The Off Topic Topic

[Syt]

Yes. But I have a few more jerseys of clubs I don't hate (i.e. no Phillies, Yankees, Red Sox . . .) and whose jerseys I like. Currently Blue Jays, Padres, Reds and Mariners. Looking to add Orioles, Tigers and maybe Rangers. Those are the cheaper replica jerseys from the MLB store, though (<100$). The Pirates that I got from my sister for Christmas a few years back is the only "expensive" one (>200$).

Ebay is your friend for jerseys.  I've gotten all of mine off of there and never had an issue (aside from one time the seller forgot to mention the fact that it was a youth sized jersey. )  Why no Royals or Indians?

There's a German store that has decent prices that I go to. Royals and Indians are on the list for "some time down the line". Same as A's, Giants, Mets. I'm also looking at College and Minor League jerseys now and then.

[CountDeMoney]

Only in Florida.

Naked man killed by Police near MacArthur Causeway was 'eating' face off victim

One man was shot to death by Miami police, and another man is fighting for his life after he was attacked and his face allegedly half eaten, by a naked man on the MacArthur Causeway off ramp, police said.

The bloodshed began about 2 p.m. when a series of gunshots were heard on the ramp, which is along NE 13th Street, just south of The Miami Herald building. Witnesses said a woman saw the two men fighting and flagged down a police officer who was in the area.

The officer, who has not been identified, approached and saw that the naked man was actually chewing the other man's head, according to witnesses. The officer ordered the naked man to back away, and when he continued the assault, the officer shot him. The attacker continued to eat the man, despite being shot, forcing the officer to continue firing. Witnesses said they heard at least a half dozen shots.

Miami police were on the scene, which was just south of The Miami Herald building on Biscayne Boulevard. The naked man who was killed lay face down on the pedestrian walkway just below the newspaper's two-story parking garage. Police requested The Herald's video surveillance tapes.

The other man was transported to the hospital with critical injuries, according to police. Their identities were not released.

The incident, which came as crowds descended upon South Beach for the annual Urban Beach Week hip-hop festival, snarled traffic on the causeway for several hours.

In a text message, Javier Ortiz, spokesman for Miami police's Fraternal Order of Police, said the officer who fired the fatal shots was "a hero."

"Based on the information provided, our Miami police officer is a hero and saved a life,'' he said.

Sergeant Altarr Williams, supervisor of Miami police's Homicide Unit, said a man doesn't have to be armed to be dangerous.

"There are other ways to injure people,'' Williams said. "Some people know martial arts, others are very strong and can kill you with their hands.''

Some marginally interesting video and pics:

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/26/2818832/naked-man-shot-killed-on-macarthur.html

All you can really see are the lower torsos of two naked guys;  the one that's not writhing in pain with the bloody hand as he attempts to sit up is dead.

[Syt]

The incident, which came as crowds descended upon South Beach for the annual Urban Beach Week hip-hop festival, snarled traffic on the causeway for several hours.

The horror! 

[CountDeMoney]

Finksburg man faces animal cruelty charges for running over kitten

Michael Almony of Finksburg faces more than three years in jail and a $6,000 fine for throwing a kitten on the ground and running over it several times in his Ford pickup truck, police said.

Baltimore County police arrested Almony, 59, of the 3300 block of Old Gamber Road, Thursday after an anonymous person turned in a video from a parking lot on Main Street in Reisterstown that shows the incident, which occurred around 6:45 p.m. April 11, police said.

The video was presented to police on May 12.

Almony allegedly threw the kitten on the ground next to a truck, got into the truck, pulled forward to run the animal over, backed up and ran over it again, pulled forward and backed up to run over it a third time, police said. Police said he then stopped to look at the animal and pulled out of the parking lot.

The kitten appeared to be a stray from a nearby litter.

Almony was charged with animal cruelty and animal mutilation. His trial is set for Sept. 5 in Catonsville. He was released on $10,000 bail.

The animal cruelty charge is a misdemeanor that could result in 90 days imprisonment and a $1,000 fine. The mutilation charge is a felony that carries a three-year jail sentence and $5,000 fine.

[The Brain]

Finksburg man faces animal cruelty charges for running over kitten

Michael Almony of Finksburg faces more than three years in jail and a $6,000 fine for throwing a kitten on the ground and running over it several times in his Ford pickup truck, police said.

Baltimore County police arrested Almony, 59, of the 3300 block of Old Gamber Road, Thursday after an anonymous person turned in a video from a parking lot on Main Street in Reisterstown that shows the incident, which occurred around 6:45 p.m. April 11, police said.

The video was presented to police on May 12.

Almony allegedly threw the kitten on the ground next to a truck, got into the truck, pulled forward to run the animal over, backed up and ran over it again, pulled forward and backed up to run over it a third time, police said. Police said he then stopped to look at the animal and pulled out of the parking lot.

The kitten appeared to be a stray from a nearby litter.

Almony was charged with animal cruelty and animal mutilation. His trial is set for Sept. 5 in Catonsville. He was released on $10,000 bail.

