Woman Keeps Mother's Dead Body For Years to Claim Pension Benefits

She was sentenced to jail for one year - and rightly so. Her crime - She kept her mom's dead body for more than 6 years in her bed room and collected more than $230,000 in pension benefits.

The woman who was found guilty of theft of government funds is a 61 year old from Florida, Penelope Sharon Jordan.

It is reported that the theft of public money charge refers to Jordan collecting military pension benefits being sent to her mother for Col. Ashford Travis “A.T.” Jordan, her mother’s late husband, after her mother’s death. Ashford Jordan was a World War II veteran and city clerk for Sebastian, records show.

Jordan, an unemployed lady, was found to be very remorseful. “I was trying to ... keep a roof over my head and I take responsibility for what I did. It was wrong,” Jordan said in a low soft voice.

Whatever may be the reason behind it..... I feel keeping the dead body of her mother for ore than 6 years is something punishable.

The Tallest Teen In The World

He is only 13; but has a height of 7 feet 4.6 inches. And no doubt, the tallest teen in the world. And has the Guinness world record to prove that, if you wonder.

I wonder ~ where does a guy that size buy clothes?

At 7 feet 4.6 inches, Brenden Adams of Ellensburg, Washington, made it into the Guinness World Records 2010 book, released recently, as the tallest teenage boy, reports CNN.

If you think that he should be happy at achieving this fete, think about:

• Adams is having a hard time fitting into cars.
• as a kindergartner, he was taller than his teacher
• he wishes strangers wouldn't stare
• doesn't play basketball -- two knee replacements insured that

As he gets older, he should put some weight on him, and also "grow" into his body. Give him about 10 years.

What kind of bed does a 7'4" person have to get? I bet that's a pain. Custom bed. Custom sheets.
Heck, custom everything.

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Burglar Leaves His Facebook Account Logged In : Caught

You can't imagine how helpful Facebook, the popular social network, can be! It can even assist in nabbing the culprit. But for this to happen, the miscreant should have to be too stupid, like this Jonathan Parker.

It was easy for the cops to nail Jonathan G. Parker, 19, of Fort Loudoun, Pa., of day time burglary in a House at Martinsburg. Reason? He left his Facebook account open on the victim's computer after committing the burglary, but before leaving the place.

A woman reported police that someone had broken into her home through a bedroom window and stole two diamond rings worth a total of $3,500. The victim later noticed that she was missing the rings from her dresser in the same room as her computer and the computer was found open with an unfamiliar Facebook account logged in.

It is reported that during the investigation, it was found that the victim and the suspect had a mutual friend, who admitted that Parker asked him to help him commit the crime.

Parker was arrested and is at the Eastern Regional Jail on $10,000 bail. If convicted, he may face upto 10 years prison term.

Now, the lessons you learnt : if you break-in, remember to log-out! Don't trust Parker to be in your Mafia Wars list. I don't know what his Facebook account is and I don't think you care to be in his friend's list!

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Man Kisses Daughter - Lands In Jail

This man faces 8 to 15 years jail term. His crime - he kissed his daughter of only 8 years in public view.

This happened in a hotel's swimming pool in Brazil. The man in question (or being questioned) is an Italian. Witnesses told police that he touched the girl in an intimate way. But they were not aware that it was his daughter.

It is reported that under a strict new law aimed at fighting child abuse, he faces up to 15 years in prison, if convicted. The unnamed man has been in custody for almost a week.

BBC News reports that the north-east of Brazil has for some years had a problem of pedophiles travelling to the area, often from overseas, and strongly-worded warnings about the penalties for exploiting children are posted in most hotels.

Wife of the arrested tourist says that it is all due a simple misunderstanding. Lawyers are trying for his release. But do you think that the man will be freed?

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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.

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!

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.

Underwear Thief Caught With More Than 1000 Pairs

Is he insane? He has a fetish for underpants? Or does he steal them for fun? What do you call a man who steals underwears?

It was the 3 pairs he tried to steal that caught the eyes of cops. He was caught from a sports hall in the western town of Gelnhausen. The German man, 46, was caught red-handed (or was it pants-down) by the policemen.

Later, a thorough search on his flat by the cops revealed that he has an enormous collection. The German police uncovered over 1 000 pairs of underpants and more than 100 pairs of swimming trunks from his flat, the report says.

If you think that this collection would be dirty and unused, then you are wrong. All these underwears were neat and clean thoroughly washed and stacked perfectly. The police is wondering where from all his pricey catch came from.

Now, what do you think? What idea do you have to give as a clue to the cops?

Man, 65, Takes On Alligator To Save His Dog - Loses Fingers

Can he be called the Hero? After all he saves a 7 year old dog from a 7 foot alligator. And he was all of 65 years.

This heroic incidence happened in West Palm Beach. David Grounds was walking his 7-year-old dog by the pond behind his home. Suddenly he saw a huge, powerful alligator approaching. He screamed for Mandy, his companion dog. But it was too late.

The alligator clamped down on Mandy's midsection, as this report says, and the squealing dog was helpless as the alligator started thrashing. Grounds, 65, rushed over and grabbed the gator's mouth with his hands while poking it in its eye with his thumb. The gator released its grip and Mandy was saved. But then the gator snapped at Grounds, taking part of his right index and ring fingers.

Now, would you be able to do such a heroic ct when you reach 65? And that too to save your dog from a huge alligator? Kudos to David, who is in the hospital and we all pray for his early recovery.

Around The World At 17 Years ~ Solo Sail Record

This boy at 17 becomes the youngest to sail around solo. Was he crazy or was it an amazing trip to circumnavigate the world all along at such a young age?

