mobile03/03/05 12:47 - ID#37438
Oh Boy
Law: It is illegal to say "Oh, Boy."
Country: United States
State/Province: Georgia
City: Jonesboro
Explanation: After the south was destroyed during the Civil War, former slaves who were now free had no place to go. As a result, they had no regular money, and sadly, little or no food. Many former slaves lived in Jonesboro the city, working for whatever money they could earn. Unfortunately, there was almost no work for them due to the economic downturn. Sometimes, when the richer gentlemen came to town, they would want their horses cleaned. Former slaves, some of whom hadn't eaten in days, would fight over who got to clean the horse. This would earn them enough money to eat for the night. As a result of the fights, many were killed, and were others injured. Because of all this, the city of Jonesboro passed a law saying that these wealthy people could no longer come to town and call for these former slaves. How did they used to call them? "Oh, boy!"
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Country: United States
State/Province: Georgia
City: Jonesboro
Explanation: After the south was destroyed during the Civil War, former slaves who were now free had no place to go. As a result, they had no regular money, and sadly, little or no food. Many former slaves lived in Jonesboro the city, working for whatever money they could earn. Unfortunately, there was almost no work for them due to the economic downturn. Sometimes, when the richer gentlemen came to town, they would want their horses cleaned. Former slaves, some of whom hadn't eaten in days, would fight over who got to clean the horse. This would earn them enough money to eat for the night. As a result of the fights, many were killed, and were others injured. Because of all this, the city of Jonesboro passed a law saying that these wealthy people could no longer come to town and call for these former slaves. How did they used to call them? "Oh, boy!"
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Words: 174
Location: Buffalo, NY
03/03/05 12:44 - ID#37437
Wedding
New Jersey
After a wedding a man went to a wedding reception where he was the life of the party. Suddenly, however, everyone noticed he was missing. When he finally returned, more than two and a half hours later, he explained to everyone he had been tired and had gone to take a nap. When the bride and groom finally reached their apartment late that night, they found it completely looted.
This story surprises me because it is so sad what happened to the bride and groom. The man had a teriible reasoning and excuse. I wish the story actually said if the family knew the man or not. I am guessing they didn't but in this case he must have found out their house number and information he needed to get to their house and steal. But then why would he return? If they didn't know him he would have never been thought of again because they all would have just thought he left for the day but he comes back with all intention of having fun? Now he is the center of attention all over again
After a wedding a man went to a wedding reception where he was the life of the party. Suddenly, however, everyone noticed he was missing. When he finally returned, more than two and a half hours later, he explained to everyone he had been tired and had gone to take a nap. When the bride and groom finally reached their apartment late that night, they found it completely looted.
This story surprises me because it is so sad what happened to the bride and groom. The man had a teriible reasoning and excuse. I wish the story actually said if the family knew the man or not. I am guessing they didn't but in this case he must have found out their house number and information he needed to get to their house and steal. But then why would he return? If they didn't know him he would have never been thought of again because they all would have just thought he left for the day but he comes back with all intention of having fun? Now he is the center of attention all over again
Permalink: Wedding.html
Words: 188
Location: Buffalo, NY
03/03/05 12:37 - ID#37436
New Jersey
You cannot pump your own gas. All gas stations are full service and full service only.
It is against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season.
It is against the law to "frown" at a police officer.
In an attempt to "foster kindness" in the citizens of New Jersey, the month of May is designated "Kindness Awareness Month".
If you have been convicted of driving while intoxicated, you may never again apply for personalized license plates.
The third Thursday of October is designated as "New Jersey Credit Union Day" and citizens of the state should observe the day with "appropriate activities and programs".
Car dealerships are forbidden from opening on Sunday.
You may not slurp your soup.
Automobiles are not to pass horse drawn carriages on the street.
It is illegal to delay or detain a homing pigeon.
It is very certain that many of these laws do not exist in present time and if they did the state would go mad. Considering the last two wouldn't really comply all too well with today's society. I am sure with the New Jersay traffic people would love to pump their own gas so things would go a lot faster. Personalized license plates? I actually believe that having that kind of punishment would work because I see those things all over the place and it seems to be very popular. I don't think people would want to give that up. By the way...Do men knit at all? Let alone fishing season. I rarely hear anything about men kniting.
It is against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season.
