Show Prep 119

Greetings and Salutations, People:

Tweet of the Week:

zachbraff Zach Braff 

I'm so glad I don't have white person dreadlocks. Mostly because I'd have to look in the mirror and be like, "Oh yeah, I'm that guy..."

Today on VSR – Football is back! Talk about it….Okay, we will.

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(Bring on Face)

Let’s get to the news… (Play News Music – Clip 03)

Let’s get to the news… (Play News Music – Clip 03) 

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A Pennsylvania man is jailed on charges of reckless endangerment and resisting arrest after police say he passed out drunk while cooking, causing a small fire that forced the evacuation of his public housing apartment building.

25-year-old Avery McCall was arrested about 3 a.m. Tuesday at his apartment in the Solomon Homes public housing complex in Johnstown, about 60 miles east of Pittsburgh.

Reports say that firefighters had to use a pass key to enter the smoky apartment, where they found McCall blacked out on the couch as food burned on his stove.

Fortunately, no one was hurt in the fire. But remember, “Friends don’t let friends Drink and Fry.”

VICTORVILLE, Calif. – A motorcyclist who plowed into a minivan landed unscathed in the back seat, and the driver didn't realize it until he turned into his nearby driveway, authorities said.

"We're calling this one a non-injury collision with a twist," Karen Hunt, spokeswoman for the San Bernardino Police.

The van was slowing to make a left turn when the motorcycle rear-ended it Thursday.

Callers reporting the accident told authorities: "We don't know where the rider is," and there was concern he might have slid under the van, Hunt said.

"That's when it started to sound ominous," she said.

In reality, the rider had flown through the van's back window and landed in the backseat. The van driver continued to his home less than a half-block away, where he called out to his wife that he'd been rear-ended and needed to return to the accident scene.

As he turned around to back out of the driveway, he saw the dazed biker.

The rider's helmet absorbed most of the impact, and he only asked for an ice pack for his hand. He did not receive further medical treatment.

NEW YORK – A fugitive from upstate New York who taunted police on his Facebook page by telling them, “catch me if you can. I'm in Brooklyn” has been arrested…in Brooklyn.

U.S. marshals and NYPD detectives tracked Victor Burgos down to an apartment in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood Monday night, sitting at his computer with his Facebook page open.

The 29-year-old suspect was wanted by Utica police on multiple arrest warrants for domestic violence and harassment of his former girlfriend.

He allegedly issued the Facebook challenge after his mug shot appeared on the Utica Police Department's 10 most wanted list.

Utica Sgt. Steve Hauck tells the News: "He told us via Facebook to come and get him, so we did."

LOS ANGELES (Reuters Life!) – A 63-year-old California man with a hernia had finally had enough. After waiting weeks for a surgery due to backlogs at the hospital, he finally plunged a butter knife into his abdomen to try to fix the problem himself.

Police found the man lying naked on the porch of his apartment in the Los Angeles suburb of Glendale in California Sunday night after his wife called to report his attempt at surgery.

"He actually impaled himself with the butter knife. He told his wife he was frustrated with this hernia, and he didn't want to wait any longer for the medical procedure." Said a police spokesman.

When the police arrived, the officers watched as the man, after pulling the knife out of his abdomen, put a lit cigarette into the wound.

"I don't know if it was an attempt to cauterize or anything," said a police spokesman.

Police did not identify the man, but Lorenz said he committed no crime and was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. He was taken to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, where he was put on a 72-hour psychiatric hold, police said.

Now the best part: After all this, The hospital went ahead and performed the surgery to fix his hernia without making him wait any further.

I’m Craig, and that is the news… (Play News Music – Clip 03)

Football Roundup:

Kyle Orton – AWKWARD in Denver. Why is everyone so keen on Kyle?

Willis McGahee – Memo to the Broncos: Warm Bowl of meh’s shouldn’t cost 7.5 Million for 3 years

Hasta Luego – Jabar Gaffney – It was good knowing you. Traded for Defensive End Jeromy Jarmon.

