I thought this was HILARIOUS! I work at Wal-Mart and right about this time of the year, employees are dreading the customers and their actions, which often lead us into running for the break room mumbling under our breaths. :) Anyways, I thought this article was funny. Don't laugh too hard! :)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071201/ap_on_fe_st/odd_santa_assault_1;_ylt=AueAH0VEES02V5lZTKuI5ToE1vAI
Monday, December 03, 2007
EviL Knievel dies at age 69
Evil Knievel dies at age 69. I dont know how many of you know who Evil Knievel is but I remember as a child sitting in front of the TV watching old re-runs of him doing his famous motorcycle stunts. He was an awesome character. The article says he suffered approximately 40 broken bones before he retired and that everyone expected him to die sooner than he did. I think this was a sad story. :(
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/obit_knievel;_ylt=AqHP_pzl2g_KyjapoOPvChpvzwcF
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/obit_knievel;_ylt=AqHP_pzl2g_KyjapoOPvChpvzwcF
Jena Six teen close to plea deal.
First of all, I'd like to point out that I am not black. I am fully caucasian (WHITE). However, I do have alot of black friends and people who I consider my family. To me, this 17 year old BOY is being treated way too harshly. How can they justify charging these six teenagers with felonies when hanging nooses on a tree is not considered a hate crime? I believe in all my years (19) on this earth, I haven't seen such stupidity in our system. We are supposed to trust the judicial system. We are supposed to use the judicial system to our advantage. However, we can not get past racism? We are in 2007! Come on. This is just crazy to me.
NEW ORLEANS - A black teenager whose prosecution in the beating of a white classmate led to one of the largest civil rights protests in years is close to a deal that would allow him to plead guilty to a misdemeanor and avoid a second trial, his attorney said Sunday. Mychal Bell, 17, could enter the plea as early as Monday, said attorney Carol Powell Lexing. He has been charged with aggravated second-degree battery and conspiracy.
"We were prepared to go forward with the trial, but you have to do what's best for the client," Lexing said.
LaSalle Parish District Attorney Reed Walters did not return a call Sunday evening requesting comment.
Bell, who is black, is scheduled to go to trial Thursday on the felony charges for his suspected role in an attack on Justin Barker, a white student at Jena High School in central Louisiana.
Barker spent several hours in the emergency room after the attack but was discharged and attended a school event the night after the attack, which occurred about a year ago.
Bell was originally charged as an adult with attempted murder. That charge was reduced before a jury convicted him in June of aggravated second-degree battery. In September, that verdict was thrown out by an appeals court that said Bell should be tried as a juvenile.
The charges against Bell and five other black students led to a civil-rights demonstration in Jena in September. Felony charges against the other students are pending.
Critics said prosecutors have treated blacks more harshly than whites in LaSalle Parish, pointing to an incident three months before the attack on Barker in which three white teens were accused of hanging nooses from a tree at the high school. The three were suspended from school but never criminally charged.
Walters has said there was no state crime to charge them with.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071203/ap_on_re_us/jena_six;_ylt=AsyTLWz742YxbFxxEoXR2wFvzwcF
Tell me what ya'll think?!?!
NEW ORLEANS - A black teenager whose prosecution in the beating of a white classmate led to one of the largest civil rights protests in years is close to a deal that would allow him to plead guilty to a misdemeanor and avoid a second trial, his attorney said Sunday. Mychal Bell, 17, could enter the plea as early as Monday, said attorney Carol Powell Lexing. He has been charged with aggravated second-degree battery and conspiracy.
"We were prepared to go forward with the trial, but you have to do what's best for the client," Lexing said.
LaSalle Parish District Attorney Reed Walters did not return a call Sunday evening requesting comment.
Bell, who is black, is scheduled to go to trial Thursday on the felony charges for his suspected role in an attack on Justin Barker, a white student at Jena High School in central Louisiana.
Barker spent several hours in the emergency room after the attack but was discharged and attended a school event the night after the attack, which occurred about a year ago.
Bell was originally charged as an adult with attempted murder. That charge was reduced before a jury convicted him in June of aggravated second-degree battery. In September, that verdict was thrown out by an appeals court that said Bell should be tried as a juvenile.
The charges against Bell and five other black students led to a civil-rights demonstration in Jena in September. Felony charges against the other students are pending.