This feat was achieved by Zac Sunderland, 17, is a Southern Californian teenager. He started his trip from Marina del Rey on June 14, 2008, aboard his boat, Intrepid. He was only 16 years old then. It took a whole year for him to finish the world trip.

Zac had taken $6000 with him, all his savings. A 36-foot long sailboat "Intrepid" used by him to circumnavigate the globe was his only companion. He took his books to study on board to complete his high school education.

The voyage covering 27,500 miles and many countries was not easy for him. Can't you imagine a teen, scared of pirates and fighting with bad storms all alone? Overcoming all these, Zac arrived at Marina del Rey happy and overjoyed and was congratulated by a huge crowd gathered there. You can read more about the trip at the speicial section dedicated to him at Wikipedia.

Now, what can we say? Kudos to the teen for his brave solo sail. Also congrats to his parents who allowed their son to take such an adventurous venture all alone.

Family Sues Harassing Genie

Do you think that 'genies' always grant your wish and follow your orders? Like the tale of 'Aladdin and the Magic Lamp'? Then beware! A family in Medina is dragging a genie to court on a case of harassment.

According to Wikipedia, In Islam and pre-Islamic Arabian folklore, a genie (also jinn, djinn, from Arabic جني jinnī) is a supernatural creature which possesses free will. Genies are mentioned in the Qur'an, wherein a whole Sura is named after them (Al-Jinn). They can be either good or evil. In some cases, evil genies are said to lead humans astray. In Islam, Satan, known in Arabic as Iblis, is the iconic genie that refused to bow down to Adam when ordered to by Allah.

This Saudi Arabian family, who come from Mahd Al Dahab, had to change their house where they had been staying for the past 15 years due to the evil spirit. They started hearing strange sounds and later heard voices of the genie saying them to vacate the house. The genie started throwing stones and children got scared.

Now, the family found no option, but to vacate the house as 'ordered' by genie. But they decided to fight the case. A local court is investigating the case.

Will they be able to drag the genie to the court and win their case? Time only will tell. Let us wait and watch.

Bear Ransacks House-Gobbles Up Chocolates From Fridge

Did you know that bears have sweet tooth? This was proved recently in a Californian house. A bear gobbled up a box of chocolate from a couple's refrigerator.

When the couple returned to their San Bernardino County home, they found that a bear broke in to their house and was chowing down in their kitchen! Apparently it pushed aside vegetables in their fridge and went for the two pound box of chocolate.

The couple phoned police; but the bear fled before they arrived. The sad thing was that the bear tried to open a bottle of champagne, but became unsuccessful in its attempt.

Now, if you like to have a party full of fun, why don't you invite this bear and keep ready some sweets and one or two bottles of champagne?

Sale Of Saliva Of Teenage Girls Banned by Auction Site

Do you want to buy bottled saliva of pretty teenage girls as tonic? What a weird idea! Anyway, you can't buy these bottles anymore. The auction site has banned its sale.

A Chinese man collected saliva of some 18 year old girls while they were sleeping, bottled them and offered for sale at Taobao, which is an online auction site similar to eBay. These small bottles were offered at $4. The man with this unusual idea says that the saliva is a 'tonic'.

Fortunately, Taobao has removed it from its listing. The seller claims that his interest in placing the ads was just to see how far he could go with them.

Now, do you think that the saliva has any medicinal value? Would you like to buy such bottles? Or you think it is a weird, cruel idea?

Man Paints Dog - Faces Charges

How come Dario Harris of Georgia, a man who spray paints gas lines, faces animal cruelty charges? Because instead of gas lines, he spray painted Jeffrey Tompkins’ black Lab, Bear, while she was fenced in her yard in Stone Mountain, CNN reports.

Harris claims he did it on self defense! He claims he was at Tompkins’ home marking locations of gas lines and was checking the gas meter when Bear came barking at him. But if the dog was tied up, don't you think it is a lame excuse?

Moreover, the gas company where Harris is engaged, says he was not even supposed to check gas meters. The poor Bear had to have her eyes flushed and was put on antibiotics.Now, Harris is facing animal cruelty charges and if proved guilty, he may get a jail term for a year.

I'll let you know what the outcome is later. meanwhile, let me know what you think of this man charged with animal cruelty.

Wine Cheaper Than Water

In Australia, an oversupply crisis has led to a situation where wine prices are being pushed down to such a level that they became cheaper than some bottled water.

The wine industry faces an unprecedented meltdown and a fire-sale of unprofitable vineyards. Price collapse and over-planting have forced players to sell many of their unprofitable vineyards. A detailed report suggests that the fire-sale of vineyards and plummeting prices is the reality check the industry had to have.

Anyway, if you get wine cheaper than water, would you like to change your drinking behavior by replacing water with wine?

Read Horror Story in the Loo - Ghost Story Printed on Toilet Paper

Do you want to read ghost stories sitting alone in the toilet?


A Japanese company has come up with an innovative idea of printing a 9-chapter novella by Koji Suzuki (author of Ring) on toilet paper! People have reason to believe that this idea may be borrowed from Harry Potter, where ghosts live in toilets :)

Now, would you like to read scary stories sitting on a toilet?

Toilet Restaurant - Eat Sitting on a Toilet!

Do you enjoy eating sitting on a toilet??


This is what you can do on a toilet themed restaurant recently opened in Taiwan. Here, all the 100 seats are made from toilet bowls, not chairs. The tables are like wash basins and other tubs. The entire look of this toilet-themed restaurant is like that of a Toilet. First time you enter it, you feel you have entered a Public Toilet!!

Now, tell me whether you would like to have your dinner at such a bizarre restaurant. And would you like to taste the ice-cream shaped like faeces from there as dessert?