in Paris used to hold political prisoners, is stormed by a mob. | |
| 1798 | The Sedition Act is passed by the U.S. Congress. | |
| 1864 | At Harrisburg, Mississippi, Federal troops under General Andrew Jackson Smith repulse an attack by General Nathan Bedford Forrest. | |
| 1900 | European Allies retake Tientsin, China, from the rebelling Boxers. | |
| 1933 | Nazi Germany promulgates the Law for the Protection of Hereditary Health–the beginning of the Euthanasia program. | |
| 1938 | Howard Hughes and crew set a new world record for an around-the-world flight. | |
| 1940 | A force of German bombers attacks Suez, Egypt, from bases in Crete. | |
| 1941 | Vichy French Foreign Legionaries sign an armistice in Damascus, allowing them to join the Free French Foreign Legion. | |
| 1945 | American battleships and cruisers bombard the Japanese home islands for the first time. | |
| 1951 | The George Washington Carver National Monument in Joplin, Missouri becomes the first national park honoring an African American. | |
| 1964 | The United States sends 600 more troops to Vietnam. |
Margot Robbie Defines 50 Australian Slang Terms In Under 4 Minutes
Margot Robbie had to ditch her Australian accent while playing Harley Quinn in the upcoming Suicide Squad movie, but that doesn't mean she has lost touch with her Aussie roots.
She's still every bit the authority on all things Australian that she was before becoming Harley, and one aspect of Australian society which she has truly mastered is the art of Aussie slang.
Here she is demonstrating her laudable knowledge of linguistic lore by defining 50 Australian Slang Terms In Under 4 Minutes for Vanity Fair.
It's ironic Margot didn't know what "doovalacky" meant considering (according to a Google search) it's a word used when you can't remember the name of something...no worries, Miss Robbie, you still proved you're a Fair Dinkum Aussie!
She's still every bit the authority on all things Australian that she was before becoming Harley, and one aspect of Australian society which she has truly mastered is the art of Aussie slang.
Here she is demonstrating her laudable knowledge of linguistic lore by defining 50 Australian Slang Terms In Under 4 Minutes for Vanity Fair.
It's ironic Margot didn't know what "doovalacky" meant considering (according to a Google search) it's a word used when you can't remember the name of something...no worries, Miss Robbie, you still proved you're a Fair Dinkum Aussie!
Marvel Kills Off Iconic 'Avenger' and 50-Year-Old Superhero
SPOILERS AHEAD
The tease from Marvel.com reads, "This is the one everyone will be talking about! One of the biggest heroes in the Marvel universe
will fall! Who it is and how and why will divide fans for years to
come. Will the heroes of the Marvel universe survive the unthinkable
happening? The fallout to this issue is enormous!"
Read: Marvel Says New Iron Man Will Be a Black Woman
Related: Marvel Kills Off 'X-Men' Great Wolverine
Marvel wasn't kidding, as the company killed off the original Incredible Hulk in "Civil War II" issue No. 3.
It should be noted that Bruce Banner, the Hulk for 50 years, was killed
off. Amadeus Cho, the new Hulk, was not killed off, but the move
continues Marvel's emphasis on diversity and a lack of fear about ending
iconic characters.
An Asian-American Hulk, a female Thor and a Captain America vowing his
allegiance to Hydra are just a few of the big-time moves Marvel has
captivated fans with in its books.
Here's what went down.
The issue opens in a Manhattan courthouse, where Banner's demise is
being talked about in flashbacks. Heroes like Iron Man, Captain Marvel,
Spider-Man and others had been worried about Banner's losing control and
what he's working on.
You have to read the issues to find out all the details, but basically,
he hasn't done anything horrible or Hulked out yet. The heroes have a
way of knowing what's coming, knowing the future.
So they confront Banner, and eventually an ally and fellow Avenger,
Hawkeye, kills him, but there's a twist: Banner asks him to do it with a
special arrow he gives him.
"I need you to promise me you'll stop me once and for all," he tells his friend in another flashback.
For more, head over to Marvel.com and check out the fourth issue of the
groundbreaking series. The future issues will deal with the possibility
of knowing one's future and the ethics associated with that.
10 Forgotten Artifacts That Have Been Rediscovered
Over the years, many artifacts with cultural, historical, and
archaeological significance have been lost. What's surprising, though,
is that many of these valuable objects were not really lost but simply
forgotten.