Eagles: Nnamdi Asomugha – Eagles from out of nowhere, now they have him AND Rodgers Cromartie. Asante Samuel is now their nickel back!!! I even like the Vince Young pickup as the backup will have a similar style to the starter in Philly.

Cardinals: Kevin Kolb to the Cardinals -  Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a 2^nd round pick. When did Kolb become worth that??

Patriots: Albert Haynesworth and Chad Ochocinco  (Patriots have a TE named Aaron Hernandez who wears 85. How great would it be if he didn’t give it to Chad?)

Vikings: Donovan McNabb – Vikings love old washed up quarterbacks

Dolphins: Reggie Bush to Miami – Following the path of Ricky Williams almost too closely

Jets: Resigning Santonio Holmes was a good move, but not getting Asomugha after it had been the feeling all week that they were going to get him has to be disappointing for Jet fans.

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Titans: Matt Hasselbeck to the Titans – Seems like a disaster waiting to happen. Although, when you have a chance to lock down a 35 year old quarterback who isn’t familiar with your system, I guess you have to do it.

Chiefs: Steve Breaston to the Chiefs – Feels like he’s going to disappoint KC fans.

Seahawks:  Are they trying to get revenge on the Vikings for taking Steve Hutchinson away from them a few years ago? – Tavaris Jackson and Sidney Rice

Saints: Sneaky pickup in getting Darren Sproles to replace Reggie Bush.

Panthers: Cam Newton signs in Carolina – Between this disappointment of a 1^st overall pick AND the Panthers resigning the core of their 2-14 team, it’s got to be hard to be a Panthers fan right now. Although, I like them trading for Greg Olsen, and the players they resigned have some value… DE Charles Johnson, RB DeAngelo Williams, LB James Anderson, LB Jon Beason and getting Steve Smith to return. Not all is lost, even if it’s a little weird that mostly they are signing their own.

Bengals: Back to sucking. So bad Carson Palmer retired so he didn’t have to play with them, and they didn’t resign Jonathan Joseph.

Giants: Matt Dodge is out with the Giants – Steve Weatherford signs in New York. Punter news!!!!

NFL Division Winner Predictions: Craig vs. Face vs. the Dice vs. a 3 year old.

AFC

AFC East – Jets, Dolphins, Patriots, Bills

Craig - Patriots

Face - Patriots

Dice - Jets

Luke - Jets

AFC North – Steelers, Ravens, Browns, Bengals

Craig - Ravens

Face - Ravens

Dice - Bengals

Luke - Bengals

AFC South – Jaguars, Texans, Colts, Titans

Craig - Colts

Face - Colts

Dice - Titans

Luke - Titans

AFC West – Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Craig - Chargers

Face - Chargers

Dice - Chargers

Luke - Broncos

NFC

NFC East – Eagles, Redskins, Giants, Cowboys

Craig - Eagles

Face - Giants

Dice - Cowboys

Luke - Redskins

NFC North – Bears, Packers, Lions, Vikings

Craig - Packers

Face - Packers

Dice - Lions

Luke - Bears

NFC South – Saints, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Craig - Saints

Face - Falcons

Dice – Buccaneers

Luke - Buccaneers

NFC West – 49ers, Rams, Seahawks, Cardinals

Craig - Rams

Face – Rams

Dice – 49ers

Luke - Cardinals

Super Bowl:

Falcons vs Ravens - Falcons

Eagles vs Colts - Colts

He-Man Movie Watcher’s Club Suggestions:

The Graduate

Slap Shot

Rubber – The killer tire movie

Memento

Reservoir Dogs

Disney’s Oceans

Throw Mamma From the Train

Call Bruce:

Vertically Striped Music Recommendation:

Join Us – They Might Be Giants

35 – They Can’t Keep Johnny Down

36 – When Will You Die?

37 – Protagonist

38 – The Lady and The Tiger

Shalom and Good Evening to you all!

(Clip 98 – Info Outro)

Show Prep 118

Greetings and Salutations, People: Steadfastly refusing to care about women’s soccer since 1976. I am Craig Dodge, and this is Vertically Striped Radio.

