Cancellations, modifications coming for many Americans in individual health consumer market – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs: Washington (CNN) - The vast majority of Americans on the individual insurance market will see modifications to their existing plans, or even cancellations, according to an insurance industry source.
That raises questions about repeated claims made by President Barack Obama reassuring consumers that if they like their current plan, they can keep it.
"If you like your health care plan, you can keep your health care plan," the president said in August, 2009 at a town hall meeting as the debate over Obamacare was heating up.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
How Yoga Changes Your Body, Starting The Day You Begin (INFOGRAPHIC)
How Yoga Changes Your Body, Starting The Day You Begin (INFOGRAPHIC): The Eastern practice of yoga has become a modern-day symbol of peace, serenity and well-being in the West. More than 20 million Americans practice yoga, according to the 2012 Yoga in America study, with practitioners spending more than $10 billion a year on yoga-related products and classes.
The mind-body practice is frequently touted for its ability to reduce stress and boost well-being, but it also offers wide-ranging physical health benefits that rival other forms of exercise. While the scientific research on yoga's health benefits is still young, here's what we know so far about its potential effects on the body. View the infographic below and scroll down for more detailed information.
The mind-body practice is frequently touted for its ability to reduce stress and boost well-being, but it also offers wide-ranging physical health benefits that rival other forms of exercise. While the scientific research on yoga's health benefits is still young, here's what we know so far about its potential effects on the body. View the infographic below and scroll down for more detailed information.
Study Finds Clean Sheets Are A Huge Turn-On For Women
Study Finds Clean Sheets Are A Huge Turn-On For Women: Candles are a conventional home accessory for getting your partner in the mood for sex, but a new survey conducted by British entertainment brand Mecca reveals that guys may want to head for the linen closet instead.
In a study of more than 2,000 men and women in England, researchers found that next to losing weight, clean bed linens topped the list of things that make women feel in the mood for sex (ranking higher than a new hairdo and makeup, and that ever-popular hot bath).
In a study of more than 2,000 men and women in England, researchers found that next to losing weight, clean bed linens topped the list of things that make women feel in the mood for sex (ranking higher than a new hairdo and makeup, and that ever-popular hot bath).
Elizabeth Warren Destroys Financial Crisis Myth
Elizabeth Warren Destroys Financial Crisis Myth: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Tuesday rejected the notion that affordable housing mandates for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac caused the financial crisis, five years after it began.
"While the crisis was massive and painful -- and its impact continues to weigh on middle-class families to this day -- its underlying cause was fairly clear," she said in remarks to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s 100th Annual Convention & Expo in Washington. "The GSEs [government-sponsored enterprises] made significant mistakes -- mistakes that cost taxpayers dearly -- but those mistakes were not the underlying cause of the crisis."
"Although Fannie and Freddie purchased securities backed by subprime loans, and some of those purchases helped fulfill their affordable housing goals, the St. Louis Fed economists found that the housing goals had no impact -- no impact -- on either the number of subprime loans originated or the price of those loans in the private-label market," she said. "Affordable housing goals have been scapegoated by those who have been itching to get rid of the goals for a long time, but I think it’s time to drop that red herring."
"While the crisis was massive and painful -- and its impact continues to weigh on middle-class families to this day -- its underlying cause was fairly clear," she said in remarks to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s 100th Annual Convention & Expo in Washington. "The GSEs [government-sponsored enterprises] made significant mistakes -- mistakes that cost taxpayers dearly -- but those mistakes were not the underlying cause of the crisis."
"Although Fannie and Freddie purchased securities backed by subprime loans, and some of those purchases helped fulfill their affordable housing goals, the St. Louis Fed economists found that the housing goals had no impact -- no impact -- on either the number of subprime loans originated or the price of those loans in the private-label market," she said. "Affordable housing goals have been scapegoated by those who have been itching to get rid of the goals for a long time, but I think it’s time to drop that red herring."
Florida sheriff freed weapon suspect to protect his rights -lawyer - Yahoo News
Florida sheriff freed weapon suspect to protect his rights -lawyer - Yahoo News: BRISTOL, Florida (Reuters) - A Florida sheriff accused of illegally releasing a concealed-weapon suspect from jail acted out of a constitutional duty to uphold the Second Amendment right to bear arms, the police officer's attorney said on Tuesday at his trial.
Suspended Liberty County Sheriff Nick Finch allegedly let Floyd Parrish walk free from jail after a now former deputy arrested him for being in possession of a loaded .357 Magnum during a routine pat-down after a traffic stop in March.
Parrish testified he kept a pistol in his pocket to summon help if he passed out at his rural home because of various health conditions.
Suspended Liberty County Sheriff Nick Finch allegedly let Floyd Parrish walk free from jail after a now former deputy arrested him for being in possession of a loaded .357 Magnum during a routine pat-down after a traffic stop in March.
Parrish testified he kept a pistol in his pocket to summon help if he passed out at his rural home because of various health conditions.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
This is why Obamacare is canceling some people’s insurance plans
This is why Obamacare is canceling some people’s insurance plans: Let's start with the very basics here. About 15 million people purchase health insurance policies on the individual market. That's about 5 percent of the population. When they do so, they typically purchase a 12-month contract with an insurance company. And when that contract runs out, both the individual and the insurance plan have an escape hatch. The individual can decide to no longer purchase the plan -- and the insurance company can decide to no longer offer the plan.
