Wedding Bells for Bowie

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Rick Watts

March 19: This Day in Rock

In 2002 – A taping of CMT’s Crossroads is cancelled when Ryan Adams falls ill. His show partner Elton John refuses to have the audience dismissed and delights the studio listeners with a solo performance.

In 1996 – the second Beatles Anthology series was released. The album featured ‘Real Love’, a track the remaining members of the Beatles recorded using an old demo track of John Lennon’s. The song was first recorded by Lennon in 1977 with a handheld tape recorder on his piano at home, it originated as part of an unfinished stage play that Lennon was working on at the time entitled “The Ballad of John and Yoko.”

In 1982 – Randy Rhoads, the lead guitarist for heavy metal star Ozzy Osbourne, is killed when the plane in which he is flying buzzes Osbourne’s tour bus and crashes into a house in Leesburg, Fla. He is 25.

In 1976 – Paul Kossof guitarist with Free and Back Street Crawler died of heart failure on a flight from Los Angeles to New York. Kossof had a long history of drug abuse. Free had the 1970 UK No.2 & US No.4 single ‘All Right Now’.

In 1970 – David Bowie marries his first wife, Angie Barnett.

In 1958 – Simon and Garfunkel release their first single, “Our Song,” under the moniker Tom & Jerry.

Offbeat News: A Dead Man Walking, Stupid Criminals & More

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Rick Watts

“Family Business”

For many high school seniors, getting into Harvard would be a dream, but one teen is delaying her higher education to follow a different passion: racecar driving. Aurora Straus didn’t intend on becoming a racecar driver when she was younger, but after her dad – who happens to be CEO of Monticello Motor Club in the Catskills – signed her up for driving lessons at the track at 13, she was bitten by the bug.

Straus has graduated from her high school in Westchester, New York and has been accepted into Harvard. However, she ended up deferring for the year and continued racing instead. So far she’s competed in 35 races and will be one of three women among 150 drivers competing in the Pirelli World Challenge series in Austin, Texas.

“Best Worst World Leader”

When it comes to great world leaders, people think Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, maybe even Barack Obama, but how about Adolf Hitler? The book publisher, Pegasus, is being slammed for including the Nazi Germany leader in its book Great Leaders.

The book includes those previously mentioned including Hitler as “powerful world leaders who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of their countries and the people living in them.” As you might imagine, Abraham Cooper of the Wiesenthal Center doesn’t quite think Hitler lived up to those standards (just like any other right thinking person!).

Cooper says: “Placing Hitler alongside truly great political and humanitarian leaders is an abomination that is made worse as it targets young people with little or no knowledge of world history and ethics.” The Wiesenthal Center has demanded that Pegasus remove the book from shelves.

“Dead Man Walking”

A Romanian who worked as a cook in Turkey for more than 20 years has returned to his home country to find out his wife had him declared dead. Since learning of this in January, Constantin Reliu has been actively trying to prove to government officials that he is who he says he is, and he’s not dead. After going through some serious questioning, it was determined that Reliu was in fact alive and well, but he’s still facing issues overturning his death certificate. The court ruled that his request to do so was filed too late. And get this – Reliu can no longer find his wife, who’s believed to be in Italy. He says he originally left her in the 90’s after learning of her infidelity. Adding to the fun? He’s been banned from Turkey for life after being detained and deported back to Romania over expired papers, but plans to write to Turkish president to repeal the decision.

“The Goodest Boy”

Ever notice how excited your dog may get when you ask, “who’s a good boy?” Well there may be a reason for that. A new study out of the University of York has concluded that dogs respond better to baby talk. Researchers found that like human babies that respond best to parents who speak in a high pitched happy voice, dogs like the sound of it, too. Adult dogs used in the study reportedly reacted better to humans who spoke like babies rather than using their regular tone. The study suggests that talking high pitched can strengthen the bond between human and dog.

