Here are the next four installments of The Mad Mark Minute. Enjoy :)!
The Mad Mark Minute #9
Wanna get a gift for your lover on Valentine’s Day in Iran? Forget about it.
Iran has banned the production of Valentine’s Day gifts and any promotion of the day celebrating romantic love to combat what it sees as a spread of Western culture.
The Feb. 14th celebration named after a Christian saint is not officially banned but hardliners have repeatedly warned about the corruptive spread of Western values. Under Iran’s Islamic law, unmarried couples are not allowed to mingle.
This just in – Iran is in the process of banning Christmas as well.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #10
The first rule of being a Mountie – Don’t steal the change from the loose change drawer.
A Mountie in Burnaby, B.C., has been charged with theft for allegedly taking loose change from a desk drawer in a community policing office.
The offending officer, Constable Derrick Holdenried, who has been on the force for two years, allegedly took some change on "numerous occasions," RCMP said in a release.
An investigation was launched when another officer reported the missing change in the fall of 2010.
“While the theft does not involve a lot of money, the fact is as police officers we’re in a position of trust, and any breach of that trust is taken very seriously," Sgt. Rob Vermeulen said in a release.
Holdenried, 37, has been suspended from duty. He will appear in Vancouver court Feb. 14.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #11
When the sign in your vehicle reads Maximum Capacity: 62 passengers, the idea is not to exceed that amount.
Unfortunately, a school bus driver in Johannesburg, South Africa ignored that warning and turned his bus into a literal can of sardines. He crammed 116 students into the bus, nearly double the maximum capacity.
“Traffic authorities saw the vehicle was overloaded and pulled him off the road. He was transferring passengers from school,” Police Captain Bernadine Steyn said of the infraction.
The bus had gotten to the point where there was not even any room to breathe. When the bus arrived at the school, the kids literally had to swim over other kids to get out of the vehicle. The driver is due to appear in court for the offence.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #12
The Mad Mark Minute is dedicated to providing you, the listener, with a quality educational experience. With that being said, here are the WWFTD Word of the Week and the Random.org Lucky Number of the Week.
This week’s WWFTD Word of the Week is fubbery, the definition of which is cheating or deception. Let me assure that there is absolutely no fubbery in this newscast.
For those who need a little extra luck in their lives, we’ve got the Random.org Lucky Number of the Week. This week’s number is 60060. We hope it provides you with some luck, and if it does, The Mad Mark Minute is authorized to take 50% of the profits. That number again is 60060.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
The Mad Mark Minute - Nos. 1 - 8
Here are the first eight installments of The Mad Mark Minute featured on Sundays with Howie. Enjoy :)!
The Mad Mark Minute #1
New year, new name, new format, old me. My name is Mark David, and this is The Mad Mark Minute, your favorite newscast without all the fat.
Our top story: When trained properly, dogs can perform all kinds of interesting tricks. One dog in California is so well-trained, he managed to get his head stuck in a wall.
An eight-month-old German shepherd pup named Rebel was found whimpering with his head sticking out of an 18-inch thick wall. No one could figure out how he got stuck there in the first place.
After a valiant rescue effort that required police assistance, Rebel was eventually freed from the wall. Thankfully, he was unhurt. Let this serve as a lesson to all you dog owners out there – don’t teach your dogs to put their heads where they don’t belong.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #2
Just as was the case with our previous format, The Mad Mark Minute is dedicated to giving your brain a rigorous workout. With that being said, two of your favorite features, the WWFTD Word of the Week and the Random.org Lucky Number of the Week are back.
This week’s WWFTD Word of the Week is quidnunc, the definition of which is one who seeks to know all the latest news or gossip, or one who is a busybody. If you listen to this newscast every week, there is a good chance that you will become a quidnunc yourself.
For those who need a little extra luck in their lives, we’ve got the Random.org Lucky Number of the Week. This week’s number is 12005. We hope it provides you with some luck, and if it does, The Mad Mark Minute is authorized to take 50% of the profits. That number again is 12005.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #3
Ever wonder what the best solution to chasing off a would-be robber is? An elderly woman in Ingersoll, Ontario has the answer.