It is against the law to "frown" at a police officer.
In an attempt to "foster kindness" in the citizens of New Jersey, the month of May is designated "Kindness Awareness Month".
If you have been convicted of driving while intoxicated, you may never again apply for personalized license plates.
The third Thursday of October is designated as "New Jersey Credit Union Day" and citizens of the state should observe the day with "appropriate activities and programs".
Car dealerships are forbidden from opening on Sunday.
You may not slurp your soup.
Automobiles are not to pass horse drawn carriages on the street.
It is illegal to delay or detain a homing pigeon.
It is very certain that many of these laws do not exist in present time and if they did the state would go mad. Considering the last two wouldn't really comply all too well with today's society. I am sure with the New Jersay traffic people would love to pump their own gas so things would go a lot faster. Personalized license plates? I actually believe that having that kind of punishment would work because I see those things all over the place and it seems to be very popular. I don't think people would want to give that up. By the way...Do men knit at all? Let alone fishing season. I rarely hear anything about men kniting.
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Words: 260
Location: Buffalo, NY
03/03/05 12:30 - ID#37435
Robbery
Kentucky
Two men tried to pull the front off an ATM by running a chain from the machine to the bumper of their pickup truck. Instead of pulling the panel off the machine, however, they pulled the bumper off the truck. Scared, they left the scene of the crime. Their bumper, along with their license plate was still attached to the ATM.
ATMs do not seem to be the best thing to rob. Every story I heard involving them ended with the people involved going to jail and not getting a dime. They would have gotten away with nothing either way but you got to remember to take the bumper.
Indiana
A man walked up to a cashier at a grocery store and demanded all the money in the register. When the cashier handed him the cash, the man fled--leaving his wallet on the counter.
I don't see why his wallet needed to be out in the first place. Unless he was olike the criminal from a few journals ago that wanted to buy liquor. In both cases involving your wallet is the worst thing to do. Leave it at home guys.
Unknown
A man went into a drug store and announced his intentions to commit robbery. He pulled a Hefty-bag over his face to conceal his identity. He did not, however, cut eyeholes in the mask and was tackled by a brave customer.
Think ahead. You have to cover your face first and make sure to include holes ahead of time. save yourself the trouble of having someone tackle you into the ground. A grandma could have done it for heaven's sake.
Two men tried to pull the front off an ATM by running a chain from the machine to the bumper of their pickup truck. Instead of pulling the panel off the machine, however, they pulled the bumper off the truck. Scared, they left the scene of the crime. Their bumper, along with their license plate was still attached to the ATM.
ATMs do not seem to be the best thing to rob. Every story I heard involving them ended with the people involved going to jail and not getting a dime. They would have gotten away with nothing either way but you got to remember to take the bumper.
Indiana
A man walked up to a cashier at a grocery store and demanded all the money in the register. When the cashier handed him the cash, the man fled--leaving his wallet on the counter.
I don't see why his wallet needed to be out in the first place. Unless he was olike the criminal from a few journals ago that wanted to buy liquor. In both cases involving your wallet is the worst thing to do. Leave it at home guys.
Unknown
A man went into a drug store and announced his intentions to commit robbery. He pulled a Hefty-bag over his face to conceal his identity. He did not, however, cut eyeholes in the mask and was tackled by a brave customer.
Think ahead. You have to cover your face first and make sure to include holes ahead of time. save yourself the trouble of having someone tackle you into the ground. A grandma could have done it for heaven's sake.
Permalink: Robbery.html
Words: 273
Location: Buffalo, NY
03/03/05 12:24 - ID#37434
Drug Related Issues
South Carolina
An angry man walked into his local police station and threw a bag of cocaine on the counter. He told the desk sergeant that it was a substandard cut and demanded that dealer he bought it form be arrested.
I hear about these kind of cases all the time on the radio and the news. The radio picks things kind of stories apart. Anyway anyone who deals with drugs should know anyway they are involved the peopl go to jail. For some reason, he decided to involve the police and got whats coming to him.
San Antonio, Texas
Amy was arrested in San Antonio, Texas, after a mechanic found eighteen packages of marijuana packed in the engine compartment of the car. The woman, who had taken her car in for an oil change said that she did not realize he would have to lift the hood to get the job done.
