Bernie Madoff days as a smooth criminal is over. The courts sentenced him to 150 years. Madoff came up with a clever way to con thousands of people out of their money totaling over 50 million dollars. The ponzi scheme allowed Bernie and his family to enjoy a lavish lifestyle of fame and fortune. His devastation is heart breaking and annihilated so many lives with his careless disregard for other people money!
150 years to much, I don't know... Lets look at this, he's already old and giving him 10 years is a life sentence! The electric chair should have been his sentence... I think all the wealth in his wife name should be seized sold and distributed back to the family's that lost their wealth. No matter what, she did not earn a dime of that ill gotten game! So why should she keep it?
Every day, we wake up with a choice. We can choose to embrace the day as a new opportunity to learn, grow, and make a positive impact on the world, or we can let fear, doubt, and negativity hold us back. It's easy to get caught up in the challenges and obstacles we face, but it's important to remember that these challenges are what shape us into who we are. Each obstacle is a chance to learn something new, to become stronger, more resilient, and more capable than we were before. But we don't hav
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Jessie Lee Peterson should loose his black card!
While listening to Bill Cunningham on Sunday I heard a man whom I thought was a white man degrading black people. The racist comments just blew my mind, I was thinking is this David Duke(former leader of Klu Klux Klan)? These were some of his comments "Bill, these white people have to quit letting them get away with pushing white people around". "Bill how can they say the racism still exist when we elected a black president"? "Bill Michael Jackson is nothing more than a child molester, and now they are trying to make him like the guy from Memphis, (Bill said) you mean Elvis, " yea... Michael Jackson was nothing compared to Elvis. Michael was nothing compared to Elvis and I am glad he is gone". Now through all this ranting and raving for several minutes, out of the blue I heard Cunningham says as "a black man how do you feel"?
Well I will be damn, I almost had a wreck my car. Black man o well I have heard it all, figure that...
So I guess Clayton Bigsby is the only racist black man towards black people. Who is Clayton Bigsby? Watch the clip below and it will all make sense.
Rev. Jessie Lee Peterson is his name, a racist nigger that hate black people!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Sick of the Blame game... Why isObama never right
Everyday I listen to the blame game on how Obama is never right. The continuous battery of blame being laid in his lap is so sicking. No matter what the problem is, when its all said and done it always his fault. Now just listening to ABC,NBC, CBS, MSNBC or CNN you would never never get the same perception. As a matter of fact you might hear some form of praise for how the President and how he is trying to turn the economy around. Although if you listen to Fox or a Conservative talk show host such as Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Bill o'Reilly, Mark Levin, Ben Fergerson or the great Michael Salvage. They make the president seem like a complete idiot. These host make the president appear to be the dumbest man on the face of the earth! At one point in time he was the Messiah through their eyes, from his point of wiew. They want us to think that he really portrayed himself in that manner. I even heard him called a Chicago street thug, a empty suit, Giggles the clown, a socialist and even a dictator.
I do understand the essence of the blame game for it does help with ratings but I personally don't agree with much of what these genius have to say. I started listening purely by accident and day in and day out it is the same ole thing... Over and and over again. How do they keep getting away with saying what they say?p?
I don't agree with 98% of there thought but they do make you think. My problem with the blame game is this, no matter what they start talking about they always end up the same way. Michael Jackson died, Obama should not have sent a letter to his family. Iran election was ridged, Obama should tell the people that he will help. The nation is 11 trillion dollars in debt, if Obama hadn't signed all these laws in action we would not be in this shape. Unemployment is at a all time high, where is Obama's hope and change now? Kim Jun IL shot a rocket, Obama is a coward for not shooting down that rocket. They approved cap and trade, Obama has a deal with GE, so they are going to benefit from this big deal. Obama only wants to tax the rich, what about most of the people in congress aren't they all rich, also isn't Obama rich?
Okay, you get my drift. I don't expect any special treatment but really is all the blame for the problems of the world his?
Friday, June 26, 2009
Now we are so sad...
Now the world is paying tribute to Michael Jackson since he is gone. How quickly we have erased from our mind the cruel jokes we laid at Michael feet,Wacko Jacko, molester? Unfortunately the last things that were in Michael Jackson mind is "why do they treat me like this". I wish that the love that the world is laying at his feet today, could have been the love that we laid in his hands yesterday. No tribute today can ease the pain that he felt over the years of his life. He was born with a gift and he continued to share it with the world, why couldn't we see that the effect of fame and success and how it twisted his life.
