Binmen sacked for sex with prostitute in rubbish truck
Two binmen in the US have been sacked for having sex with a prostitute in a rubbish truck.
The men, who worked for the council in Rochester, New York state, had sex with the woman on August 5 while they were on duty.
One of the men was a full-time employee, while the other was a seasonal worker, reports the Democrat and Chronicle.
Rochester Mayor William A Johnson Jr, said: “During the course of an investigation, it’s my understanding that one of the men admitted to what happened.”
The men had been reported to council management by a member of the public who said he saw the incident.
Johnson, who didn’t know the identity of the two workers, said their actions wouldn’t be tolerated. “This is a very difficult thing to do because the men had families but we can’t condone this type of behaviour. This was probably the most expensive sex act that they’ve ever committed.”
Story filed: 14:52 Friday 22nd August 2003
Gamer goes to court after losing virtual weapons
A computer gamer is taking a software firm to court after he suddenly lost all of his virtual weapons.
Li, from Beijing, had built up his stock of virtual weaponry while playing Red Moon over the last two years.
He has now filed a lawsuit against the game provider, demanding £780 in compensation, reports the Hong Kong edition of China Daily, quoting the Beijing Morning Post.
When he discovered all of his awarded equipment had disappeared, he contacted the provider for help, but the company refused to take any responsibility for the loss.
Li decided to sue the company at the Chaoyang District People’s Court, demanding the return of his virtual weapons as well as £780 for mental anguish.
Story filed: 14:03 Friday 22nd August 2003
Brazilians turned away after failing Beatles quiz
Six Brazilians were turned away by immigration officials at Heathrow Airport after failing a quiz about the Beatles.
The group claimed to be travelling to the UK for Liverpool’s Mathew Street Festival, which celebrates the lives of the Fab Four.
But immigration officials barred them when they failed to answer basic questions about the band correctly.
The new arrivals were among a group of 72 people on an organised tour from Rio de Janeiro.
Organiser of this weekend’s festival Bill Heckle, from Cavern City Tours, told the Liverpool Daily Post: “Portuguese-speaking immigration officials asked them simple questions about the Beatles, such as how many of them are still alive and what songs could they name?”
The new arrivals did not know who Yoko Ono was and thought Ringo Starr had died.
A spokeswoman for the Home Office confirmed that six Brazilians were refused entry into the country on Thursday.
She said: “We can’t discuss individual cases but anyone trying to enter the country must satisfy officers that they meet immigration rules.
“If they say they are here for a particular event, officers will check this is really the case.”
Story filed: 12:00 Friday 22nd August 2003
US man charged over drink-driving on lawnmower
A Wisconsin man has been charged with drink-driving on his lawnmower.
Barry Davis, from West Bend, appeared in court on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Davis admitted to drinking a six-pack of beer but said he didn’t know driving a lawnmower while intoxicated was illegal.
A criminal complaint said a police officer pulled Davis over after seeing the mower swerving and watching it nearly go into a ditch to avoid traffic.
Washington County Assistant District Attorney Peter Cannon said state statute defines a motor vehicle as any vehicle that is self-propelled.
Davis spent a night in Washington County Jail and was then released on bail. He’s scheduled to return to court on September 3 for further proceedings.
© Associated Press
Story filed: 09:29 Friday 22nd August 2003
Man puts wife’s brain on eBay
A man has put his wife’s brain up for sale on the eBay as a joke.
Kevin Dulake says the brain is brand new and has never been used.
His ad also features a photo of his wife Verena’s head and boasted her brain is “still in its box”.
Kevin paid £1.40 to put the ad on the site. He told punters the brain was an “unwanted gift” and said he was happy to ship it abroad.
Nearly 200 people read the ad in its first week, but only four made bids. The highest for £2.20, saysThe Sun.
Kevin said: “My wife is always saying she needs her head examined to have married me, so I decided to get my own back. Very few people were interested in her brain – and I won’t let her forget it.”
Verena said: “At least it got some bids. No one would want Kevin’s brain unless they were a psychiatrist.”
Story filed: 08:50 Friday 22nd August 2003
Superhero ban angers Australian PM
Child care centres in Australia have banned children from dressing up as superheroes like Batman and Superman.
Some centres in Melbourne say the costumes encourage aggressive play.
But the decision has angered Prime Minister John Howard who called it “political correctness gone mad”.
Mr Howard told Melbourne radio station 3AW that he had thrown superhero-themed parties for his children when they were young.
He said: “That is just ridiculous, it’s like you know prohibition in some centres on Christmas carols. We are losing control of reality, what is wrong with this?”
© Associated Press
Story filed: 08:18 Friday 22nd August 2003
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