Critics said prosecutors have treated blacks more harshly than whites in LaSalle Parish, pointing to an incident three months before the attack on Barker in which three white teens were accused of hanging nooses from a tree at the high school. The three were suspended from school but never criminally charged.
Walters has said there was no state crime to charge them with.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071203/ap_on_re_us/jena_six;_ylt=AsyTLWz742YxbFxxEoXR2wFvzwcF
Tell me what ya'll think?!?!
Crazy man & Hillary...sound familiar?
I copy and pasted this news article from Yahoo. It was actually pretty funny to me. Tell me what ya'll think :)
Man takes hostages in NH Clinton office
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A mentally unstable man wearing what appeared to be a bomb strapped to his chest walked into a Hillary Rodham Clinton campaign office Friday, took hostages and demanded to speak to the candidate in a standoff that dragged into the night, authorities said.
The man released at least three hostages, but was still holding one person at nightfall, nearly five hours after the ordeal began, according to a law enforcement source who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak about the situation.
Clinton was in the Washington area at the time, but the confrontation brought her campaign to a standstill just five weeks before the New Hampshire primary, one of the first tests of the presidential campaign season. She canceled all appearances, as did her husband, and the security around her was increased as a precaution.
In an early evening news conference, Capt. Paul Callaghan repeatedly refused to say how many hostages had been taken.
The man entered the simple storefront office along the town's main street around 1 p.m., ordered people onto the floor and then let a mother and her baby leave, said State Police Maj. Michael Hambrook.
About two hours later, a woman in a green sweater was led away from the building by a SWAT team member. Authorities, some carrying shields and guns, had the building surrounded.
Man takes hostages in NH Clinton office
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A mentally unstable man wearing what appeared to be a bomb strapped to his chest walked into a Hillary Rodham Clinton campaign office Friday, took hostages and demanded to speak to the candidate in a standoff that dragged into the night, authorities said.
The man released at least three hostages, but was still holding one person at nightfall, nearly five hours after the ordeal began, according to a law enforcement source who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak about the situation.
Clinton was in the Washington area at the time, but the confrontation brought her campaign to a standstill just five weeks before the New Hampshire primary, one of the first tests of the presidential campaign season. She canceled all appearances, as did her husband, and the security around her was increased as a precaution.
In an early evening news conference, Capt. Paul Callaghan repeatedly refused to say how many hostages had been taken.
The man entered the simple storefront office along the town's main street around 1 p.m., ordered people onto the floor and then let a mother and her baby leave, said State Police Maj. Michael Hambrook.
About two hours later, a woman in a green sweater was led away from the building by a SWAT team member. Authorities, some carrying shields and guns, had the building surrounded.
Gunning Down the Mentally Ill
According to the October 2007 edition of JET, a mentally ill 18-year from New York City was gunned down by local police. The boy was yelling out that he had a gun. Although the boy's mom told police that he did not have a gun, police proceeded to gun down the teen that was actually only holding a hairbrush. Incidents like these should be avoided at ALL costs. If policeman make simple mistakes like these, then how efficient can they actually be? Before any action is made, I provisions should be made to make sure that the situation is indeed what it seems.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Rules to the Game of Sex
Genarlow Wilson was freed after two years in prison . He was convicted of aggravated child molestation against a 15-year-old although he was only 17 when the situation occured. According to Georgia law, the age of consent is 16 ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genarlow_Wilson). Had Wilson had vaginal sex with the young girl instead of oral sex, he would have only been charged with a misdemeanor (punishable up to one year) with no sex offender status. But, because he did not have sexual intercourse he was charged with a mandatory 10-year minimum prison sentence. This doesn't make any sense to me. Why would he get a better sentence for actually having sexual intercourse versus oral sex? The 10-year prison sentence was cruel and unusual for the 17-year old. I am glad that he was released from a harsh punishment, but I also believe that for him thinking he was going to be in prison for a minimum of 10 years taught him a lesson. Wilson knew he was legally an adult and should have never had sex with the 15-year old in the first place. I'm not saying he should not have been punished at all, but I believe that 10 years would have been too much. But also think about this? Of all the couples in the world having sex right now, how many do you honestly believe are the same age? No, just because it is happening does not mean that it's right, but it is something that should be considered because it's reality.
