OffBeat news http://www.politicalgateway.com News, Opinion, Feed service by Politicalgateway.com en-us 10 Tesco focus of battle on Isle of Skye http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147448 The Scottish Isle of Skye, known for mists, mountains and romantic history, is embroiled in a modern battle over allowing a developer to build a supermarket. Court transcribers can't handle Scottish http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147446 Some Scottish lawyers complain that court transcripts are riddled with errors because the English company hired to make them can't handle the Scottish accent. Men give high heels a try for charity http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147421 A total of 33 men took a chance to see things from a female perspective this weekend by donning high heels to raise money for an Indiana shelter, officials say. Fla. woman hurt in collision with pelican http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147418 A 50-year-old Ohio woman suffered facial injuries when a pelican collided with her in the Gulf of Mexico off Treasure Island, Fla., authorities say. Poll: Everyday civility declining in Utah http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147416 Residents of Utah are growing increasingly concerned that everyday civility is in decline, a poll indicated. Alaska officials blow up old fireworks http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147415 Residents of Big Lake, Alaska, said they were shocked by a loud blast that came from a box of old fireworks city officials decided to blow up. Dog owners flock to Fashion Island http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147394 A high-end outdoor mall in Newport Beach, Calif., has become an increasingly popular place for dog lovers as stores in Fashion Island welcome canines. Elderly blind man bowls perfect 300 http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147392 An elderly blind man says he wasn't nervous and felt like a pro when he bowled a perfect game in front of a crowd at Century Lanes in Alta, Iowa. Parking ticket paid 31 years late http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147390 A parking ticket issued in Calumet, Mich., 31 years ago has finally been paid, but the payer remains anonymous, authorities say. Bar manager gets revenge for tagging http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147367 A 21-year-old man who was caught on camera defacing a New Zealand bar had his own face tagged by the bar's manager as revenge, the proud employee said. Zambrano goes pink for Mother's Day http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147365 Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano's plan to wear pink gloves and shoes in a game to celebrate Mother's Day and raise cancer awareness was rained out Sunday. Mass. students shave heads for charity http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147363 At least 12 teenage students in Groton, Mass., plan to attend their prom with bald heads after agreeing to shave them for charity, school officials say. Mother of 16 says she has no regrets http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147362 Jeri McDonnell of Kansas City, Kan., has 16 children but she says she has no regrets, despite the struggles that came with having so many kids. 3 pythons turn up in German parcel post http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147324 A package sorter in Darmstadt, Germany, got a shock when a python crawled out of a parcel, the postal service said. Skunk drives family from house http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147317 A family forced out of its suburban Chicago home by a skunk more than a year ago desperately wants to go back home. Horse pounds occupied car http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147298 Two women in Philadelphia had a frightening experience Saturday when an escaped horse attacked their car. San Francisco may offer street yoga http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/147265 San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is attempting to find a way to close a major stretch of roadway to allow residents to do yoga in a wide open space.