Either caused by human error or plain carelessness, a number of remarkable relics have remained hidden from the eyes of the public for decades or even centuries. Thankfully, many of these valuable artifacts eventually get rediscovered, often by accident.
Either caused by human error or plain carelessness, a number of remarkable relics have remained hidden from the eyes of the public for decades or even centuries. Thankfully, many of these valuable artifacts eventually get rediscovered, often by accident.
Medieval Graffiti
The
medieval history we study is mostly that of the elite people of the
time, because they were literate enough to leave records, or powerful
enough to hire someone to leave records. We don’t know nearly enough
about the commoners, and the vast majority of people were commoners. But
a few years ago, a project was begun in England to seek out and record
graffiti left on buildings that have survived for several hundred years,
particularly churches.
To date, the Norfolk survey has recorded more than 26,000 previously unknown medieval inscriptions. More recent surveys begun in other English counties are revealing similar levels of medieval graffiti. A survey of Norwich Cathedral recently found that the building contained more than 5,000 individual inscriptions. Some of them dated as far back as the 12th century. It has also become clear that the graffiti inscriptions are unlike just about any other kind of source in medieval studies. They are informal. Many of the inscriptions are images rather than text. This means that they could have been made by just about anyone in the Middle Ages, not just princes and priests. In fact, the evidence on the walls suggests that they were made by everyone: from the lord of the manor and parish priest, all the way down to the lowliest of commoners. These newly discovered inscriptions are giving back individual voices to generations of long-dead medieval churchgoers. The inscriptions number in the hundreds of thousands, and they are opening an entire new world of research.Some of the marks are the “signatures” of the craftsmen who built those churches. Others are “witch marks” that people left as prayers for protection from evil forces. Some are text marking left by the semi-literate. And many markings are pictures of what medieval peasants dealt with in their daily lives, which you can read about at Aeon.
The World’s Dumbest, Greatest Adventure
In
2001, Tom Morgan drove a Fiat 126 from the Czech Republic to Mongolia
for the fun of it. It was so much fun that he got some friends to try it
in 2004, and the Mongol Rally was born. This year’s rally starts in
southern England on July 17th, when 900 participants will take off on a
10,000 mile quest to drive to Mongolia and back. There is no prize
money. Most will not finish the race. You have to be somewhat crazy to
want to try it. Here are the rules:
Rule 1) If the car looks like it would survive a trek across seven different time zones and multiple deserts, it’s probably not allowed. Specifically, cars must have an engine smaller than 1.2 liters (for reference: most modern Mini Coopers have an engine size between 1.4 and 1.6 liters).The organizers of the race, a group called The Adventurists, actively discourage any type of planning or preparation. But this year, they are embedding videographers with some of the teams, so we will get to peek into their adventures. Read more about the Mongol Rally at The Awl.
Rule 2) Beyond occasionally posting in a Facebook group, the Adventurists offer no help. They tell where you the Rally starts and where it ends. Teams are on their own to plan a route, obtain visas, and decide what to bring.
Rule 3) Each team has to raise a £1,000 for charity. Half goes to a charity of the team’s choice and the other half supports the Rally’s official charity, The Cool Earth Foundation.
Police called after sex shop refused elderly lady a refund for farting and kissing noise vibrator
When a sex shop wouldn’t refund her for a vibrator an elderly lady in Germany became angry and called the police.
On Friday morning the woman asked for an officer to come and meet her in a sex shop in Cologne’s Innenstadt district.
When the police received the call, they thought it was a joke. But two
officers were sent to the scene to see what the fuss was about.
The unnamed lady was demanding her money back for a sex toy she wasn’t
happy with, but the shop was only offering her store credit so that she
could buy another.
But the woman claimed that the toy was malfunctioning and found it ridiculous that she couldn't get a refund. “The vibrator cost €169.90 (£145, $190) and makes electronic noises, but they are much too loud!” she complained. “After assembling it at home, the thing started making noise that could be heard all over the house,” she told the officers. “I can’t use something like that.”
According to the police report, the elderly lady found “the suction function and fart and kissing noises were too unerotic for her.” But the shop claim they demonstrated the toy to her before she bought it, and the noise of the instrument hadn’t been a problem back then. In the end, the police were unable to help the woman because no crime was being committed.
