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Robbers Glue Victim to Exercise Cycle
Washington Post ^ | May 4, 2007 | Associated Press

Posted on 05/04/2007 2:04:10 PM PDT by Lady J USA 1981

Robbers Glue Victim to Exercise Cycle

The Associated Press

Friday, May 4, 2007; 1:35 PM

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- A gang of armed robbers forced a man to strip naked and then glued him to his exercise bike and sealed his lips with more glue while they ransacked his house, according to a published report.

Kobus van Deventer, 50, was left stuck to the bike with super-strong glue for three hours until he was rescued by his girlfriend, the South African Press Association reported.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: superglue
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1 posted on 05/04/2007 2:04:10 PM PDT by Lady J USA 1981
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To: Lady J USA 1981

Got acetone?


2 posted on 05/04/2007 2:07:13 PM PDT by coloradan (Failing to protect the liberties of your enemies establishes precedents that will reach to yourself.)
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To: Lady J USA 1981

They really stuck it to the poor guy


3 posted on 05/04/2007 2:07:54 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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4 posted on 05/04/2007 2:09:38 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Lady J USA 1981
His assailants, dressed in suits and armed with handguns and an automatic assault rifle,

How does one hide an assault rifle in a suit?

5 posted on 05/04/2007 2:12:04 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Lady J USA 1981

Let’s start a pool to see what some librat’ll want to ban first. Exercise bikes or superglue...


6 posted on 05/04/2007 2:13:58 PM PDT by RandallFlagg (Satisfaction was my sin)
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To: Lady J USA 1981

South Africa is notorious for its armed robberies and burglary.


7 posted on 05/04/2007 2:14:39 PM PDT by CarrotAndStick (The articles posted by me needn't necessarily reflect my opinion.)
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To: Lady J USA 1981
Stokoe said the robbers ransacked van Deventer's house and safe while "helping themselves to Chivas Regal and the like."

Thank God They didnt find De Beers

8 posted on 05/04/2007 2:15:17 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: RandallFlagg

I bet superglue - exercise bikes help people train to not drive anymore - what on earth does superglue do... besides, it probably pollutes.


9 posted on 05/04/2007 2:15:39 PM PDT by oakcon (America wants you: Run Fred Run!)
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To: Lady J USA 1981

OOOH, I hate it when that happens. Stuck ballbearings ain’t good for the machine.


10 posted on 05/04/2007 2:16:48 PM PDT by Palladin (Don't ever make your mother cry.)
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To: Lady J USA 1981

Could get an originality award, I’ll ‘em that.


11 posted on 05/04/2007 2:21:44 PM PDT by Attention Surplus Disorder (When Bubba lies, the finger flies!)
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To: Lady J USA 1981
Sounds to me like an excuse he gave to his gf when she unexpectedly dropped in.

12 posted on 05/04/2007 2:29:47 PM PDT by I see my hands (_8(|)
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To: Lady J USA 1981

Gee, what a sticky situation to be in!


13 posted on 05/04/2007 2:33:24 PM PDT by MissEdie (Liberalscostlives)
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To: Slings and Arrows

maybe suitable for your not-a-ping list


14 posted on 05/04/2007 2:34:46 PM PDT by Kevmo (Duncan Hunter just needs one Rudy G Campaign Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVBtPIrEleM)
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To: Lady J USA 1981
So at some point I would expect this guy to become “unglued” over the situation...... ba-dum-bump
15 posted on 05/04/2007 2:40:29 PM PDT by Kimmers (Coram Deo)
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To: mylife
His assailants, dressed in suits and armed with handguns and an automatic assault rifle

They neglected to mention this high-powered assault weapon...

16 posted on 05/04/2007 2:43:08 PM PDT by mikrofon (Thieves leave, goo gone)
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Yipes! Hot Glue?!
Some one should pass a law that fully automatic hot glue guns are illegal. Elmers is all you need


17 posted on 05/04/2007 2:46:56 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: mylife
I just discovered today that it is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to have matches in our state. It is considered paraphernalia.

All that is not permitted is prohibited.

18 posted on 05/04/2007 3:34:27 PM PDT by Chickensoup (.The Muzzies are hanging us with the rope we paid out to the leftists.)
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To: Chickensoup

What state is that?
The state of psychosis?


19 posted on 05/04/2007 3:36:07 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: mylife

Maine.


20 posted on 05/04/2007 3:45:32 PM PDT by Chickensoup (.The Muzzies are hanging us with the rope we paid out to the leftists.)
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