Saturday, December 12, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Thugs attack two transvestites... who turn out to be cage fighters wearing fancy dress - The Daily Mail - October 8, 2009
Two thugs who attacked what they thought were a pair of transvestites picked on the wrong men - when their intended victims turned out to be cage fighters on a night out in fancy dress.
Dean Gardener, 19, and Jason Fender, 22, singled out the two men walking along a street in wigs, short skirts and high heels.
Bare-chested Gardener was caught on CCTV confronting one of the men in a pink wig, black skirt and boob tube - then seen swinging a punch, a court heard.
But the other cage fighter, wearing a sparkling black dress and matching long wig, sprang to his friend's help, delivering two lightning-quick punches to the two stunned yobs.
The cage fighters were then seen teetering away in their high heels, stopping only to pick up a clutch bag they dropped during the melee.
Gardener and Fender were left dazed and seen staggering to their feet after their failed attack.
CCTV cameras followed the pair as they weaved along The Kingsway in Swansea, South Wales, before being arrested by police.
Mark Davies, defending, said: 'You know it cannot have been a good night when you get into a fight with two cross-dressing men.
'Unfortunately they were extremely drunk.
'They had been out drinking jugs of cocktails and Fender had drunk at least 10 pints of cider.'
Police later discovered the two drag queens were cage fighters on a fancy dress stag night out with other friends.
Both Gardener and Fender, from Bonymaen, Swansea, pleaded guilty to using abusive words and behaviour.
CCTV footage of the attacks was shown at Swansea Magistrates' Court. It shows them fighting with several men before the approach the two cage fighters.
The pair were sentenced to a four-month community order, were electronically tagged and placed under a curfew between 7pm to 7am.
Dean Gardener, 19, and Jason Fender, 22, singled out the two men walking along a street in wigs, short skirts and high heels.
Bare-chested Gardener was caught on CCTV confronting one of the men in a pink wig, black skirt and boob tube - then seen swinging a punch, a court heard.
But the other cage fighter, wearing a sparkling black dress and matching long wig, sprang to his friend's help, delivering two lightning-quick punches to the two stunned yobs.
The cage fighters were then seen teetering away in their high heels, stopping only to pick up a clutch bag they dropped during the melee.
Gardener and Fender were left dazed and seen staggering to their feet after their failed attack.
CCTV cameras followed the pair as they weaved along The Kingsway in Swansea, South Wales, before being arrested by police.
Mark Davies, defending, said: 'You know it cannot have been a good night when you get into a fight with two cross-dressing men.
'Unfortunately they were extremely drunk.
'They had been out drinking jugs of cocktails and Fender had drunk at least 10 pints of cider.'
Police later discovered the two drag queens were cage fighters on a fancy dress stag night out with other friends.
Both Gardener and Fender, from Bonymaen, Swansea, pleaded guilty to using abusive words and behaviour.
CCTV footage of the attacks was shown at Swansea Magistrates' Court. It shows them fighting with several men before the approach the two cage fighters.
The pair were sentenced to a four-month community order, were electronically tagged and placed under a curfew between 7pm to 7am.
More than 2m long, Boomer may be the world's biggest dog - The Courier Mail - October 9, 2009
BOOMER may be a buster: Measuring 90cm tall at the shoulders and 2.13m long from nose to destructive wagging tail, he might be the world's tallest living dog.
Owner Caryn Weber says her 3-year-old Landseer Newfoundland keeps all four paws on the floor when he drinks from the kitchen tap in her family's eastern North Dakota farm house. Boomer stares into car windows eye to eye with drivers. A 9-kilogram bag of dry dog food lasts the 82kg canine a couple of weeks.
Owner Caryn Weber says her 3-year-old Landseer Newfoundland keeps all four paws on the floor when he drinks from the kitchen tap in her family's eastern North Dakota farm house. Boomer stares into car windows eye to eye with drivers. A 9-kilogram bag of dry dog food lasts the 82kg canine a couple of weeks.
Weber says her furry black and white dog "comes into the house and his tail is so high everything gets knocked around." Weber plans to send Boomer's measurements to Guinness World Records.
