"To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead." -Thomas Paine

Sharpshooters Could be Called to Deal with City's Deer Problem

Seeded on Wed May 16, 2012 9:14 AM EDT (ABC Local Affiliates)

May 16, 2012 (BLOOMINGTON, Ind.) -- A group studying the problems of deer in a southern Indiana city is expected to recommend the use of sharpshooters to reduce the number of animals.

environment, shooting, plan, city, cost, wildlife, deal, killing, problem, damage

Firefighters...Drinking on The Job!

Seeded on Wed May 16, 2012 8:21 AM EDT (wxyz)

DETROIT (WXYZ) - Would you ever consider cracking open a cold beer and downing it at work?

job, city, odd-news, union, change, drinking, firefighters, policy, alcohol, booze

Student Charged with Murder of Man Found in Park, Claims Sexual Assault

Seeded on Wed May 16, 2012 7:16 AM EDT (wtsp)

New Port Richey, Florida -- A high school student has been arrested and charged with the death of a man whose body was found in Starkey Wilderness Park Sunday afternoon.

investigation, student, arrested, jail, police, man, charged, park, killing, found

Brutal Robbery & Attack of MacDill AFB Serviceman Caught on Camera

Seeded on Tue May 15, 2012 8:46 AM EDT (ABC Action News)

TAMPA, Fla. - It is video that is hard to watch as a lone figure walks across the intersection of Iowa and Renellie, he's approached by another man who then starts attacking him.

us-news, video, crime, military, police, attack, victim, robbery, beating, suspects

Child Sex Sting Nets 31 Suspects

Seeded on Tue May 15, 2012 6:39 AM EDT (wtsp)

SARASOTA, Florida -- Sheriff's investigators say even they were surprised by the number of arrests following a six-day undercover operation targeting child sex predators.

us-news, crime, sex, police, child, arrested, jail, crimes-against-children, sex-crimes, child-sex-abuse

Like Bad Boys? Hormones May Be to Blame

Seeded on Mon May 14, 2012 6:17 AM EDT (ABC Local Affiliates)

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- We may have an answer to the age-old question: why do some women like "bad boys?"

odd-news, women, relationships, study, reform, attraction, hormones, possible, believe, bad-boys

Students Videotaped Under Teacher's Dress, Posted to Youtube

Seeded on Mon May 14, 2012 6:08 AM EDT (wtsp)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Louisville police have charged two high school students with video voyeurism after they say one of them held a cellphone under a teacher's dress, made a video and posted it on YouTube.

education, crime, youtube, arrested, students, charged, teacher, teens, dress, high-school

Judge Sets Accused Sex Predator's Bail at $500,000

Seeded on Sun May 13, 2012 7:39 PM EDT (wxyz)

(Ypsilanti Twp. - WXYZ) - A Washtenaw County magistrate charged the man police say is responsible for at least 4 sexual assaults in recent weeks.

arrests, judge, woman, victims, man, crime, bail, teen, us-news, girls

Woman Charged After Toddler Falls Off Roof

Seeded on Sun May 13, 2012 7:26 PM EDT (ABC Local Affiliates)

May 12, 2012 (RACINE, Wisc.) -- A Racine woman has been charged with child neglect for allegedly leaving alone her 2-year-old son who climbed onto the roof and fell off.

odd-news, crime, home, woman, arrested, mother, child-abuse, charged, crimes-against-children, toddler

Police Officer's Wife Beaten Unconscious Outside of Home

Seeded on Sun May 13, 2012 7:20 PM EDT (wsbtv)

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb police say the wife of one of their own officers is in critical condition after an assault outside of the couple's Lithonia home.

home, attack, hospitalized, investigation, wife, woman, odd-news, crime, beaten, outside

11 Month-Old Discovered Alone in Motel Room

Seeded on Sun May 13, 2012 7:15 PM EDT (wsvn)

MIAMI (WSVN) -- A housekeeper at a South Florida motel made a disturbing find after a baby boy was left alone in a room for hours.

us-news, crime, police, baby, child-abuse, room, hearing, custody, hours, child-neglect

Mothers of Sex Offenders Share Responsibility & Burden of Label

Seeded on Sun May 13, 2012 7:09 PM EDT (CNN)