When you think about it Michael had no real friends... No real relationships, no real love and when you think about it no real connection with his family. I knew Jackson had issues, but did it really change him from being a icon?. In reality its like a gay brother or strange uncle who you can't leave the kids around, somethings we just accept it for what it is. We never knew the debt of our jokes and snide remarks, we just knew that we wanted to express our mind. Sometimes things happens for a reason. So no matter how much love, envy or hate that we had in our heart the truth has to sink in, that what we once said can not be taken back.
"Another Part of Me"
We made the mistake of listening but not hearing what the problem really was... Fiance was Michael problem and just maybe trying to prepare to earn money to pay debt was what help to become his demise.
So while reading the news I see that Jackson Estate is worth billions, how can this be he was 40 million in debt. Maybe if we could have fixed this problem yesterday, we would not be sad now. Every song that Michael sang had a message, now we are listening now saying wow...
"We Are the World"
Michael Jackson - "Bad"
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"
human nature michael jackson
"Man in the Mirror"
"You Are Not Alone"
"Gone Too Soon"
When you think about it Michael had no real friends... No real relationships, no real love and when you think about it no real connection with his family. I knew Jackson had issues, but did it really change him from being a icon?. In reality its like a gay brother or strange uncle who you can't leave the kids around, somethings we just accept it for what it is. We never knew the debt of our jokes and snide remarks, we just knew that we wanted to express our mind. Sometimes things happens for a reason. So no matter how much love, envy or hate that we had in our heart the truth has to sink in, that what we once said can not be taken back.
"Another Part of Me"
We made the mistake of listening but not hearing what the problem really was... Fiance was Michael problem and just maybe trying to prepare to earn money to pay debt was what help to become his demise.
So while reading the news I see that Jackson Estate is worth billions, how can this be he was 40 million in debt. Maybe if we could have fixed this problem yesterday, we would not be sad now. Every song that Michael sang had a message, now we are listening now saying wow...
"We Are the World"
Michael Jackson - "Bad"
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"
human nature michael jackson
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"Man in the Mirror"
"You Are Not Alone"
"Gone Too Soon"
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Michael Jackson dead at 50, whats really going on?
Oddly enough the passing of the guards is coming more sooner than later. Wow I never thought that the day would come when I would see the king of Pop die. I thought that living a life as a old person was a gimme but now is it all a dream? I have seen so many super stars who life as ended so soon with no cause.
I suppose living our lives with the fast pace and forgetting to take care of ourselves may need to become a priority again? Eating healthy and exercising may be something we need to consider? Its shocking and quite true but a number of people that has been passing are barley in their fifty's? Reality has to kick in, just because you look health does not mean it!
Live for today.... Because tomorrow is not promise!!
I suppose living our lives with the fast pace and forgetting to take care of ourselves may need to become a priority again? Eating healthy and exercising may be something we need to consider? Its shocking and quite true but a number of people that has been passing are barley in their fifty's? Reality has to kick in, just because you look health does not mean it!
Live for today.... Because tomorrow is not promise!!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Computer Failure At Fault In D.C. Crash?
(CBS/AP) Investigators looking into the deadly crash of two Metro transit trains focused Tuesday on why a computerized system failed to halt an oncoming train, and why the train failed to stop even though the emergency brake was pressed.
At the time of the crash, the train also was operating in automatic mode, meaning it was controlled primarily by computer. In that mode, the operator's main job is to open and close the doors and respond in case of an emergency.
Debbie Hersman, an investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board, said it was unclear whether the emergency brake actually was engaged when Monday's crash occurred. The mushroom-shaped button that activates it was found pushed down in the operator's compartment.
Hersman said it was not clear when the button was pressed or how it got that way. She also cited evidence of braking on the train's rotors, indicating it was likely that the operator tried to slow down.
The train plowed into a stopped train ahead of it at the height of the Monday evening rush hour, killing nine people and injuring more than 70. It was the deadliest accident in the 30-year history of the Washington Metro.
Crews spent Tuesday pulling apart the trains' wreckage and searching for victims' bodies. Authorities worked to determine why the train's safeguards apparently did not kick in.
"That train was never supposed to get closer than 1,200 feet, period," said Jackie Jeter, president of a union that represents Metro workers.
All Metro trains were running on manual control as a precaution against computer malfunction.
The cars in the moving train were some of the oldest in the transit network, dating to the founding of the Metro system. read more
Friday, June 19, 2009
Pilot Dies During Flight
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During a flight from Brussels to Newark, New Jersey, passengers on board Continental Airlines Flight 61 remained unaware that their pilot had died. Priya David reports.