STUPID CRIMINALS:

The co-owner of Birds-N-Paradise in California says that six very expensive birds were stolen from the shop. Erik Schreiner says that thieves took three Patagonian conures worth $950 each, a caique parrot worth $1,400, a rose-breasted cockatoo worth $2,200 and a yellow nape Amazon parrot worth $2,500. He thinks the crimes are related to two other bird thefts that have taken place in the area, but the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department isn’t certain they’re linked.
A Florida woman was arrested after driving intoxicated with a child in a vehicle with four flat tires. The woman, named So Pak, was pulled over after going five to 10 miles per hour in a 40 miles per hour zone with the four flat tires. Pak insisted there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Police say they noticed a child in the back seat and smelled a strong scent of alcohol coming from the car. She failed a sobriety test and was charged with driving under the influence and child neglect. Pak was booked into St. Lucie Jail and released on bond.
An Indiana man was arrested after taking a cab to and from a bank robbery. Derrick Faria was arrested nearly an hour after he robbed a bank by passing a note to the teller demanding money. It’s being reported that he didn’t show a weapon and that he used the money he stole to pay his cabby. He’s being held at Vanderburgh County Jail on charges of robbery and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Offbeat News: A Red Sea Birth, Stupid Criminals & More

Posted on March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 by Rick Watts

“No Privacy During Pregnancy”

Not everyone gives birth in the hospital, but one Russian tourist has upped the ante on water births. She took a dip in the Red Sea to give birth to her baby with her doctor and husband right beside her.

The unnamed woman gave birth right off the coast of resort town, Dahab in Egypt. Pictures taken by another tourist from a hotel balcony show the baby still attached to its umbilical chord with the placenta in a plastic bowl. You can see mom and dad in their bathing suits looking happy and excited about the successful birth.

The photos went viral on Facebook with some users praising the “beauty” and “easiness” on the birth. The family has not been named and no word on the baby’s gender or condition.

“Elsa to the Rescue”

With the recent wintery weather the north east has been getting, some often wonder who ticked off Frozen‘s Princess Elsa. Well, one drag queen dressed as the Disney princess didn’t seem all too upset to help out struggling police officers in Boston.

Elsa, who’s been identified as Boston attorney Jason Triplett, was enjoying a night out with fellow queens at neighborhood bar, The Gallows. Footage of Triplett helping out the cops was taken by Christopher B. Haynes, who says Triplett joked, “I wanted to blend in tonight so I threw this on.” Well there was no blending in when the Boston Police wagon got stuck in the snow during the most recent nor’easter. Elsa jumped in to single handedly push the wagon out of the snow.

If you wanna see the video – and you know you do… you can check it out at the Bob’s Morning Brew Facebook Page.

“Trail Blazing Via Blimp”

A blimp took a water skier to new lengths as it towed her for 6.9 miles across Lake Elsignore in California. Kari McCollum broke a Guinness World Record for the tow, beating out the previous record of five miles towed by blimp. The event sponsors, T-Mobile and AirSign, tried breaking two other records for largest number of people skiing under a blimp and fastest text sent from someone skiing behind a blimp, but no such luck with the text and due to weather conditions, they didn’t even bother to try largest group.

“Meteorologist on a Mission”

A weatherman who legally changed his name to Meteorologist Drew Anderson wants to run for Congress in Pennsylvania. He’s currently collecting signatures to get on the Republican primary ballot. He’d then run against U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker. Meteorologist says he wants to be “the loudest and the biggest voice for science in Washington.” In case you were wondering, yes his name on the ballot would in fact read Meteorologist Drew Anderson.

“Faster Than a Cannonball”

Shooting a human out of a cannon ball may be something you’d think you can only see in video games, but “veteran performer” David Smith Jr. has done it twice and this second time he’s beat his own record. Smith is known as “The Bullet” and just broke the Guinness World Record for human cannonball distance when he was launched 194 feet and eight inches into the air from a cannon. The event was modeled after the forthcoming pirate-themed Xbox game “Sea of Thieves.” His last attempt in 2013 had him 193 feet and eight-point-eight inches in the air. His latest launch was sponsored by Xbox and livestreamed on their Mixer Xbobx Channel.