Tweet of the Week:

thesulk Alec Sulkin 

Forming a support group for gay male sheep. "Ewe, gross" still needs angel investors.

Today on VSR – The NFL appears almost ready to return to business, the Winnipeg Jets unveil their new logo set, We have a new edition of “Something to Think About” as well as Face and I going head to head on the Magnificent Seven with our Top Seven Fast Food items.

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(Bring on Face)

Let’s get to the news… (Play News Music – Clip 03)

Let’s get to the news… (Play News Music – Clip 03) 

CONWAY, Mass (Reuters) – When buying a car, the phrase Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware) is an important thing to keep in mind. I need to learn the Latin phrase for Dealership Beware in this story. Or at least, if you are a dealership, remember that there are crazy people out there with anger problems when you are selling used cars that may or may not be any good. Or, my favorite title for this story…”When the dealership hands you lemons…Completely lose your mind.”

This is a story of a dispute that began when David Cross, 42, of Salisbury, Massachusetts bought a van on Monday at the Portsmouth Used Car Superstore, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Cross told police that his mechanic quickly found a variety of problems with the van and advised him to return it to the dealer. But the dealer declined to take back what Cross said was a "lemon".

After the dealership closed on Tuesday, Cross returned at midnight and used his van to smash into seven vehicles on the dealer's lot, including a Mercedes C300 and a Ford Mustang, causing damage initially estimated at $20,000, police said.

"He damaged each one, and then he left his van that he bought behind," Russo said.

He then crossed the street to where a police cruiser happened to be parked and reported the incident, leading an officer back to the wrecks.

After his arrest, Cross was charged with seven counts of criminal mischief, a felony due to the damage amount, Russo said.

Cross was released on personal recognizance and was scheduled to be arraigned September 19 in Portsmouth District Court.

The Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation on Thursday suggested that individuals who believe they have bought a lemon call its hotline for help.

ADELAIDE, Australia – An unsteady forklift dropped a container full of fine Australian wine worth more than $1 million, smashing most of the bottles. The winemaker says he's "gut-wrenched, shocked and numb" after the loss of his flagship shiraz.

Sparky Marquis of Mollydooker Wines lost a third of his Velvet Glove Shiraz production after the accident that destroyed all but one of the 462 cases bound for the United States. Each bottle of the Mollydooker wine sells for $200.

Marquis said Friday that when workers opened up the dropped container, "it was like a murder scene. There was red everywhere."

He said the wine was fully insured.

The accident has crippled Mollydooker's U.S. launch in September. It will also impact the wine market in Australia.

NICHOLASVILLE, Kentucky - Moments after driving in the demolition derby at the Jessamine County Fair on July 13th, a Kentucky man ended up being taken to jail.

Kentucky Police said 36-year-old David Warner was so drunk that they had to charge him with DUI.

Police say during the demolition derby itself, they began receiving complaints about Warner, claiming he was under the influence.

As soon as the derby was over, the police approached Warner as he got out of his car.

Police say Warner was staggering, and having trouble standing up straight.

Police then gave Warner a sobriety test. Officers said he was clearly drunk.

Warner was immediately placed under arrest and charged with DUI.

The next afternoon, Warner went to the local media saying he was unfairly treated, and called the charge ridiculous.

"I mean, I'm not denying I wasn't drinking by no means, but I was not drunk. I was under the limit," said David Warner.

Warner claims he drank a few beers before hitting the track, to "loosen me up," but he said it wasn't enough to warrant a DUI.

"I'm not perfect, but this has gone too far, and I will fight it," he said.

Oh, and as a side-note. Warner WON the demolition derby. Proving once again that drunk people are really good at driving over things.

I’m Craig, and that is the news… (Play News Music – Clip 03)

Winnipeg Jets announced their new logo.

Something to Think About:

1. We need to create new last names for Hispanics.

Hernandez, Sanchez, Martinez, Garcia, Lopez, Rodriguez, and Perez covers like 80% of the Hispanic population.