The woman received a knock on her door, and when she answered it, she found a 21-year-old man who had visited her house before. The two chatted for a bit, until the young man asked the woman for a glass of water, which the woman brought to him.
After finishing the water, the man pulled a pellet gun on the woman and tried to rob her house. The woman replied by throwing the rest of the water in his face. The man then fled on foot.
Police searched the neighborhood thoroughly, and found the suspect four hours later. He is currently being held until a date for a bail hearing is set.
The moral of the story? Mess with an old woman holding a glass of water, and your plans for robbery will be all wet.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #4
The Mad Mark Minute is dedicated to providing you, the listener, with a quality educational experience. With that being said, here are the WWFTD Word of the Week and the Random.org Lucky Number of the Week.
This week’s WWFTD Word of the Week is wallah, the definition of which is a person who is associated with a particular work or who performs a particular duty or service. I am Mark David, your friendly news wallah.
For those who need a little extra luck in their lives, we’ve got the Random.org Lucky Number of the Week. This week’s number is 15118. We hope it provides you with some luck, and if it does, The Mad Mark Minute is authorized to take 50% of the profits. That number again is 15118.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #5
Here is a story from our Stupid Criminals bureau.
Two men in Berlin, Germany who decided to rise to the occasion and break into an office building got way more than they bargained for when their plans went awry.
The men had successfully broken into the building, and decided to use the elevator to get to the next floor. However, while in transit, the elevator broke down, leaving the two thieves stuck.
Realizing their plans were now literally stalled, they had no choice but to use the emergency phone in the elevator to contact the police. They were later freed by firemen and arrested.
This story is sponsored by the Otis Elevator Company, maker of quality elevators and burglar catching devices since 1853.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #6
And the hunter shall become the hunted.
Such was the case when a man in Belarus was shot by the animal that he was trying to hunt.
The hunter, whose identity has not been determined, was out hunting for foxes. He eventually found one and shot at it, seriously wounding the animal.
The man then approached the fox to try and finish it off, and the two of them got into a scuffle. The fox then accidentally pulled the trigger on the man’s gun, firing a shot into his leg. The hunter was later taken to the hospital.
It was later determined that the fox was a registered member of PETA, and received special training on how to deal with hunters.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #7
For those who are looking to jump on the next great dieting craze, a new one has recently been developed.
American Chris Voigt made the unusual decision to eat nothing but potatoes for a period of 60 days, which is roughly two months.
Voigt’s potato-eating streak not only enriched his fiber levels significantly, but it also earned him the title of Potato Man of the Year.
It has also been reported that Voigt’s next goal is to become the real-life version of Mr. Potato Head.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #8
The Mad Mark Minute is dedicated to providing you, the listener, with a quality educational experience. With that being said, here are the WWFTD Word of the Week and the Random.org Lucky Number of the Week.
This week’s WWFTD Word of the Week is patootie, the definition of which is a sweetheart, girlfriend, or pretty girl. It is also one of the many words you might utter if you are suffering from Rosie O’Donnell Syndrome.
For those who need a little extra luck in their lives, we’ve got the Random.org Lucky Number of the Week. This week’s number is 31001. We hope it provides you with some luck, and if it does, The Mad Mark Minute is authorized to take 50% of the profits. That number again is 31001.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #1
New year, new name, new format, old me. My name is Mark David, and this is The Mad Mark Minute, your favorite newscast without all the fat.
Our top story: When trained properly, dogs can perform all kinds of interesting tricks. One dog in California is so well-trained, he managed to get his head stuck in a wall.
An eight-month-old German shepherd pup named Rebel was found whimpering with his head sticking out of an 18-inch thick wall. No one could figure out how he got stuck there in the first place.
After a valiant rescue effort that required police assistance, Rebel was eventually freed from the wall. Thankfully, he was unhurt. Let this serve as a lesson to all you dog owners out there – don’t teach your dogs to put their heads where they don’t belong.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #2
Just as was the case with our previous format, The Mad Mark Minute is dedicated to giving your brain a rigorous workout. With that being said, two of your favorite features, the WWFTD Word of the Week and the Random.org Lucky Number of the Week are back.