But the woman claimed that the toy was malfunctioning and found it ridiculous that she couldn't get a refund. “The vibrator cost €169.90 (£145, $190) and makes electronic noises, but they are much too loud!” she complained. “After assembling it at home, the thing started making noise that could be heard all over the house,” she told the officers. “I can’t use something like that.”
According to the police report, the elderly lady found “the suction function and fart and kissing noises were too unerotic for her.” But the shop claim they demonstrated the toy to her before she bought it, and the noise of the instrument hadn’t been a problem back then. In the end, the police were unable to help the woman because no crime was being committed.
Police arrest man suspected of being serial bank robber 'The Bandage Bandit'

A bank robbery suspect nicknamed "The Bandage Bandit" has been arrested in Columbia, Maryland, according to an FBI spokesperson.
The man earned the title in October 2015, during the first reported robbery, when surveillance video captured him with bandages that covered a portion of his face.
27-year-old Carlo Mckenzie Languerre was arrested on Friday, according to authorities. Languerre is suspected of robbing nine Maryland banks since October. He's also suspected of other bank robberies in Carroll, Frederick, Harford and Howard counties, police said.
Languerre is currently only being charged with the most recent robbery
that occurred on May 25, 2016, at the 1st Mariner Bank in Rosedale.
FBI spokesperson David Fitz said Languerre "is currently being held by
Baltimore County Police Department on armed robbery, theft $1,000 to
under $10,000, and a firearm violation."
27-year-old Carlo Mckenzie Languerre was arrested on Friday, according to authorities. Languerre is suspected of robbing nine Maryland banks since October. He's also suspected of other bank robberies in Carroll, Frederick, Harford and Howard counties, police said.
Road rage woman could avoid jail sentence if she can prove knitting prowess
A woman from Dundee, Scotland, has been given six months to knit her way
out of a prison sentence.
The unusual challenge was laid down to Angela McCabe after she
pleaded guilty to a road rage attack.
The 47-year-old admitted boxing-in her victim’s car, hauling open
her driver’s side door and punching her in the face following an
argument over her driving.
McCabe, however, denied tailing her victim for several miles
through the city’s streets, claiming that the pursuit had been a
coincidence and that she was simply a “keen knitter” who happened
to have been driving to a specialist wool shop near to where the
assault took place.
Leaping on that claim, Sheriff John Rafferty told her she must return to Dundee Sheriff Court in December
having knitted numerous items capable of being sold in charity shops to raise money for good causes.
He said her ability and willingness to do so could be the
difference between prison and a sentence of community service.
A road rage woman who punched a motorist across the face has been told
her only hope of avoiding prison is to prove she is an expert
knitter.
Amanda McCabe tailed her victim, Claire Smith, for several miles
before boxing her in, hauling open her driver’s side door and
punching her.
At Dundee Sheriff Court, McCabe claimed the pursuit was a simple
coincidence, as she was a “keen knitter” and planned to visit a wool
shop near to where the assault took place.
On hearing that, Sheriff Rafferty laid down a challenge – one that
he said could be the difference between liberty and prison.
He told McCabe she would return to court on December 14 with
“multiple knitted items” capable of being sold in a charity shop.
Depute Fiscal John Adams said Ms Smith and a friend had been driving
along the Kingsway when the accused entered from a slip road.
“Ms Smith was not very impressed with the accused’s driving and made
her feelings known,” he said.
“Unfortunately this led to the accused following Ms Smith for
around five to 10 minutes.”
When Ms Smith took a wrong turn and entered a car park to perform a
U-turn, McCabe pounced.
She boxed-in her car and leapt from her driver’s seat before opening
her door and punching her once on the face.
Ms Smith was left with a red mark but did not require medical
attention.
Solicitor Jim Laverty told the court: “She is utterly ashamed of herself and says that it was simply a loss of control. As for following the complainer, she indicates that Cardean Street was her intended journey’s end. She is a keen knitter and a nearby specialist wool shop was her destination...” Sheriff Rafferty told McCabe: “This was a quite shocking incident. You went in the same direction as your victim, at the very least, and then went to her car door and assaulted her, though I accept that it was out of character. If you are a skilled knitter then I am sure that you could produce some goods for charity. You will bring to court several items that you have knitted that you are prepared to donate to a charity shop. You have committed serious offenses but you have a chance to do something useful with your time. Take this chance.” McCabe admitted assaulting Claire Smith on January 8 this year by punching her on the head. Sentence was deferred until December for her to be of good behavioral and to produce the knitted items.
