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Idiots Swim Into Baited Croc Trap
Offbeat  (tags: idiots, young people, australia, baited crocodile traps )

Simone
- 1 day ago - ntnews.com.au
THE reckless idiots pictured have taken croc trap surfing to a dangerous new level - swimming into the cage. The image of the three drongos risking their lives and limbs surfaced yesterday after they were posted on Facebook.
'Homesick' Tiger to Be Kept Under 24x7 Surveillance
Offbeat  (tags: homesick tiger, found, panna tiger reserve, survelliance )

Simone
- 1 day ago - sify.com
The 'homesick' tiger that strayed from Panna tiger reserve and was found in Tendukheda forest region of Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district will now be kept under round-the-clock surveillance, an official said Sunday.
James Gurley, Guitarist in Big Brother, Dies at 69
Offbeat  (tags: Rock And Roll, Arts Entertainment, Big Brother The Holding Company, Music, Musicians, culture, society, death, sadness )

Kat
- 2 days ago - nytimes.com
James Gurley, who played guitar in Big Brother and the Holding Company, the psychedelic rock band that brought Janis Joplin to fame, died on Sunday at his home in Palm Desert, Calif. He was 69.
Hardhat Jose Paulino Breaks Four Ribs, But Is 'Lucky to Be Alive' After 8-Story Fall
Offbeat  (tags: man, fall 8 storys, alive, Good News )

Lone
- 1 day ago - nydailynews.com
The hardhat who plunged from midtown scaffolding had one thought after miraculously cheating death - he would see and hold his precious family on Christmas
Family Gives Surprise Gifts to Brigham City Motorists
Offbeat  (tags: act of kindness, Christmas gift, Good News )

Lone
- 1 day ago - ksl.com
BRIGHAM CITY -- Dozens of drivers passing through Brigham City this week received a surprise Christmas gift: a free tank of gas. They have a Utah family to thank for it.
Women Who Served Time at Coffee Creek Accuse Supervisor of Sex Abuse
Offbeat  (tags: women, prison, sexual abuse, Supervisor )

Lone
- 1 day ago - oregonlive.com
Paul W. Golden had power at the state women's prison in Wilsonville. As a civilian grounds crew supervisor at the physical plant, he hired prisoners and assigned jobs that took them outside the institution's razor wire fences
New York Dog Tests Positive for H1N1 Swine Flu Virus
Offbeat  (tags: animals, dogs, H1N1, pets, protection, environment )

Cher
- 5 days ago - latimesblogs.latimes.com
A dog in suburban New York is the first in the nation confirmed to be carrying the same strain of swine flu that is infecting humans, experts said Tuesday
JAY AMBROSE: Setting American Indians Free Best Way to Help Them
Offbeat  (tags: American Indians, Native Americans, government, ethics, corruption, dishonesty, culture, society, politics, rights )

Kat
- 7 days ago - gosanangelo.com
American Indians have agreed to take $3.4 billion of some $200 billion that tribes have said the federal government owes them for mismanagement of trust lands, and let's see -- that's more than a cent and a half on the dollar. Not as bad as it could ...
Rolling Stones To Tour Without Ronnie Wood?
Offbeat  (tags: The Rolling Stones, Ronnie Wood, Rock and Roll, Arts and Entertainment, interesting, culture )

Kat
- 6 days ago - rttnews.com
Ronnie Wood's descent into public disgrace may end in his removal from the Rolling Stones. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are reportedly preparing for a 2010 tour and are unsure at this time whether the guitarist will join them on the road.
John Lennon's Hollywood Star Mysteriously Missing
Offbeat  (tags: John Lennon, Crime, culture, interesting, Rock and Roll, odd, unusual )

Kat
- 5 days ago - guardian.co.uk
Whether it's the work of thieves, vandals or cleaning crews, John Lennon's Hollywood Walk of Fame star has mysteriously disappeared. According to reports this weekend, the brass star is missing from the pavement where it has been on display for more ...
 
 
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