STUPID CRIMINALS:

Washington police are on the hunt for a couple who’ve stolen $20,000 in vitamins. Justin Pederson and Anita Thompson have reportedly hit up stores across the state, filling reusable grocery bags with expensive vitamins and simply walking out the front door.
An 18-year-old is arrested after cops found stolen traffic signs in his car. Police in Ocala, Florida responded to a call of a crash at a local Kangaroo gas station that involved a tractor-trailer and Toyota Corolla. Cops immediately smelled marijuana coming from the Corolla. When they searched the car they found the pot, drug paraphernalia, and 10 traffic signs. Among the signs were speed limit signs, a stop sign, and a “Do Not Enter” sign. The owner of the vehicle, David Pietrzak was arrested for grand theft, possession of alcohol under 21, criminal mischief, intent to sell, possession of marijuana over 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. He’s still in the slammer on $30,500 bail.
A trio of thieves in New Orleans were caught with 52 stolen Yeti coolers worth more than $16,000. Demetrius Johnson, Anthony Jackson and Leon Gamble stole 32 of the expensive coolers in Louisiana and another 20 in Texas. Police caught the suspects when they spotted Demetrius standing outside of a hotel loading one of the Yeti coolers into a trailer filled with 40 more. Among the coolers, authorities also found stolen Adidas clothing. The three are charged with possession of stolen property, but more charges may pop up after an investigation.

Offbeat News: A Pretentious Doctor, Stupid Criminals & More

Posted on March 14, 2018March 14, 2018 by Rick Watts

“Car Conundrum”

A Canadian neurosurgeon who crashed his rare Ferrari F40 in 2012 is demanding British Columbia’s public auto insurer pay an estimated $982,000 citing “insult” to his “sense of dignity.” Dr. Navraj Heran is suing the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia claiming they owe him more money for his accident because the vehicle has been absent from shows and it’s “embarrassing.”

At the time of the accident, he was offered $503,000, but that wasn’t enough for Heran and an arbitrator ruled the payout should total $696,000. The car eventually had to be shipped to Toronto for repairs, upping the payout to $790,000. Now, Heran is asking for $982,000 in his latest civil claim saying it was “unsettling and embarrassing” for him to leave the Ferrari out of his vehicle collection, which he frequently displays to the public. (insert eye roll here)

“The show absence of the vehicle is not a matter the plaintiff should have to repeatedly deal with on a public basis,” says Heran. A judge ruled that his “embarrassment” claim should be struck from his claim as it looks “frivolous.” As of now, the case remains unresolved.

“Boaty McBoatface Beats the Ice”

Boaty McBoatface- the now famous yellow submarine has survived its mission in Antarctica. Boaty traveled under an ice shelf about 1900-feet thick, and returned safely to its launch ship in 48 hours. Boaty’s handlers are planning more expeditions thanks to the success of this one.

“Determined to Run”

A blind Irish runner broke her second Guinness World Record after running 81.09-miles on a treadmill in 12 hours. Sinead Kane previously ran seven marathons in seven days becoming the first blind female to complete a marathon in each continent. She ran the treadmill at the Clayton Hotel Gym in Ireland, beating out the previous record holder by one-point-17 miles. Pretty cool, huh?

STUPID CRIMINALS:

An Alabama man has been charged with arson after setting a cockroach on fire in the lobby of his apartment building. Christopher Joseph Reidy was arrested when he set a bulletin board on fire in the lobby because “he was just trying to kill a roach.” Though the building didn’t sustain much damage, Reidy is being charged with a felony count of arson and is held at Madison County jail without bail.
Miami police are on the hunt for a man who stole a neighbor’s peacock. Video footage shows the man carry the peacock underneath his arm to his truck as other angry peacocks chase him down. Though residents in the neighborhood aren’t huge fans of the peacocks, they are upset about the theft. They also say the don’t recognize the thief or his truck.
Anthony J. Morcilio was busted when police found he was growing pot in his apartment. But how he got busted? Stupid. Apparently, Morcilio had an argument with his girlfriend. Cops were called. When they arrived, they were concerned about the “human cries” they said they heard inside. Morcilio told officers his girlfriend called and split – but they couldn’t locate her. So Morcilio let cops into his pad…and when they were searching, they found seven marijuana plants, 12 bags of medical marijuana candy and marijuana growing equipment. He’s now been hit on a bunch of charges, including distribution of a controlled dangerous substance within 500 feet of a public park and within 1,000 feet of a school. And by the way? His girlfriend was fine and those “cries?” Those were from his crated dog.

