By Molly Farmer, Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY — A Salt Lake City woman has been charged with a third degree felony for allegedly asking an undercover police officer to give her drugs in exchange for an Olive Garden salad in a to-go box.
The 33-year-old woman approached the undercover officer who was working on the corner of 200 South and 300 West in Salt Lake, according to charging documents. The woman was carrying a white food container and asked the undercover officer for $10 worth of cocaine, according to the charges. She "stated that she wanted some cocaine, but she only had $2 and a salad," the charges state.
She told the officer she would return later with more money or some Olive Garden gift cards, according to police.
When another officer searched the woman prior to her arrest, the officer found a glass pipe inside a cigarette pack in her pocket, according to the charges.
The woman was charged Monday in 3rd District Court with one count of attempted possession or use of a controlled substance, a third degree felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Monkeys cool down with ice cream at corpn zoo
(Times of India) COIMBATORE: A dollop of ice cream on a scorching day can be a soothing treat for monkeys too. The parched monkeys at the corporation zoo in VOC Park on Avinashi Road in the city can now indulge in a few scoops of ice cream to beat the summer heat.
The zoo authorities have rustled up a summer diet for the animals, especially the Bonnet Macaques since the heat drains the monkeys more than it does the other animals. Ice creams were offered to the 25 monkeys on Wednesday morning in an attempt to help the primates cool down...
The zoo authorities have rustled up a summer diet for the animals, especially the Bonnet Macaques since the heat drains the monkeys more than it does the other animals. Ice creams were offered to the 25 monkeys on Wednesday morning in an attempt to help the primates cool down...
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Researchers in Ohio are studying the power of pee
By Stephanie Liebergen
(NBC Action News) ATHENS, Ohio - Researchers at Ohio University are studying a new energy source you can produce yourself. They’re studying the power of pee.
It’s something everyone does, every day. Even though urine is nearly 99 percent water, there is a lot of hydrogen in the remaining one percent from an organic compound called urea.
To break it down, if you could collect the urine from all 24,000 students at Ohio University, you could power 60 buildings every day.
Researchers say there is still a lot of work to be done, but there are some applications of this new technology that could start paying off for businesses very soon.
Until then, our “number one” power source will just keep going down the drain.
(NBC Action News) ATHENS, Ohio - Researchers at Ohio University are studying a new energy source you can produce yourself. They’re studying the power of pee.
It’s something everyone does, every day. Even though urine is nearly 99 percent water, there is a lot of hydrogen in the remaining one percent from an organic compound called urea.
To break it down, if you could collect the urine from all 24,000 students at Ohio University, you could power 60 buildings every day.
Researchers say there is still a lot of work to be done, but there are some applications of this new technology that could start paying off for businesses very soon.
Until then, our “number one” power source will just keep going down the drain.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Just hanging around: Abandoned monkey who's the cutest baby in the zoo
By Daily Mail Reporter
With her huge doe eyes and fluffy hair, it's hard to believe that this baby spider monkey was abandoned by her mother at birth.
Little Estela and her mother Sunshine failed to bond after she was born in January forcing primate keepers at Melbourne Zoo to step in and care for her around the clock to ensure her survival.
Primate supervisor Jess McKelson and her team have had to feed the tiny newborn a formula mixture by hand to build up her strength.
But the playful youngster is growing bigger by the day and is now being introduced to solid food.
Luckily, grandmother Sonya is on hand to keep a watchful eye on the mischievous toddler who thinks nothing of playfully teasing and prodding her surrogate family.
Spider monkeys are often found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil.
They have disproportionately long limbs and a long prehensile tail makes them one of the largest New World monkeys and gives rise to their common name.
Spider monkeys usually live in the upper layers of the rainforest and forage in the high canopy, from 25 to 30metres (82 to 98ft).
They primarily eat fruit, but will also occasionally consume leaves, flowers, and insects.
Due to their large size, spider monkeys require large tracts of moist evergreen forests and prefer undisturbed primary rainforest.
They are social animals and live in bands of up to 35, but will split up to forage during the day.
With her huge doe eyes and fluffy hair, it's hard to believe that this baby spider monkey was abandoned by her mother at birth.
Little Estela and her mother Sunshine failed to bond after she was born in January forcing primate keepers at Melbourne Zoo to step in and care for her around the clock to ensure her survival.
Primate supervisor Jess McKelson and her team have had to feed the tiny newborn a formula mixture by hand to build up her strength.
