Please continue any discussion on random news items here.

well this is happening 

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/federal-judge-tosses-life-sentences-for-d-c-sniper-lee-boyd-malvo/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab6a&linkId=38082764

 

 

 

Thats quite the mug shot.  Im surprised people that rich even bother to drive themselves.  And of course because he's that rich, its even more mind blowing than usual that he decided to drive.  Take a chopper.

Just because none of the Winnipeg sports teams I actually follow ever seem to win a championship.....

 

22 hours ago, Rich said:

 

 

No alcohol involved as he blew .00, apparently he fell asleep in his car parked in the right lane with the motor running and turn signal on.  Blackout was caused by mixing prescription medications related to back surgery.  He doesn't deserve a beat down on this one, anyone who's ever had back problems can commiserate.

http://www.tsn.ca/report-woods-asleep-at-wheel-in-dui-arrest-1.765103

2 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

No alcohol involved as he blew .00, apparently he fell asleep in his car parked in the right lane with the motor running and turn signal on.  Blackout was caused by mixing prescription medications related to back surgery.  He doesn't deserve a beat down on this one, anyone who's ever had back problems can commiserate.

http://www.tsn.ca/report-woods-asleep-at-wheel-in-dui-arrest-1.765103

Back problems or not, if the drugs you're on have you that intoxicated that you pass out behind the wheel, you shouldn't be behind the wheel.  A prescription isn't a license to drive intoxicated.  There's a reason they put those warnings on the bottle.

5 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Back problems or not, if the drugs you're on have you that intoxicated that you pass out behind the wheel, you shouldn't be behind the wheel.  A prescription isn't a license to drive intoxicated.  There's a reason they put those warnings on the bottle.

Agreed.

I thought he initially refused to blow?

At least he pulled over when he felt himself losing consciousness.  But the responsibility is still his, barring a sudden medical condition striking, to ensure he's ok to drive.  Not the worst thing ever, as he clearly got off the road.  But a guy of hsi wealth and stature pops new pills that are likely relaxers of some kid, 3am, doesnt get a ride?  Come on.  Any way, bad decision leads to terrible PR and a mug shot that will follow him forever.

I've heard of people being charged for DUI when found sleeping in their parked cars, even if the keys are not in the ignition.  I guess it's smarter to sleep it off under your car or in the trunk....

 

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/reduced-school-zone-tickets-winnipeg-1.4138117

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/theresa-may-scaffold_us_5935b04de4b0099e7fae4a33?ncid=edlinkushpmg00000313

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4577194/D-Day-photos-colourised-73-years-landings.html

 

On ‎2017‎/‎06‎/‎06 at 11:27 AM, The Unknown Poster said:

 

I often wonder why this is considered news?   

29 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I often wonder why this is considered news?   

What is "news" is determined by the number of people who will read it.  And for whatever reason, the personal lives of celebrities attract a lot of views.

1 hour ago, Brandon said:

I often wonder why this is considered news?   

It is to distract viewers attention away from the "real news".

1 hour ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

It is to distract viewers attention away from the "real news".

2 hours ago, Brandon said:

I often wonder why this is considered news?   

It's random news

And what is NEWS?

News
Entertainment
Weather
Sports

 

Edited June 8, 20178 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

1 hour ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

It's random news

And what is NEWS?

News
Entertainment
Weather
Sports

 

The more "entertainment news" that seeps into the news the dumber the populace grows.  Thus a really dumb segment of a population could think that voting for a celebrity as their president is a really good idea.....just a theory.

 

3 hours ago, The Unknown Poster said:

 

Sloppy seconds.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/david-vs-goliath-pirate-joe-s-shuts-down-following-legal-battle-with-trader-joe-s-1.4152270

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Pirate Joe's, the Vancouver-based retailer known for reselling products from American chain Trader Joe's, abruptly shut its doors on Thursday, citing a costly legal battle with the large corporation.

For over five years Pirate Joe's owner Michael Hallatt has been operating what he described as a "David vs. Goliath" operation to bring beloved Trader Joe's products to Canada.

His operation involved conducting clandestine bulk shopping trips to Trader Joe's locations in Seattle, then bringing them over the border to resell them in his Vancouver store.

In 2013 Trader Joe's filed a lawsuit against Hallatt for trademark infringement and false advertising, a move he says ultimately shut his store down.

Hallat was known for his tongue-in-cheek humour and unique social media presence. At one point he dropped the "P" from his store's signage, leaving it at the "irate joe's" in protest of the lawsuit.