On hearing that, Sheriff Rafferty laid down a challenge – one that
he said could be the difference between liberty and prison.
He told McCabe she would return to court on December 14 with
“multiple knitted items” capable of being sold in a charity shop.
Depute Fiscal John Adams said Ms Smith and a friend had been driving
along the Kingsway when the accused entered from a slip road.
“Ms Smith was not very impressed with the accused’s driving and made
her feelings known,” he said.
“Unfortunately this led to the accused following Ms Smith for
around five to 10 minutes.”
When Ms Smith took a wrong turn and entered a car park to perform a
U-turn, McCabe pounced.
She boxed-in her car and leapt from her driver’s seat before opening
her door and punching her once on the face.
Ms Smith was left with a red mark but did not require medical
attention.
Solicitor Jim Laverty told the court: “She is utterly ashamed of herself and says that it was simply a loss of control. As for following the complainer, she indicates that Cardean Street was her intended journey’s end. She is a keen knitter and a nearby specialist wool shop was her destination...” Sheriff Rafferty told McCabe: “This was a quite shocking incident. You went in the same direction as your victim, at the very least, and then went to her car door and assaulted her, though I accept that it was out of character. If you are a skilled knitter then I am sure that you could produce some goods for charity. You will bring to court several items that you have knitted that you are prepared to donate to a charity shop. You have committed serious offenses but you have a chance to do something useful with your time. Take this chance.” McCabe admitted assaulting Claire Smith on January 8 this year by punching her on the head. Sentence was deferred until December for her to be of good behavioral and to produce the knitted items.
Female motorist who crashed car into house told police she was praying with her eyes closed

A 28-year-old woman was taken to the hospital for evaluation after
driving into a house in Mary Esther, Florida, on Thursday morning.
The woman told Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies she was praying at the time and had her eyes closed, according to the OCSO.
The Fort Walton Beach woman was traveling eastbound when she failed to stop at a stop sign, went through an intersection and into the yard of a home.
She tried to back out but got stuck in the sand, the OCSO said. She was cited for reckless driving with property damage. No one in the house was injured.
The Fort Walton Beach woman was traveling eastbound when she failed to stop at a stop sign, went through an intersection and into the yard of a home.
She tried to back out but got stuck in the sand, the OCSO said. She was cited for reckless driving with property damage. No one in the house was injured.
Daddy Bullfrog Protects His Tadpoles
The African Bullfrog (Pyxicephalus adspersus)
is the biggest in Africa and noted for his aggressiveness. He's big and
tough, but a complete sweetheart when it comes to caring for his kids.
In this video from the TV series Nature, his tadpoles grow up in a puddle next to a pond. The sun is drying up the puddle, placing his kids in mortal peril. So he digs a channel from the puddle to the main pond, providing them a means of escape.
In this video from the TV series Nature, his tadpoles grow up in a puddle next to a pond. The sun is drying up the puddle, placing his kids in mortal peril. So he digs a channel from the puddle to the main pond, providing them a means of escape.
Extremely rare blue and brown eyed koala found after being hit by a car
A koala with an extremely rare genetic condition giving it two different colored eyes has been discovered in Queensland, Australia, after being
hit by a car north of Brisbane.
The marsupial dubbed 'Bowie' has heterochromia - giving it a bright blue right eye while the left one is brown.
It is a condition similar to the one that helped define the unique look of the koala's namesake, the late David Bowie.
The young female koala was taken to Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital on the Sunshine Coast last month after it was hit by what was thought to be a car near Brendale, north of Brisbane.
Treating veterinarian Dr Sharon Griffiths said Bowie's different colored eyes do not affect its vision.
"Apart from being extremely lucky in avoiding injury on the road, she's also incredibly unique as heterochromia isn't a common occurrence in koalas;
it's more often found in domestic mammal species such as dogs and
cats," Dr Griffiths said.
The hospital said the condition was the result of a recessive gene
inherited from parents that affects the pigmentation in the iris.
Bowie has also been treated for mild cystitis.
She will eventually be released back into the wild.
