Party's Over for Caylee Anthony, Max Shacknau and Rebecca Zahau - Yahoo! NewsIf those many photos of Casey Anthony getting down in the Orlando, Fla., club scene are any indication, there's a downside to the upside of the partying life.
Somewhere along the line in the Florida club scene, Casey lost her baby Caylee and was so conflicted about it she tried to dance all her troubles away. Unfortunately, the poor baby's skeleton was found at the edge of a swampy wood in December 2008.
Life for Casey got all messy after that.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Wendi Deng: The Murdoch with the Big Punch - Yahoo! News
Wendi Deng: The Murdoch with the Big Punch - Yahoo! NewsCOMMENTARY | Days ago, the thing that people remembered most about the News of the World scandal was the hacking into the telephone voicemail of murdered schoolgirl Milly Fowler. After Tuesday, the thing they will remember most about the News of the World scandal is the punch Wendi Deng threw to protect spouse Rupert Murdoch from an attacking nobody struggling toward the limelight.
It was a ridiculous scene, something that should have never happened, something that left you worrying that some terrorist could just waltz into a Parliamentary proceeding and begin shooting. Murdoch's attacker, the guy who tried to throw a shaving cream pie in Murdoch's face, is described as a comedian and activist.
It was a ridiculous scene, something that should have never happened, something that left you worrying that some terrorist could just waltz into a Parliamentary proceeding and begin shooting. Murdoch's attacker, the guy who tried to throw a shaving cream pie in Murdoch's face, is described as a comedian and activist.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Gay Republican GOProud Organization to Meet with Michele Bachmann - Yahoo! News
Gay Republican GOProud Organization to Meet with Michele Bachmann - Yahoo! NewsInterrupted while watching a CNN "American Morning" segment hosted by Ali Velshi, I hit the "pause" button so as not to miss the interview he was conducting with GOProud Chairman Chris Barron.
When I returned, the "freeze frame" showed a snarling Velshi beside the gay man who could have passed for a Marine, a corporate CEO, a teacher, a nurse, or anything else in the range of American careers.
It soon became apparent that Barron was there not to explain a point of view, but to be a victim of the host's single-minded purpose.
"A conservative group that also supports gay rights wants to meet with presidential candidate Michele Bachmann," Velshi began.
click on the headline...read the rest...g'head...
When I returned, the "freeze frame" showed a snarling Velshi beside the gay man who could have passed for a Marine, a corporate CEO, a teacher, a nurse, or anything else in the range of American careers.
It soon became apparent that Barron was there not to explain a point of view, but to be a victim of the host's single-minded purpose.
"A conservative group that also supports gay rights wants to meet with presidential candidate Michele Bachmann," Velshi began.
click on the headline...read the rest...g'head...
Monday, July 18, 2011
Cautious Police Statements Belie Deaths of Max Shacknai, Rebecca Zahau - Yahoo! News
Cautious Police Statements Belie Deaths of Max Shacknai, Rebecca Zahau - Yahoo! NewsPolice have described the tragedy as "bizarre," but an additional twist comes from a British newspaper report that a loud party was held at the mansion the day after Max was fatally injured, and a day before Zahau was found dead.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
News Corp's Hacking Intrusions Raise Questions About Media Overreach - Yahoo! News
News Corp's Hacking Intrusions Raise Questions About Media Overreach - Yahoo! NewsThe latest troubles for Murdoch's media empire began with the alleged 2002 intrusion into the voice mail system of murdered British schoolgirl Milly Dowler. If news coverage of Dowler's sensational murder seemed too thorough, it may have been because the tabloid's reporters were listening to her phone messages after she had been killed.
British police believe that News of the World reporters deleted the murdered 13 year old's messages when the voice mailbox became full. That illegal phone activity led Dowler's parents to have false hopes that their child was still alive.
British police believe that News of the World reporters deleted the murdered 13 year old's messages when the voice mailbox became full. That illegal phone activity led Dowler's parents to have false hopes that their child was still alive.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Budget and Deficit Talks Spawn 'Uncivil Discourse' - AKA Trash Talk
Budget and Deficit Talks Spawn 'Uncivil Discourse' - Yahoo! NewsAfter the horrific tragedy in Tucson, Ariz., it was widely assumed that conservative politics pushed Jared Loughner toward a shooting spree. NPR presented a range of opinion on the subject and praised the president's healing words in the aftermath.
