A fire brigade has been accused of wasting taxpayers' money after sending two engines and seven firemen to rescue a seagull. The brigade struggled for more than an hour to save the injured bird, which was trapped on a factory roof in Bridgwater, Somerset. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

American Airlines was aware that appropriate repairs were needed, and instead deferred maintenance. Because of their willful disregard for basic safety they have been fined over $7 million.

Too bad they don't have a safety manager who can ensure such things don't happen. I wonder where they may find one... picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

The NFL has fined five Atlanta Falcons players after they showed support for disgraced quarterback Michael Vick during the Falcons nationally televised loss to the New Orleans Saints last Monday. picked by wags273 11 months ago

A Monsey group that held a religious ceremony involving 11,000 live chickens on county property was fined yesterday for leaving the site strewn with blood, feces, feathers and other garbage that attracted flies and maggots and caused potential for disease, health officials said. picked by muppetmaker 10 months ago

An adults-only sexual "theme park" has opened in London, promising to help visitors improve their sex lives. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Okay, you're 22 and started a preventable fire. You are fined with over $1,000,000 restitution.

I'm just wondering, how would you handle it?

This happens a lot around here, and I've always wondered. It's so easy for this sort of thing to happen. What would you do if you accidently caused this much compensable damage? picked by bevissimo 10 months ago

A Japanese man arrested for making 388 prank phone calls to the local fire station between May 2006 and July this year said he did it because he was lonely. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

"I was a member of a group called the Kissy Girls. I was very sexual in kindergarten. I created a game where I would kiss the boys and give them cooties. "Then we would make out and we would take our clothes off. I got in a lot of trouble!" picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Thanks to increased check points, more soldiers and federal police patrolling the border the number of illegal immigrants have greatly declined.

Oh, I'm sorry did I mention that the huge crackdown is in Mexico? No, if it was done here in the US that would be racist. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

Hightstown, NJ, has instituted a "no questions asked" policy which protects illegals from police and allows them access to expensive city services."They (the cops) came out to meet me, made a report and gave me a ride home. They haven't caught the guys who did it, but at least I didn't feel like I was the one who committed a crime," said Julio, who has in fact commited a crime... read full post picked by VooDooPeacock 2 years ago

"It's crazy," said an unregretful Hodges. "Having a baby's more important. Of course I'm going to speed." picked by deepchill 1 year ago

Some employers are starting to make overweight employees pay if they don't slim down. I'll go get my wallet. picked by misswinkle 1 year ago

Calculations published on Thursday show the distant world that astronomers no longer deem a planet is not even the largest of our solar system's so-called dwarf planets -- it is smaller than recently discovered dwarf planet Eris. picked by DrNothing 1 year ago

While the dentist was scaling his teeth, he started making lewd remarks, moaning and groaning loudly while using his hands to caress his chest. picked by misswinkle 1 year ago

An exploding sausage dish left a woman diner with horrific burns - and has now landed a restaurant owner with a £4,000 fine. picked by Neiako 2 years ago

Overt activity? Is that what you kids are calling it today? picked by tomphoolry 2 years ago

A Chinese province has taken the unusual step of fining hotels and bars more than $600 if they do not provide condoms, part of efforts to fight the spread of AIDS. picked by Neiako 2 years ago