Most individuals don't stay in the individual market very long: One study, published in the journal Health Affairs, found that 17 percent of individual market subscribers purchased the same plan for two straight years or longer.
Most individuals don't stay in the individual market very long: One study, published in the journal Health Affairs, found that 17 percent of individual market subscribers purchased the same plan for two straight years or longer.
JPMorgan’s $13 billion settlement deal with Justice Dept. at risk of falling apart - The Washington Post
JPMorgan’s $13 billion settlement deal with Justice Dept. at risk of falling apart - The Washington Post: Settlement talks between the Justice Department and JPMorgan Chase are in danger of breaking down over the bank’s demands that it avoid future criminal charges and that another government agency pay some of the $13 billion price tag, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
Federal prosecutors have been working with JPMorgan for months to resolve allegations that the bank knowingly sold securities made up of low-quality mortgages in the lead-up to the financial crisis. As of last week, the nation’s largest bank had agreed to a tentative $13 billion settlement that would expunge multiple government probes. Details of the agreement were being hashed out, but now the sides have reached an impasse.
Federal prosecutors have been working with JPMorgan for months to resolve allegations that the bank knowingly sold securities made up of low-quality mortgages in the lead-up to the financial crisis. As of last week, the nation’s largest bank had agreed to a tentative $13 billion settlement that would expunge multiple government probes. Details of the agreement were being hashed out, but now the sides have reached an impasse.
Va. poll finds greater opposition to tea party, crucial wing of support for Cuccinelli - The Washington Post
Va. poll finds greater opposition to tea party, crucial wing of support for Cuccinelli - The Washington Post: Opposition to the tea party movement has reached a high in Virginia, a Washington Post/Abt SRBI poll shows, kicking a key leg of support out from under Ken Cuccinelli II as he tries to win the governor’s race on a strongly conservative platform.
Cuccinelli (R), the state attorney general, trails businessman Terry McAuliffe (D) by 12 percentage points among likely voters, the survey shows. And Cuccinelli’s decline comes as Virginians are increasingly turned off by the movement that has backed him strongly and with which he shares many views.
Cuccinelli (R), the state attorney general, trails businessman Terry McAuliffe (D) by 12 percentage points among likely voters, the survey shows. And Cuccinelli’s decline comes as Virginians are increasingly turned off by the movement that has backed him strongly and with which he shares many views.
Va. poll finds greater opposition to tea party, crucial wing of support for Cuccinelli - The Washington Post
Va. poll finds greater opposition to tea party, crucial wing of support for Cuccinelli - The Washington Post: Opposition to the tea party movement has reached a high in Virginia, a Washington Post/Abt SRBI poll shows, kicking a key leg of support out from under Ken Cuccinelli II as he tries to win the governor’s race on a strongly conservative platform.
Cuccinelli (R), the state attorney general, trails businessman Terry McAuliffe (D) by 12 percentage points among likely voters, the survey shows. And Cuccinelli’s decline comes as Virginians are increasingly turned off by the movement that has backed him strongly and with which he shares many views.
Cuccinelli (R), the state attorney general, trails businessman Terry McAuliffe (D) by 12 percentage points among likely voters, the survey shows. And Cuccinelli’s decline comes as Virginians are increasingly turned off by the movement that has backed him strongly and with which he shares many views.
Obamacare site has another 'outage' - Oct. 29, 2013
Obamacare site has another 'outage' - Oct. 29, 2013: The data hub behind the Obamacare website was "experiencing an outage" on Tuesday night, state and federal officials said, prohibiting customers from submitting new applications.
Verizon, which provides some technology services behind HealthCare.gov, said federal officials asked the company to provide additional computing and storage ability.
Verizon, which provides some technology services behind HealthCare.gov, said federal officials asked the company to provide additional computing and storage ability.
Amazon is one of the most overvalued stocks - Oct. 29, 2013
Amazon is one of the most overvalued stocks - Oct. 29, 2013: In fact, Wall Street darlings Amazon.com, Salesforce.com, Netflix and Chipotle are among the ten most overvalued stocks in the S&P 500, according to research from Thomson Reuters StarMine.
Analysts at StarMine calculate a stock's fair value by adjusting for optimistic biases in Wall Street analysts' earnings forecasts and then coming up with their own estimates for earnings growth and cash flow.
Here is a look at where StarMine thinks some of the market's hottest stocks should be trading.
Analysts at StarMine calculate a stock's fair value by adjusting for optimistic biases in Wall Street analysts' earnings forecasts and then coming up with their own estimates for earnings growth and cash flow.
Here is a look at where StarMine thinks some of the market's hottest stocks should be trading.
2 gang members charged in Los Angeles Craigslist killing | Fox News
2 gang members charged in Los Angeles Craigslist killing | Fox News: S ANGELES – Two reputed gang members were charged Monday with robbing and killing a man who police say was lured to his death with a Craigslist ad and gunned down in front of his 15-year-old son.
