Woman, 72, who was Tasered by constable, accepts Texas county's $40,000 settlement offerOctober 6th, 2009 Tasered woman takes Texas county's settlement bidAUSTIN, Texas — A 72-year-old woman whose Tasering by a deputy constable was captured on video and shown nationwide has accepted a $40,000 settlement offer from a Texas county. Kathryn Winkfein was shocked with a stun gun after she dared the constable to do so during a May traffic stop.
Texas County offers $40K settlement to woman, 72, Tasered by constable; she sought $135KOctober 1st, 2009 Texas County makes $40K offer to Tasered woman, 72AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas county has offered a $40,000 settlement to a 72-year-old woman whose Tasering by a deputy constable was captured on video and shown nationwide. Kathryn Winkfein, who was shocked with a stun gun after she dared the constable to do so during a May traffic stop, wants $135,000 for pain and suffering, medical expenses and humiliation.
Just for a day, coffee lovers can get a cup in Viennese cathedral towerSeptember 15th, 2009 Vienna abuzz over plan for cafe in cathedral towerVIENNA — Talk about a caffeine high. Coffee enthusiasts will be able to get a cup — and a slice of cake — in a makeshift cafe being set up inside a tower of Vienna's stately St.
2.98 pounds 'lively and lightly spritzy' wine wins over connoisseursAugust 15th, 2009 LONDON - A wine bottle costing less than 3 pounds has pipped 300 other contenders to become the cheapest ever to win a medal in an international contest. Asda's Portuguese rose, priced at 2.98 pounds, was appreciated well by judges at the Decanter magazine world wine awards.
Red wine 'boosts sexual desire in women'July 26th, 2009 LONDON - Move over sex toys and tantric art, a glass or two of red wine are more than enough to increase a woman's libido, say researchers. As for the reason: Italian doctors, who carried out the study, claim that chemical compounds found in red wine may boost sexual functioning by increasing blood flow to key areas of the body, The Telegraph reported.
Fire in London's tower block kills sixJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - Six people, including three children, have died in a fire in a block of flats in London, the fire brigade said late Friday. Three children, one just three weeks old, were among the victims of the blaze in the 12-storey block on a housing estate in Camberwell, in south London.
Now, electronic nose that sniffs out wine's originJune 28th, 2009 LONDON - Researchers in France have found a way to identify wine so accurately they can pinpoint where the drink was made and in which barrel it was fermented. It uses an electronic nose to make even the most well established sommelier a little nervous.
No buyers for wine endorsed by 'naked' Paris HiltonApril 13th, 2009 LONDON - Hilton heiress Paris Hilton, who posed naked for 'Rich Prosecco' wine advert, may have left no stones unturned in getting the brand noticed, but sadly the wine has not been able to live up to its mark. The wine brand, which created ripples with its ultra-modern advert featuring a naked Paris Hilton covered in gold paint, is failing to meet sales targets.
Three held for killing police constableApril 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Three people have been arrested here for killing a Delhi Police constable last month, officials said Friday. Kuldeep, 22, Sanjeev, 39, and Rajender, 30, were arrested late Thursday for the murder of Vijay Singh, who was posted as a constable in the Jahangirpuri police station.
Women buy 8 out of 10 wine bottles to drink at homeApril 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Women have invaded men's terrain a little further - a new study has found that ladies buy eight out of 10 bottles of wine to drink at home. The study, which shows women as the major buyers of wine, prompts experts to urge wine brands to cater for feminine tastes, reports The Sun.
Constable killed by Maoists in JharkhandMarch 18th, 2009 RANCHI - A constable was killed by Maoist rebels in Jharkhand's Giridih district, police said Wednesday. On a tip off, security personnel raided a Maoist hideout near Bhaliaahi village of Giridih district, 190 km from here, Tuesday night.
Actor Antonio Banderas makes debut in wine businessMarch 18th, 2009 MADRID - Actor Antonio Banderas is making his debut in the wine business by acquiring half the shares of Anta Bodegas, which produces wines under the Ribera del Duero label, as well as extra virgin olive oil. Banderas will be the co-owner along with the Ortega family which has run the firm for 10 years, but the newly structured company will be known as Anta Banderas Bodegas, the company announced Monday.
Delhi police head constable found deadMarch 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A head constable of Delhi Police was found dead under mysterious circumstances in northwest Delhi Friday, the police reported. 'We received a call in the morning about a body lying in Nangloi area.
Delhi police constable shoots himselfFebruary 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A 40-year-old Delhi Police constable shot himself dead in Naraina police station in west Delhi, police said Monday. 'The incident took place Monday at around 5 a.m.
Police officials arrested for killing a constable in TripuraJanuary 28th, 2009 AGARTALA - Two police officials have been arrested for allegedly killing a constable in Tripura, officials said here Thursday. Police spokesperson Nepal Das said circle inspector Intu Marak and officer-in-charge (OC) of a police station Ratan Muni Debbarma Wednesday physically assaulted 54-year-old constable Buddhiram Debbarma.
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