Hanging tough: The baby Spider Monkey which is native to Central America, is currently receiving six feeds of formula a day and is now slowly being introduced to solid foods
What a cutie! It seems hard to believe that this adorable baby spider monkey was abandoned by its mother, but at least grandmother Sonya is on hand at Melbourne Zoo to ensure little Estela is behaving herself
But the playful youngster is growing bigger by the day and is now being introduced to solid food.
Luckily, grandmother Sonya is on hand to keep a watchful eye on the mischievous toddler who thinks nothing of playfully teasing and prodding her surrogate family.
Spider monkeys are often found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil.
They have disproportionately long limbs and a long prehensile tail makes them one of the largest New World monkeys and gives rise to their common name.
Cheeky monkey: Primate supervisor Jess McKelson and her team have been looking after Estela around the clock since she was abandoned. The playful youngster seems perfectly at home teasing her new carers with a poke in the eye though
Playtime: It looks like Estela's grandmother Sonya is in for a rough ride as the tiny spider monkey playfully pulls her ear
They primarily eat fruit, but will also occasionally consume leaves, flowers, and insects.
Due to their large size, spider monkeys require large tracts of moist evergreen forests and prefer undisturbed primary rainforest.
They are social animals and live in bands of up to 35, but will split up to forage during the day.
Here's looking at you, kid! Impossibly cut, little Estela is a firm favourite with primate supervisor Jess McKelson (pictured here) at Melbourne Zoo who is helping the baby spider monkey adapt after she was abandoned by her mother, Sunshine
Friday, April 29, 2011
Royal Wedding Commentary by Cathy
Seriously, where is the drama and why bother? The bride and groom already done the deed, you dig?
William, oh, dear, is this guy even 30 yet? Talk about, uh, prematurely thin on the stovepipe! But, who noticed anyway? Once again, proof that the wedding is all about the bride as he could've showed up naked and riding a donkey and no one would've noticed.
Is Kate freaking out yet and wondering if she end up like Di?
In any case, gotta love the employment provided by the wedding. I think every gay man in Britain was put to work!
William, oh, dear, is this guy even 30 yet? Talk about, uh, prematurely thin on the stovepipe! But, who noticed anyway? Once again, proof that the wedding is all about the bride as he could've showed up naked and riding a donkey and no one would've noticed.
Is Kate freaking out yet and wondering if she end up like Di?
In any case, gotta love the employment provided by the wedding. I think every gay man in Britain was put to work!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
It's the law
From the great State of Wisconsin:
97.18(4)
(4) The serving of colored oleomargarine or margarine at a public eating place as a substitute for table butter is prohibited unless it is ordered by the customer.
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Full text of the LawSection 8.40.010 Established.
A. No nuclear weapons, delivery systems for such weapons, or components expressly intended to contribute to the operation, guidance or delivery of a nuclear weapon shall be produced within the city.
B. No waste from the production of nuclear weapons, their components, or commercial nuclear power shall be stored within the city.
C. The city shall request the United States Department of Transportation and the Wisconsin Division of Emergency Government to provide the mayor with advance notification of any high-level radioactive waste shipments through the city limits.
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Section 8.44.050 Public nuisances affecting peace and safety (which includes SNOW).
The following acts, omissions, places, conditions and things are declared to be public nuisances affecting peace and safety, but such enumeration shall not be construed to exclude other nuisances affecting public peace or safety coming within the definition of Section 8.44.020.
A. Signs, Billboards, etc. All signs and billboards, awnings and other similar structures over or near streets, sidewalks, public grounds or places frequented by the public, so situated or constructed as to endanger the public safety.
B. Illegal Buildings. All buildings erected, repaired or altered in violation of the provisions of the ordinances of the city relating to materials and manner of construction of buildings and structures within the city.
C. Unauthorized Traffic Signs. All unauthorized signs, signals, markings or devices placed or maintained upon or in view of any public highway or railway crossing which purport to be or may be mistaken as an official traffic control device, railroad sign or signal or which because of its color, location, brilliance or manner of operation interferes with the effectiveness of any such device, sign or signal.
D. Obstruction of Intersections. All trees, hedges, billboards or other obstructions which prevent persons driving vehicles on public streets, alleys or highways from obtaining a clear view of traffic when approaching an intersection or pedestrian crosswalk.
E. Tree Limbs. All limbs of trees which project over a public sidewalk less than ten (10) feet above the surface thereof and all limbs which project over a public street less than fourteen (14) feet above the surface thereof.
F. Dangerous Trees. All trees which are a menace to public safety or are the cause of substantial annoyance to the general public.
