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4 September 2003

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  A Mark to Remember   (The Cavalier Daily)
  • The University of Virgnia abounds with myths surrounding the meanings and rituals of secret societies


    •   A Quayle Curse? Call It a Bust   (Newsday)
  • It's not exactly the "Curse of the Mummy," but two sculptors who worked on former Vice President Dan Quayle's official bust both died before the monument was completed.


    •   Some Charges Dropped Against Nude Walker   (Associated Press)
  • A man who has been repeatedly arrested for trying to walk the length of Britain naked was given a brief respite when prosecutors in southern England dropped charges against him.


    •   Man Charged With Driving Under the Influence After Driving Three Children Into Lake   (Associated Press)
  • A man who was behind the wheel when a car went into a lake, killing three children strapped inside, has been charged with driving under the influence.


    •   Sting 'Sexed Up' His Lovelife   (ITV)
  • Rockstar Sting has confessed that he 'sexed up' tales of his lovelife to impress Bob Geldof.


    •   Man Charged for Wearing Skimpy Swimsuit   (Associated Press)
  • A man's skimpy swimsuit was too much - or too little - for Taco Bell workers. Employees at Taco Bell called police when the man walked into the restaurant wearing only a tiny black Speedo swimsuit and a cut-off T-shirt.


    •   Man Accused of Kidnapping Neighbor's Cat   (Associated Press)
  • Deryl Miles is accused of cat nabbing. Miles, 55, allegedly kidnapped his neighbor's cat and held it hostage for $50 after the animal wandered into his yard.


    •   Hogwarts Express Hit by Vandals   (Reuters)
  • The steam train used in the Harry Potter films has been forced off the rails after vandals caused thousands of dollars worth of damage.


    •   Man Sends 100,000 Euros Blowing Across Highway   (Reuters)
  • A German businessman sent 100,000 euros ($109,000) blowing across a highway, forgetting he had left the banknotes on the car roof before speeding off.


    •   Pentagon OKs Digital Audio Device to 'play' Taps at Military Funerals   (Associated Press)
  • Chronically short of musicians for military funerals, the Pentagon has approved the use of a push-button bugle that plays taps by itself as the operator holds it to his lips.


    •   Thief Delivers Himself to Officer's Door   ([Salem] Statesman Journal)
  • Taking packages from a Salem police officer’s home leads to a quick arrest.
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