What A Fantastic Job!! : Man Earns $400 A Day Begging!

Why do you burn the midnight oil doing such hard work? If you can make money easily without doing much in a day? Make 'Begging' as your 'profession'!

A homeless man in Sydney, Australia, earns up to $50,000 a year by begging on a street corner, reports Daily Telegraph.

Ken Johnson,a 52 year old beggar, does not have to go to any office and work hard for his earnings just as you all do. He just sits at George and Market St, outside the Myer store in Sydney's CBD for the whole day and makes his living.

Johnson makes about $400 on his good days when you all are so generous. And he has been in this 'profession' since the late 90's. He says that when on some days if he could make only $250 from morning to evening, he gets frustrated and feels thoroughly disappointed.

It is reported that Mr Johnson displays a sign that reads:

"Needing support for major family exp(enses) including just heaps for medicine. Paying up is a big grind. Please leave me alone, if you are the abusive nasty sort.''

He even says that on this Wednesday, he collected $30 in 20 minutes. How lucky, he! His annual savings are said to be about $50,000 a year! Now, isn't that a good reason for all of you to think of a change in your 'profession'?


But don't be so excited. This 'job' too requires a lot of effort:

• He works about 16 hours a day. Isn't it some long, long hours?
• He depends on luck and mood of the passers by. Isn't it so dependable?
• In his profession, there is no sick leave nor superannuation plan. Now, would you like to compromise?

Johnson has a bank account and deposits his collection over many times a week.

Now, if you think that he is wasting his money, I would like to add something about this good Samaritan:

• He does not smoke.
• He does not take drugs or drinks.
• He is raising money to help a friend who needs a liver transplant.

Now, let us not disturb him at this moment as he may be treating himself to a sumptuous breakfast from Hungry Jack's.

Woman Thrown Out of Own House - Mistakenly Auctioned By Bank

How do you feel when on a fine morning, unexpectedly, you are thrown out of your own house by some people who say that your house has been bought by them? That too when your house was not for sale - never? And your belongings thrown out carelessly on the street, damaging most of them?

This miserable, bizarre incident happened recently with Anna Ramirez, a South Florida woman. Her house was sold off by the bank, Washington Mutual, by mistake!

It is reported that long before the movers showed up, the bank acknowledged the mix-up and even went to court with Ramirez to get the sale reversed. But then the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court's Office never filed the judge's order.

After she was thrown out of her house, Ramirez went back to the judge. "I did reverse the sale but the information the owners received was that the sale wasn't totally reversed," Judge Israel Reyes said. "So it's not totally their fault."

The clerk of courts said that this was a human error and he has planned to call Ramirez to apologize. Now Ramirez is trying to find out an experienced attorney to fight the case, as most of her valuable furniture has got damaged in the eviction process.

Ramirez is thoroughly upset by the incident and hopes nobody else has to go through such a dysphoric event, ever. Let us hope that her case is settled soon.

Missing Dog Reunites After 9 Years

A missing dog has been found miraculously after about a decade.

Kenny, a cross bichon frise, was two years old when it disappeared from its Essex home. Its owners thought that the dog has been stolen. BBC News reports that Kenn's owners, the Donnelly family, after searching a lot in vain, had given up any hope of seeing the dog again ever.

Kenny was found wandering alone in Epping Forest by a passer-by. The dog was traced back to its original owner via an implanted microchip.

Exactly how the dog ended up miles beyond is a mystery. Where Kenny spent all these years is also not known. But it was a happy reunion for the family, who were delighted to see Kenny unexpectedly after so many years.

This is a story that warms the heart while reminding us of the importance of micro-chipping pets. The aging pup would have never been reunited with her family without it.

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Man Angry : Bites Off Doctor's Finger

Police issued arrest warrant and are looking for a man who allegedly bites off his doctor's finger tips.

This happened at Cape Coral, Florida. Gregory S. Powell, 45, went to see Dr. Paul Arnold Wednesday morning, and Powell became upset about not receiving prescription medication. Arnold turned his back and Powell attacked the doctor. The man “proceeded to bite Dr. Arnold several times, including a bite that actually removed a piece of a finger, including the finger nail,” reports state.