Authorities say they found child pornography on a computer belonging to James von Brunn
Authorities say they found child pornography on a computer belonging to James von Brunn, the white supremacist charged with killing a security guard at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum last week. (June 18)
Bonny Brown has another baby
Singer Bobby Brown and girlfriend Alicia Etheridge welcomed the birth of Brown's fifth child, a son named Cassius Brown. Brown has four other children, one named Bobbi whom he had with singer Whitney Houston, and three from previous relationships. (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
Neil Patrick Harris, and his partner are ready to start a family
"How I Met Your Mother" star Neil Patrick Harris, 36, and his partner of five years, David Burtka, are currently searching for a surrogate to carry their child, Star reports, after the two passed a screening process conducted by Growing Generations, the agency Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick chose to help find a woman to carry their twins. Harris, who came out publicly in Nov. 2006 via People magazine, was quoted as saying, "I am happy to dispel any rumors or misconceptions and am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest and feel most fortunate to be working with wonderful people in the business I love." Looks like his life will be getting even fuller. ( Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
Tattoo gone wrong
In one of the most bizarre cases of tattoo jobs gone wrong, a Belgian woman named Kimberley Vlaminck claims that 56 stars were tattooed on the left side of her face, after she only asked for 3. The 18-year-old is suing tattoo artist Rouslan Toumaniantz, claiming that she fell asleep during the procedure. Although Toumaniantz maintains that Vlaeminck asked for all 56 stars, he has agreed to split the cost of removal. "Kimberley is unhappy and it is not my wish to have an unsatisfied client," Toumaniantz said. "There is a way to remove the tattoos with the help of a laser. I accept to pay for half the cost." (ABC News)
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Flordia teen arrested and charged with the mutilation of 19 cats
A Florida teen was arrested and charged over the weekend in connection with the murder and mutilation of 19 cats in Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay. Tyler Weinman, 18, faces 19 counts of animal cruelty, 19 counts of improper disposal of animal remains and four counts of burglary, reports CBS station WFOR-TV in Miami. Weinman is being held on $249,500 bail. The attacks began more than a month ago and cat-owners had been urged recently to keep their pets confined indoors or use fencing to keep the cats in their yards. Residents were also asked to be vigilant for any suspicious activity in the neighborhood. Weinman was taken into custody Saturday night while he attended a party. Police were still investigating whether he had any accomplices in the alleged attacks.
No Underwear, No Deodorant, No Job?
A Florida city is cleaning up with a new dress code that requires city workers to wear underwear and use deodorant. The city council in Brooksville north of Tampa recently approved a dress code that instructs employees to observe "strict personal hygiene." It also prohibits exposed underwear, clothing with foul language, "sexually provocative" clothes and piercings anywhere except the ears.
Pilot died in mid-flight at the controls, plane landed safely
A Continental Airlines en route from Belgium landed safely in Newark, N.J., today after the pilot died in mid-flight at the controls of a jet with 247 passengers on board.
The Federal Aviation Administration says a plane carrying a pilot who died in mid-flight has landed safely at the airport in Newark, N.J.(ABC News)
The crew abord 777 Boeing jet included two trained pilots who took control of the plane and landed it at the airport just outside New York City. There were also federal air marshals aboard on the flight, Continental Flight 61.
The 61-year-old pilot died of natural causes, and the passengers were not immediately told of his death, according to the airline.
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"The captain of Continental flight 61, which was en route from Brussels to Newark, died in flight, apparently of natural causes," Continental said in a statement. read more
The Federal Aviation Administration says a plane carrying a pilot who died in mid-flight has landed safely at the airport in Newark, N.J.(ABC News)
The crew abord 777 Boeing jet included two trained pilots who took control of the plane and landed it at the airport just outside New York City. There were also federal air marshals aboard on the flight, Continental Flight 61.
The 61-year-old pilot died of natural causes, and the passengers were not immediately told of his death, according to the airline.