Ryan Roth, 17, and Markell Thomas, 18, were charged with murder, attempted murder and robbery in the Oct. 19 death of Rene Balbuena and the wounding of his son.
Ryan Roth, 17, and Markell Thomas, 18, were charged with murder, attempted murder and robbery in the Oct. 19 death of Rene Balbuena and the wounding of his son.
NJ man jailed nearly 20 years in murder case freed after bite-mark evidence is re-examined | Fox News
NJ man jailed nearly 20 years in murder case freed after bite-mark evidence is re-examined | Fox News: NEWARK, N.J. – A New Jersey man imprisoned for nearly two decades for a murder he says he didn't commit is free on bail after successfully challenging the bite-mark evidence used to convict him.
Forty-eight-year-old Gerard Richardson posted bond Tuesday in Newark, a day after a judge overturned his conviction. Prosecutors did not oppose the decision but the charges still stand. They have not decided whether to retry him.
Forty-eight-year-old Gerard Richardson posted bond Tuesday in Newark, a day after a judge overturned his conviction. Prosecutors did not oppose the decision but the charges still stand. They have not decided whether to retry him.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Witnesses: Cops Only Shouted Once at 13-Year-Old Before Opening Fire - ABC News
Witnesses: Cops Only Shouted Once at 13-Year-Old Before Opening Fire - ABC News: Two women who claim to have witnessed the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy carrying an imitation assault rifle in Santa Rosa, Calif., said deputies only shouted at the teen once before they opened fire.
Each day, Maria Marquez and Juana Rojas pay their respects at the memorial for Andy Lopez, who was shot to death on Tuesday by Sonoma County Sheriff's deputies who mistook the boy's pellet gun for an assault rifle, ABC News' San Francisco station KGO-TV reported.
The women said that they frequent the memorial in hopes of telling Lopez's parents what they saw when their son was killed, according to KGO-TV.
Each day, Maria Marquez and Juana Rojas pay their respects at the memorial for Andy Lopez, who was shot to death on Tuesday by Sonoma County Sheriff's deputies who mistook the boy's pellet gun for an assault rifle, ABC News' San Francisco station KGO-TV reported.
The women said that they frequent the memorial in hopes of telling Lopez's parents what they saw when their son was killed, according to KGO-TV.
Computer Scientists 'Prove' God Exists - ABC News
Computer Scientists 'Prove' God Exists - ABC News: Two scientists have formalized a theorem regarding the existence of God penned by mathematician Kurt Gödel. But the God angle is somewhat of a red herring -- the real step forward is the example it sets of how computers can make scientific progress simpler.
As headlines go, it's certainly an eye-catching one. "Scientists Prove Existence of God," German daily Die Welt wrote last week.
But unsurprisingly, there is a rather significant caveat to that claim. In fact, what the researchers in question say they have actually proven is a theorem put forward by renowned Austrian mathematician Kurt Gödel -- and the real news isn't about a Supreme Being, but rather what can now be achieved in scientific fields using superior technology.
As headlines go, it's certainly an eye-catching one. "Scientists Prove Existence of God," German daily Die Welt wrote last week.
But unsurprisingly, there is a rather significant caveat to that claim. In fact, what the researchers in question say they have actually proven is a theorem put forward by renowned Austrian mathematician Kurt Gödel -- and the real news isn't about a Supreme Being, but rather what can now be achieved in scientific fields using superior technology.
NYPD: Cousin Admitted Fatally Stabbing Mom, 4 Kids - ABC News
NYPD: Cousin Admitted Fatally Stabbing Mom, 4 Kids - ABC News: The suspect, 25-year-old Mingdong Chen, implicated himself in the killings late Saturday in the Sunset Park neighborhood, police said.
"The Two girls, 9-year-old Linda Zhuo and 7-year-old Amy Zhuo, were pronounced dead at the scene, along with the youngest child, 1-year-old William Zhuo — all attacked in a back bedroom, police said. Their brother, 5-year-old Kevin Zhuo, and 37-year-old mother, Qiao Zhen Li, were taken to hospitals, where they were also pronounced dead.
"The Two girls, 9-year-old Linda Zhuo and 7-year-old Amy Zhuo, were pronounced dead at the scene, along with the youngest child, 1-year-old William Zhuo — all attacked in a back bedroom, police said. Their brother, 5-year-old Kevin Zhuo, and 37-year-old mother, Qiao Zhen Li, were taken to hospitals, where they were also pronounced dead.
Chen is a cousin of the children's father and had been staying at the home for the past week or so, Banks said. Chen came to the United States from China in 2004, the chief said, but neighbors say he could never hold down a job.ey were cut and butchered with a kitchen knife," said Chief of Department Philip Banks III.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Man enters burning house to rescue beer - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports
Man enters burning house to rescue beer - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports: COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) -
Officials are still investigating the cause of a house fire that broke out on 42nd St. near Oates Ave. in Columbus, Thursday afternoon, but residents are blaming a newly installed water heater.
Six adults and two young children were inside watching television when the room began filling with smoke. After the children were rescued and everyone made it outside safely, a man who walks with a cane went back in the burning house to retrieve something he left behind.