Dr. Arnold was immediately taken to and treated at Cape Coral Hospital’s emergency room.

Police reports state that they are in the lookout of Powell and have notified other agencies. The finger tip was recovered at the scene.

Anyone knowing of Powell’s whereabouts is asked to call the Cape Coral Police Department at 574-3223 or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477.

Yawning May Lead You To Jail

It is thought that yawning is an involuntary action and is natural. But beware; it is not always so. Yawning may lead you into prison ~ if it is inappropriate and is disturbing.

A man in a U.S Court gets a jail term for yawning in the court and disturbing its proceedings. He faces six months in jail for criminal contempt.

Clifton Williams, 33, was at the fourth-floor courtroom at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet when he yawned audibly while Circuit Judge Daniel Rozak was sentencing his cousin to 2 years' probation on felony drug charges. The judge had to stop proceedings for the loud sound to subside. But the judge was quick in delivering the maximum penalty for criminal contempt without a jury trial.

Williams's father said, "I was flabbergasted because I didn't realize a judge could do that. It seems to me like a yawn is an involuntary action."

But you are wrong, Senior Williams! Because the court thinks otherwise. "It wasn't a yawn. It was a loud, boisterous, deliberate noise and over-exaggerated stretch. It was a deliberate attempt to disrupt the court".

Now, if you think that yawning is associated with tiredness, stress, overwork, lack of stimulation, or even boredom, then think twice before acting!

The 'Dirty' British Men

Blame it on the people who survey such things and publish the results before the entire world to see. If the Brits don't like to take bath more than once a week, why should the survey publicize it? Is it necessary to label them as 'dirty' and embarrass them?

The survey was done on the shower frequency in 5 different countries. The results reveal that British men are falling behind Mexico, Australia, the US and France.

The Daily Express reports that more than one British man in ten shower or bath as infrequently as twice a week.

But don't worry - the Brits are not 'dirty' always. They take a shower at least:-

• before going on a date
• before going to a job interview
• after going to gym

But don't worry, men. The Brit women do not bother whether their men take a shower or not ~ at least one-third believe it doesn't make any difference.

Now, I believe YOU take a shower atleast more than once a week!

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Pee in the Shower to Save the Atlantic Rainforest!

Pee in the shower! Save Environment! Save Water! Start this first step as an environmentalist! Now, would you be contributing to this noble cause?

Brazilians are urged to save water ~ by urinating in the shower. This is being advertised all over the country through various humorous TV ads.

The group behind this is Brazilian environmental group SOS Mata Atlantica. According to this group, if a household avoids one flush a day, it can save up to 4,380 liters (1,157 gallons) of water annually.

Though the issue of saving environment is a serious one, the group uses humor to persuade people to reduce flushes. Television ads show cartoons of dancers, sportsmen and even aliens relieving themselves while showering in order to avoid flushing.

Narrated by children's voices, the ad ends with: "Pee in the shower! Save the Atlantic rainforest!"

Now would you be contributing to this noble cause?

Bank Employee Nabs Robber, But Loses Job

A bank teller in Seattle chased a man suspected to be a robber for several blocks before knocking him to the ground and handed him over to the police. Two days later ~ he was fired from his job by the bank.

This happened at Key bank, Seattle. Jim Nicholson, the 30 year old teller, was encountered suddenly by a thin man, pushed a black backpack across the bank counter and demanded money. But instead of complying, Nicholson confronted with the suspect.

Nicholson threw the bag to the floor, lunged toward the robber and demanded to see a weapon. Surprised, the would-be bank robber backed up and then bolted for the door, with Nicholson on his heels. He chased after the man for several blocks across the bank and succeeded in seizing him with the help of some passers by. He finally handed over the suspect to the police.

Now, do you think that Nicholson would be praised by his employees for his courageous effort? No, he was not. In fact, he was fired two days after.

The Seattle Times reports that it was the policy of bank that employees should quickly complyi with robbers' demands and avoid any sort of confrontation. What Nicholson did was not only ill-advised, according to police and the FBI, it was all but unheard of. Bank tellers are trained to get robbers out the door as quickly as possible and are advised against being a hero over money that's federally insured.

I think Nicholson now understands and shall be careful next time.