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Offbeat City sues parking meter 'Robin Hoods' City sues parking meter 'Robin Hoods'
By Associated Press Published: May 15, 2013 at 7:51 AM PDT
The city of Keene, N.H., has sued a group that feeds change into parking meters that are about to expire, saying members are harassing enforcement officers.
Offbeat Drunk college student left at hospital with Post-it note Drunk college student left at hospital with Post-it note
By Associated Press Published: May 14, 2013 at 8:38 PM PDT Last Updated: May 15, 2013 at 12:15 PM PDT
An Arizona State University student who passed out and was left in a wheelchair in a hospital lobby with a Post-it note to tell doctors that he had participated in a drinking competition apparently put back about 20 shots of tequila.
Offbeat Watch: Bowie's 'Space Oddity' performed...in space! Watch: Bowie's 'Space Oddity' performed...in space! (Video)
By Hanna Brooks Olsen Published: May 13, 2013 at 7:45 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 8:10 AM PDT
Commander Chris Hadfield's video dispatches from the International Space Station have captured the hearts of space nerds (and regular people) worldwide, as he's explained how even basic tasks like dental care function without gravity. But it's his most recent video, where the Canadian musician and explorer performed a classic hit by David Bowie, that has drawn attention to his array of talents and generally friendly nature.
Offbeat Derelict mom books tell blunt truths about parenting Derelict mom books tell blunt truths about parenting
By LEANNE ITALIE,Associated Press Published: May 11, 2013 at 3:33 PM PDT
The authors behind a fresh round of parenting books love their munchkins, to be sure, but there's something about the scorched earth narrative that sells memoirish parenting books these days.