"I told them to get the kids out and everything, and me myself, being an alcoholic, I was trying to get my beer out," said Walter Serpit, "I went back into the house like a dummy and the door shut on me because this back draft was about to kill me."
Serpit managed to save several cans of beer and he escaped the home without getting burned.
The Red Cross arrived shortly after firefighters extinguished the flames and they are helping the family get back on their feet. One Red Cross volunteer at the scene said they were able to respond quickly because a neighbor alerted them to the situation.
Officials are still investigating the cause of a house fire that broke out on 42nd St. near Oates Ave. in Columbus, Thursday afternoon, but residents are blaming a newly installed water heater.
Six adults and two young children were inside watching television when the room began filling with smoke. After the children were rescued and everyone made it outside safely, a man who walks with a cane went back in the burning house to retrieve something he left behind.
"I told them to get the kids out and everything, and me myself, being an alcoholic, I was trying to get my beer out," said Walter Serpit, "I went back into the house like a dummy and the door shut on me because this back draft was about to kill me."
Serpit managed to save several cans of beer and he escaped the home without getting burned.
The Red Cross arrived shortly after firefighters extinguished the flames and they are helping the family get back on their feet. One Red Cross volunteer at the scene said they were able to respond quickly because a neighbor alerted them to the situation.
Colombian mother sold 12 daughters' virginity, police say - CNN.com
Colombian mother sold 12 daughters' virginity, police say - CNN.com: (CNN) -- A mother of 14 in Colombia tried to make ends meet, police say, by pushing her daughters into "hell" and selling their virginity for a couple hundred dollars.
Margarita de Jesus Zapata Moreno, 45, was arrested this week together with a 51-year-old contractor who police believe impregnated one of the young daughters.
She broke down in tears when she stood in front of the cameras after being arrested in Bogota, the Colombian capital. The Bogota Metropolitan Police say Zapata sold the virginity of 12 daughters to much older men seeking to have sex with young virgins.
Authorities also say the suspect would begin selling her daughters to men as soon as the girls turned 12 years old. She charged anywhere between 300,000 and 400,000 Colombian Pesos ($160 to $212) for a virgin.
Margarita de Jesus Zapata Moreno, 45, was arrested this week together with a 51-year-old contractor who police believe impregnated one of the young daughters.
She broke down in tears when she stood in front of the cameras after being arrested in Bogota, the Colombian capital. The Bogota Metropolitan Police say Zapata sold the virginity of 12 daughters to much older men seeking to have sex with young virgins.
Authorities also say the suspect would begin selling her daughters to men as soon as the girls turned 12 years old. She charged anywhere between 300,000 and 400,000 Colombian Pesos ($160 to $212) for a virgin.
Second Case of West Nile Reported in VT - myChamplainValley.com
Second Case of West Nile Reported in VT - myChamplainValley.com: BURLINGTON, Vt. - A second case of West Nile Virus has been reported in Vermont Thursday.
The Health Department says while the peak of West Nile virus is usually in late August and early September, mosquitoes remain active until the first widespread frost.
The case happened in Chittenden county in late September. The woman has since recovered.
This season, the Health Department says, West Nile virus was detected in mosquito pools in 12 different towns includng Milton and Colchester in Chittenden county.
Symptoms of West Nile virus include high fever, muscle aches, headache, and fatigue. The Health Department says most people who become infected with West Nile do not become ill. About 20% experience flu-like symptoms and fewer than 1% develop a more severe ilness that affects the nervous. When the nervous system is involved, symptoms include a stiff neck and severe headache.
The Health Department says while the peak of West Nile virus is usually in late August and early September, mosquitoes remain active until the first widespread frost.
The case happened in Chittenden county in late September. The woman has since recovered.
This season, the Health Department says, West Nile virus was detected in mosquito pools in 12 different towns includng Milton and Colchester in Chittenden county.
Symptoms of West Nile virus include high fever, muscle aches, headache, and fatigue. The Health Department says most people who become infected with West Nile do not become ill. About 20% experience flu-like symptoms and fewer than 1% develop a more severe ilness that affects the nervous. When the nervous system is involved, symptoms include a stiff neck and severe headache.
Opinion: Confederate flag was the flag of traitors - CNN.com
Opinion: Confederate flag was the flag of traitors - CNN.com: CNN) -- You can debate whether the Confederate flag is a symbol of racism. But the one thing you can't dispute: The Confederate flag was flown by traitors to the United States of America who slaughtered more than 110,000 U.S. soldiers.
I know some will take issue with my calling the Confederacy a band of traitors, but let's be blunt -- that's what they were. They broke from the United States and created their own nation, calling it the Confederate States of America. They issued their own currency, elected their own president and Congress, raised an army and went to war with the United States of America, firing the first shot at Fort Sumter, South Carolina.
I know some will take issue with my calling the Confederacy a band of traitors, but let's be blunt -- that's what they were. They broke from the United States and created their own nation, calling it the Confederate States of America. They issued their own currency, elected their own president and Congress, raised an army and went to war with the United States of America, firing the first shot at Fort Sumter, South Carolina.