The previous record holder was a nearly 121cm-tall Great Dane that died this year.
The previous record holder was a nearly 121cm-tall Great Dane that died this year.
Coach refunds fan after loss - The Daily Telegrath - September 24, 2009
EVER been so disappointed with your team after a loss that you wanted your money back? Particularly if you travelled to watch them play?
There's the cost of travel, accommodation, parking, food and drinks - plus the entry fee itself.
Most sports fans have felt they wanted their money back at one time or another - and one fan in the US has taken it a step further.
He wrote to the coach of his favourite team and enclosed an invoice for an away game at which he felt his team had disgraced themselves.
And the coach paid it.
US sport website Everyday should be Saturday reported that Tony Seminary, a season ticket holder for the Ducks football team, sent in a bill for $US439 "in jest''.
But the Ducks coach rang him up to ask for his address and then sent him a cheque for the full amount.
Some NRL coaches better hope this is an approach which doesn't take off down-under.
There's the cost of travel, accommodation, parking, food and drinks - plus the entry fee itself.
Most sports fans have felt they wanted their money back at one time or another - and one fan in the US has taken it a step further.
He wrote to the coach of his favourite team and enclosed an invoice for an away game at which he felt his team had disgraced themselves.
And the coach paid it.
US sport website Everyday should be Saturday reported that Tony Seminary, a season ticket holder for the Ducks football team, sent in a bill for $US439 "in jest''.
But the Ducks coach rang him up to ask for his address and then sent him a cheque for the full amount.
Some NRL coaches better hope this is an approach which doesn't take off down-under.
Zoo paints donkeys as zebras - The Daily Telegrath - October 9, 2009
GAZA City zookeepers have found a creative way of drawing crowds to their dilapidated zoo - by painting their donkeys.
he Marah Land Zoo's only two zebras died of hunger earlier this year when they were neglected during the Israel-Hamas war.
The popular animals were too expensive to replace, so the keepers decided to design a pair of donkeys with black and white patterns instead.
Ahmad Barghouti says a professional painter used French-manufactured hair coloring to make the donkeys look like zebras.
Hasan Yaseen said Thursday since his three children have never seen a real zebra, they enjoy the Gaza version.
Aside from the two "zebras", the zoo also flaunts an aging tigress, two monkeys and a selection of birds, rabbits and cats.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Red-letter day when post arrives from home - Townsville Bulletin 0 October 6, 2009
I have to admit that this story brought tears to my eyes - Chalki
By-Jessica Johnston
http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2009/10/06/84381_defence.html
http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2009/10/06/84381_defence.html
THERE is one man in the Middle East who manages to put a smile on the face of even the most battle-weary Diggers.
Resident 'postman' Corporal Jason Meersbergen provides a vital lifeline for troops, who are often separated from their loved ones for eight months at a time.
The Townsville soldier delivers about six tonnes of parcels destined for Diggers serving across the Middle East each week, and with Christmas approaching this is set to increase dramatically.
His task is a heart-warming morale booster for soldiers and Cpl Meersbergen admits he is a popular.
''It means a lot, it instantly puts a smile on their faces and it makes me feel good too, to give them a bit of happiness and a bit of love from home,'' Cpl Meersbergen said.
''It's a rewarding job to give them the mail and they say thanks and I get praise for it, but it's the people back home who send the mail, they should get the thanks.''
Cpl Meersbergen said while the staple Aussie favourites of Vegemite and Tim Tams were gratefully received, letters from loved ones were the biggest hit.
''The letters are the main ones that the soldiers really love. They receive them and put them in their top pocket, and if they are starting to feel a bit down they can pull it out. So it's better than a phone call or an email.
''The lollies and the chocolates and stuff are nice, but you can see once they receive the letter they really appreciate that more.
Resident 'postman' Corporal Jason Meersbergen provides a vital lifeline for troops, who are often separated from their loved ones for eight months at a time.
The Townsville soldier delivers about six tonnes of parcels destined for Diggers serving across the Middle East each week, and with Christmas approaching this is set to increase dramatically.
His task is a heart-warming morale booster for soldiers and Cpl Meersbergen admits he is a popular.
