Just for the Hell of It

Feeding their Twinkie habit

February 2, 2010
By Doug Thompson
Feeding their Twinkie habit

From The Kingsport (TN) Times-News Two Gray residents, allegedly caught hiding out with about $300 worth of snack cakes taken from trucks parked outside a Kingsport bread company, were arrested Friday. According to a Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office report, a deputy responded to the Merita Bread Co., 5446 Fort Henry Drive, about 11:38 p.m. An employee...
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Ending the birthday party arms race

January 22, 2007
By Doug Thompson

Reports The Associated Press: Having decided on a ballerina theme for her daughter’s sixth birthday party, Michelle West drove all over to find little dancers for the cake. Then she put 50 little beefeater guards around the edges. And she gave it beautiful white icing with peppermint trim. And what happened? The kids wouldn’t eat it. It...
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A good reason for road rage

January 22, 2007
By Doug Thompson

Seems Americans like to do just about anything while behind the wheel of a car. Except drive. Reports Reuters: Talk on the phone while you’re driving? Fix your makeup? Check e-mail? You’re not alone. A survey released on Monday shows 81 percent of Americans do more than drive when they’re behind the wheel. More than eight of 10 people...
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