G. Fireworks. All use or display of fireworks except as provided by the laws of the state of Wisconsin and ordinances of the city.
H. Dilapidated Buildings. All buildings or structures so old, dilapidated or out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human use.
I. Wires Over Streets. All wires over streets, alleys, or public grounds which are strung less than fifteen (15) feet above the surface thereof.
J. Noisy Animals or Fowl. The keeping or harboring of any animal or fowl which by frequent or habitual howling, yelping, barking, crowing or making of other noises shall greatly annoy or disturb a neighborhood or any considerable number of persons within the city.
K. Obstructions of Streets--Excavations. All obstructions of streets, alleys, sidewalks or crosswalks and all excavations in or under the same, except as permitted by the ordinances of the city or which, although made in accordance with such ordinances, are kept or maintained for an unreasonable or illegal length of time after the purpose thereof has been accomplished, or do not conform to the permit.
L. Open Excavations. All open and unguarded pits, wells, excavations or unused basements accessible from any public street, alley or sidewalk.
M. Abandoned Refrigerators. All abandoned refrigerators or iceboxes from which the doors and other covers have not been removed or which are not equipped with a device for opening from the inside.
N. Flammable Liquids. Repeated or continuous violations of the ordinances of the city or laws of the state relating to the storage of flammable liquids.
O. Unremoved Snow. All snow and ice not removed or sprinkled with ashes, sawdust, sand or other chemical removers, as provided in this code.
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9.08.090 Tattooing prohibited.
No person shall conduct any establishment where tattooing is practiced nor engage in the practice of tattooing; provided, however, that tattooing may be performed for medical purposes by a person licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the state. The word "tattooing" as used herein means the marking of the skin of a person by insertion of permanent colors through puncture of the skin.
97.18(4)
(4) The serving of colored oleomargarine or margarine at a public eating place as a substitute for table butter is prohibited unless it is ordered by the customer.
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Full text of the LawSection 8.40.010 Established.
A. No nuclear weapons, delivery systems for such weapons, or components expressly intended to contribute to the operation, guidance or delivery of a nuclear weapon shall be produced within the city.
B. No waste from the production of nuclear weapons, their components, or commercial nuclear power shall be stored within the city.
C. The city shall request the United States Department of Transportation and the Wisconsin Division of Emergency Government to provide the mayor with advance notification of any high-level radioactive waste shipments through the city limits.
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Section 8.44.050 Public nuisances affecting peace and safety (which includes SNOW).
The following acts, omissions, places, conditions and things are declared to be public nuisances affecting peace and safety, but such enumeration shall not be construed to exclude other nuisances affecting public peace or safety coming within the definition of Section 8.44.020.
A. Signs, Billboards, etc. All signs and billboards, awnings and other similar structures over or near streets, sidewalks, public grounds or places frequented by the public, so situated or constructed as to endanger the public safety.
B. Illegal Buildings. All buildings erected, repaired or altered in violation of the provisions of the ordinances of the city relating to materials and manner of construction of buildings and structures within the city.
C. Unauthorized Traffic Signs. All unauthorized signs, signals, markings or devices placed or maintained upon or in view of any public highway or railway crossing which purport to be or may be mistaken as an official traffic control device, railroad sign or signal or which because of its color, location, brilliance or manner of operation interferes with the effectiveness of any such device, sign or signal.
D. Obstruction of Intersections. All trees, hedges, billboards or other obstructions which prevent persons driving vehicles on public streets, alleys or highways from obtaining a clear view of traffic when approaching an intersection or pedestrian crosswalk.
E. Tree Limbs. All limbs of trees which project over a public sidewalk less than ten (10) feet above the surface thereof and all limbs which project over a public street less than fourteen (14) feet above the surface thereof.
F. Dangerous Trees. All trees which are a menace to public safety or are the cause of substantial annoyance to the general public.
G. Fireworks. All use or display of fireworks except as provided by the laws of the state of Wisconsin and ordinances of the city.
H. Dilapidated Buildings. All buildings or structures so old, dilapidated or out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human use.
I. Wires Over Streets. All wires over streets, alleys, or public grounds which are strung less than fifteen (15) feet above the surface thereof.
J. Noisy Animals or Fowl. The keeping or harboring of any animal or fowl which by frequent or habitual howling, yelping, barking, crowing or making of other noises shall greatly annoy or disturb a neighborhood or any considerable number of persons within the city.