2. Perhaps the worst slogan of all time: Winchell’s Doughnuts Slogan – With a donut in each hand, anything is possible.

3. Bill Simmons plan to move the NBA Finals to Vegas – TERRIBLE

4. I like songs with the F word in them. Although I don't much like the F word in spoken things.

5. Cars should get the right of way, not pedestrians. Cars are big, fast, and will can kill pedestrians. We shouldn’t make pedestrians think they have the right to jump in front of cars.

6. No such thing as a premium snow cone. ALL snowcones taste the same.

7. DVD Intros - Cut it out, already.

Magnificent Seven: Top Seven Fast Food Items

Honorable Mentions:

Good Times - Mountain Blueberry Custard

McDonalds – Sausage, Egg and Cheese McGriddles

Burger King – 2 Tacos

KFC – Double Down

Taco Bell – Cinnamon Twists

A&W – Root Beer Float

Arby’s – Curly Fries

Chick-Fil-A – Chicken Tenders

Wendy’s – Frosty (Kid Size)

7. Del Taco – Macho Taco

6. KFC – Famous Bowl

5. Sonic – Tater Tots

4. Good Times – Big Daddy Bacon Cheeseburger

3. Dairy Queen – Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard

2. McDonalds - McRib

1. In N Out – Double-Double Animal Style

Vertically Striped Music Recommendation:

Start Wearing Purple - Gogol Bordello (Clip 92)

Gypsy Punk Music by band Gogol Bordello – Weird, yet I can’t turn away.

Frontman Eugene Hütz said in an interview, "It's one of the very few songs I wrote for a girl. I just moved in with my girlfriend in New York. We had a neighbor: an old woman who was always dressed in purple head to toe. She was clearly bonkers. So whenever my girlfriend and I had an argument and she would start screaming at me, I would say: you might as well start wearing purple now".^[1] In another interview, he stated that the song was written around 1995.

Shalom and Good Evening to you all!

(Clip 98 – Info Outro)

Show Prep 117

Greetings and Salutations, People: Dressed in my Mork from Ork costume, and ready to roll. This is the podcast of last resort…you are listening to Vertically Striped Radio, and I am your host Craig Dodge.

First off, I need to make everyone aware that Denver has become Seattle. It has been raining EVERY DAY for the past two weeks. I am not even exaggerating. Thunderstorms EVERY DAY.

Today threatens to be something terrifying that thankfully VSR hasn’t seen in many moons. A live show that has Craig flying solo. I know, we’re all a little scared. But we’ll get through this together. I am not sure if the Whale is going to be around today, as he has been out of commission for a few weeks, and Face is out due to being at a concert. He didn’t tell me who he was seeing, but I’m pretty sure it’s either Slayer or the Wiggles.

The show will soldier on, however, I have some things ready and some stuff planned, so it shouldn’t be a complete loss…after all, we’ve got things AND stuff.

If you feel like calling in…Please, today is your shot to be my hero. Please, feel free. But alone or with my friends, either way…the show must go on.

Tweet of the Week:

jenstatsky Jen Statsky 

Hate when friends can't take a joke.It's like hey,I'M the 1 who went through all the trouble of getting ur name in the sex offender registry

Today on VSR – No Face, no confirmed guests, but the show marches on. Chances are EXCELLENT that it’ll be a short show today, but not all is lost. I have my tuxedo t-shirt ready as we celebrate the awarding of the 3^rd annual Sockie awards today. I’ll recap some of the highlights of my camp experience, and unveil a conspiracy of my own that deals with the camp I was a counselor for last week. We’ll check in with 99 Percent Invisible again

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(Bring on Face)

Let’s get to the news… (Play News Music – Clip 03)

Let’s get to the news… (Play News Music – Clip 03) 

Before we get to the news, I want to say I had my very own Face Ventura Moment this past week. I had absolutely NO idea who Casey Anthony was until this not-guilty verdict came down. NONE. I think I’m proud of myself…

VIENNA – Niko Alm wanted to test an Austrian law saying that head coverings would only be allowed in official documents for religious reasons.

