Archive for October, 2007

Physics Undergraduate Makes His Own Helicopter From Spare Parts

Most of us would love to have the money to buy our personal helicopter – not many of us ever thought of actually making one. Mubarak Muhammad, a 24-year-old physics undergraduate in northern Nigeria, had the brilliant idea to make his own personal helicopters. He builds them with old cars and motorbikes and then pieces them together in his back yard at home from the different parts he can salvage.

Grandma Teaches Comcast A Thing Or Two

Don’t you just get tired of all the problems that your cable company drops on you bringing upon you no end of frustration? When in doubt just take this woman’s advice and show those people exactly what you’re made of.

A 75-year-old woman who took a hammer to her local Comcast office and began smashing equipment before she was arrested says she stands by her actions. Mona Shaw was so upset after trying unsuccessfully for a week in August to get Comcast to activate their Triple Play phone, Internet and cable service that she and her husband went to the Manassas office.

FBI Scrutinizes David Copperfield’s International Museum

David Copperfield is known for getting himself out of some crazy situations, but he might have a bit of a problem getting out of this little bind. Copperfield was contacted by law enforcement authorities and the FBI - who are now conducting an investigation in Las Vegas, where the magician regularly performs. The focus of the investigation is being held at Copperfields warehouse in Las Vegas.

China Upset At U.S. For Honoring Dalai Lama

The U.S. tries to do what is right when it comes to keeping in good terms with other countries. At least that is what they are supposed to be doing. But it seems that relations between China and the U.S. have taken a turn for the worse after China stated that they should refrain from honoring the Dalai Lama.

Tragedy Strikes Crandon, Wisconsin

It seems that as the years go problems in our society are becoming ever more prominent. We wonder what make a person become so full of hate and malice that they would want to take someone else’s life? This question is asked constantly and is asked once again as we are told that six high school students were shot at by someone who swore to protect them.