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"The captain of Continental flight 61, which was en route from Brussels to Newark, died in flight, apparently of natural causes," Continental said in a statement. read more
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Wireless Giants Deny Price-Fixing Texts
CNET) Executives from the nation's largest phone companies went to Capitol Hill Tuesday to defend themselves against allegations that they've been fixing prices on text messaging. Executives from AT&T and Verizon Communications testified before the Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, saying their companies have not been involved in a conspiracy to hike text messaging rates. And they argued that competition is alive and well in the wireless market. The hearing was called in response to a letter sent in September from Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) to the four major U.S. operators - Verizon, AT&T, Sprint Nextel, and T-Mobile USA - asking them to explain why their text rates had all increased to 20 cents per message. Kohl noted in his letter that these rates marked a 100 percent increase since 2005. Shortly after the letter was sent, about 37 separate class action lawsuits were filed against wireless operators alleging price-fixing on text-messaging services. Both AT&T and Verizon have denied these claims. And the companies came to Capitol Hill to clear their names. "Especially in light of this litigation firestorm, we want to make it perfectly clear that AT&T sets the prices for all of its products on a unilateral basis," said Wayne Watts, general counsel for AT&T, in his written testimony. "There is no evidence to support an accusation that anyone at AT&T engaged in any inappropriate, much less illegal, behavior as alleged in these lawsuits." read more
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
MySpace is cutting nearly 30 percent of its work force
LOS ANGELES (AP) - MySpace said Tuesday it is cutting nearly 30 percent of its work force in a bid to become more efficient, bringing its staffing level more in line with its more popular rival, Facebook.
The move, the latest cost-cutting effort at the site, comes less than two months after the unit of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. (NWS) (NWSA) hired former Facebook executive Owen Van Natta, 39, as its new chief executive.
It also comes a day after data from tracking firm comScore show Facebook has caught up with MySpace in monthly U.S. visitors for the first time.
"Simply put, our staffing levels were bloated and hindered our ability to be an efficient and nimble team-oriented company," Van Natta said in a statement.
The cuts amount to about 420 people, bringing the total number of MySpace's U.S. staff to 1,000. As of May, Facebook had about 850 employees worldwide, the vast majority in the United States.
MySpace's user base has stagnated at about 125 million worldwide users, while Facebook said its usage has doubled to more than 200 million in less than a year.
Until now, MySpace still had the edge among U.S. users. But numbers from comScore show that in May, MySpace and Facebook both had about 70 million users apiece in the United States.
MySpace generates more revenue, according to Internet research firm eMarketer; it estimates that MySpace generated about $605 million in global advertising revenue last year, compared with $250 million for Facebook. MySpace's revenue is expected to shrink next year while Facebook's is seen as growing. read more
The move, the latest cost-cutting effort at the site, comes less than two months after the unit of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. (NWS) (NWSA) hired former Facebook executive Owen Van Natta, 39, as its new chief executive.
It also comes a day after data from tracking firm comScore show Facebook has caught up with MySpace in monthly U.S. visitors for the first time.
"Simply put, our staffing levels were bloated and hindered our ability to be an efficient and nimble team-oriented company," Van Natta said in a statement.
The cuts amount to about 420 people, bringing the total number of MySpace's U.S. staff to 1,000. As of May, Facebook had about 850 employees worldwide, the vast majority in the United States.
MySpace's user base has stagnated at about 125 million worldwide users, while Facebook said its usage has doubled to more than 200 million in less than a year.
Until now, MySpace still had the edge among U.S. users. But numbers from comScore show that in May, MySpace and Facebook both had about 70 million users apiece in the United States.
MySpace generates more revenue, according to Internet research firm eMarketer; it estimates that MySpace generated about $605 million in global advertising revenue last year, compared with $250 million for Facebook. MySpace's revenue is expected to shrink next year while Facebook's is seen as growing. read more
Baby Sitter Arrested After Baby Drowns In Bucket
A New York City baby sitter faces charges following the death of an 11-month-old boy. Authorities say the toddler may have fallen head-first into a mop bucket. Police say 28-year-old Krystal Khan was arrested Monday on a charge of endangering the welfare of a child. Authorities responded to a call of an unconscious child at her home in Queens. James Farrior died at a hospital. BlogWatch: What The Blogs Are SayingAn autopsy will be performed on Tuesday to determine the cause of his death. The name of Khan's attorney was not immediately on record. There was no answer at a telephone number listed for her home. EMS units responded to the call just before 11 a.m. at a home on 108th Street in Richmond Hill.Neighbors say the woman who runs the place came outside screaming. "When I came outside I heard the baby fell into a bucket of water," said Angie Singh, who lives nearby. The child was in cardiac arrest when paramedics arrived. "They said he's not breathing, and then the firemen just ran with him," said neighbor Liz Rivero. One neighbor said CPR was being performed on the child as he was taken from the house. read more
Father and son sentenced to two years in prison Friday for stealing more than $3 million from a California church
SANTA ANA, Calif., June 12 (UPI) -- A father and son were sentenced to two years in prison Friday for stealing more than $3 million from a California church where both served as pastors.