So the tongue-in-cheek atheist applied for a new driver's license in his country with a photo of himself wearing a pasta strainer as headgear. Alm said he was a "pastafarian" and that the headpiece was required by his religion.

The application process took three years, but Alm said Thursday that he's now got his new license.

Police officials in the mostly Catholic country did not sound amused.

They said religion was never an issue in Alm's case, and that he succeeded because he fulfilled the only criterion required: leaving his face fully visible in the photo.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A California woman has been arrested over accusations she drugged her estranged husband, cut off his penis and ground it up in a garbage disposal before alerting police, authorities said on Tuesday.

Catherine Kieu Becker, 48, was taken into custody on Monday night after telling officers who found her husband tied to the bed and bleeding from his groin that he "deserved it”

Becker drugged her husband's food to make him sleepy, sliced off his penis with a knife, tossed it into the garbage disposal and turned it on. She then called 911.

Becker's 51-year-old husband told the police that had he laid down on the bed, believing something was wrong with his food.

He later woke up to find himself tied to the bed with his wife tugging at his clothes before she grabbed his penis and cut it off.

Becker was arrested on suspicion of aggravated mayhem, false imprisonment, assault with a deadly weapon, administering a drug with intent to commit a felony, poisoning and spousal abuse and booked into Orange County jail.

Her husband was taken to a local hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery and was listed in serious condition.

The couple is apparently married but in the process of going through a divorce.

BERLIN (AFP) – A 14-year-old German boy sparked a major police operation after taking his father's new Ferrari for a spin for several hours.

"The 14-year-old was unable to resist the temptation," police said. "When an acquaintance of the family noticed the car and the boy were missing, he suspected theft or even an abduction."

Following a major police operation lasting several hours, the "totally unrepentant" teenager returned in the undamaged black car. He now faces several charges including driving without a license.

(Clip 40)

Bananas have been preyed on by primates as long as anyone knows – So clearly, it was time for the fruit to strike back.

A prankster wearing a banana costume tackled the gorilla mascot of a Strongville, Ohio, cellphone store and peeled out with a bunch of friends after taking down the great ape.

Wireless Center manager Brandon Parham called 911 when he witnessed his employee dressed as a Gorilla for a promotion get tackled to the ground.

"A kid just emerged out of the bushes and just sprinted, as fast as he could, at our gorilla," said Parham, "Like a Spartan in '300' or something. Except, he was a banana."

The man in the gorilla outfit "was not injured, just embarrassed," He adjusted his gorilla head and went back to work.

The police were looking for the unknown man in the banana suit, but were unable to find him, because of course, before the cops could arrive, the banana split.

I’m Craig, and THAT is the news.

I’m Craig, and that is the news… (Play News Music – Clip 03)

Camp Memories:

Rules – 2 Deep

Nigel shutting down.

Birthday party

Alone in the bathroom.

Juggler

Reptile guy

Me and my co-counselor both falling asleep during 30-30 time.

Twillil turning into Thor

Being able to reach some kids who need love in their life makes it all worthwhile.

Great moments in the history of Blogtalk Radio:

Larry au natural: (Clip 36)

Sharp Dressed Man – Kid dressed as Hagrid. Saw another kid dressed up in Griffindor robes today, and with her was another girl dressed up like some kind of weird witch with a bolt of gray hair and a tight fitting dress.

99% Invisible – Feltron Annual Report - Clip 35

What instrument is this? Prize to whomever can correctly guess what this instrument is made from. (Carrot Ocarina 41)

(The Duck Song – Clip 33)

From the “Things I can’t believe exist file” I bring you: Bronies – Adult men who love My Little Ponies

A “brony” is an adult male fan of the children’s cartoon My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. These are not rare men, but a legion of dedicated fans with websites and news services devoted to the cartoon:

Each day, out-of-work computer programmer Luke Allen self-medicates by watching animated ponies have magical adventures.

The 32-year-old, who lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, loves his daily fix of My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic, and he’s not alone. He’s part of a growing group of “bronies” (“bro ponies”) — men who are fans of a TV show largely intended for a much younger audience.