Young man linked to 79 killings in Mexico - CNN.com
Young man linked to 79 killings in Mexico - CNN.com: (CNN) -- The most shocking thing about the arrest of a man linked to 79 killings may be that authorities don't find it shocking.
At 20 years old, Juan Pablo Vazquez is accused of killing rivals, a policeman, a stripper and other innocent bystanders.
But you won't find authorities in the northern economic hub of Monterrey, Mexico, using any superlatives to describe the alleged killer. Not the worst they've ever seen, not the most ruthless, not the youngest or most prolific.
That's because Monterrey and its surroundings are an area disputed by rival drug cartels. From 2010 to the present, an average of 108 people have been killed each month in the state of Nuevo Leon, according to official statistics. Monterrey, the capital, has recorded 223 homicides so far this year.
Vazquez's arrest, then, merited a press conference, but no celebration as if an alleged serial killer had been brought down.
"We are witnessing a very severe crisis because of the war between cartels," one Mexican official said.
At 20 years old, Juan Pablo Vazquez is accused of killing rivals, a policeman, a stripper and other innocent bystanders.
But you won't find authorities in the northern economic hub of Monterrey, Mexico, using any superlatives to describe the alleged killer. Not the worst they've ever seen, not the most ruthless, not the youngest or most prolific.
That's because Monterrey and its surroundings are an area disputed by rival drug cartels. From 2010 to the present, an average of 108 people have been killed each month in the state of Nuevo Leon, according to official statistics. Monterrey, the capital, has recorded 223 homicides so far this year.
Vazquez's arrest, then, merited a press conference, but no celebration as if an alleged serial killer had been brought down.
"We are witnessing a very severe crisis because of the war between cartels," one Mexican official said.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
These Words You Use Every Day Have Racist/Prejudiced Origins, And You Had No Idea
These Words You Use Every Day Have Racist/Prejudiced Origins, And You Had No Idea: When I was a kid, everyone used the phrase Indian giver. We didn't even think about it. We weren't reprimanded by teachers, either. Admittedly, I went to grade school in Texas.
To me, it seems odd that the phrase even still exists. At this point in history, we should all know that it is ridiculous to say that American Indians reneged on their promise to give European settlers land that they had never agreed to give in the first place.
While Indian giver might seem more obviously racist (you certainly wouldn't hear anyone using such a phrase in the office), there are plenty of other phrases that you might use every day that have racist/prejudice origins.
To me, it seems odd that the phrase even still exists. At this point in history, we should all know that it is ridiculous to say that American Indians reneged on their promise to give European settlers land that they had never agreed to give in the first place.
While Indian giver might seem more obviously racist (you certainly wouldn't hear anyone using such a phrase in the office), there are plenty of other phrases that you might use every day that have racist/prejudice origins.
Is The Tea Party Racist? Ask Some Actual, Out-Of-The Closet Racists
Is The Tea Party Racist? Ask Some Actual, Out-Of-The Closet Racists: WASHINGTON -- Tea Party and Republican leaders have been quick to condemn Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) for his recent comparison of the tea party and the Ku Klux Klan. But avowed racists involved in the white nationalist movement might beg to agree with the Florida Democrat.
The KKK, for its part, isn't sure whether the hood fits. "The tea party is a very widespread organization and there's many tea party groups in the country, so I don't know if they are necessarily even in agreement with each other," pastor Thomas Robb, national director of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, told HuffPost. "Likewise, The Klan, people use the phrase Klan who are not associated with us ... that I would be 100 percent opposed to."
The KKK, for its part, isn't sure whether the hood fits. "The tea party is a very widespread organization and there's many tea party groups in the country, so I don't know if they are necessarily even in agreement with each other," pastor Thomas Robb, national director of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, told HuffPost. "Likewise, The Klan, people use the phrase Klan who are not associated with us ... that I would be 100 percent opposed to."
Millington Naval Base Shooting: Two Soldiers Shot, Gunman In Custody, Officials Say (UPDATE)
Millington Naval Base Shooting: Two Soldiers Shot, Gunman In Custody, Officials Say (UPDATE): A gunman shot several people near a U.S. Navy base in Millington, Tenn., authorities say.
Fox13 reports that an employee of the base was relieved of duty today and is suspected of shooting at random people after going to his car. The suspect, an Army National Guardsman, is in custody, the Navy reported in a press release. Two National Guard soldiers were treated for non-life threatening injuries, and NBC News reports that one was shot in the leg and another was shot in the foot.
Fox13 reports that an employee of the base was relieved of duty today and is suspected of shooting at random people after going to his car. The suspect, an Army National Guardsman, is in custody, the Navy reported in a press release. Two National Guard soldiers were treated for non-life threatening injuries, and NBC News reports that one was shot in the leg and another was shot in the foot.
North Carolina GOP Official Who Called Blacks 'Lazy' In Daily Show Voter ID Interview Resigns
North Carolina GOP Official Who Called Blacks 'Lazy' In Daily Show Voter ID Interview Resigns: WASHINGTON -- A Republican precinct official in North Carolina resigned from his position Thursday, after The Daily Show aired a segment on the state's voter ID law in which he criticized "lazy black people that wants the government to give them everything."
