Those Rewards Cards Can Be Tricky

January 26, 2019

Another thief in Ballwin, Missouri (see yesterday’s post) was apprehended for stealing liquor from a store. But police didn’t have to work too hard to identify him.

It seems he purchased other items legally; and he used his customer rewards card at checkout.

He Got a 0 for Execution

January 25, 2019

Athletes will sometimes tape their performances so that they can critique them later.

A thief in Ballwin, MO took it a step further when he burglarized an apartment. One of the items he stole was a wireless security camera that live-streamed the theft to the victim’s cell phone.

He may want to work on his technique.

It Didn't Live Up to Its Name

January 24, 2019

A man working out at a 24 Hour Fitness gym in Texas had to call for help 

after he got locked inside at closing time.

TV Time

January 22, 2019

I wasn’t sure how “The Conners” would be without Roseanne, but it’s very good.

I like several 9:00 shows, but “The Rookie” is the only one I can stay awake for.

“New Amsterdam” is always optimistic, which I like.

And “The Orville” may have started as a satire, but they seem to be getting deep. I really liked the Jan. 17 episode, and hope they keep up the quality.

I feel like I should watch “A Million Little Pieces” and “This Is Us,” because they’re apparently very good, and real-lifey; but as I am an escapist through and through, I’ll let somebody else review the quality programming.

An Offer They Shouldn’t Refuse

January 22, 2019

After some questionable calls in the Saints/Rams playoff game,

a Louisiana eye doctor is offering free eye exams to all NFL officials prior to next season.

The Price of Being a Jerk

January 18, 2019

The driver in Petersburg, Kentucky who tried to demolish a nine-foot snowman by ramming it with his or her truck got a rude surprise: The base of the snowman was formed around a massive tree trunk.

So the snowman survived, but the prognosis for the truck’s front end was not good.

Volunteer Opportunity: Get Drunk to Help the Police

January 18, 2019

The police department in Kutztown, PA is looking for three volunteers to get drunk, so that police can practice administering sobriety tests.

You probably won’t make the cut, though. The department was flooded with responses after it posted the request on Facebook, so it looks like they have the situation covered.