Weird place to stash drugs. The worst part was bringing it along when she was getting a oil change. Either knowing or not if the hood needed to be open you must consider all possibilities. Its safe to say that the least of her worries is her oil now.
Pontiac, Michigan
Charged with drug-possession, Johns claimed that he had been searched without a warrant. The prosecutor said the officer did not need a warrant because a bulge in Johns's jacket could have been a gun. "Nonsense," said Christopher who happened to be wearing the same jacket that day. When he handed the judge the jacket, a bag of cocaine fell out. The judge required a five minute recess so that he could gain his composure.
Who in there right mind would bring that kind of substance with them to court. He did have a case until that happened. Perhaps if he didn't bring the item with him he would have won. But not this time.
An angry man walked into his local police station and threw a bag of cocaine on the counter. He told the desk sergeant that it was a substandard cut and demanded that dealer he bought it form be arrested.
I hear about these kind of cases all the time on the radio and the news. The radio picks things kind of stories apart. Anyway anyone who deals with drugs should know anyway they are involved the peopl go to jail. For some reason, he decided to involve the police and got whats coming to him.
San Antonio, Texas
Amy was arrested in San Antonio, Texas, after a mechanic found eighteen packages of marijuana packed in the engine compartment of the car. The woman, who had taken her car in for an oil change said that she did not realize he would have to lift the hood to get the job done.
Weird place to stash drugs. The worst part was bringing it along when she was getting a oil change. Either knowing or not if the hood needed to be open you must consider all possibilities. Its safe to say that the least of her worries is her oil now.
Pontiac, Michigan
Charged with drug-possession, Johns claimed that he had been searched without a warrant. The prosecutor said the officer did not need a warrant because a bulge in Johns's jacket could have been a gun. "Nonsense," said Christopher who happened to be wearing the same jacket that day. When he handed the judge the jacket, a bag of cocaine fell out. The judge required a five minute recess so that he could gain his composure.
Who in there right mind would bring that kind of substance with them to court. He did have a case until that happened. Perhaps if he didn't bring the item with him he would have won. But not this time.
Permalink: Drug_Related_Issues.html
Words: 318
Location: Buffalo, NY
03/03/05 12:16 - ID#37433
Car problems
Running Low
Unknown
A bevy of thieves thought it would be a wise idea to steal cars from one of those trucks that transport automobiles across the nation. Everything went smoothly until it was realized that each car only contained one gallon of gasoline.
Not too bright. I think that anyone who needs a car that badly should just safe up bus fair.
The Club
Rochester, New York
John Schieman, 37, thought the best time to steal a car would be when its owner was getting out. As his would-be-victim, Robin Van Bortle, 32, was attaching The Club, to her steering wheel, Schieman made his move. Startled, the astute woman reacting by beating Schieman over the head with the antitheft device. The budding criminal was charged with robbery, assault, and grand larceny.
Just a case where perfect timing pays off and he waited alittle too long. This also goes to show the other successful things the club can do. They should show that on their commercials.
Bus Fare
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Two young larcenists in Florida--14 and 15 to be exact--appeared before Judge Larry Seidlin after stealing their twenty-fifth car in just two short years. After the boys were released, they walked out of the courthouse and realized they did not have bus fare for a ride home. Promptly, the duo stole number twenty-six; they crashed the vehicle into a fence less than an hour later.
I see they found what they are good at. I honestly feel that they should get a severe amount of jail time. Yes I know the crime is not a huge one but for two kids who do it over and over again they need to learn their lesson some how and it obviuosly is not working the way they are handling them now.
Unknown
A bevy of thieves thought it would be a wise idea to steal cars from one of those trucks that transport automobiles across the nation. Everything went smoothly until it was realized that each car only contained one gallon of gasoline.
Not too bright. I think that anyone who needs a car that badly should just safe up bus fair.
The Club
Rochester, New York
John Schieman, 37, thought the best time to steal a car would be when its owner was getting out. As his would-be-victim, Robin Van Bortle, 32, was attaching The Club, to her steering wheel, Schieman made his move. Startled, the astute woman reacting by beating Schieman over the head with the antitheft device. The budding criminal was charged with robbery, assault, and grand larceny.
Just a case where perfect timing pays off and he waited alittle too long. This also goes to show the other successful things the club can do. They should show that on their commercials.