Don Yelton stepped down from his position in the Buncombe County Republican Party, Buncombe GOP Chairman Henry Mitchell told WRAL.
Don Yelton stepped down from his position in the Buncombe County Republican Party, Buncombe GOP Chairman Henry Mitchell told WRAL.
Nigeria Demands An Apology From Ted Cruz
Nigeria Demands An Apology From Ted Cruz: The Nigerian government is demanding an apology from Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) after he joked last week that the new Affordable Care Act exchange website was being run by Nigerian email scammers, Politico reports.
Ambassador Ade Adefuye told Politico that Nigerians are “disappointed and shocked” by the remarks, adding that Cruz "should not denigrate Nigerians in order to appease these domestic constituents.” The ambassador the statement "was a joke that went too far, and we demand an apology.”
Ambassador Ade Adefuye told Politico that Nigerians are “disappointed and shocked” by the remarks, adding that Cruz "should not denigrate Nigerians in order to appease these domestic constituents.” The ambassador the statement "was a joke that went too far, and we demand an apology.”
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Syrian snipers target pregnant women, unborn babies, doctor says - CNN.com
Syrian snipers target pregnant women, unborn babies, doctor says - CNN.com: (CNN) -- An X-ray shows a bullet lodged in a baby's head. The image would be chilling enough without knowing the child was still in its mother's womb when it became the target of snipers hiding in the shadows in northern Syria.
The mother survived. Her baby didn't. And it's not the only one.
Volunteer doctor David Nott, a British surgeon who's worked in several Syrian hospitals with the charity Syria Relief, says snipers are playing a "targeting game," and heavily pregnant women are on the hit list.
The mother survived. Her baby didn't. And it's not the only one.
Volunteer doctor David Nott, a British surgeon who's worked in several Syrian hospitals with the charity Syria Relief, says snipers are playing a "targeting game," and heavily pregnant women are on the hit list.
Craigslist makes turning food stamps into cash a SNAP | Fox News
Craigslist makes turning food stamps into cash a SNAP | Fox News: Food stamp recipients are turning the government handouts into quick cash with ads on Craigslist, despite efforts to stem fraud.
The federally-funded grocery assistance coupons -- which are issued by states in the form of debit cards under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) -- are being sold on the online bulletin board as well as auction sites like eBay. FoxNews.com found several offerings at Craigslist sites around the country, where the sellers offered the welfare benefits at large discounts from face value.
The federally-funded grocery assistance coupons -- which are issued by states in the form of debit cards under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) -- are being sold on the online bulletin board as well as auction sites like eBay. FoxNews.com found several offerings at Craigslist sites around the country, where the sellers offered the welfare benefits at large discounts from face value.
Never Considered a Cruise – Here’s Why You Should Think Again | How Life Works
Never Considered a Cruise – Here’s Why You Should Think Again | How Life Works: A luxury cruise is one of life’s pure joys. Today’s modern cruise liners are engineering marvels; floating 5-star hotels that offer the best service, accommodation, cuisine, and activities. They visit exotic locales, with non-stop relaxation or stimulation, depending on your pleasure.
Over the past few years, cruise companies have spared no expense and literally invested billions in jaw-dropping super ships. Even if you’ve cruised before, you probably have not experienced anything like these new marvels.
Over the past few years, cruise companies have spared no expense and literally invested billions in jaw-dropping super ships. Even if you’ve cruised before, you probably have not experienced anything like these new marvels.
College teaching assistant accidentally sends nude pictures to students | Fox News
College teaching assistant accidentally sends nude pictures to students | Fox News: IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa says that a teaching assistant for a math class sent an email with files depicting inappropriate sexual content to her students by accident.
University spokesman Tom Moore said the teaching assistant inadvertently included the files Tuesday night as attachments to an email sent to students.
Moore said the assistant "regrets her actions" and the school is asking students who received the message to delete it and not share the files with anyone.
University spokesman Tom Moore said the teaching assistant inadvertently included the files Tuesday night as attachments to an email sent to students.
Moore said the assistant "regrets her actions" and the school is asking students who received the message to delete it and not share the files with anyone.
14-year-old arrested in murder of Massachusetts teacher charged as adult | Fox News
14-year-old arrested in murder of Massachusetts teacher charged as adult | Fox News: A 14-year-old arrested in the murder of a 24-year-old teacher in Danvers, Mass., was charged by the Essex district attorney as an adult Wednesday during his arraignment at Salem District Court.
Philip Chism, 14, pleaded not guilty and was held without bail. His defense attorney argued for the proceedings to be closed and her client to be allowed to stay hidden because of his age. The judge denied the request. The judge approved a motion for a mental evaluation, The Boston Herald reported.
Philip Chism, 14, pleaded not guilty and was held without bail. His defense attorney argued for the proceedings to be closed and her client to be allowed to stay hidden because of his age. The judge denied the request. The judge approved a motion for a mental evaluation, The Boston Herald reported.
USS Forrestal, the Navy's first supercarrier, sold for 1 cent | Fox News
USS Forrestal, the Navy's first supercarrier, sold for 1 cent | Fox News: Here’s a penny for your thoughts: One red cent could’ve landed you the Navy’s first supercarrier, the decommissioned Forrestal.