(CNN) -- Christine Smith will never forget the moment she watched her 21-year-old son being led out of a Florida courtroom in handcuffs.

odd-news, crime, parenting, parents, mother, crimes-against-children, share, sex-crimes, sex-offender, offender

News Contributor Goes for Gravity Defying Ride on The 'JetLev'

Seeded on Sun May 13, 2012 5:34 PM EDT (ABC Action News)

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. - A local beachfront resort is now offering one heck of a ride.

news, odd-news, recreation, gulf-of-mexico, ride, gravity, contributor, defying, jetlev, sean-daly

Endangered Wood Bison Thrive at Alaska Conservation Center

Seeded on Sun May 13, 2012 6:29 AM EDT (ktva)

PORTAGE - The North American Wood Bison is still on the endangered species list, but its numbers are thriving at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

environment, not-news, land, north-america, species, endangered, largest, mammal, thriving, rebounding

Bond Denied for 2 Men in Murder of Teens

Seeded on Sat May 12, 2012 11:23 PM EDT (ABC Action News)

ORLANDO, Fla - Two men charged with murder in the deaths of two teenagers whose bodies were found engulfed in flames along a central Florida trail have been denied bond.

us-news, crime, murder, men, fire, court, arrested, killed, 2, guns

Animal Services Take Puppy After Multiple Animal Cruelty Complaints

Seeded on Sat May 12, 2012 11:17 PM EDT (ABC Action News)

TAMPA, FL. - When Lafonda Calloway moved into the neighborhood off Astoria Drive in Tampa, neighbors didn't know she had a dog until strange noises began echoing from her home.

odd-news, crime, woman, arrested, pet, jail, charged, injury, charges, head

Man Accused of Beating Girlfriend Over Beef Stew

Seeded on Sat May 12, 2012 8:37 AM EDT (MiamiHerald.com)

BOYNTON BEACH -- A Boynton Beach man was arrested on Thursday after he was accused of beating his girlfriend because he didn't like the stew she was cooking for him.

odd-news, crime, man, arrested, cooking, charged, domestic-violence, beat, crimes-against-women, did-not

Neighbors Upset Over Homeless Camp Where Teen Girl Was Raped & Killed

Seeded on Sat May 12, 2012 8:31 AM EDT (KTVB.com)

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Parents and neighbors of an empty lot in Vancouver that has turned into a homeless camp are demanding changes.

us-news, live, crime, girl, teen, homeless, crimes-against-children, sex-crimes, camp, child-sex-abuse

Former Juvenile Counselor Charged in Rape of 8 Year-Old Girl

Seeded on Fri May 11, 2012 9:06 PM EDT (St. Petersburg Times > Local News)

BROOKSVILLE — A 44-year-old Zephyrhills man was arrested Thursday after he admitted to sexually battering an 8-year-old girl, authorities said.

us-news, crime, girl, rape, arrested, charged, victim, youth, sex-crimes, child-sex-abuse

Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Infant Daughter's Murder

Seeded on Fri May 11, 2012 8:57 PM EDT (ABC15.com - Phoenix News Headlines)

PHOENIX - A Gilbert man who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2009 death of his infant daughter has been sentenced to 13 years in prison.

us-news, crime, murder, man, prison, victim, crimes-against-children, father, daughter, infant

9 Year-Old Girl Avoids Abduction by Screaming & Running

Seeded on Fri May 11, 2012 8:52 PM EDT (wtsp)

Tampa, Florida -- Police say a 9-year-old girl did the right thingFriday afternoon when a stranger grabbed her by the wrist and she screamed, pulled away and ran.

us-news, crime, police, girl, crimes-against-children, suspect, searching, description, escapes, attempted

Man Posed as Teen, Had Sexual Relationship With Girl

Seeded on Fri May 11, 2012 8:48 PM EDT (ABC Action News)

LARGO, Fla. - Detectives arrested a Largo man they say posed as a 17-year-old and had a sexual relationship with a girl under the age of 16.

us-news, crime, sex, girl, man, teen, arrested, charged, victim, sex-crimes

12th Person Sought in Florida Domestic Terrorism Case

Seeded on Fri May 11, 2012 5:23 PM EDT (ABC Action News)

