Last week was another tie, this time between cops enforcing the wrong speed limit and pickled chameleon freak-out.
And now, without further ado, here’s this week’s selection.
Hawaii Residents Must Pay Taxes on Gambling Winnings – and Losses
A new Hawaii law alters the state tax code so that gamblers must pay taxes on their gross winnings. What’s that mean? If someone wins $100 playing roulette and then loses $99 he still has to pay taxes on the $100.
Army Arrests Man for Desertion – Too Bad He Never Joined the Military
While returning from a trip abroad Chris Parks name tripped a flag in DHS computers. He found himself a prisoner in Fort Knox for a week – apparently the Army never processed his de-enlist papers when he decided at the last minute the military life wasn’t for him.
Swedish Embassy Nearly Kills Allergic Youths
The Swedish embassy in Germany held a dinner for youths with celiac disease (a wheat and gluten allergy). So of course they serve pasta with gluten in it. All 60 attendees violently ill afterwards, at least one hospitalised.
U.S. Border Station Removes “United States” From Facade
A recently erected checkpoint on the U.S.-Canadian border featured the words “UNITED STATES” in 21-foot, yellow letters. Now the Department of Homeland Security has pried them off the building claiming they will incite terrorist attacks.
Every Word Except “Exit” Spelled Wrong on Wisconsin Road Sign
Does this one really need explanation?
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The Wisconsin sign reminds me of this one I found posted all along the parking lot of Union City Hall:
http://twitpic.com/9y9nx
Our government won’t even read an important piece of legislation before they pass it…how can we POSSIBLY expect them to proofread a road sign?
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