Loughner turned out to be a maniac for all political persuasions, but the sharp tone of the dialogue between Republicans and Democrats bubbled to the surface again this week.
"Eric, don't call my bluff," said a frustrated president before quitting budget talks Wednesday.
Loughner turned out to be a maniac for all political persuasions, but the sharp tone of the dialogue between Republicans and Democrats bubbled to the surface again this week.
"Eric, don't call my bluff," said a frustrated president before quitting budget talks Wednesday.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Surveillance Video Leads to Suspected Killer of Leibby Kletzky - Yahoo! News
Surveillance Video Leads to Suspected Killer of Leibby Kletzky - Yahoo! NewsIt's a tough decision for any parent to make. Children grow up and demand a certain level of independence.
How much independence to grant Leibby Kletzky became a tragic concern on Monday, the first day the 8-year-old was given permission to walk from his Brooklyn, N.Y., day camp to a spot seven blocks away where he was to meet his mother.
How much independence to grant Leibby Kletzky became a tragic concern on Monday, the first day the 8-year-old was given permission to walk from his Brooklyn, N.Y., day camp to a spot seven blocks away where he was to meet his mother.
Michele Bachmann Tees Up Iowa Caucuses, Leads in Republican Poll - Yahoo! News
Michele Bachmann Tees Up Iowa Caucuses, Leads in Republican Poll - Yahoo! NewsMichele Bachmann's rise continues to confound political analysts. According to a recent Republican poll of likely Iowa caucus goers, the Minnesota congresswoman is either tied or leading apparent second place holder Mitt Romney.
The latest TIR Republican poll has a 4.4 percent margin of error.
Early polls mean little in terms of final outcomes in political races, but the surprise in this one is that Bachmann has persevered in the face of persistent hammering on liberal blogs and media outlets. It may be that the personal attacks on Bachmann are helping her ratings.
The latest TIR Republican poll has a 4.4 percent margin of error.
Early polls mean little in terms of final outcomes in political races, but the surprise in this one is that Bachmann has persevered in the face of persistent hammering on liberal blogs and media outlets. It may be that the personal attacks on Bachmann are helping her ratings.
Was Attorney General Holder in the Dark About Operation 'Fast and Furious?' - Yahoo! News
Was Attorney General Holder in the Dark About Operation 'Fast and Furious?' - Yahoo! News In Pennsylvania, I'm a legal gun owner. Because we're soon moving to New York State, I spoke with several New York law enforcement officers about transporting my Bushmaster AR-15 and several thirty-round clips.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Libya Kinetics Extended in Senate Foreign Relations Committee Vote - Yahoo! News
Libya Kinetics Extended in Senate Foreign Relations Committee Vote - Yahoo! NewsCOMMENTARY | If you asked an American why the U.S. is involved in Libya, you'd likely get a blank stare, even from military hawks. Outside of Congress, where discontent is building, there is little dialogue with Americans about the conflict in Libya and none attempted.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates was at a loss to explain why we are in Libya, saying the U.S. had no strategic interest there.
Out of curiosity, I asked the question in Yahoo "Answers," a Q-and-A site where question topics range from the mysterious to the serious, and so do the answers.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates was at a loss to explain why we are in Libya, saying the U.S. had no strategic interest there.
Out of curiosity, I asked the question in Yahoo "Answers," a Q-and-A site where question topics range from the mysterious to the serious, and so do the answers.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Romney Campaign Stop Knee-Deep in Allentown Weeds - Yahoo! News
Romney Campaign Stop Knee-Deep in Allentown Weeds - Yahoo! NewsALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Mitt Romney stood knee-deep in weeds beside the locked gates of an abandoned Allentown metal fabricating building. It was the same factory President Obama touted in 2009 as an example of what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act could accomplish.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Casey Anthony Defense Stumbles on Roy Kronk Testimony - Yahoo! News
Casey Anthony Defense Stumbles on Roy Kronk Testimony - Yahoo! NewsRoy Kronk looked like a guy who was prepared to be worked over by defense attorneys. He said "sir" at the end of nearly every response, and tried very hard to be specific in response to Cheney Mason's persistently pointed questions.