Richard Wimberly Cunningham, 76, of Moreno Valley, Calif., and Philip Ladd Cunningham, 52, of Laurinburg, N.C., appeared in court in Orange County, the Los Angeles Times reported. Both had pleaded guilty to grand theft.
Prosecutors said the Cunninghams wrote checks to themselves on eight accounts belonging to the Calvary Baptist Yorba Linda Church and School. They also used church credit cards for personal expenses.
The money was spent on time shares in Hawaii and Palm Springs, Calif., memberships in country clubs and expensive cars. The Cunninghams have already paid $3.1 million in restitution, the newspaper said.
Richard Wimberly Cunningham, 76, of Moreno Valley, Calif., and Philip Ladd Cunningham, 52, of Laurinburg, N.C., appeared in court in Orange County, the Los Angeles Times reported. Both had pleaded guilty to grand theft.
Prosecutors said the Cunninghams wrote checks to themselves on eight accounts belonging to the Calvary Baptist Yorba Linda Church and School. They also used church credit cards for personal expenses.
The money was spent on time shares in Hawaii and Palm Springs, Calif., memberships in country clubs and expensive cars. The Cunninghams have already paid $3.1 million in restitution, the newspaper said.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Blogger's baby was a hoax
The unmarried mother's story about giving birth to a child diagnosed as terminally ill in the womb hit a major nerve on the Internet.Every night for the last two months, thousands of abortion opponents across the nation logged on to a blog run by the suburban Chicago woman who identified herself only as "B" or "April's Mom."People said they prayed that God would save her pregnancy. They e-mailed her photos of their children dressed in pink, bought campaign T-shirts, shared tales of personal heartache and redemption, and sent letters and gifts to an Oak Lawn P.O. box in support.As more and more people were drawn to her compelling tale, eager advertisers were lining up. And established parenting Web sites that oppose abortion were promoting her blog -- which included biblical quotes, anti-abortion messages and a soundtrack of inspirational Christian pop songs.
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On the Web: Snapshot of blog from June 2, 2009
By Sunday night, when "April's Mom" claimed to have given birth to her "miracle baby" -- blogging that April Rose had survived a home birth only to die hours later -- her Web site had nearly a million hits.There was only one problem with the unfolding tragedy: None of it was true.Not the pregnancy, and not the photos posted on the blog of the supposed mother and Baby April Rose, swaddled in white blankets. The baby was actually a lifelike doll, which immediately raised the suspicion of loyal blog-followers."I have that exact doll in my house," said Elizabeth Russell, a dollmaker from Buffalo who had been following the blog. "As soon as I saw that picture, I knew it was a scam."By Monday, outraged followers on dozens of Christian parenting Web sites unmasked "April's Mom" as a hoaxer, and hundreds more vented their anger."She needs to be exposed and held accountable," Russell said.Sensing people were close to establishing her identity, "April's Mom" on Monday raced in vain to delete her Web site and Twitter and Facebook accounts.But it was too late. The online community found out her true identity: Beccah Beushausen, 26, a social worker from Mokena. more
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On the Web: Snapshot of blog from June 2, 2009
By Sunday night, when "April's Mom" claimed to have given birth to her "miracle baby" -- blogging that April Rose had survived a home birth only to die hours later -- her Web site had nearly a million hits.There was only one problem with the unfolding tragedy: None of it was true.Not the pregnancy, and not the photos posted on the blog of the supposed mother and Baby April Rose, swaddled in white blankets. The baby was actually a lifelike doll, which immediately raised the suspicion of loyal blog-followers."I have that exact doll in my house," said Elizabeth Russell, a dollmaker from Buffalo who had been following the blog. "As soon as I saw that picture, I knew it was a scam."By Monday, outraged followers on dozens of Christian parenting Web sites unmasked "April's Mom" as a hoaxer, and hundreds more vented their anger."She needs to be exposed and held accountable," Russell said.Sensing people were close to establishing her identity, "April's Mom" on Monday raced in vain to delete her Web site and Twitter and Facebook accounts.But it was too late. The online community found out her true identity: Beccah Beushausen, 26, a social worker from Mokena. more
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Cristiano Ronaldo accepts a world record £80m bid
Manchester United have performed an incredible about-turn on Cristiano Ronaldo by accepting a world record £80m bid from Real Madrid for the Portuguese winger. Ronaldo, currently on holiday in Los Angeles, has informed Manchester United of his desire to leave Old Trafford for the Bernabeu and the Premier League champions have now granted his wish by allowing him to speak to Real over a transfer.
