Archive: August 12, 2007 - August 18, 2007
This Week In OFF/beat Crime
It's time for our weekly roundup of stupid criminals (and a few police officers, too).
By Emil Steiner | August 17, 2007; 7:00 AM ET | Comments (1)
OFF/beat's List of Ironic or Unexpected Business Names
What's in a name? For many businesses, unexpected (and unintended?) irony.
By Emil Steiner | August 16, 2007; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (10)
Thursday Breakfast Bender
This morning dose of OFF/beat news has everything, including Jerry Garcia's kitchen sink.
By Emil Steiner | August 16, 2007; 6:00 AM ET | Comments (3)
Roy Pearson Appeals Custom Cleaners Decision
The case of Pearson v. Chung continues, despite the Chung's gracious and generous offer to end it.
By Emil Steiner | August 15, 2007; 9:00 AM ET | Comments (65)
Wednesday Breakfast Bender
Beware of the Duct-Tape Bandit -- and other strange tales for your morning.
By Emil Steiner | August 15, 2007; 6:00 AM ET | Email a Comment
Pearson v. Custom Cleaners The Saga Continues
The $54 million suit that just won't die!
By Emil Steiner | August 14, 2007; 2:50 PM ET | Comments (46)
Roy Pearson v. Custom Cleaners The Final Chapter?
Could this be the end of the $54 million pants suit? Don't bet on it.
By Emil Steiner | August 14, 2007; 2:30 PM ET | Comments (13)
China To Regulate Reincarnation
Government regulation can be overbearing sometimes, but once you're dead, shouldn't the state should let your soul, well, rest in peace?
By Emil Steiner | August 14, 2007; 11:30 AM ET | Comments (16)
Tuesday Breakfast Bender
Chickens, cows, kittens, cyclists and drunk drivers are all part of your morning dose of OFF/beat news.
By Emil Steiner | August 14, 2007; 6:00 AM ET | Email a Comment
My Surreal Summer Vacation
He was a wheelchair-bound art teacher who lost it all thanks to a shock jock, a porn star and Salvador Dali.
By Emil Steiner | August 13, 2007; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (8)
Monday Breakfast Bender
From British spy mystics controlling the weather to a novel cure for jock itch, here's your morning dose of OFF/beat news.
By Emil Steiner | August 13, 2007; 6:10 AM ET | Email a Comment
