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Elderly Man Finds Alternative Use For iPad [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:56:45 +0000

There are a million uses for Apple's iPad. Now thanks to a elderly German man, it's a million and one.

Take the jump, watch the video, and if you haven't already done so, be sure to download radioPup. It's Cars 108's free mobile app that let's you listen to, and interact with Cars 108 on your iPad, iPhone, or Android device.

Is Addiction Taking On An Older Face?

J. Patrick — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:55:11 +0000

It seems that for many years we have tied the younger generation to the ills of drug and alcohol addiction.

Recently there were two new studies released that might make us re-think things. The research suggests that the older generation is not immune to the challenges of addiction.

Streets Belong to the Elderly as Older Drivers Outnumber the Younger

Kathy Landin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:00:54 +0000

We’ve all heard the stories of elderly drivers with poor vision who drive through the front of stores or hit pedestrians — just watch South Park. If you’re one of those people who are freaked out by these often times urban legends, a new study from the University of Michigan might freak you out even more. Apparently, for the first time there are more older drivers on the road than younger drivers.

Man Mistakenly Donates Life Savings Stashed in Donated Coat [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:00:15 +0000

An Illinois man accidentally gave away his life savings when he made a clothing donation to his local Goodwill store. The 80-year-old man, who lived through the Great Depression, didn't trust banks, so he had sewn the $13,000 nest-egg into the lining of a coat.

Would you return the money if you found it in an item you purchased secondhand? Watch the video, and give us your thoughts in the comments section.

87-Year-Old Man Busted in Michigan with 104 Bricks of Cocaine [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:29:41 +0000

The 87-year-old man was stopped on I-94 near Ann Arbor, and was hauling nearly $3 million worth of cocaine. Leo Sharp has not been in trouble before, and claims that he was forced at gunpoint to move the drugs.

Watch the video, and decide for yourself.

If convicted, the man could face life in prison.

'Polite Robber' Arrested, Turns Out He's a Liar [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:58:46 +0000

A lot of people were saddened by this video of a 65-year-old robber repeatedly apologizing to the convenience store clerk he was robbing. The "Polite Robber" spoke in a soft voice, used the word “sir” and remorsefully told the clerk that he needed money to pay rent and feed his kids.

However, it seems they needn't have felt bad for the the thief, who was arrested after a tipster recognized him in the video. It turns he has been arrested for similar crimes before, and he isn’t currently supporting any children. Keep reading to see the video.