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Man Discovers Bear had Climbed into Pickup Truck [VIDEO]

Nelson Jewell — Sat, 04 May 2013 10:00:35 +0000

These stories are always funny when they happen to someone else, but a wild bear decided to climb into a man’s truck to get at one particular thing. And in the process, did a considerable amount of damage. Click the pic and see the man, the bear, the truck, and the damage:

Surveillance Cam Spots Possible Suspect in Boston Bombing

Nelson Jewell — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:46:56 +0000

According to a CBS News story, authorities have reported that a surveillance camera in the area of the Boston Marathon bombing has spotted a potential suspect. Pictures are being circulated privately. Here’s the full story: Click the pic…

Skydiver Flies Through Rock Opening Going 150MPH [VIDEO]

Nelson Jewell — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:00:25 +0000

When it comes to doing daredevlish type things, I can honestly say that those crazy things are long behind me. I no longer have courage to tempt fate in such ways. And when I saw a skydiver fly through a cave hole in a rock opening going 150MPH, I knew that if I tried such a thing, I'd be a stain on the mountain wall

Writer Amazingly Accurate in Predicting the Future from 25 Years Ago [VIDEO]

Nelson Jewell — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:00:45 +0000

A writer by the name of Nicole Yorkin was asked to write an article about what to expect in 25 years--that was in 1988. And as a busy and much sought after writer, Yorkin tackled the job, but said she had totally forgotten about it until someone brought it to her attention a short time ago

French Wine Snobs Silenced, American Wines The Best

Nelson Jewell — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:00:17 +0000

If you've ever been part of a blind taste test, pitting one food or drink against another, you probably know that sometimes the least likely winner just might come out on top.

Well, in a recent international wine tasting competition, French wine snobs chose some American wines as the best of the best over their own world renown wines

Dirt Food a Delicacy in Japan [VIDEO]

Nelson Jewell — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:30:36 +0000

Not since eating a dirt sandwich as a kid (my reward for mercilessly teasing my sisters) have I ever wanted that taste in my mouth again. But for the well-to-do in Japan, ‘dirt food’ is now on the menu at an upscale restaurant, and ‘it’s dirt cheap’ is no longer a relevant phrase. Chef Toshio [...]

Stroke Goggles May Save Your Life! [VIDEO]

Nelson Jewell — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:00:47 +0000

Like an idiot, when I saw the words stroke goggles, I immediately thought it was a device that could cut strokes off your golf game. Boy, was I wrong.

With strokes killing thousands of Americans every year, wouldn't be nice to be able to get tested easily and know whether or not you've had even a minor stroke? Well, my friend, simple technology has arrived that just may save your life, or the life of someone you know and love: Stroke Goggles. Dr. David Newma

Monster Pot Hole Destroys Cars [VIDEO]

Nelson Jewell — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:30:01 +0000

We have our fair share of potholes here in the Northeast, it’s all part of living in a state where weather extremes are the norm. But on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey, a sinkhole appeared that destroyed the wheels and steering of a few cars before road crews could get to it. I [...]

Deja Vu! Another Winter Storm! Beware If You're Headed South [VIDEO]

Nelson Jewell — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:45:24 +0000

Oh, no! We could possibly be in for another winter storm over the weekend, although right now it doesn't look incredibly severe. But we do live in Maine, so things can change in a heartbeat.

Fair warning though, especially if you're headed south of the Bangor area, it looks like things could get a bit messy

Child Labor in America–Kids These Days Have it Good

Nelson Jewell — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:54:48 +0000

My news network of choice is CBS. This past week while watching an evening broadcast, the story of a retired social worker’s efforts of connecting old photos of kids working in factories and farms to their families of today had me spellbound. Social worker, Joe Manning, was first introduced to child labor photos from the [...]