Such a fuss over a teddybear!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,314542,00.html
There is a lot of uproar over a British teacher named Gillian Gibbons. She was sentenced for 15 days in a Sudan prision for allowing her students to name a teddybear Muhammad. It is against Islamic Sharia law to use the prophets name. The teacher could have gotten 40 lashes or six months in prison and a fine for this. If we want to compalin so much here in the U.S., I think we should start paying attention to what the people in other countries are being subject to. This is a harsh punishment for this teacher to have to endure.
Off the subject...why do I keep getting a pencil by my posts?
There is a lot of uproar over a British teacher named Gillian Gibbons. She was sentenced for 15 days in a Sudan prision for allowing her students to name a teddybear Muhammad. It is against Islamic Sharia law to use the prophets name. The teacher could have gotten 40 lashes or six months in prison and a fine for this. If we want to compalin so much here in the U.S., I think we should start paying attention to what the people in other countries are being subject to. This is a harsh punishment for this teacher to have to endure.
Off the subject...why do I keep getting a pencil by my posts?
Is there hope?
There is talk that Palestinians might consider a peace treaty with Israel. Only if it is a permanent agreement. There might be hope yet! I'm wondering though, why weren't any of the other numerous ones that have been agreed upon and broken weren't permanent? Would the conflict have ended long ago if this is all it took?
Stabs boy and then self.
A woman stabbed her 12-year-old autistic nephew in both eyes with a military-style dagger, likely leaving him permanently blind, and i don't understand what would drive someone to do this pointless act of violate to a autistic boy.
Wisconsin Parents
So some parents duct tape their children together, who have no pants on, slap them, hit them with a belt and pour water on them. What kind of sick people are there out there i mean really where they get the idea to do these things to their own children.
Drew Peterson
Ok so Drew Peterson and another man alleged got some truckers to move a package for him. He denied this. I am just wonder about Drew Peterson, he is retired police, he other wife drowned in the bathtub, and his wife is missing or dead. Now one wife dead and other wife is missing odd coincidence.
Approval
I was looking at some approval rating for the president, and congress. They rate 33 and 22.5 respectively I was wondering why they are both so low. Is that many people unset with the government right now.
marriages
How come most of today's marriages end in divorce. Not all some endure the test of time , but most do not they end in divorce. Is it because of the way we are raised to day or what? People have no sense of morals today. Cheating on there significant other, or girl or boyfriend. Just plan breaking the law, people don't have respect for authority anymore or moral.
Man Worked to Death.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071130/od_nm/overwork_dc;_ylt=Ai.uINDdYJO9N2WK.3mtXn.s0NUE
A court ruled Friday that a Tokyo man, employed by Toyota, was literally worked to death. The victim's wife was denied spousal work-related compensation because Toyota claimed he only put in 45 hours of overtime in a month. The courts overruled this decision when evidence was shown that the victim had actually logged in 106 hours of overtime, and his widow was granted compensation. I feel like even 45 hours of overtime can be classified as worked to death, literally or metaphorically. Does anyone know if corporations, or the government in the United States have a cap for overtime, or is it possible to work to death (literally) in America as well?
A court ruled Friday that a Tokyo man, employed by Toyota, was literally worked to death. The victim's wife was denied spousal work-related compensation because Toyota claimed he only put in 45 hours of overtime in a month. The courts overruled this decision when evidence was shown that the victim had actually logged in 106 hours of overtime, and his widow was granted compensation. I feel like even 45 hours of overtime can be classified as worked to death, literally or metaphorically. Does anyone know if corporations, or the government in the United States have a cap for overtime, or is it possible to work to death (literally) in America as well?
Who Will Be The Healthcare Hero?
http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/issues/healthcare/index.html
The most important issue for me is universal healthcare for all Americans, this also seems to be a hot topic for the 2008 elections. In the above link you can find a short run down on what the presidential hopefuls think about nationwide healthcare. I am hopeful that the next president will realize the need for equal healthcare, and at least require all employers to carry insurance benefits for their employees. What do you think about universal healthcare, and what do you think is the best plan to accomplish this?
The most important issue for me is universal healthcare for all Americans, this also seems to be a hot topic for the 2008 elections. In the above link you can find a short run down on what the presidential hopefuls think about nationwide healthcare. I am hopeful that the next president will realize the need for equal healthcare, and at least require all employers to carry insurance benefits for their employees. What do you think about universal healthcare, and what do you think is the best plan to accomplish this?