In a brief statement issued on the club website this morning, United confirmed that they have accepted Real's offer, while stipulating that the deal must be wrapped up by June 30.
The statement said: "Manchester United have received a world-record, unconditional offer of £80million for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid.
"At Cristiano's request - who has again expressed his desire to leave - and after discussion with the player's representatives, United have agreed to give Real Madrid permission to talk to the player.
"Matters are expected to be concluded by 30 June. The club will not comment until further notice.
Having failed to prise Ronaldo away from Old Trafford last summer, Real have now stunned United with the size of their offer for the 24 year-old, who cost the Premier League champions £12.2m as a 17-year-old from Sporting Lisbon in 2003.
Ronaldo has done little to hide his desire to play for Real and his behaviour towards the end of last season, when he reacted angrily to being substituted against Manchester City at Old Trafford, highlighted cracks in his relationship with manager Sir Alex Ferguson. more
In a brief statement issued on the club website this morning, United confirmed that they have accepted Real's offer, while stipulating that the deal must be wrapped up by June 30.
The statement said: "Manchester United have received a world-record, unconditional offer of £80million for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid.
"At Cristiano's request - who has again expressed his desire to leave - and after discussion with the player's representatives, United have agreed to give Real Madrid permission to talk to the player.
"Matters are expected to be concluded by 30 June. The club will not comment until further notice.
Having failed to prise Ronaldo away from Old Trafford last summer, Real have now stunned United with the size of their offer for the 24 year-old, who cost the Premier League champions £12.2m as a 17-year-old from Sporting Lisbon in 2003.
Ronaldo has done little to hide his desire to play for Real and his behaviour towards the end of last season, when he reacted angrily to being substituted against Manchester City at Old Trafford, highlighted cracks in his relationship with manager Sir Alex Ferguson. more
David Carradine did not commit suicide
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The independent forensics expert who examined David Carradine's body says the actor didn't commit suicide, and Carradine's brothers are asking for understanding as Thai authorities investigate.
Keith and Robert Carradine say they're grateful for the outpouring of support during what they call a "profoundly painful time." In a statement read Thursday in Los Angeles, they also thanked U.S. and Thai authorities for their work.
Carradine was found dead a week ago, hanging in a closet of a Bangkok hotel room.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
LAPD detective Stephanie Lazaraus is charged in the murder love triangle 23 years later
She had a sworn duty to protect others. But her fellow police officers allege that one of their own -- a detective -- is a murderer who was involved in a love triangle more than two decades ago.
Los Angeles police Detective Stephanie Lazarus, 49, is being held without bail on charges that she killed Sherri Rasmussen in 1986 after Rasmussen married Lazarus' ex-boyfriend, John Ruetten.
While Lazarus has, for now, traded her badge for an orange jumpsuit, the attorney for Rasmussen's family said he was outraged that the LAPD did not investigate its detective for 23 years and accused the department of ignoring vital clues from Rasmussen's parents. more
Los Angeles police Detective Stephanie Lazarus, 49, is being held without bail on charges that she killed Sherri Rasmussen in 1986 after Rasmussen married Lazarus' ex-boyfriend, John Ruetten.
While Lazarus has, for now, traded her badge for an orange jumpsuit, the attorney for Rasmussen's family said he was outraged that the LAPD did not investigate its detective for 23 years and accused the department of ignoring vital clues from Rasmussen's parents. more
Police Officer Tases Great Grandmother
Dashcam video shows Texas cop using his Taser gun on a 72-year-old woman.
Bieze said Winkfein was physically "non-complaint" after he pulled her over for driving 60 mph in a 45 mph speed zone on her way to Austin, Texas.
What the DashCam Shows
The video, which was released this week, shows Winkfein refusing to sign her speeding ticket.
She then got out of her pick-up truck and then the confrontation got nastier.
"Give me the f--king ticket now," she said. "Get over here now," Bieze replied.
Bieze then shoved the woman. He said it was to keep her out of traffic whizzing by.
"You're gonna shove me?! You're gonna shove a 72 year old woman," Winkfein said.
But Bieze would do more than just shove Winkfein.
"If you don't stand back, I'm gonna tase you," he tells Winkfein.
"Go ahead, taser me," Winkfein replied.
After warning Winkfein a half dozen times, Bieze makes good on all of those threats.