The U.S. Navy sold the 1,067-foot behemoth to a Texas company, All Star Metals, to be dismantled, scrapped and recycled, Navy officials announced. It's an inauspicious fate for a ship with a colorful — and tragic — history. It's perhaps best known for a 1967 incident in which stray voltage triggered an accidental explosion that struck a plane on the flight deck whose cockpit was occupied by a young John McCain. A chain reaction of blasts and fires ultimately killed 134 men and injured more than 300.
But its rich past and nearly four decades of service are not enough to spare it. The Navy tried to donate the historic ship for use as a memorial or a museum, but no “viable applications” were received.
The U.S. Navy sold the 1,067-foot behemoth to a Texas company, All Star Metals, to be dismantled, scrapped and recycled, Navy officials announced. It's an inauspicious fate for a ship with a colorful — and tragic — history. It's perhaps best known for a 1967 incident in which stray voltage triggered an accidental explosion that struck a plane on the flight deck whose cockpit was occupied by a young John McCain. A chain reaction of blasts and fires ultimately killed 134 men and injured more than 300.
But its rich past and nearly four decades of service are not enough to spare it. The Navy tried to donate the historic ship for use as a memorial or a museum, but no “viable applications” were received.
Federal prosecutors allege that friend tied marathon bombing suspect to 2011 triple murder | Fox News
Federal prosecutors allege that friend tied marathon bombing suspect to 2011 triple murder | Fox News: Federal prosecutors have alleged that one of the two suspects in April's Boston Marathon bombing was implicated in a 2011 triple murder by a friend who was shot and killed by an FBI agent during questioning earlier this year.
The disclosure that Tamerlan Tsarnaev "participated" in the killings in Waltham, Mass., was made Monday in the case against Tamerlan's younger brother, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Prosecutors are attempting to block a motion by Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's defense team to force the government to turn over information related to the 2011 killings. MyFoxBoston.com reports that the defense team is seeking to use the records to help the younger Tsarnaev avoid the death penalty. A judge's ruling on the motion is pending.
The disclosure that Tamerlan Tsarnaev "participated" in the killings in Waltham, Mass., was made Monday in the case against Tamerlan's younger brother, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Prosecutors are attempting to block a motion by Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's defense team to force the government to turn over information related to the 2011 killings. MyFoxBoston.com reports that the defense team is seeking to use the records to help the younger Tsarnaev avoid the death penalty. A judge's ruling on the motion is pending.
The 18 Most Ridiculous Startup Ideas That Eventually Became Successful
The 18 Most Ridiculous Startup Ideas That Eventually Became Successful: Even the most well-known venture capitalists have startups they regret passing on.
For John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins, it was Twitter. For Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures, it was Airbnb, the home-rental website that’s now worth an estimated $2.5 billion.
“We made the classic mistake that all investors make,” Wilson recalled in a blog post lamenting the blunder. “We focused too much on what they were doing at the time and not enough on what they could do, would do, and did do.”
It’s hard to blame him. After all, a lot of successful companies sounded stupid when they first launched -- see: Rap Genius -- and the vast majority of new businesses flop, sometimes leaving investors with heavy losses.
For John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins, it was Twitter. For Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures, it was Airbnb, the home-rental website that’s now worth an estimated $2.5 billion.
“We made the classic mistake that all investors make,” Wilson recalled in a blog post lamenting the blunder. “We focused too much on what they were doing at the time and not enough on what they could do, would do, and did do.”
It’s hard to blame him. After all, a lot of successful companies sounded stupid when they first launched -- see: Rap Genius -- and the vast majority of new businesses flop, sometimes leaving investors with heavy losses.
Wounded Victim of Racist Serial Killer Recounts Nightmare as Execution Nears | Hatewatch
Wounded Victim of Racist Serial Killer Recounts Nightmare as Execution Nears | Hatewatch: Before Joseph Paul Franklin, the prolific racist serial killer, is executed, Terry Jackson-Mitchell wants to look the condemned man in the eye and tell him she forgives him for the nightmares and flashbacks that crashed into her life on a summer night in Utah 33 years ago.
That’s when Franklin wounded Jackson-Mitchell, then 15, and shot and killed her two black friends, jogging a few feet from her in a Salt Lake City park.
“I believe in the old saying, forgiveness is a gift you give yourself,” Jackson-Mitchell, now 49, told Hatewatch in a telephone interview Sunday evening. “I forgive him based on what I’ve read about his horrific childhood. And I forgive him because I refuse to allow that night to define me.”
That’s when Franklin wounded Jackson-Mitchell, then 15, and shot and killed her two black friends, jogging a few feet from her in a Salt Lake City park.
“I believe in the old saying, forgiveness is a gift you give yourself,” Jackson-Mitchell, now 49, told Hatewatch in a telephone interview Sunday evening. “I forgive him based on what I’ve read about his horrific childhood. And I forgive him because I refuse to allow that night to define me.”
Army chief: Just 2 brigades combat-ready | Fox News
Army chief: Just 2 brigades combat-ready | Fox News: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno revealed this week that just two Army brigades are combat-ready, with budget cuts hampering the military's ability to train its own troops.