His manner was wooden, but willing....
His manner was wooden, but willing....
Friday, June 24, 2011
Pennsylvania House Debates Voter Identification with Bill 934 - Yahoo! News
Pennsylvania House Debates Voter Identification with Bill 934 - Yahoo! NewsThere's no doubt that photo ID regs would cut deeply into the Democratic Party voter ranks. ACORN was hit with felony charges and fines for registering Democrats from the phone book. President Carter was on a bi-partisan commission in 2004 to reform the process and said that voter photo ID rules were both practical and desirable to ensure the integrity of the process. The Commission on Electoral Reform cited two cases of massive voter fraud in Wisconsin and Washington state where the outcome was decided (after court trials) by voter fraud. Anecdotally, there was a great deal of voter fraud in 2008, I think. Anyway, rounding up skid row ppl and paying them to vote shouldn't be counted as real votes even for Democrats. At the same time, there are incidences of Republicans doing it, too, but less so. The idea is to stop it--otherwise we're just a New Banana Republic (which somtimes I think we're becoming.) ..
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Was Operation Gunrunner a Pet Project of Gun-Control Senators? - Yahoo! News
Was Operation Gunrunner a Pet Project of Gun-Control Senators? - Yahoo! NewsCOMMENTARY | There is a tenuous connection between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Enforcement, Operation Gunrunner, and top Democrats in the Senate, but it's a connection worth looking at.
The quick brief on "Operation Gunrunner" is that it was a misguided ATF plan hatched by as yet unknown ATF officials which allowed guns purchased in the U.S. to "walk" across the borders into Mexico. Anyone tempted to think that would be a good idea should think of trying the same thing with gangs like MS-13 operating in the U.S.
The quick brief on "Operation Gunrunner" is that it was a misguided ATF plan hatched by as yet unknown ATF officials which allowed guns purchased in the U.S. to "walk" across the borders into Mexico. Anyone tempted to think that would be a good idea should think of trying the same thing with gangs like MS-13 operating in the U.S.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Social Media, Blogs Active in Lauren Spierer Case - Yahoo! News
Social Media, Blogs Active in Lauren Spierer Case - Yahoo! NewsBrooklyn blogger Tony Gatto is reporting a lot of news about Lauren Spierer that's not appearing in the mainstream media.
Gatto has written an article that disputes previously reported news that 20-year-old Spierer was drinking with Rossman at Kilroy's Sports Bar in Bloomington. The blogger seems to have spoken with someone who observed Spierer "pouring her heart out" about drugs she had taken.
Gatto has written an article that disputes previously reported news that 20-year-old Spierer was drinking with Rossman at Kilroy's Sports Bar in Bloomington. The blogger seems to have spoken with someone who observed Spierer "pouring her heart out" about drugs she had taken.
Possible New Witness to Lauren Spierer Case, Blogger Says - Yahoo! News
Possible New Witness to Lauren Spierer Case, Blogger Says - Yahoo! Newssomeone comments:
"First of all, yes, there was a person in the back of the truck, but I am pretty certain that it was not Lauren. You cannot tell if it is Lauren in the back of the truck because the picture is not clear enough to make anything out except the truck itself. so I don't see how you can say it was indeed Lauren."
Ican't see it, though..
"First of all, yes, there was a person in the back of the truck, but I am pretty certain that it was not Lauren. You cannot tell if it is Lauren in the back of the truck because the picture is not clear enough to make anything out except the truck itself. so I don't see how you can say it was indeed Lauren."
Ican't see it, though..
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Keeping His Job was Always a Long Shot for Anthony Weiner - Yahoo! News
Keeping His Job was Always a Long Shot for Anthony Weiner - Yahoo! NewsWeiner went as noisily as he came. When Democrats got wise, they didn't hesitate to give him the cold shoulder and the quick heave-ho....
Still, you wonder....
Still, you wonder....
Keeping His Job was Always a Long Shot for Anthony Weiner - Yahoo! News
Keeping His Job was Always a Long Shot for Anthony Weiner - Yahoo! NewsWeiner's press conference today might be a good time for Human Abedin to stay home and bake cookies....
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