Bus Fare
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Two young larcenists in Florida--14 and 15 to be exact--appeared before Judge Larry Seidlin after stealing their twenty-fifth car in just two short years. After the boys were released, they walked out of the courthouse and realized they did not have bus fare for a ride home. Promptly, the duo stole number twenty-six; they crashed the vehicle into a fence less than an hour later.
I see they found what they are good at. I honestly feel that they should get a severe amount of jail time. Yes I know the crime is not a huge one but for two kids who do it over and over again they need to learn their lesson some how and it obviuosly is not working the way they are handling them now.
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Words: 297
Location: Buffalo, NY
03/03/05 12:09 - ID#37432
Ohio
In Ohio, if you ignore an orator on Decoration day to such an extent as to publicly play croquet or pitch horseshoes within one mile of the speaker's stand, you can be fined $25.00.
Women are prohibited from wearing patent leather shoes in public.
It is illegal to fish for whales on Sunday.
It is illegal to get a fish drunk.
The Ohio driver's education manual states that you must honk the horn whenever you pass another car.
Participating or conducting a duel is prohibited.
Breast feeding is not allowed in public.
It is illegal for more than five women to live in a house.
It is illegal to mistreat anything of great importance.
No one may be arrested on Sunday or on the Fourth of July.
Ohio had many many laws as well and this is just a slight few. I'm quite sure the law about no one being arrested on The 4th of July is the worst law possible. For safety sake mainly. You know how many people could get a way with things and try to leave town before the day was over since they couldn't get arrested. Amazing how this law came about.
Getting afish drunk is also a pretty stupid law. Understandable because the fish could die but why would it become a law. Its not something that would be brought up daily. Like murder and robbery is
Women are prohibited from wearing patent leather shoes in public.
It is illegal to fish for whales on Sunday.
It is illegal to get a fish drunk.
The Ohio driver's education manual states that you must honk the horn whenever you pass another car.
Participating or conducting a duel is prohibited.
Breast feeding is not allowed in public.
It is illegal for more than five women to live in a house.
It is illegal to mistreat anything of great importance.
No one may be arrested on Sunday or on the Fourth of July.
Ohio had many many laws as well and this is just a slight few. I'm quite sure the law about no one being arrested on The 4th of July is the worst law possible. For safety sake mainly. You know how many people could get a way with things and try to leave town before the day was over since they couldn't get arrested. Amazing how this law came about.
Getting afish drunk is also a pretty stupid law. Understandable because the fish could die but why would it become a law. Its not something that would be brought up daily. Like murder and robbery is
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Words: 232
Location: Buffalo, NY
03/03/05 12:03 - ID#37431
Switzerland
Clothes may not be hung to dry on Sunday.
You may not wash your car on a Sunday.
It is considered an offense to mow your lawn on a Sunday, because it causes too much noise.
It is illegal to flush the toilet after 10 P.M. if you live in an apartment.
A man may not relieve himself while standing up, after 10 P.M.
Though it is illegal to produce, store, sell and trade absinth (special alcohol), it is legal to consume it.
It is required that every car with snow tires has to have a sticker on its dashboard which tells that the driver should not drive faster than 160 km/h with these tires. (Repealed 1999)
If you forget you car-keys inside the car and you leave the car open, you will be punished.
This country seems to be a lot like The united Kingdom and all its laws that revolve around petty topics. Switzerland does seem to have many laws regarding Sunday. I noticed that a lot in many of the laws that I look up and write about. I guess it may be because of religion and many people find Sunday to be the day for relaxztion.
You may not wash your car on a Sunday.
It is considered an offense to mow your lawn on a Sunday, because it causes too much noise.
It is illegal to flush the toilet after 10 P.M. if you live in an apartment.
A man may not relieve himself while standing up, after 10 P.M.
Though it is illegal to produce, store, sell and trade absinth (special alcohol), it is legal to consume it.
It is required that every car with snow tires has to have a sticker on its dashboard which tells that the driver should not drive faster than 160 km/h with these tires. (Repealed 1999)
If you forget you car-keys inside the car and you leave the car open, you will be punished.
This country seems to be a lot like The united Kingdom and all its laws that revolve around petty topics. Switzerland does seem to have many laws regarding Sunday. I noticed that a lot in many of the laws that I look up and write about. I guess it may be because of religion and many people find Sunday to be the day for relaxztion.