The Ventures Guitarist Nokie Edwards Dead at 82

Posted on March 13, 2018March 13, 2018 by Rick Watts

Nokie Edwards, guitarist for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees the Ventures, has died at the age of 82, the band confirmed.

“We have been advised this morning that Nokie Edwards passed away today after several months battling an infection after hip surgery this past December,” a statement on the band’s website reads. “The Ventures family feels this loss very deeply: Nokie has been part of the Ventures’ history for almost six decades and helped to shape the early Ventures’ sound and the success of their career. He was an innovator and one of the greats on guitar, so much so that he influenced many young players over the course of his career.”

Photo: The Ventures Official Website

Tiger Woods Still Brings Ratings Gold For Golf

Posted on March 13, 2018March 13, 2018 by Rick Watts

NBC saw a record 5.11 overnight rating on Sunday for its 3PM – 6PM coverage of the final round of the Valspar Championship. You know…the one in which Tiger Woods came within one stroke of winning for the first time since 2013?

Oh, and that overnight rating was the best rating for a non-Major PGA Tour event since the 2013 Players Championship.

And Sunday’s final round was also the best-rated golf telecast (other than The Masters) since the 2015 PGA Championship.

NBC Sports also saw a record 3.26 overnight rating on Saturday for its coverage of the third round. It was the best-rated Round 3 of a PGA Tour event on any broadcast network since 2006, and the best rating for the Valspar tournament in its history—an eye-popping 181% gain over Round 3 of the event last year.

And golf can look for Tiger’s successor all it wants, but those Saturday and Sunday numbers were all without Jordan Spieth or Rory McIlroy, who both missed the cut after Friday, and the number one ranked golfer in the world Dustin Johnson who sat this tourney out.

They all tuned in to see if Tiger.

Because when Tiger is competing on Sunday, nothing else can.

Source: Yahoo! Finance; Photo: Tiger Woods Facebook Page

Offbeat News: Malpractice, Stupid Criminals & More

Posted on March 13, 2018March 13, 2018 by Rick Watts

“Malpractice Much?”

A new video has surfaced that shows a crash victim using his amputated foot as a pillow. The man from India was involved in a school bus crash, in which he was the driver. The man’s injuries were so severe from the crash that he needed his left leg amputated. Bad, right?

According to his relatives, doctors at Jhansi Medical College placed his severed limb underneath his head as a pillow… “I repeatedly asked the doctors to intervene but they refused,” says Janaki Prasad. “Finally, after about two hours, I managed to get a pillow for him from the market and that’s when the leg was removed.”

The local government is looking into the matter and stresses that action will be taken against anyone who is responsible for the incident.

STUPID CRIMINALS:

An Oregon woman is facing some serious prison time for drugging kids in her illegal daycare, Little Giggles, while she went tanning and more. January Neatherlin told parents they couldn’t pick their kids up between 11 AM and 2 PM because it was nap time. Apparently, that was also the time for her to go tanning and go to CrossFit and run any other errands she needed to. And to make sure the kids wouldn’t wake up and injure themselves while “under her care,” she drugged them with melatonin. She’s since plead guilty to 11 counts of first-degree criminal mistreatment and one count of third degree assault… and she’ll get to fade that tan with a 21-year-sentence.
A funeral home employee from Nova Scotia had his license revoked after mistakenly cremating the wrong body. David Farmer was supposed to cremate Myrtle Wilson, but instead cremated Sandra Bennett. The two women apparently died a day apart. He ended up embalming Wilson and presented her to the Bennett family by mistake. Wilson was eventually cremated and her family was notified of the mix-up before her funeral, but Bennett’s family unfortunately were the ones to figure out the issue in the first place. Farmer’s license has been revoked, but the board notes he showed “genuine remorse” for his actions.
Ladies… we all love a good Victoria’s Secret bra or two, but those things can sure get pricey. Two women went all or nothing after stealing “several large bags” in a Victoria’s Secret heist. Blanca Quintero of Richmond and Antanae Welch of Pittsburg were arrested near Palladio Shopping Center in California. Most of what they stole were bras, totaling out at $11,000. Store employees tried stopping the ladies, but Quintero tried using pepper spray on one of them. They were later tracked down by a description of their vehicle. Along with theft and conspiracy, Quintero is charged with using tear gas to commit a crime and Welch faces a charge of possession of counterfeit money. Quintero also had an outstanding warrant in San Mateo county.

‘Soups On Us’ Part III of IV

Mahaska Health Partnership has sponsored a four-part learning series called “Soups On Us,” which offers enlightening facts and motivational tips to encourage a healthier lifestyle. These events are scheduled from noon until 1 PM at the Mahaska County YMCA Conference Room. They are free and open to the public, however registration is required by calling 641-672-3303. “Healthy Sleep” is the session that’ll be held on Thursday, April 12.

Up to $28K Available to Local Business

Posted on March 12, 2018March 12, 2018 by Rick Watts

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Do you have a great business? Have you always wanted to own a business in downtown Oskaloosa? Is your current business planning to expand services or add a new product line? Do you have a piece of equipment you wish you could purchase for your business?

Main Street Oskaloosa is looking for interested entrepreneurs who could use $28,000 to launch or grow their business idea within the Oskaloosa Main Street district. The Open 4 Business contest, launched in 2015, is an opportunity for businesses located within a state-designated Main Street district, to compete for a chance to win up to $28,000 in grant funds to assist with a business development or expansion project that will benefit the local community. Businesses must complete an application and submit a short video outlining their business idea and how it will benefit the local economic climate in their community. A 25% cash match is required. The grant funds are administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Downtown Resource Center and Main Street Iowa program.

Stop by the Oskaloosa Main Street office to pick up an application and instructions for the local grant competition. Deadline for the local program is April 15, 2018 by 4:00 PM at the Oskaloosa Main Street office, 222 1st Avenue East. Each designated Main Street community may submit one local business applicant that will represent their city at the sub-state competition held on June 27, 2018. Sub-state winners will receive $8,000 and advance to the state contest which will be held in Waterloo, Iowa the evening of August 28, 2018. The state winner could win up to $20,000.
We encourage businesses to review the 2018 Contest Rules, Guidelines, and Program Information.

For complete details about this program, please contact Emily Brown at 641-672-2591, email ebrown@oacdg.org, or stop by the office 222 1st Avenue East.

-This information was provided in a news release from Oskaloosa Main Street.

Nilsson, Lennon Ejected from Troubador in LA

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Rick Watts

March 12: This Day in Rock History

In 2006 – Bob Geldof is honored with a special achievement accolade at the German industry’s annual Echo Awards in Berlin. The veteran Irish musician and humanitarian is lauded for masterminding the historic Live 8 concerts, and for his distinguished career both as frontman of the Boomtown Rats and as a solo artist.

In 2004 – A warrant is issued for the arrest of Rosalind Morganfield, the daughter of blues giant Muddy Waters, in Gainesville, Fla. Morganfield is wanted for the murder of a 19-year-old man in 1996.

In 1974 – Nilsson and John Lennon are ejected from the Troubador Club in Los Angeles for heckling Tom Smothers’ comedy act. Lennon is also charged with hitting a photographer in the eye.

And in 1971 – Jethro Tull release their fourth studio album, “Aqualung”.

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