The young female koala was taken to Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital on the Sunshine Coast last month after it was hit by what was thought to be a car near Brendale, north of Brisbane.
Treating veterinarian Dr Sharon Griffiths said Bowie's different colored eyes do not affect its vision.
"Apart from being extremely lucky in avoiding injury on the road, she's also incredibly unique as heterochromia isn't a common occurrence in koalas;
it's more often found in domestic mammal species such as dogs and
cats," Dr Griffiths said.
The hospital said the condition was the result of a recessive gene
inherited from parents that affects the pigmentation in the iris.
Bowie has also been treated for mild cystitis.
She will eventually be released back into the wild.
Eagle tried to carry off boy at bird of prey show

A wedge-tailed eagle tried to fly away with a terrified boy at a popular
wildlife show in central Australia.
A crowd of stunned onlookers watched the enormous bird latch its talons
on to the screaming boy's head during a show at Alice Springs Desert
Park.
Witnesses said the bird attempted to pick him up "like a small animal".
The boy, believed to be between six and eight years old, escaped with a "superficial" gash to his face.
Christine O'Connell from Horsham in Victoria state was visiting the
park with her husband on 6 July when the attack occurred.
She said the eagle flew straight for the boy from about 15m away.
"A fellow who was sitting closer said the little boy kept running his
zipper up and down," said Mrs O'Connell, who caught the attack on her
camera.
Distracted by the noise, the eagle grabbed the boy's green hoodie and attempted to him lift away before park staff moved in. The attack left the boy crying and bleeding, but his injuries were not severe. A Victorian man who was in the crowd, Keenan Lucas, said the show was ended quickly after the attack. "We're at the bird show in the afternoon, having a great time and looking forward to seeing the wedge-tailed eagle come out for the finale," he said.
"The bird then flew over the crowd and tried to grab on to a young boy's head. He screamed, the mother was distraught and the presenters wrapped up the show very quickly." The park issued a statement after being contacted about the event. "On Wednesday, 6 July, an incident occurred at the Alice Springs Desert Park where an eagle made contact with an audience member. A thorough investigation regarding the circumstances behind this incident is under way and the eagle will be removed from the show while this investigation is ongoing."
Distracted by the noise, the eagle grabbed the boy's green hoodie and attempted to him lift away before park staff moved in. The attack left the boy crying and bleeding, but his injuries were not severe. A Victorian man who was in the crowd, Keenan Lucas, said the show was ended quickly after the attack. "We're at the bird show in the afternoon, having a great time and looking forward to seeing the wedge-tailed eagle come out for the finale," he said.
"The bird then flew over the crowd and tried to grab on to a young boy's head. He screamed, the mother was distraught and the presenters wrapped up the show very quickly." The park issued a statement after being contacted about the event. "On Wednesday, 6 July, an incident occurred at the Alice Springs Desert Park where an eagle made contact with an audience member. A thorough investigation regarding the circumstances behind this incident is under way and the eagle will be removed from the show while this investigation is ongoing."
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
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Mongolia - Saudi Arabia - Singapore - Thailand - Vietnam
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Today in History
| 1099 | The Invaders launch their final assault on Jerusalem. | |
| 1534 | Ottoman armies capture Tabriz in northwestern Persia. | |
| 1558 | Led by the count of Egmont, the Spanish army defeats the French at Gravelines, France. | |
| 1585 | A group of 108 English colonists, led by Sir Richard Grenville, reaches Roanoke Island, North Carolina. | |
| 1643 | In England, the Roundheads, led by Sir William Waller, are defeated by Royalist troops under Lord Wilmot in the Battle of Roundway Down. | |
| 1754 | George Washington surrenders Fort Necessity to the French, leaving them in control of the Ohio Valley. | |
| 1787 | Congress, under the Articles of Confederation, enacts the Northwest Ordinance, establishing rules for governing the Northwest Territory, for admitting new states to the Union and limiting the expansion of slavery. | |
| 1798 | English poet William Wordsworth visits the ruins of Tintern Abbey. | |
| 1832 | Henry Schoolcraft discovers the source of the Mississippi River in Minnesota. | |
| 1862 | Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest defeats a Union army at Murfreesboro, Tennessee. | |
| 1863 | Opponents of the draft begin three days of rioting in New York City. | |
| 1866 | The Great Eastern begins a two week voyage to complete a 12-year effort to lay telegraph cable across the Atlantic between Britain and the United States. | |
| 1878 | The Congress of Berlin divides the Balkans among European powers. | |
| 1939 | Frank Sinatra records his first song, “From the Bottom of my Heart,” with the Harry James Band. | |
| 1941 | Britain and the Soviet Union sign a mutual aid pact, providing the means for Britain to send war materiel to the Soviet Union. | |
| 1954 | In Geneva, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, the People’s Republic of China and France reach an accord on Indochina, dividing Vietnam into two countries, North and South, along the 17th parallel. | |
| 1971 | The Army of Morocco executes 10 leaders accused of leading a revolt. |
The Vastly Different Bodies of Champion Athletes
All
5 women pictured here are world-class athletes that have spent years
honing their bodies into perfection. On the left is Kim Chizevsky, a
bodybuilder. In the center is Cheryl Haworth, a weightlifter. On her
left is Olga Karminsky, a rhythmic gymnast. They all look different, but
they all compete at the top level.