''It means a lot, it instantly puts a smile on their faces and it makes me feel good too, to give them a bit of happiness and a bit of love from home,'' Cpl Meersbergen said.
''It's a rewarding job to give them the mail and they say thanks and I get praise for it, but it's the people back home who send the mail, they should get the thanks.''
Cpl Meersbergen said while the staple Aussie favourites of Vegemite and Tim Tams were gratefully received, letters from loved ones were the biggest hit.
''The letters are the main ones that the soldiers really love. They receive them and put them in their top pocket, and if they are starting to feel a bit down they can pull it out. So it's better than a phone call or an email.
''The lollies and the chocolates and stuff are nice, but you can see once they receive the letter they really appreciate that more.
''With his wife Lisa and four children aged between just 12 months and seven back in Townsville, he is a man who is sensitive to the need for soldiers to remain connected with their families during long separations.
Cpl Meersbergen served in Iraq last year, and admits being apart from his young family was difficult.
''It's quite hard, I don't really know my daughter, she's a year old and I've only really known her for six months.''
Cpl Meersbergen said receiving letters and drawings from his eldest son Jacob's school had been a personal highlight in the mail room.
Cpl Meersbergen served in Iraq last year, and admits being apart from his young family was difficult.
''It's quite hard, I don't really know my daughter, she's a year old and I've only really known her for six months.''
Cpl Meersbergen said receiving letters and drawings from his eldest son Jacob's school had been a personal highlight in the mail room.
View to die for - Northern Territory News - October 6, 2009
By BEN LANGFORD
THIS Darwin bloke is either brave or stupid - probably both.
He was photographed cleaning his windows at the high-rise Marrakai apartments in Smith St recently.
Onlookers were shocked as the man casually went about his business - even having a can by his side as he worked 12 storeys up.
Northern Territory News reader Dalton Pereira had his camera on hand after finishing work on a Friday when he spotted the man taking his life in his hands to improve his view.
"There's a number of things you can say about the character ... but it surprised me," he said.
"I don't know why the hell he decided to clean his windows from out there.
"Obviously he's got little in terms of fear - or whatever he's drinking at the time has given him the courage to get out there."
Mr Pereira, a store manager, had returned from work to his city apartment when he went out to his balcony and saw the man risking his life on a nearby apartment building.
"I didn't see how he got there," he said.
"The building's 14 storeys, (he's) 12 storeys up.
"I'd say you're taking a fairly decent risk."
At one stage he leaned back inside to wet the squeegee, and climbed over a barrier to get to the other part of the window.
Mr Pereira, 50, said he had seen a thing or two in his time but he's never seen someone risking life and limb to get the windows clean 12 storeys up.
"He obviously likes his view from the top and he likes his windows clean," he said.
"You do get to see some interesting things from the balcony up here, particularly on a Friday and Saturday night in Darwin."
He was photographed cleaning his windows at the high-rise Marrakai apartments in Smith St recently.
Onlookers were shocked as the man casually went about his business - even having a can by his side as he worked 12 storeys up.
Northern Territory News reader Dalton Pereira had his camera on hand after finishing work on a Friday when he spotted the man taking his life in his hands to improve his view.
"There's a number of things you can say about the character ... but it surprised me," he said.
"I don't know why the hell he decided to clean his windows from out there.
"Obviously he's got little in terms of fear - or whatever he's drinking at the time has given him the courage to get out there."
Mr Pereira, a store manager, had returned from work to his city apartment when he went out to his balcony and saw the man risking his life on a nearby apartment building.
"I didn't see how he got there," he said.
"The building's 14 storeys, (he's) 12 storeys up.
"I'd say you're taking a fairly decent risk."
At one stage he leaned back inside to wet the squeegee, and climbed over a barrier to get to the other part of the window.
Mr Pereira, 50, said he had seen a thing or two in his time but he's never seen someone risking life and limb to get the windows clean 12 storeys up.
"He obviously likes his view from the top and he likes his windows clean," he said.
"You do get to see some interesting things from the balcony up here, particularly on a Friday and Saturday night in Darwin."
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