K. Obstructions of Streets--Excavations. All obstructions of streets, alleys, sidewalks or crosswalks and all excavations in or under the same, except as permitted by the ordinances of the city or which, although made in accordance with such ordinances, are kept or maintained for an unreasonable or illegal length of time after the purpose thereof has been accomplished, or do not conform to the permit.
L. Open Excavations. All open and unguarded pits, wells, excavations or unused basements accessible from any public street, alley or sidewalk.
M. Abandoned Refrigerators. All abandoned refrigerators or iceboxes from which the doors and other covers have not been removed or which are not equipped with a device for opening from the inside.
N. Flammable Liquids. Repeated or continuous violations of the ordinances of the city or laws of the state relating to the storage of flammable liquids.
O. Unremoved Snow. All snow and ice not removed or sprinkled with ashes, sawdust, sand or other chemical removers, as provided in this code.
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9.08.090 Tattooing prohibited.
No person shall conduct any establishment where tattooing is practiced nor engage in the practice of tattooing; provided, however, that tattooing may be performed for medical purposes by a person licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the state. The word "tattooing" as used herein means the marking of the skin of a person by insertion of permanent colors through puncture of the skin.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monkey tricks
The Bolivian squirrel monkeys love snatching sunglasses from visitors. The London Zoo in London decided they had to be weaned from this naughty habit. They smeared bitter apple on sunglasses and left them lying about for the Bolivian squirrel monkey to find. These monkeys dislike anything that has a sour taste.
The Bolivian squirrel monkey is only 10 1/2 to 12 1/2 inches long with a 15 to 16 1/2 inch tail. Its tail is longer than its head and body but it is very slim. The tip however is bushy and black. Thismonkey's face is small and white with a large forehead. Its head crown is dark and it has a black nose tip and muzzle.
Bolivian squirrel monkeys live in groups called troops. Their troops average 40 to 50 members and may reach up to 200. The troops of squirrel monkeys are the largest and most active of the monkeys that inhabit the Americas. They are noisy, twittering and clucking. The large troops have smaller peer groups.
Actor Emilio Estevez Hard at Work on Latest Production — Wine Making
 When Estevez purchased the property, the home was dominated by a water-thirsty lawn, so he came up with a unique plan to replace it with something more drought-friendly and productive. "I started getting these ridiculously high water bills," Estevez told the Your California Radio Show. "So I had this crazy idea to dig up the lawn and plant a vineyard." He says crazy idea, because most of his family and friends told him it was such. But now, it's Estevez who is literally enjoying the fruits of his labor. He said his water bill dropped substantially to about $70 a month, and the property is growing a useful product—something the lawn wasn't providing. The vineyard has also given the Hollywood star a new focus.  Estevez especially likes the Viognier, calling it the star of the Casa Dumetz line. "Sonja has just been nailing the Viognier for the last couple of years," he said referring to his partner Sonja Magdevski. LISTEN TO THE FULL RADIO INTERVIEW: His respect for the wine industry shows in his marketing approach. While many stars choose to use their famous names as a way to bring recognition to their projects, you won't find any current photos of Estevez, nor any clear references to him on the winery's website or bottle labels.  "There's a lot of people that will buy something just based on a celebrity endorsement or a celebrity name on a product," Estevez said. "But, we wanted the wine and the product to speak for itself." You can currently find Casa Dumetz wines at a number of locations around Southern California and the Central Coast. The winery does not operate a tasting room at the moment, but Estevez said they are hoping to put one together. He expects it to be somewhere along the growing Malibu wine trail within the next couple of years. MORE INFO: Casa Dumetz - Malibu Tierra Alta Vineyards - Santa Ynez PHOTO CREDITS: Top - Casa Dumetz - Pinot Grapes Middle - Tierra Alta Vineyard Bottom - Emilio Estevez with father Martin Sheen during production of his film The Way - David Alexanian |
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Boy, you are one big baby!
Lu Hao, the three-year-old who weighs a staggering 132lbs - and he's still growing
At 132lbs, Lu Hao is already five times the size of a normal child his age.The three-year-old toddler from China eats a staggering THREE bowls of rice when he sits down for a family meal.
When Lu Hao was born he weighed just 2.6kg (5.7 lbs), however, from the time he was three months old he began to gain weight rapidly.
Obese: Lu Hao has managed to put on 10kg (22 lbs) in the past year
Since Hao was one-year-old his parents have tried to keep a careful eye on his diet.
However, Hao's mother Chen Yuan comments: 'We have to let him be as if we don't feed him he will cry non-stop'...