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Words: 197
Location: Buffalo, NY
03/03/05 11:50 - ID#37430
Fascinating AND true
Arizona
A company called "Guns For Hire" stages gunfights for Western movies and other events. One day, a middle-aged woman called to inquire if they could kill her husband. She was sentenced to four and a half years.
Cub Tickets
Chicago, IL
Chicago were trying to track down several people without standing arrest warrants when they though of a brilliant idea. They sent all the criminals free tickets to a Cubs game. When the people arrived, they were promptly arrested.
Magic Belts
Ivory Coast
A colonel in the Ivory Coast army bought a magic belt that would supposedly protect him from the bullets. The colonel had the son of the belt's maker fire several bullets at him to test the belt and he died instantly. The murderer is still on the run.
Fingers
Jacksonville, Florida
Two Florida brothers convinced a dentist into letting them chop off his finger. They would claim it was an accident and the three would split the insurance money. The dentist at first agreed, but quickly changed his mind. The brothers became infuriated, held the dentist down and forcibly cut his index finger off. The dentist could no longer practice and collected over one million dollars. When the brothers tried to extort money from the dentist, he reported them to the FBI. They were promptly arrested.
Wrong House
St. Paul, Minnesota
Two masked gunmen burst into a house wearing T-shirts marked police. They tied up a woman and two of her children with duct tape. They demanded to know where a "Joe" was. When the woman said he did not live there, the two said "Oops we have the wrong house." In the back of the house, the woman's other child had called the police. When the men walked outside, they were quickly arrested.
Dumblaws.com
A company called "Guns For Hire" stages gunfights for Western movies and other events. One day, a middle-aged woman called to inquire if they could kill her husband. She was sentenced to four and a half years.
Cub Tickets
Chicago, IL
Chicago were trying to track down several people without standing arrest warrants when they though of a brilliant idea. They sent all the criminals free tickets to a Cubs game. When the people arrived, they were promptly arrested.
Magic Belts
Ivory Coast
A colonel in the Ivory Coast army bought a magic belt that would supposedly protect him from the bullets. The colonel had the son of the belt's maker fire several bullets at him to test the belt and he died instantly. The murderer is still on the run.
Fingers
Jacksonville, Florida
Two Florida brothers convinced a dentist into letting them chop off his finger. They would claim it was an accident and the three would split the insurance money. The dentist at first agreed, but quickly changed his mind. The brothers became infuriated, held the dentist down and forcibly cut his index finger off. The dentist could no longer practice and collected over one million dollars. When the brothers tried to extort money from the dentist, he reported them to the FBI. They were promptly arrested.
Wrong House
St. Paul, Minnesota
Two masked gunmen burst into a house wearing T-shirts marked police. They tied up a woman and two of her children with duct tape. They demanded to know where a "Joe" was. When the woman said he did not live there, the two said "Oops we have the wrong house." In the back of the house, the woman's other child had called the police. When the men walked outside, they were quickly arrested.
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Words: 300
Location: Buffalo, NY
03/03/05 11:45 - ID#37429
South Africa
A license is required to purchase a television set.
Wow. They sure do have limitations and restrictions of what they can purcahse how what they must obtain to purchase it before hand. I think its going alittle too far. But what do I know....I do not know the situation over there first hand.
City Laws
Bloemfontein Laws
In the days of aparthed, all people of colour had to be indoors by 9 PM, at which time a siren was sounded.
Even more restrictions and obligations but at least its not in this time and age anymore
Young people wearing bathing suits are prohibited from sitting less than 12 inches apart.
For disease purposes I guess considering the way it is over there. It must have been a law stated in recent history.
Wow. They sure do have limitations and restrictions of what they can purcahse how what they must obtain to purchase it before hand. I think its going alittle too far. But what do I know....I do not know the situation over there first hand.
City Laws
Bloemfontein Laws
In the days of aparthed, all people of colour had to be indoors by 9 PM, at which time a siren was sounded.
Even more restrictions and obligations but at least its not in this time and age anymore
Young people wearing bathing suits are prohibited from sitting less than 12 inches apart.
For disease purposes I guess considering the way it is over there. It must have been a law stated in recent history.
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Words: 131
Location: Buffalo, NY
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