Monthly Archives: August 2005

Police arrest woman who tried to open plane door in flight

Posted on August 4, 2005 by Michael Hampton

A 52-year-old woman from Dania Beach, Fla., was arrested Wednesday for attempting to open the exit door on a United Airlines flight as it was descending into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Continue reading →

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August 22 is National Punctuation Day

Posted on August 4, 2005 by Michael Hampton

In order to promote their new book, Write It Right: The Ground Rules for Self-Editing Like the Pros, authors Dawn Josephson and Lauren Hidden have declared August 22 National Punctuation Day. Continue reading →

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Woman plots daughter's kidnapping

Posted on August 2, 2005 by Michael Hampton

Karen DeCosta, 52, of Revere, Mass., was charged Monday with trying to kidnap her daughter, who is in the custody of the girl’s father, and contracting to have him killed. Continue reading →

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People will buy anything, even toast, on eBay

Posted on August 1, 2005 by Michael Hampton

The current bid for a piece of whole-grain toast on eBay is $72.00, and it’s expected to rise even higher. Continue reading →

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