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Thursday, October 2, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
The 64 Million Pants
When the local Washington D.C. dry cleaner lost Roy Pearson’s pants, he was not happy. He complained, demanded compensation, and took action. And boy, did he take action. Roy Pearson is suing Custom Cleaners for $65,462,500 for his lost pair of trousers, with a claimed value of $800.
So how did Pearson get to a $65 million lawsuit from an $800 pair of trousers? Washington’s consumer protection law provides for damages of $1,500 per violation per day. Pearson began multiplying: 12 violations over 1,200 days, times three defendants. A pant leg here, a pant leg there, and soon, he’s up to his $65 million lawsuit.
So how did Pearson get to a $65 million lawsuit from an $800 pair of trousers? Washington’s consumer protection law provides for damages of $1,500 per violation per day. Pearson began multiplying: 12 violations over 1,200 days, times three defendants. A pant leg here, a pant leg there, and soon, he’s up to his $65 million lawsuit.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Argentina's falabella horses
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Thief Decides to Take a Nap
A man suspected of burglarizing a home was arrested after police found him asleep in the basement. Iam D. Wright was lying on the floor early Thursday next to a black bag filled with items that belonged to the homeowners, including stereo equipment, a backpack and a wallet, police said.
One of the residents had flagged down nearby officers after discovering a man in their basement.
Wright's eyes were closed and he did not respond to police until he was threatened with a Taser.
He allegedly told police he was drunk and had passed out after a party at the home, but the homeowners said they hadn't hosted a party.
Wright is charged with felony theft and burglary and remains jailed on $2,500 bail.
Police found other items on Wright that didn't belong to the couple, and say he may be responsible for other burglaries and thefts in the area.
One of the residents had flagged down nearby officers after discovering a man in their basement.
Wright's eyes were closed and he did not respond to police until he was threatened with a Taser.
He allegedly told police he was drunk and had passed out after a party at the home, but the homeowners said they hadn't hosted a party.
Wright is charged with felony theft and burglary and remains jailed on $2,500 bail.
Police found other items on Wright that didn't belong to the couple, and say he may be responsible for other burglaries and thefts in the area.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Your body
Your body requires 1000-1500 calories per day just to simply survive (breathing, sleeping, eating).
Monday, May 5, 2008
Friday, May 2, 2008
Real But Strange Words
Genitofemoral neuropahthy means "Jeans are too tight."
Ergasiophobe = some one that is afraid of work.
Dinomaniac = Some one who has the urge to dance.
Ergasiophobe = some one that is afraid of work.
Dinomaniac = Some one who has the urge to dance.
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