PALM BAY, Fla. (AP) - A 12th suspect is being sought on charges related to a white supremacist group in Florida.

us-news, crime, terrorism, police, florida, group, case, conspiracy, suspect, domestic

Couple Arrested After 8 Venomous Snakes Found in Home With Children

Seeded on Fri May 11, 2012 3:05 PM EDT (wsoctv)

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Two Greenville County residents have been arrested and charged with illegal neglect of a child after authorities found eight poisonous snakes in their home.

odd-news, crime, home, arrested, parents, charged, wtf, crimes-against-children, couple, multiple

Scientists May Resurrect Beer From 1840s Shipwreck

Seeded on Fri May 11, 2012 2:21 PM EDT (wdsu)

If you've ever wondered what beer from the mid-1800s might taste like a group of researchers in Finland may soon be answering your prayers

history, beer, living, master, scientists, shipwreck, brew, copied, resurrect, 1840s

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Comments & Feedback

Seriously one good guy!
— mstanley2265

Maddad, I love the articles you seed, especially the odd news ones - keep em comin'
— Misty1950

Maddad, you are one of a kind and I'm proud to call you my friend. Keep up the good work and take care of your self!
— rottlady

Thank you maddad.
I have a handful of hero's on the vine, and you are one of them. When I am fed up with politics, I always look for your article's and seeds.

Bless you, and your family.
— Bibi-1186846

I have to admit, usually an awesome profile pic is my only real criteria for clicking 'add to friends'. But in this case, quality of content brings my 'tough standards' into question.
— Thetawake

Great stories and seeds. Take care....
— Jerseygirl1978

Hey Maddad, did you see the seed Par4thecourse posted... "Sex Offender Allowed to Enroll at High School, Parents Outraged"... I couldn't believe my eyes!!!
— wildflower06

Love the new avatar. Willie rocks!
— David S Jones

Happy Navy Day.
— James Essayist

Like your new avatar of Al "I'll make him an offer he can't refuse" Pacino. I have a painting very similar to it. Just felt like sharing that. Lol. :)
— Jerseygirl1978

Great posts.
I see you served on the USS Lynde McCormick. As a kid I toured Defoe Shipbuilding's yards and saw the two destroyers they were building for the Australian Navy that were the same type as McCormick. Small world. (I'm also a McCormick myself, a couple of generations back, though not related that I know of to your old ship's namesake.)
— James Essayist

Hi Maddad,
Thanks for the friend's invite it would be a privilege and a true honor to be considered amongst your friends! Hope to exchange an opinion or two around the vine....
— Mighty Mouth

I appreciate the invitation, brother. It looks like it will take me a little while to catch up with everything you have done here.
— Grandpa Dave

Thank you Maddad for the friend request, much appreciated!

Samoore4 aka Sallie
— Samoore4

Hi Maddad,

I just wrote an article and I think it's pretty good. However, I know you have written many and as a rookie columnist, I wanted to run it by some experts here on Newsvine and get your insight on getting it publicized onto Newsvine Live. Please feel free to stop by and comment.

Title: Say what you want, Obama is a fighter

Thank you in advance for any comments you can provide.

Sincerely,
— B.L. Frazer (NYC)

Hey maddad! Thanks for the invite, accepted, of course! Love reading all your articles and seeds. Keep it up dude, see ya around...
— DaVoH

Hey their Willy....
— Lady Bug

Maddad I've been thinking of you since you been gone and hope to see you soon on NV. I hope you are much better now.
— Soovivers

Haven't bumped into you in awhile. Hope all is well, miss you! Hugz!
— JustDucki

Hey MADDAD, I just want to say thank-you. Sharing your story and allowing me to share mine, it has been a powerful experience, very healing for me. It allowed me to take a look at the incredibly heavy burden I've been carrying around, which has forced me to deal with it in a more efficient way.
I hope with all my heart that things get better for you and yours as well and that your baby can feel safe and secure again.
Like I said before, I know our children will be fine, because they know they are loved and cherished and they know we will go to the end of the earth for them, but most importantly... because we believe them and IN THEM.
Sincerely,
Lorena.
— lorena-981430