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Florida Man Hurls Knife Over GameStop Meltdown

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Meet  James Colasanti, a 19-year-old Florida man with a mission to get to GameStop, no matter what it takes. Sounds innocent enough, right? Well, hold onto your joysticks, because things are about to get crazy. Look I love my Cape Coral Gamestop but this is nuts!

According to WFLA, James's grand plan hit a roadblock when he asked someone for a ride to GameStop and received a crushing "no" in response. Now, most of us would probably sigh and search for another means of transportation, but not our guy. This dude unleashes his inner ninja and whips out not one, but two knives!

And get this, when someone has the audacity to disarm him, our determined gamer thinks, "Hey, you know what would be a great idea? Throwing a 7-inch kitchen knife!" Now that is a little odd if you ask me. Especially for a gamer. A true gamer would toss fireballs or swing a digital sword right?

Next, James decides that his next move is to channel his inner Spider-Man and jumps over a fence at a nearby high school. That's right, folks, he's willing to risk his freedom just to escape the crushing reality of not getting his hands on the latest video game release. Now that's dedication!

Thankfully, no students were harmed during this wild escapade, so we can all breathe a sigh of relief. But let's not forget the words of wisdom from Sheriff Rick Staly, who summed up the situation perfectly: "It doesn't get any more pathetic than this. He ruined his future over video games." Sheriff Staly, my friend, you hit the nail on the head. This should serve as a cautionary tale for all you gamers out there. Remember, moderation is key, and maybe leave the knives at home next time you embark on a gaming adventure.

Paraiso Miami Swim Week happened over the weekend at Collins Park on South Beach in Miami, Florida. The event was a 4 day experience with nearly 50 events highlighting the latest in swimming fashions. And if you've ever been to South Beach, you know this is the place for it. Swim Week is billed as " the world’s largest marketing event for the Swimwear and Resort Wear industry."

The highlight, for me at least, of the event was the Teletubbies-inspired collection. It's a collaborative between WildBrain, who own the right to the Teletubbies, and New York-based designer, The Blonds. According to the company's press release "The collection—which includes swimwear, a tote bag, beach towel and beach wrap—is available in four vibrant colours inspired by the iconic Teletubbies palette, capturing the silhouetted figures in purple for Tinky Winky, yellow for Laa-Laa, green for Dipsy and red for Po. "

Phillipe Blond and David Blond said: “The Teletubbies are fun and colorful and full of magic! We’re thrilled to be able to partner with them for our debut Paraiso Miami Swim Week runway show!”

So as you make your plans for summer vacations, keep in mind that Teletubbies are the hot new trend in swimwear fashion on South Beach. It seems like an unusual pairing, Teletubbies and bikini models, but I do like what they've done. Things are never boring on South Beach.

I've included some pictures from other designers, as well. Here's what you'll be wearing this summer.


























































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