Bus Stops - January 25, 2012

Teenager calls 911 'because she heard mother having sex with boyfriend' (Daily One) 

(A 15-year-old girl called police in the middle of the night and asked to be put in a Christian children's shelter after she heard her mother and boyfriend having sex. The teenager dialled 911 at 4am last Thursday after confronting her 35-year-old mother. The girl told police that she felt 'disrespected'.)

Malaysia Ministry seeks recordings of strange noises in sky (Asia One) 

(The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry wants to collect audio recordings of the purported strange noises in the sky heard by residents of Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. In a Sinar Harian report, Deputy Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusuf said the ministry was collecting as much "evidence" as possible on the bizarre happening so it could submit its report to the National Space Agency (Angkasa) for further investigation. "This incident is no laughing matter. We hope those who have audio or video recordings of the noises can come forward so we can investigate," said Fadillah, adding that any evidence can be sent to the Petrajaya parliamentary service centre in Jalan Astana, Kuching.)

Alaska woman, 85, uses shovel to scare off moose attacking husband (News Miner) 

(An agitated moose ran down and stomped a well-known bush pilot from Willow, but he was saved when his wife grabbed a shovel from their pickup truck and whacked the big animal until it backed off. George Murphy, 82, and his wife, Dorothea Taylor, 85, told the story of their recent moose encounter Sunday afternoon from Murphy's hospital room in Anchorage, where he is recovering from gashes to his head and left leg as well as seven broken ribs. He was in good condition Monday, a hospital spokeswoman said.)

Yee-haw! Bubba Watson buys ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ car (Yahoo Sports) 

(Watson was at the famed Barrett-Jackson automobile auction this past weekend, and picked up that gem there, which he called his "dream car," for $110,000. Now, there were plenty of General Lees, but the one there was special; called "Lee 1," it's the one that jumped the police car in "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series' opening credits. It was totaled in the jump, but restoration brought it back to life over the course of 16 months. Autoblog calls the final price "seemingly paltry," which is really more a matter of perspective than anything else.)

Disney Decides To Let Workers Don Beards (Consumerist) 

(Disneyland employees no longer must choose before rocking a goatee and receiving a paycheck. Disney's strict theme park employee grooming code has always banned beards — it's only allowed mustaches since 2000 — but the company is overturning the rule. According to the AP, facial hair will be able to grow free on Disney employees starting Feb. 3.)

Porn stars in election bust-up (The Sun UK) 

(TWO porn stars are set to get voters' pulses racing when they face off in a mayoral race. Amandha Fox and Luana Borgia are both vying to become the civic leader in Taranto, Italy. And they are going for a political bust-up of a different kind.)

Demi Moore Seeking Treatment for Exhaustion (People) 

(Demi Moore is seeking professional help, her rep said Tuesday. "Because of the stresses in her life right now, Demi has chosen to seek professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her overall health," her rep said in a statement. "She looks forward to getting well and is grateful for the support of her family and friends.")

Gold Silk Cape Spun By Spiders On Display (Sky News) 

(A cape created from golden silk spun by more than a million spiders is being put on display in the UK. The hand-woven garment is being shown at London's Victoria and Albert Museum alongside the Golden Spider Silk, a four-metre long piece of brocaded fabric. It took more than four years to make the items from the silk of 1.2million female golden orb spiders, native to Madagascar.)

Kevin Smith wins deal at Sundance film festival (The Guardian) 

(Kevin Smith has signed a deal with Canadian distributor Phase 4 that will see 12 films exhibited under the Kevin Smith and SModcast Presents … banner in the US and Canada over the next three years. The SModcast stable will consist of finished works by independent film-makers, handpicked by Smith, who will tour with the films, introduce them to audiences and host Q&A sessions after the show.)

After ‘Red State’, Kevin Smith Returning to More Traditional Film Distribution Approachl (Flickcast) 

(Originally intending to auction off the rights to Red State at its Sundance premiere last year, Mr. Smith turned-tail and decided to self distribute through Smodcast Pictures instead. The film was shown in the “road show” format in select cities before receiving an official release. Smith’s sudden change of heart naturally erupted into accusations of dishonesty from some attending distributors.)

Bus Industry Says Priceline Should Pull Ad (KTVZ) 

(The American Bus Association is asking that Priceline pull an ad that shows its longtime spokesman William Shatner dying in a fiery bus explosion, saying that it believes the ad is in bad taste. The ad, which started airing Monday, is an effort by the online travel service to drum up attention for its published-price offering, which is much less well known than its name-your-own-price service.)

Manatee School Bus Driver Heroine Surfaces (Bradenton Patch) 

(About 4:30 in the afternoon of Jan. 5, Cynthia Futch was driving an empty school bus back to the barn when she saw something horrifying: A bus full of students headed in the opposite direction on State Road 64 was out of control. The bus had just rear-ended a semi, pinning the school bus driver’s legs. He couldn’t apply the brakes or work the ignition.)

'The Dark Knight Rises': Liam Neeson may reprise his 'Batman Begins' role (CS Monitor) 

(It’s long been presumed that the League of Shadows, as it was portrayed in Batman Begins, would be returning in some form in co-writer/director Christopher Nolan’s final installment in his Caped Crusader saga, The Dark Knight Rises. Rumors about how the dangerous organization will fit into the plot of the film have long been circulating, as has more solid, but still unconfirmed word about younger stars such as Josh Pence and Joey King portraying youthful versions of characters such as LoS head Ra’s al Ghul and his daughter, Talia.)

Sex No More Strenuous Than Golf, Expert Says (Science Daily) 

(Good news for heart disease and stroke patients: For most patients, it's probably safe to have sex. "For a patient who has sex with a familiar partner in a familiar setting, sexual activity generally is safe and no more strenuous than golf," said Loyola University Health System cardiologist Dr. John Moran.)

Magic mushrooms could treat depression
(TG Daily) 

(Brain scans of people under the influence of psilocybin - the active ingredient in magic mushrooms - show that brain activity is suppressed by the drug. And, says the Imperial College London team, it enhances personal memories, meaning it could one day be used alongside psychotherapy to treat depression.)

Australian tries to sell stricken cruise ship Costa Concordia on eBay (AU News) 

("FOR sale, one cruise ship - slight damage to right-hand hull, mainly cosmetic." This was the description that an Aussie used in his "joke" bid to sell the stricken Costa Concordia cruise ship on eBay, which has been pulled from the website. With a starting price of $1, the seller warned of “some water damage to interior” of the ship and said the carpets may need to be replaced. It also stated the ship had one “careful owner” and must be collected by the buyer.)