The animal cruelty charge is a misdemeanor that could result in 90 days imprisonment and a $1,000 fine. The mutilation charge is a felony that carries a three-year jail sentence and $5,000 fine.

He threw it on the ground?

[Eddie Teach]

You can't trust the system.

[Ideologue]

Finksburg man faces animal cruelty charges for running over kitten

Michael Almony of Finksburg faces more than three years in jail and a $6,000 fine for throwing a kitten on the ground and running over it several times in his Ford pickup truck, police said.

Baltimore County police arrested Almony, 59, of the 3300 block of Old Gamber Road, Thursday after an anonymous person turned in a video from a parking lot on Main Street in Reisterstown that shows the incident, which occurred around 6:45 p.m. April 11, police said.

The video was presented to police on May 12.

Almony allegedly threw the kitten on the ground next to a truck, got into the truck, pulled forward to run the animal over, backed up and ran over it again, pulled forward and backed up to run over it a third time, police said. Police said he then stopped to look at the animal and pulled out of the parking lot.

The kitten appeared to be a stray from a nearby litter.

Almony was charged with animal cruelty and animal mutilation. His trial is set for Sept. 5 in Catonsville. He was released on $10,000 bail.

The animal cruelty charge is a misdemeanor that could result in 90 days imprisonment and a $1,000 fine. The mutilation charge is a felony that carries a three-year jail sentence and $5,000 fine.

This is why I need to be given dictatorial powers.  Three years?  No.  That's cruel.

He faces the guillotine.

[DGuller]

Any word on the condition of the kitten?

[The Brain]

Any word on the condition of the kitten?

We'll let you know if there's any change.

[Lettow77]

 When playing competitive games on the internet, good sportsmanship is something i'd like to practice, but it's not part of the culture of the games, so it'd just be a needless intrusion. Because I am a proper citizen of the polis, I do my best to be insulting and receive insults in kind regardless of whether I win or lose.

I'd like if it was different, but I am also unwilling to be an agitator who disturbs the peaceful continuity of the society. In other news, "gay" is old hat for at least a year now. autistic is the go-to buzzword insult.

Secretly, as I insult them, I hope they have a good day and find time to enjoy the game in the middle of all the competitiveness.

[FunkMonk]

This was fun to watch this morning: http://youtu.be/ZIyRk33pf30

[Iormlund]

Heh, I can still understand quite a bit of it.

[PDH]

Saw a minivan today with large (24x36) signs duct-taped to it.  They all read along the lines of "I am a flying pig if Obama is a Christian."

The crazies have come out in Wyoming.

Those guys would be fun to pull over, if there wasn't the chance they'd riddle your cruiser with an AR-15 first.

Well, the fact that he was loading the Town and Country with at least two 24 packs of Bud Light when I saw him makes that more likely.

[CountDeMoney]

Only in California.

Dog rigged with explosives recovers; suspects at large

A woman claiming to be the owner of a Stockton dog severely injured when someone strapped explosives -- equal to a quarter stick of dynamite -- on his back and ignited it says she plans to seek justice.

Shukriyyah Albaaqee says the dog's name is Dexter and that he ran away Wednesday morning. Later that afternoon, a dog fitting Dexter's description was found in the same neighborhood with a large gash on its back.

Witnesses told police someone had strapped an M-80 firecracker to the dog's back and ignited it.

"I just want to get my animal back," Albaaqee told FOX40 in Sacramento. "It disgusts me what they did to him, and I will be pressing charges."

Albaaqee presented pictures that seemed to back up her claim of being the dog's owner. Authorities said they will try to validate her story.

The reward to help find those responsible continues to grow. Red Rover, a national nonprofit animal protection organization, offered $2,500 for information leading to an arrest and conviction, while a man from El Dorado Hills said he would give $5,000.
That combined with nearly $1,000 from Crime Stoppers means that there is almost $8,500 in reward money.

Stockton Animal Control had named the 2-year-old dachshund "Rocket."

"He's a sweet pea, a little angel," said Madison Fawn of Family Pet Hospital in Stockton, where the dog was taken after neighbors heard a loud boom. "He had a big, open wound on his neck. It was about 10 inches by 3 inches -- blood, you know all of that not nice stuff to see."

Stockton police said witnesses indicated that the suspects may be adults.

"When you think of fireworks, large firecracker explosions, you think of juveniles, little kids that are involved," Officer Joseph Silva told FOX40, expressing surprise that grown-ups may be involved.

Despite its injuries, all the dog wants to do is snuggle, those caring for him said.

"That's all he really wants right now, love, affection, kisses, hugs. He's been a trouper about it. He's been a total trouper through all this. Way better than most dogs would have done," Fawn said.

Of course, video of the news crew interviewing the local citizenry at the :48 mark:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/videogallery/70110288/News/Police--Dog-Strapped-with-Explosive#pl-66972514

[Ed Anger]

The Indy 500 ceremony gave me a muder boner. 2 P-51s, an A-10 and a F-16(yawn). No Jim Nabors though.