Howard Schatz photographed them and many others for his book Athlete. You can see more sample pages at My Modern Met. They make you re-think what it means to have a healthy body.
Howard Schatz photographed them and many others for his book Athlete. You can see more sample pages at My Modern Met. They make you re-think what it means to have a healthy body.
Controversy over busty mermaid sand sculpture

A busty mermaid sculpted from sand and placed outside a popular
restaurant in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is raising eyebrows and
triggering complaints.
The town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts, and the local Chamber of Commerce
say they fielded complaints from locals about the exaggerated
proportions of the mermaid's chest.
Yarmouth's police department took down photos of the sculpture from its Facebook page after residents said they found the work of art offensive.
The mermaid clad in a clamshell bikini is one of 41 sand sculptures
placed around town as part of the annual Yarmouth Summer Celebration.
Salty's restaurant owner Raymond Roy says he's surprised at the fuss.
"It's crazy that this has stirred up so much controversy," Roy said. "It's covered, it's not nudity and it shouldn't be censored."
Yarmouth's police department took down photos of the sculpture from its Facebook page after residents said they found the work of art offensive.
Why clouds have shifted positions over 30 years
What makes matters worse, is that this
distribution of clouds is actually making global warming even serious.
Spa offers 'exorcism' for dogs to rid them of bad spirits in their unlucky years
A Japanese dog spa has taken pet pampering to a whole new level by offering "exorcisms" for their furry guests.
The D+Kirishima spa not
only offers the latest in formal kaiseki doggy-owner dinners and spa
baths together, but also a package called the "Pet Dog Exorcism Plan."
A senior Shinto priest will come to the spa to conduct a ceremonial blessing to rid your pup of bad spirits and pray for its future health. The ceremony is especially suggested for dogs in their "unlucky health years."
"Seven-year-old, 10-year-old, and 13-year-old dogs need to be careful of their health, as it's easier in those years for them to gets diseases of aging," according to the spa. "The exorcism for your dog is celebrated along with its owner at the Shingariyu shrine within the hotel." It only takes 30 minutes. And it costs £250 ($330), room and pet-owner's dinner included.
A senior Shinto priest will come to the spa to conduct a ceremonial blessing to rid your pup of bad spirits and pray for its future health. The ceremony is especially suggested for dogs in their "unlucky health years."
"Seven-year-old, 10-year-old, and 13-year-old dogs need to be careful of their health, as it's easier in those years for them to gets diseases of aging," according to the spa. "The exorcism for your dog is celebrated along with its owner at the Shingariyu shrine within the hotel." It only takes 30 minutes. And it costs £250 ($330), room and pet-owner's dinner included.
Beachgoers surprised by strolling crocodile
A large crocodile visited Palancar Beach in Cozumel, Mexico, beach recently.
It casually wandering between sunbathing chairs before entering the sea.
A man shouted at the beachgoers to get out of the water and clear a path.
The crocodile, approximately 10ft-long, then walked straight down the beach and into the water.

Jellyfish Becomes A Floating Safehouse For Tiny Fish
This amazing encounter shows baby fish hiding under the bell of a
jellyfish and using its stinging threads as protection from circling
predators. This 'floating safe house' will provide them with protection
and food until they're big enough to venture out on their own.
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