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SCHOOL DAZE: Mom Billed $10 for Sending Kid to School with “Unbalanced” Lunch

A mom in Manitoba, Canada, was fined $10 because the school said her kids' lunches weren't balanced, at least according to the Canadian Food Guide.

Kristen Bartkiw sent her two kids to daycare with a lunch consisting of roast beef and potatoes, an orange, carrots, and milk.

What was missing? Grains.

Because her kids’ meals were “unbalanced” the school gave her kids Ritz crackers – and sent Kristin a bill for $10 – five bucks per kid.

The crazy thing is that Ritz crackers might very well be the least healthy thing those kids ate that day. (WeightyMatters.ca)
 

SURVEY: U.S. Workers Hate Their Jobs the Most

According to a new survey, it looks like workers in America hate their jobs more than anyone.

15% of those surveyed said they either didn’t like or actually hated their jobs. As a comparison, only 5% of people in India were so negative.

On the bright side of things, 53% of Americans said they either loved their jobs – or liked them a lot. This was right in the middle of the pack as 64% of Canadians were very happy about their jobs, but only 34% of Germans felt the love every Monday morning. (Yahoo Finance)
 

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WEIRD NEWS: Not Such a Sweet Ride

Three Cleveland-area teens were looking for a sweet ride, but got into "wheel" big trouble when cops barged in as they were speeding around a locked Wal-Mart on bicycles they'd unlatched from the toy department.

Officers on routine patrol decided to take a peek inside the closed store when they heard laughter and shouting from inside – which they followed to the boys popping wheelies and popping Starburst candies from a bag they'd also snatched from a shelf.

Two of the boys, who were not identified because of their ages, were apprehended at the scene. They'll be charged with breaking and entering and attempted theft – of the bikes as well as nearly a dozen pellet guns that they'd stashed in a bag near the exit.

WEIRD NEWS: Golly, Llama!

A gaggle of drunken French students caused some drama with a llama – by nabbing the critter from a closed-down circus and taking it on a joyride that included a trip on their hometown's mass transit system.

The five teens were looped when they sneaked onto the circus grounds with the intention of riding off on a zebra, but when they tried to get it to mosey along with them, it balked – leading them to settle for the much friendlier llama.

One of the boys said, "It walked with us like a good dog would have," but said that the train conductor didn't look too kindly on the presence of the beast and forced them onto the platform, where they abandoned the llama, tying him to a lamppost.

Police opted not to press charges for the woolly night out, and the llama now has a sizable Facebook following.

WEIRD NEWS: Cops Litter-Ally Embarrassed By Cat

British cops responding to a 911 call marked by loud shrieking broke into an apartment after no one answered the door ... only to find the place empty, aside from a cat that dialed the number accidentally.

The officers forced their way into James Cocksedge's apartment following the bizarre emergency call, fearing the worst, but all they found was the kitten – named Bruce – hiding behind a cabinet and meowing. After surveying the scene, they determined he dialed the dispatcher by walking across the phone's buttons.

Cocksedge, who returned home to find his door knocked off its hinges, said, “Since we had the landline installed Bruce always rushes to answer the phone when it rings. He’s also fascinated by the buttons, which he loves to press.

BIKER GANG: Chases Down, Beats SUV Driver

Here's some friendly advice -- don't mess with biker gangs.

In a video that has gone completely viral this morning (Tuesday), a group of bikers chase down and then beat the crap out of an SUV driver who'd hit at least one of their group and then driven off. The video, filmed Sunday morning on New York's Henry Hudson Parkway, shows a large group of motorcycles coming to an abrupt halt, stopping traffic. The SUV -- which contained the male driver, plus his wife and small child -- is then seen hitting a couple of the motorcycles and knocking at least one rider off his bike. The SUV speeds off, but a number of gang members chase him down.

That's where it gets really scary. Stopped at a red light, the driver is pulled from his vehicle and basically beaten to a pulp. He was hospitalized with severe lacerations and chest wounds. 

Even scarier -- the video was posted by the biker gang, presumably as a warning to anyone else thinking of messing with them.
 

AIR TRAVEL: Regulators Consider Expanding Tablet Use

You may soon be allowed to use you iPad during takeoff and landing on flights. U.S. aviation regulars on Monday were considering how to allow greater use of tablets, e-readers and laptops on flight, as long as the devices don't interfere with flight safety.

A recent report by an joint flight industry-government committee recommends that tablets be allowed at altitudes below 10,000 feet on newer planes equipped to resist electronic interference. However, it says that bigger electronics, such as laptops and DVD players, should be stowed away during takeoff and landing, not due to potential electronic interference, but because they are potential physical hazards.

Amazon, which makes Kindle tablets and e-readers, is pushing for the change and even conducted their own tests to prove the devices are safe on planes. Drew Herdner, a spokesman for the company said in a statement that a change in the rules would be "a big win for customers," adding, "Frankly, it's about time."
 

CHEERS!: $17,000 Scotch Is Now Available at Costco

The next time you stop at Costco, be sure to bring a fat wallet as there’s now a $17,000 bottle of scotch available – at least at the store in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The fancy bottle of Macallan was aged 60 years, comes in Lalique crystal, and is one of only 400 bottles produced – with only 72 bottles available here in the U.S.

And in case you were wondering, a single shot of the stuff would cost about $1,000. (Thrillist.com)

WEIRD NEWS: Whining Wino Pops His Cork

A British wine lover did more than just whine when he got a substandard glass of red at his local pub – he called 911 to demand police swoop in to get him a refund.

The unidentified gent pulled the cheesy stunt after he was served a drink that had a piece of cork in it, which drove him screwy enough to dial the emergency services number to complain.

Police spokesman Phil Spurgeon noted, “He said he was having a dispute with staff because they would not give him a refund because his wine had bits of cork in it. They were trying to eject him because he was being difficult. We did not send anyone."

The caller was warned that he could be arrested if he made another nuisance call to the emergency line. (Daily Mirror)

 

WEIRD NEWS: Man Overdoses on Viagra and Has His Junk Amputated

A 66-year-old man in Colombia tried to impress his girlfriend by taking Viagra.

Unfortunately, he overdosed on the stuff – and ended up having his junk amputated.

The Viagra overdose caused gangrene on his johnson, so the doctors decided to hack it off in order to keep the infection from spreading. (Daily Mail)
 

Carlos Santana falls asleep at the wheel, totals car in Las Vegas 

The 66-year-old guitarist walked away from the wreck unharmed, though his Fiska Karma was totaled — according to reports.

(Chiderah Monde. New York Daily News)

The legendary guitarist reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and drove his car into at least one parked car.

Musician Carlos Santana narrowly escaped harm after being involved in a car accident in Las Vegas on Friday.

The Grammy-winning guitarist reportedly fell asleep at the wheel when he drove his car into at least one parked car in an upscale Vegas neighborhood — TMZ reports.
 

The musician’s car was totaled after the guitarist crashed it in Las Vegas.
 

Santana was not driving under the influence of any substances, law enforcement officials said.

The 66-year-old rocker was unharmed, though his car was said to have been totaled and towed away.

Despite the visible damage, police labeled the wreck a minor accident.

Santana was not believed to be driving under the influence of any substances at the time, law enforcement told the Las Vegas Review-Journal.