This week’s WWFTD Word of the Week is quidnunc, the definition of which is one who seeks to know all the latest news or gossip, or one who is a busybody. If you listen to this newscast every week, there is a good chance that you will become a quidnunc yourself.
For those who need a little extra luck in their lives, we’ve got the Random.org Lucky Number of the Week. This week’s number is 12005. We hope it provides you with some luck, and if it does, The Mad Mark Minute is authorized to take 50% of the profits. That number again is 12005.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #3
Ever wonder what the best solution to chasing off a would-be robber is? An elderly woman in Ingersoll, Ontario has the answer.
The woman received a knock on her door, and when she answered it, she found a 21-year-old man who had visited her house before. The two chatted for a bit, until the young man asked the woman for a glass of water, which the woman brought to him.
After finishing the water, the man pulled a pellet gun on the woman and tried to rob her house. The woman replied by throwing the rest of the water in his face. The man then fled on foot.
Police searched the neighborhood thoroughly, and found the suspect four hours later. He is currently being held until a date for a bail hearing is set.
The moral of the story? Mess with an old woman holding a glass of water, and your plans for robbery will be all wet.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #4
The Mad Mark Minute is dedicated to providing you, the listener, with a quality educational experience. With that being said, here are the WWFTD Word of the Week and the Random.org Lucky Number of the Week.
This week’s WWFTD Word of the Week is wallah, the definition of which is a person who is associated with a particular work or who performs a particular duty or service. I am Mark David, your friendly news wallah.
For those who need a little extra luck in their lives, we’ve got the Random.org Lucky Number of the Week. This week’s number is 15118. We hope it provides you with some luck, and if it does, The Mad Mark Minute is authorized to take 50% of the profits. That number again is 15118.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #5
Here is a story from our Stupid Criminals bureau.
Two men in Berlin, Germany who decided to rise to the occasion and break into an office building got way more than they bargained for when their plans went awry.
The men had successfully broken into the building, and decided to use the elevator to get to the next floor. However, while in transit, the elevator broke down, leaving the two thieves stuck.
Realizing their plans were now literally stalled, they had no choice but to use the emergency phone in the elevator to contact the police. They were later freed by firemen and arrested.
This story is sponsored by the Otis Elevator Company, maker of quality elevators and burglar catching devices since 1853.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #6
And the hunter shall become the hunted.
Such was the case when a man in Belarus was shot by the animal that he was trying to hunt.
The hunter, whose identity has not been determined, was out hunting for foxes. He eventually found one and shot at it, seriously wounding the animal.
The man then approached the fox to try and finish it off, and the two of them got into a scuffle. The fox then accidentally pulled the trigger on the man’s gun, firing a shot into his leg. The hunter was later taken to the hospital.
It was later determined that the fox was a registered member of PETA, and received special training on how to deal with hunters.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #7
For those who are looking to jump on the next great dieting craze, a new one has recently been developed.
American Chris Voigt made the unusual decision to eat nothing but potatoes for a period of 60 days, which is roughly two months.
Voigt’s potato-eating streak not only enriched his fiber levels significantly, but it also earned him the title of Potato Man of the Year.
It has also been reported that Voigt’s next goal is to become the real-life version of Mr. Potato Head.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
The Mad Mark Minute #8
The Mad Mark Minute is dedicated to providing you, the listener, with a quality educational experience. With that being said, here are the WWFTD Word of the Week and the Random.org Lucky Number of the Week.
This week’s WWFTD Word of the Week is patootie, the definition of which is a sweetheart, girlfriend, or pretty girl. It is also one of the many words you might utter if you are suffering from Rosie O’Donnell Syndrome.
For those who need a little extra luck in their lives, we’ve got the Random.org Lucky Number of the Week. This week’s number is 31001. We hope it provides you with some luck, and if it does, The Mad Mark Minute is authorized to take 50% of the profits. That number again is 31001.
For True Talk Radio News, I’m Mark David. Stay tuned to Sundays with Howie for more news updates. To view our archives, log on to truetalkradio.com.
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