Gorgeous pictures of top california State parks picked by myrthachang 3 years ago

A daring parachute jumper sued the owners of the Empire State Building Tuesday because security guards prevented his leap from the New York structure in 2006. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Strevell was indicted on federal charges in 2005 related to his work for the Institute for Entrepreneurship, and the related not-for-profit Institute for Entrepreneurship, Inc. The Institute for Entrepreneurship was developed by the State University of New York to support small business efforts in the state. Strevell admitted using his position as executive director to enrich himself and his rela... read full post picked by dollyllama 12 months ago

Gov. Spitzer proposes that drug dealers register and pay taxes to the state. And, not the first state to try this.

Yeah.....right. picked by suebe 2 years ago

A brewery has launched a low alcohol beer called Nanny State after being branded irresponsible for creating the UK's "strongest beer".

Update to this. picked by nateebiinature 6 months ago

Bill A10129, introduced on Friday in the New York state assembly, which "Prohibits the use of salt by restaurants in the preparation of food by restaurants." picked by cecilberman 2 weeks ago

New York State Sen. Hiram Monserrate sliced open his girlfriend's face in what he described as an "accident". oops. He was cleared of felony charges and only faces a misdemeanor. This will allow him to keep his seat. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

The company, Florida's largest private insurer of homes and condos with 1.2 million policies, wants to keep only auto insurance, it said in a statement. Other State Farm units would still sell life, health and other financial services, it said in a statement. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

An unidentified man leaps to his death from the 69th story of the Empire State Building. picked by VooDooPeacock 3 years ago

A Massachusetts State Police officer lost his Logan airport billet and got a written reprimand after getting a manicure while in uniform. Hope that was one good manicure, trooper picked by suebe 5 months ago

Texas students will have four more words to remember when they head back to class this month and begin reciting the state's pledge of allegiance. picked by ReBoot 3 years ago

Adobe's insane pricing policy means that it would be cheaper to fly from London to New York, grab a copy of the software, spend the night in a hotel, and fly back to London the next day! picked by BernardBlack 1 year ago

In the formation of droplets in a stream of falling sand, scientists have witnessed a dynamic that points beyond the boundaries of traditional physics, and may represent one aspect of a fifth state of matter. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Vents in New York sidewalks blow gusts of air up to street level each time a subway train goes past. So if you attached an inflatable animal to the vent it would stand up with each gust. Watch it - it will make sense.

Part 2, which is more involved, in the comments. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

New York City agencies issued 9,955,441 parking tickets from July 2007 to June 2008. Here is an interactive map of them. picked by bernardblack 1 year ago

They feel that New York, known as The Big Apple since the 20'suse of an apple logo will cause harm and confusion regarding their company. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

If you want the perfect itinerary for a week in New York with your teenager, look no further. From sights to see and places to eat, this guide covers the best of New York wonderfully. picked by musicgirldani 4 years ago

Some of course probably wouldn't agree. Theta sorority in Penn state challenged their members to sleep with, give a bj to, or kiss as many frat boys as they could. Unfortunately for the frat boys, they forgot to mark their facebook page 'private'. picked by NoPantsMan 2 months ago

The Empire State Building has been a lot of colors throughout the years, but it may become permanently green. picked by suebe 12 months ago

A senior Palestinian official has said the Palestinians ought to unilaterally declare a state if peace talks with Israel do not succeed.

Good luck, chaps. picked by mahler87 2 years ago