Two armed officials of Brazilian second division club Portuguesa accompanied by bodyguards threatened the players after a defeat this week, sparking coach Rene Simoes' resignation on Wednesday. picked by nateebiinature 3 months ago

"I think I'd rather throw up in my mouth," says Flint, an 18-year-old West Virginia University student. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

South China tiger makes surprise appearance

and the original - picked by topofall 1 year ago

Union officials in Colorado say a Qwest supervisor tried to cut down on lengthy bathroom breaks by telling workmen to use disposable urinal bags in the field. picked by muppet 2 years ago

This came out a few days ago, but couldn't find mention of it 'round here.
Sad state of affairs, or Sad Affairs of State?

You can has quiz, too! (you should take quiz before reading article, as it gives away some answers)
picked by fugazi 1 year ago

Officials in the German government are being encouraged to take daily naps with the goal of increasing productivity and overall efficiency. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

U.S. officials say that at least 30 militants, including a Taliban commander, and no more than seven civilians were killed during the Aug. 22 raid. Afghan officials, backed by the United Nations mission, insist that more than 90 civilians died, including dozens of children. Will we ever truly KNOW what is going on over there... picked by Rambo2020 1 year ago

An Oklahoma restaurateur has designated several city officials personae non gratae because they object to his awnings in the colors of the Italian flag. picked by muppet 2 years ago

The Olympic Flame has been extinguished in Paris, not by protesters directly, but by officials in response to protester action.

This is a breaking story, and as such developments continue.

Since this coverage was posted on the BBC site it has become apparent that the flame has been relit - updates to follow. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

Health officials believe the growing popularity of teens attending parties where unprotected group sexual activity is encouraged may be fostering the opportunities for teens to become infected. picked by dollyllama 8 months ago

Robert Dziekanski died in October 2007 at Vancouver International Airport after being Tasered by RCMP officers. Testimony today by airport officials shows that no emergency response crews were sent at all when Robert's heart stopped because "they didn’t want to have all the airport staff busy at one site". picked by equinox 9 months ago

China has punished a group of law enforcement officials who faked a letter of invitation from Finland's justice department because they wanted to get a free tour of Europe. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Moon Over Amtrak, an annual event in Laguna Niguel, California, where people expose their behinds to a passing Amtrak train, may be coming to and end. Tight-assed city officials are cracking down on the tradition.
The city described its Amtrak mooning stance on its official Twitter feed by saying authorities are "saying ‘NO’ to crack." picked by Bingo 5 months ago

Politically correct German education officials have ordered a character called Bruno in a new children's book to be renamed Aydan. Officials in Hamburg were reportedly unhappy at having a character with the same name as Sacha Baron Cohen's Nazi-praising Austrian journalist Bruno. picked by kakana 4 months ago

Florida wildlife officials said it is not uncommon for territorial mockingbirds or red-shouldered hawks to hit humans in the back of their heads.

*Not just in Florida, Those mockingbirds dive bomb everywhere! I've been hit before* picked by kakana 8 months ago

While the move represents a step toward ascertaining the legal accountability of top Bush administration officials for allegations of torture and mistreatment of prisoners in its so-called war on terror, some US specialists experts said that even if warrants were issued their significance could be more symbolic than practical, and that it was likely that they would not lead to arrests if the offic... read full post picked by dollyllama 8 months ago

On second thought, maybe it was not a good idea to give an award for drinking to local government officials. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The devices pose a threat to the environment. Officials say it can cost up to seven-grand to clean-up a shot-up TV set. picked by kakana 5 months ago

Officials in this state are preparing to execute a prisoner for the first time since 2005, when criticisms about the state’s lethal injection method emerged and one doctor who carried out executions acknowledged being dyslexic and sometimes “improvising” when it came to the amounts of chemicals he administered. picked by bingo 6 months ago

Election officials have illegally purged tens of thousands voters from the rolls.

Bush won the last two elections amid mis-counted and voter access controversy, in almost contradiction of earlier polls. Is it any surprise that this smells fishy picked by raverman 1 year ago