"Get on the ground! Get on the ground," Bieze can be heard yelling as Winkfein screams. "Now put your hands behind your back." "Put your hands behind your back or you're going to be tased again," see more
Bieze said Winkfein was physically "non-complaint" after he pulled her over for driving 60 mph in a 45 mph speed zone on her way to Austin, Texas.
What the DashCam Shows
The video, which was released this week, shows Winkfein refusing to sign her speeding ticket.
She then got out of her pick-up truck and then the confrontation got nastier.
"Give me the f--king ticket now," she said. "Get over here now," Bieze replied.
Bieze then shoved the woman. He said it was to keep her out of traffic whizzing by.
"You're gonna shove me?! You're gonna shove a 72 year old woman," Winkfein said.
But Bieze would do more than just shove Winkfein.
"If you don't stand back, I'm gonna tase you," he tells Winkfein.
"Go ahead, taser me," Winkfein replied.
After warning Winkfein a half dozen times, Bieze makes good on all of those threats.
"Get on the ground! Get on the ground," Bieze can be heard yelling as Winkfein screams. "Now put your hands behind your back." "Put your hands behind your back or you're going to be tased again," see more
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
77 Suspects Arrested on Child Pornography Charges in Florida, 5 Young Victims Rescued
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — State, local and federal authorities have arrested 77 suspects on child pornography charges and rescued five young victims.
Gov. Charlie Crist announced the 10-week crackdown Tuesday at a news conference with "America's Most Wanted" TV host John Walsh and Attorney General Bill McCollum.
The suspects range in age from 17 to 83 and include two registered sex offenders. The last person was arrested Tuesday in Tallahassee.
Walsh called the crackdown "historic" and heaped praise on Crist and McCollum, saying he hoped both Republicans will win their next political races.
Crist is running for U.S. senator and McCollum for governor.
Gov. Charlie Crist announced the 10-week crackdown Tuesday at a news conference with "America's Most Wanted" TV host John Walsh and Attorney General Bill McCollum.
The suspects range in age from 17 to 83 and include two registered sex offenders. The last person was arrested Tuesday in Tallahassee.
Walsh called the crackdown "historic" and heaped praise on Crist and McCollum, saying he hoped both Republicans will win their next political races.
Crist is running for U.S. senator and McCollum for governor.
The new IDF robot snakePhoto:
A robot snake, capable of recording video and sound on the battlefield, is on the way to join the the IDF's hi-tech arsenal.
According to a Channel 2 report, click herethe spying robot, which is about two meters long and covered in military camouflage, mimics the movements and appearance of real snakes, slithering around through caves, tunnels, cracks and buildings, while at the same time sending images and sound back to a soldier who controls the device through a laptop computer.
Able to bend its joints so well that it can squeeze through very tight spaces, the new device will be used to find people buried under collapsed buildings. The snake is also able to arch its body, allowing it to see over obstacles through its head camera. more
According to a Channel 2 report, click herethe spying robot, which is about two meters long and covered in military camouflage, mimics the movements and appearance of real snakes, slithering around through caves, tunnels, cracks and buildings, while at the same time sending images and sound back to a soldier who controls the device through a laptop computer.
Able to bend its joints so well that it can squeeze through very tight spaces, the new device will be used to find people buried under collapsed buildings. The snake is also able to arch its body, allowing it to see over obstacles through its head camera. more
Monday, June 1, 2009
Another female teacher arrested for having sex with students
There on the front page was yet another case of an adult female teacher being arrested for admitting to having had sex with an underage male student. This time the alleged perp was Maria Guzman Hernandez, a 32-year-old instructor at the private Our Lady of Charity school in Hialeah; her victim was 15. But she just as well could have been the 34-year-old Jacksonville public-school science teacher arrested last month for allegedly having sex with a 14-year-old student, once in her SUV; the 32-year-old St. Petersburg teacher collared in March for allegedly "sexting" nude pictures of herself to an eighth-grade boy; or the 45-year-old teacher at a private Christian academy in South Daytona who was arrested days before for allegedly having sex with a boy from her class in various Daytona Beach hotels.