“First we can’t believe this show is so good, then we can’t believe we’ve become fans for life, then we can’t believe we’re walking down the pink aisle at Toys R Us or asking for the girl’s toy in our Happy Meal,” Allen said in an e-mail to Wired.com. “Then we can’t believe our friends haven’t seen it yet, then we can’t believe they’re becoming bronies too.”

Summertime – Fresh Prince

The 3^rd Annual Sockie Awards!

“The Vertically Striped Awards for Excellence in the Field of Excellence"

(a.k.a. "The Sockies")

Presented by:

 The Vertically Striped Academy of Arts, Sciences, and other Neato Stuff

Theme song – Coach (Clip 37)

Color of the Year:

Black - Winner

Navy Blue

Yellow

Baby Blue

Green

Vertically Striped Radio Totally Random Thing of the Year:

Captain Crunch

The revival of the Whig party

Mailing Poop in a Box

Admiral Ackbar - Winner

The Arrogance of Brian Clough

Sports Team of the Year:

Boston Bruins

Dallas Mavericks

Green Bay Packers - Winner

Memphis Grizzlies 

Winnipeg Jets

Message Board Kid of the Year that is not named Ed:

Fourth and 26 – Josh Semrow

The Ryan – Ryan Beazley

Amiezin – Adam Miezin - Winner

Joe – Joe Tramm

Beware of Dow – Mike Dow

Sports Idiot of the Year:

Lebron James - Winner

Metta World Peace – or is it Ron Artest

Ray Lewis – Violence in the Streets if the NFL doesn’t play

Roger Goodell

Frank McCourt

(Non-Dave related) Dameshek.com Podcast of the Year: (People’s Choice)

(Must have done a show since the last Sockie awards to be eligible)

Tied:

LCS Hockey Show - 10

The Ed Show - 10

No Name Show - 1

Vertically Striped Radio -2

Jonah Keri Podcast - 4

Barnstable Broadcast - 2

Major Minority Report - 2

The Sportscasters - 2

Elevation Radio - 1

Slammed! - 0

Reverend Jim takes his drivers test: (Clip 34)

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I finally downloaded “Words with Friends” this past week, and I have discovered a few things. 1. Playing multiple games of scrabble clone simultaneously with dozens of friends across the globe at a slow pace is a lot of fun. 2. I am not very good at said Scrabble clone. Still, if you’d like to play me, the name on Words With Friends is Craig W Dodge. It’s a lot of fun, so hit me up…it’s almost a guaranteed win for you.

One last thing: Check out the new Tumblr account I’ve started at VerticallyStripedSocks.tumblr.com; I’ve been having a good time with it. It’s a good place for quick blog type items that I don’t feel like posting at VerticallyStriped Socks.com, but still want to put out into the universe.

Vertically Striped Music Recommendation:

Steve Poltz – “You Remind Me” from the album Chinese Vacation

Shalom and Good Evening to you all!

(Clip 98 – Info Outro)

Show Prep 115

Greetings and Salutations, People: Three years ago today the Seattle Sonics were yanked away from the Pacific Northwest. A moment of silence…

Tweet of the Week:

Today on VSR – The Ed is allegedly going to make Vertically Striped Radio history and become our third official co-host today (although it’s only official for one week), I’ve got a new magnificent seven list inspired by a potential bad decision that is potentially about to be made, The The Vertically Striped Academy of Arts, Sciences, and other Neato Stuff will be unveiling the nominees for the 3^rd annual Sockie awards

If you’d like to join in the fun - (646) 716-6831 OR 6-HOP-1-MOVE-1

In the spirit of the holiday…here is an awesome medley I swiped from Robb Spewak from the Mike O’Meara show. (Clip 35)

(Bring on Face)

Let’s get to the news… (Play News Music – Clip 03)

Let’s get to the news… (Play News Music – Clip 03)

The BS News Report (Clip 32)

GEORGETOWN, Mass. – A Massachusetts man facing a criminal complaint for failing to appear for jury duty apparently had a good excuse.

He's been dead for five years.

State Deputy Jury Commissioner John Cavanaugh said last week that

the state will not proceed with serving a criminal complaint against Michael Wylie.

