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Legally blind mountaineer climbs Mount Hood

» by Chris July 28th, 2008 at 4:26 pm » Comments (0)

In early June it was reported that a legally blind mountaineer had successfully climbed Mount Hood. He made it to the top with the help of his faithful guide dog, Rasha, and his best friend, Diego Joven.

Amazingly, John Wimmer, 37, has already conquered about a half dozen mountains across the western United States.
Wimmer has […]




Drunk driver calls 911 for assistance while driving

» by Chris July 19th, 2008 at 6:00 am » Comments (6)

Patrons of a local bar persuaded Pat Dykstra, 51, that she was too drunk to drive home. So … taking responsibility she decided to call 911 from her truck to ask for a sheriff to be sent over to follow her home.

She ended her call to the police dispatcher by explaining how dangerous it […]




I hope this man sues!

» by Chris July 17th, 2008 at 9:29 pm » Comments (1)

Police Taser man they are trying to rescue?

In June Mark Holder, 30, had a seizure as he drove his car in Boynton Beach Florida. His car swerved off the road and smashed into a sign. He was apparently badly injured in the accident.
Emergency workers arrived to assist the man and attempted to put a […]




Don’t stick gum on a pole in S.C. or you’ll get a ticket

» by Chris July 12th, 2008 at 2:02 pm » Comments (4)

What’s with all these cities and towns with crazy new laws lately? The other day I wrote about a town in Ohio that’s going to put people in jail for not mowing their lawn and now Charleston, S.C. is going after people that leave chewing gum on street poles.

I’ve never been to Charleston, but […]