Friday, March 18, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Lose the Kardashians
I was flipping channels on the TV the other day and came across an episode of a "reality" show about the Kardashians. Other than being appalled at what has happened to Bruce Jenner's face, I wondered who the h-e-doubletoothpicks are these people? What exactly have they done to make them worthy of a TV show that is "reportedly" about their lives.
I say reality in quotes and reportedly in quotes because I've never believed for one minute that so-called "reality" TV is not manipulated and scripted.
Have these women who looked like they've had about $2 million worth of, uh, enhancement and plastic surgery done anything worthy or reflective of a life lived in Christ? Uh, not that I can detect. Are they great humanitarians? Do they clothe the homeless (well, given the ho outfits they usually wear they may be doing the homeless a favor there)
It looked like, in the brief clip I saw that this show is about a family of rich spoiled and selfish brats who don't work and think the world revolves around them.
How many of us think that life is real? How many people really live like that? Yet, those are the role models the media is giving us.
Reject them-don't keep up with them.
I say reality in quotes and reportedly in quotes because I've never believed for one minute that so-called "reality" TV is not manipulated and scripted.
Have these women who looked like they've had about $2 million worth of, uh, enhancement and plastic surgery done anything worthy or reflective of a life lived in Christ? Uh, not that I can detect. Are they great humanitarians? Do they clothe the homeless (well, given the ho outfits they usually wear they may be doing the homeless a favor there)
It looked like, in the brief clip I saw that this show is about a family of rich spoiled and selfish brats who don't work and think the world revolves around them.
How many of us think that life is real? How many people really live like that? Yet, those are the role models the media is giving us.
Reject them-don't keep up with them.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Hump Day Haiku
What are friends for?
Is it a limerick?
"Once was a girl named Cathy"
Nantucket? Bucket?
Educational standards
What would the week be
without a complaint 'bout school
please be recess time
Look behind you
Sick again with strep
must be a conspiracy
chem trails, Big Brother
The desert
Buried in jammies
He moved to Babylonia
King Tut. Funky Tut.
Not so cool hand
1st sacrament time?
failure to communicate
parish rates a "fail"
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Monkeys Doubt Themselves Just Like Humans, Study Finds
Apparently humans aren't the only ones filled with self-doubt and uncertainty. A recent study found that certain monkeys question their own thinking as well.Professor John David Smith and Michael Beran trained macaques, which are of the Old World group (native to Africa, Asia, and Europe), to play a computer game where if they got an answer right, they received a treat. A wrong answer meant no treat, but a brief pause before the next question. But there was a third option -- the question mark. By selecting the question mark, the screen skipped the present question, considered too hard, and moved on to the next.
The macaques responded in the exact same way as humans -- the monkeys chose to skip the tricky questions. (Unlike Georgia Rep. Jack Kingston who recently hit the evolution question head on when he stated, "I came from God, not from a monkey.") Meanwhile, Dr. Smith told the BBC, "Monkeys apparently appreciate when they are likely to make an error... They seem to know when they don't know..."
Saturday, February 19, 2011
What's Amentior About This?
Albrecht Durer's Virgin and Child with monkey I saw this print today and thought of someone.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Give Me a Head with Hair
A few days ago I saw a trailer for a film about the life of Justin Bieber. I admit I busted out laughing. The trailer was so pompous and made it seem like Bieber is some kind of legend and as much of a God's gift to humanity as Jesus Himself. Is Bieber even 15 for crying out loud?
For those of you over 25 or who don't have teen daughters, Bieber is that singer with the Beatles (or Dorthy Hamill depending upon the wind direction) hair cut.
One day he'll be doing reality shows with Danny Bonaduce and Leif Garrett.Hey, where is Shaun Cassidy these days or Rex Stewart? Is Tiger Beat still published?
Don't know any of the names I just listed above? They were all guys who were teen idols for about a year who had great hair!
I don't know for sure what kind of hair Jesus had,but, be assured He's the only guy worthy of continued Adoration.
For those of you over 25 or who don't have teen daughters, Bieber is that singer with the Beatles (or Dorthy Hamill depending upon the wind direction) hair cut.
One day he'll be doing reality shows with Danny Bonaduce and Leif Garrett.Hey, where is Shaun Cassidy these days or Rex Stewart? Is Tiger Beat still published?
Don't know any of the names I just listed above? They were all guys who were teen idols for about a year who had great hair!
I don't know for sure what kind of hair Jesus had,but, be assured He's the only guy worthy of continued Adoration.
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