You can't make this stuff up!

UPPER DARBY — It may have been just lunch, but the message Upper Darby officials were trying to send was much larger.

“We’re here to show the world we’re not afraid to eat here,” said township Chief Administrative Officer Thomas Judge Jr. as he walked into Verona Pizza at 8917 West Chester Pike Tuesday.

Police say Verona and Uncle Nick’s Pizzeria, 9000 West Chester Pike, were targeted by Nikolas Galiatsatos, the owner of Nina Bella’s Pizzeria, located two blocks away at 8445 West Chester Pike.

Galiatsatos, 47, of 1000 Conestoga Road, Bryn Mawr, was charged with criminal mischief, harassment, disorderly conduct and cruelty to animals for allegedly putting three mice in the ceiling of a bathroom at Verona, and six mice in a trash can at Uncle Nick’s.

More at http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2011/03/03/news/doc4d6f142ab9f52913583109.txt

TV STATION SUED FOR WRONG LOTTERY NUMBERS
February 28, 2011
It has become common knowledge that Americans will sue for just about anything. However, this particular lottery-related case may astound everyone. In Fort Lee, New Jersey, there is a woman named Rakel Daniele. And this woman has decided to sue a TV station for broadcasting the wrong lottery numbers. The woman claimed that she felt destroyed when she found out that all her hopes of winning the lottery had gone to waste. So now, Rakel Daniele wants $75,000 from the “evil” TV station. More at http://www.lottery.com/stories/tv-station-sued-for-wrong-lottery-numbers.htm

Fat Pets Getting Fatter According to Latest Survey

(Calabash, NC – February 23, 2011)
Over Half the Nation’s Dogs and Cats Now Overweight Costing Pet’s Years and Owners Millions.
Obesity continues to expand in both pets and people according to the latest pet obesity study. The fourth annual Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) National Pet Obesity Awareness Day Study found approximately 53% of cats and 55% of dogs were overweight or obese. Preliminary data released from a nationwide collaboration with Banfield, the nation’s largest chain of veterinary clinics, reveals pet obesity continues to be a serious problem. APOP founder Dr. Ernie Ward remarks, “This year’s data suggests that our pets are getting fatter. We’re seeing a greater percentage of obese pets than ever before.” More at http://www.petobesityprevention.com/fat-pets-getting-fatter-according-to-latest-survey/


Charlie Sheen outranks Obama and Lady Gaga in social media
Reuters - March 9, 2011 1:37 AM PST

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - If you think Charlie Sheen has been "winning" media attention these past few weeks, you'd be right.

The now former "Two and A Half Men" star has topped all Internet and social media discussions since the beginning of 2011, beating out buzz and controversy surrounding the iPad, singer Lady Gaga and U.S. President Barack Obama, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the Global Language Monitor.

"Charlie Sheen...is everywhere. The growing pervasiveness of social media only enhances this global echo chamber," said Paul JJ Payack, president and chief word analyst for the Global Language Monitor. More at http://omg.yahoo.com/news/charlie-sheen-outranks-obama-and-lady-gaga-in-social-media/58022

And you don't think this country is in trouble?