Shooter
One of the main debate topics for the upcoming presidential candidates is gun control. What are your thoughts on this subject? If we take away guns, will deaths go up in other categories?(stabbing, beating,etc.)
I'm a maniac..maniac!
The other day a mentally unsafe man entered the campaign headquarters for Hillary Clinton strapped with roadflares that he claimed were bombs. He took some hostages but later let them all go, his demand was to speak with Hillary. What was his reason for this?
Saturday, December 01, 2007
Imus Returns, Will Listeners?
http://www.stargazettenews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071201/LIFE/712010302
Imus will be returning to the airwaves on Monday December 3rd, this time with ABC. Imus was fired eight months ago from CBS for racial and sexual remarks against the Rutgers woman's basketball team, the reaction to his comments sparked racial conversations worldwide. Although Imus offered the team his apologies, which were accepted, will listeners be so easy to forgive? Does Imus deserve a second chance, or will he be boycotted off the air?
Imus will be returning to the airwaves on Monday December 3rd, this time with ABC. Imus was fired eight months ago from CBS for racial and sexual remarks against the Rutgers woman's basketball team, the reaction to his comments sparked racial conversations worldwide. Although Imus offered the team his apologies, which were accepted, will listeners be so easy to forgive? Does Imus deserve a second chance, or will he be boycotted off the air?
Feel threatened?
So Venezuela accounts for up to 15% of crude oil imports to the U.S., right? So if Sunday's vote is "yes", and Chavez cuts off crude oil imports to the U.S. and obtains full authority over the Central Bank; how big is the impact going to be on us? I understand how power can make people say some crazy things, but should we be taking him seriously right now, or not?
Most things are finite
I was recently paying my Geico Auto Insurance Bill. I thought how wonderful this company is to offer great service and have just about the lowest premiums in the business. Of course, their commercials are among the best in the world too.
One day, out of curiosity, I was wondering how they make money. I soon realized that they are a subsidiary of Omaha-based Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Then out of more curiosity, I wanted to see how this parent was doing. Gee, they had net earnings last year of only...$9 BILLION!!!
Suddenly, saddened by the intense greed of our beloved oil companies and their record profits, I started wondering how much is enough. We all love the notion of unlimited earning potential, even though that in reality is only reserved for a very few selected individuals. But when is it enough?
When I grew up, it was unheard these kinds of profits. And all I could think of was, I have to work more hours just to pay for their greed. It now costs me about $50 to fill up my small car that gets almost 30 mpg on the highway. And I rarely pleasure drive anymore..just to work!
The point I am making is that in this world, even money is finite. There is just so much money in the world. So this idea of unlimited earning means that it is potentially possible, for a very small number of people, to hoard all the wealth...oh, sorry, that is already happening.
So if we agree that its okay for 1% of the population to have the majority of the wealth, that really says, the other 99% have less and less for themselves. Now does that make sense?
So when do we say enough? Should our government restrict excessive profit taking, not just on paper, but in reality? To me the answer is simple, if the kind of profits generated in today's market is hurting the rest of us (which it is) then we need the government to step in to protect the interests of the majority. Hey, forget about our "interests", how about protect our survival!!!
One day, out of curiosity, I was wondering how they make money. I soon realized that they are a subsidiary of Omaha-based Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Then out of more curiosity, I wanted to see how this parent was doing. Gee, they had net earnings last year of only...$9 BILLION!!!
Suddenly, saddened by the intense greed of our beloved oil companies and their record profits, I started wondering how much is enough. We all love the notion of unlimited earning potential, even though that in reality is only reserved for a very few selected individuals. But when is it enough?
When I grew up, it was unheard these kinds of profits. And all I could think of was, I have to work more hours just to pay for their greed. It now costs me about $50 to fill up my small car that gets almost 30 mpg on the highway. And I rarely pleasure drive anymore..just to work!
The point I am making is that in this world, even money is finite. There is just so much money in the world. So this idea of unlimited earning means that it is potentially possible, for a very small number of people, to hoard all the wealth...oh, sorry, that is already happening.
So if we agree that its okay for 1% of the population to have the majority of the wealth, that really says, the other 99% have less and less for themselves. Now does that make sense?
So when do we say enough? Should our government restrict excessive profit taking, not just on paper, but in reality? To me the answer is simple, if the kind of profits generated in today's market is hurting the rest of us (which it is) then we need the government to step in to protect the interests of the majority. Hey, forget about our "interests", how about protect our survival!!!
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