Other female teachers in Florida have been booked for the same crime this year — and scores of others have been arrested or disciplined in the past few years for sexual misconduct with students, according to a recent investigation by the Orlando Sentinel, which noted the problem is rising in the state "among female educators in particular." Florida, of course, is hardly the only state where female teachers have been nabbed for preying on boys. And nationwide, male teachers still commit far more acts of sexual misconduct than females. A 2004 Education Department study found that about 10% of the nation's 50 million public-school students had experienced some kind of improper sexual attention from teachers and other school employees, and a 2007 Associated Press report indicated that men were involved almost 90% of the time. What's more, even in Florida, those offenders are a small fraction of the state's more than 200,000 public- and private-school teachers. (See the top 10 crime stories of 2008.) more
Other female teachers in Florida have been booked for the same crime this year — and scores of others have been arrested or disciplined in the past few years for sexual misconduct with students, according to a recent investigation by the Orlando Sentinel, which noted the problem is rising in the state "among female educators in particular." Florida, of course, is hardly the only state where female teachers have been nabbed for preying on boys. And nationwide, male teachers still commit far more acts of sexual misconduct than females. A 2004 Education Department study found that about 10% of the nation's 50 million public-school students had experienced some kind of improper sexual attention from teachers and other school employees, and a 2007 Associated Press report indicated that men were involved almost 90% of the time. What's more, even in Florida, those offenders are a small fraction of the state's more than 200,000 public- and private-school teachers. (See the top 10 crime stories of 2008.) more
Dr. George Tiller was shot and killed while serving as an usher at his Wichita church
Dr. George Tiller, whose Kansas women's clinic frequently took center stage in the U.S. debate over abortion, was shot and killed while serving as an usher at his Wichita church Sunday morning, police said.
Dr. George Tiller was one of the few U.S. physicians that performed late-term abortions.
Wichita police said a 51-year-old man from the Kansas City, Kansas, area was in custody in connection with the slaying of Tiller, who was one of the few U.S. physicians who still performed late-term abortions.
The killing, which came about 16 years after Tiller survived a shooting outside his Wichita clinic, took place shortly after 10 a.m. Sunday at Reformation Lutheran Church. Officers found the 67-year-old dead in the foyer, police said.
Witnesses provided a description of the car and a license number of the killer's getaway vehicle, Wichita police spokesman Gordon Bassham said. Police stopped a blue Ford Taurus matching the description about three hours later in Gardner, about 30 miles southwest of Kansas City, and took the driver into custody.
No charges had been filed Sunday evening and no motive for the killing was immediately known, but Wichita police Detective Tom Stoltz told reporters: "We think we have the right person arrested." more
Dr. George Tiller was one of the few U.S. physicians that performed late-term abortions.
Wichita police said a 51-year-old man from the Kansas City, Kansas, area was in custody in connection with the slaying of Tiller, who was one of the few U.S. physicians who still performed late-term abortions.
The killing, which came about 16 years after Tiller survived a shooting outside his Wichita clinic, took place shortly after 10 a.m. Sunday at Reformation Lutheran Church. Officers found the 67-year-old dead in the foyer, police said.
Witnesses provided a description of the car and a license number of the killer's getaway vehicle, Wichita police spokesman Gordon Bassham said. Police stopped a blue Ford Taurus matching the description about three hours later in Gardner, about 30 miles southwest of Kansas City, and took the driver into custody.
No charges had been filed Sunday evening and no motive for the killing was immediately known, but Wichita police Detective Tom Stoltz told reporters: "We think we have the right person arrested." more
Kimora Lee Simmons is a new mother
Hip-Hop fashion mogul Kimora Lee Simmons is a new mother, after giving birth to a boy on Saturday morning (May 30).
Kimora Lee and partner Djimon Hounsou announced the birth of the on Simmons’ Twitter page. “It’s a boy,” Simmons exclaimed. “Thanks to everyone out there for all your well wishes! More to come. Thank God. And God Bless!”
She also was quick to note that the hospital picture she took was a departure from her usual, high-profile photo shoots.
“My hosp [hospital] pic was NO make-up guys. Be for real. I'll send another soon,” Kimora Lee Tweeted on Sunday.
Kimora Lee was married to Hip-Hop pioneer Russell Simmons, but the pair officially divorced in February of 2009.
Kimora Lee, who stars on The Style Network’s reality show Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane, has two other dau
Kimora Lee and partner Djimon Hounsou announced the birth of the on Simmons’ Twitter page. “It’s a boy,” Simmons exclaimed. “Thanks to everyone out there for all your well wishes! More to come. Thank God. And God Bless!”
She also was quick to note that the hospital picture she took was a departure from her usual, high-profile photo shoots.
“My hosp [hospital] pic was NO make-up guys. Be for real. I'll send another soon,” Kimora Lee Tweeted on Sunday.
Kimora Lee was married to Hip-Hop pioneer Russell Simmons, but the pair officially divorced in February of 2009.
Kimora Lee, who stars on The Style Network’s reality show Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane, has two other dau