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Man Dies Gaming at Internet Cafe goes Unnoticed for Nine Hours

dvorak.org - By McCullough – New Taipei, Taiwan - A Taiwanese man who died while playing video games at an internet cafe appeared to have gone unnoticed by fellow gamers for up to nine hours, police said Friday.

Retrial ordered after judge falls asleep

thelocal.se - An appeals court case in Gothenburg is set to go to retrial after the presiding judge took a nap during proceedings, according to both the defence and prosecution counsel. - "It is very important aspect of the legal process that the person trying the district court decision is present," said the prosecuting counsel Margareta Esplund to broadcaster TV4.

Roseanne Barr Will Seek Green Party Presidential Nomination

independentpoliticalreport.com - From Ballot Access News: Roseanne Barr has taken several steps to make it possible for her to seek the Green Party presidential nomination. She filed with the Federal Election Commission on January 25, and she has fulfilled the requirements of the Green Party to seek the nomination. She is a registered Green Party member in California, although she also has a home in Hawaii.

Candidate confirms she will appeal decision removing her from ballot

yumasun.com - BY CESAR NEYOY - BAJO EL SOL - SAN LUIS, Ariz.— While conceding she needs to improve her command of English, a San Luis resident confirmed Saturday she will appeal a court ruling that she lacks the usage skills required to serve on the city council. Alejandrina Cabrera said her attorneys are seeking an appeal before the Arizona Supreme Court of Yuma County Superior Court Judge John Nelson's order removing her from the ballot of the March primary election.

Teen Calls Cops When She Hears Mom Having Sex

thesmokinggun.com - Girl, 15, told police she felt "disrespected" by trysting - A Florida teenager who called 911 last week asked police to place her in a Christian children’s shelter because she “heard her mother having sex.” Responding to a domestic disturbance call Thursday around 4 AM, a cop questioned the mother and daughter at their Panama City residence, according to a police report. The duo had been involved in a “verbal altercation,” a cop noted.