The late Georgetown resident was issued a notice to serve on jury duty five years ago but at the time he was in hospice care and had terminal cancer. He died a few months later but the commission continued to send letters about his failure to report.

Wylie's family says they tried to tell authorities that he had died but officials say the family never sent a death certificate.

WELLINGTON (AFP) – A drunk New Zealand airline passenger who relieved himself in an airplane aisle, splashing other passengers, was let off with a warning about his behaviour, reports said Wednesday.

The man was travelling on a Jetstar flight from Auckland to Singapore on Monday when he urinated in the aisle about six hours into the 11-hour trip, the New Zealand Herald reported.

Passenger Amos Chapple said he heard the sound of running water and other passengers remonstrating with the man before see the offender answering a call of nature "waving back and forth".

The man and a companion were "catatonic" after drinking whisky before take-off, Chapple told the newspaper.

He said the man soaked a male passenger's leg and a woman's scarf then "slowly became aware that he was being uncouth. He pulled up... and wobbled back to the other end of the plane."

Chapple said flight attendants warned the man about his behaviour he but criticised Jetstar for not taking sterner action.

The New Zealand Herald said Jetstar confirmed there was inappropriate behaviour from a drunk passenger but maintained there was no need to involve police after the man was warned and had his alcohol confiscated.

"We issued our final warning... if you don't behave after the warning, then it becomes a matter for federal police," it quoted an airline spokeswoman as saying.

CHICAGO (Reuters) – A lactating U.S. woman was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after she sprayed sheriff's deputies with breast milk as they tried to remove her from a vehicle, police said on Monday.

Ohio-resident Stephanie Robinette, 30, was arrested and charged with domestic violence and assault linked to a domestic dispute, as well as resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, according to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office.

It said Robinette's husband told authorities the pair had been attending a wedding when his wife got drunk and started a dispute. He said that she hit him multiple times before locking herself in her car outside a banquet facility on Saturday.

Sheriff Walter L. Davis III said that when police approached the car to speak to her, she yelled profanities and refused to get out.

"When deputies attempted to remove Robinette from the vehicle she advised the deputies that she was a breastfeeding mother and proceeded to remove her right breast from her dress and began spraying deputies and the vehicle with her breast milk," Davis said.

Robinette was later removed from the car and arrested after more deputies arrived on the scene.

"This is a prime example of how alcohol can make individuals do things they would not normally do," Davis said.

I’m Craig, and that is the news… (Play News Music – Clip 03)

Magnificent 7 – Top Seven Worst Things to Name Your Baby

Inspired by my Best Friend Doug contemplating naming his daughter Namita

Honorable Mentions:

Willie
Michelle (for a boy) 

Worst names to call your kid:

7. Cletus 

6. Elvira

5. Richard

4. Dorcas

3. Fanny

2. Judas

1. Adolph

The Nominations for the 3^rd Annual Sockie Awards!

Theme song – Coach (Clip 37)

Color of the Year:

Black

Navy Blue

Yellow

Baby Blue

Green

Sports Team of the Year:

Boston Bruins

Dallas Mavericks

Green Bay Packers

Memphis Grizzlies 

Winnipeg Jets

Vertically Striped Radio Totally Random Thing of the Year:

Captain Crunch

The revival of the Whig party

Mailing Poop in a Box

Admiral Ackbar

The Arrogance of Brian Clough

Message Board Kid of the Year that is not named Ed:

Fourth and 26 – Josh Semrow

The Ryan – Ryan Beazley

Amiezin – Adam Miezin

Joe – Joe Tramm

Beware of Dow – Mike Dow

Sports Idiot of the Year:

Lebron James

Metta World Peace – or is it Ron Artest

Ray Lewis – Violence in the Streets if the NFL doesn’t play

Roger Goodell

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LCS Hockey Show

The Ed Show

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Jonah Keri Podcast

Barnstable Broadcast

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The Sportscasters

Elevation Radio

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The Parking Lot Movie

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The Soup Dragons – I’m Free

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