The startling comments were made Monday at the Association of the U.S. Army conference. Odierno and Army Secretary John McHugh both addressed the fallout from the budget cuts, as well as the recent partial government shutdown, and appealed to lawmakers to restore some stability to military funding.
"Functioning like this is just dysfunctional," Odierno said.
The startling comments were made Monday at the Association of the U.S. Army conference. Odierno and Army Secretary John McHugh both addressed the fallout from the budget cuts, as well as the recent partial government shutdown, and appealed to lawmakers to restore some stability to military funding.
"Functioning like this is just dysfunctional," Odierno said.
8 Household Crimes That Are Totally Grounds For Divorce
8 Household Crimes That Are Totally Grounds For Divorce: Sure, you love your spouse, but sharing space with him or her can sometimes leave you wishing you were single again. If any of the below sounds familiar, consider yourself put on notice.*
Study Reveals Older Internet Users Have Healthier Habits
Study Reveals Older Internet Users Have Healthier Habits: The Internet can be a major time-waster and many of us have vowed to spend less time online -- but research suggests Internet users are actually healthier. A study released Oct. 22 says older Internet users are more likely to undergo cancer screenings and live cancer-preventive lifestyles than those who are not often online.
Researchers found 72.9 percent of consistent Internet users have had a colorectal cancer screening compared with just 51.7 percent of non-users, according to the study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. The American Cancer Society reports that colorectal cancer screenings can cut cancer incidence by one-third.
Researchers found 72.9 percent of consistent Internet users have had a colorectal cancer screening compared with just 51.7 percent of non-users, according to the study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. The American Cancer Society reports that colorectal cancer screenings can cut cancer incidence by one-third.
What the F*ck Was Lululemon Thinking? | Carolyn Gregoire
What the F*ck Was Lululemon Thinking? | Carolyn Gregoire: Yoga mega-retailer Lululemon is no stranger to off-color ad campaigns and embarrassing slip-ups (Who could forget the see-through pants debacle?). But the high-market yogawear chain's latest gaffe might just take the proverbial cake.
In a misguided attempt to appeal to aspiring yogis, Lululemon recently launched a new shopping bag series illustrating yoga's traditional five yamas -- principles, or social contracts, of right living, as outlined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, a traditional compendium of yoga philosophy with roots in the Hindu faith.
As part of the series, the company has been doling out a reusable tote back with one of the yamas, brahmacharya, the Sanskrit term for "celibacy." Scroll down to view the bag below.
In a misguided attempt to appeal to aspiring yogis, Lululemon recently launched a new shopping bag series illustrating yoga's traditional five yamas -- principles, or social contracts, of right living, as outlined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, a traditional compendium of yoga philosophy with roots in the Hindu faith.
As part of the series, the company has been doling out a reusable tote back with one of the yamas, brahmacharya, the Sanskrit term for "celibacy." Scroll down to view the bag below.
David Blair, Texas Man, Claims Dallas Police Had No Reason To Shoot At Him
David Blair, Texas Man, Claims Dallas Police Had No Reason To Shoot At Him: A Texas man claims that Dallas police fired at least a dozen bullets at him -- for no apparent reason.
David Blair says that he was standing outside of his east Oak Cliff apartment on Oct. 2 when a pair of Dallas police officers approached him. The 41-year-old had just moved in that day, and his girlfriend and 3-year-old son were inside, according to KENS-5.
The officers, Richard Cantu and Jesse Aquino, were performing a sweep search for area prostitutes and exited their vehicle to question Blair. Blair had made a comment to a woman who walked by and so police shined a spotlight on him. Blair told the officers to get the light out of his face.
David Blair says that he was standing outside of his east Oak Cliff apartment on Oct. 2 when a pair of Dallas police officers approached him. The 41-year-old had just moved in that day, and his girlfriend and 3-year-old son were inside, according to KENS-5.
The officers, Richard Cantu and Jesse Aquino, were performing a sweep search for area prostitutes and exited their vehicle to question Blair. Blair had made a comment to a woman who walked by and so police shined a spotlight on him. Blair told the officers to get the light out of his face.
Christine Gelineau, Woman Who Burned Son's Penis Among Other Tortures, Gets Up To 30 Years
Christine Gelineau, Woman Who Burned Son's Penis Among Other Tortures, Gets Up To 30 Years: A New Hampshire woman has been sentenced to nine to 30 years after pleading guilty in the torture of her 18-year-old son.
Christine Gelineau, a 53-year-old from Concord, reached an agreement with prosecutors Thursday, pleading guilty to first-degree assault and witness tampering, CBS Connecticut reported.
The teen, who is now 19, has two other alleged abusers he has yet to face. In court, he spoke to his now "ex-mother."
Christine Gelineau, a 53-year-old from Concord, reached an agreement with prosecutors Thursday, pleading guilty to first-degree assault and witness tampering, CBS Connecticut reported.
The teen, who is now 19, has two other alleged abusers he has yet to face. In court, he spoke to his now "ex-mother."
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
The Most Interesting Man In The World Is Actually Really Interesting
The Most Interesting Man In The World Is Actually Really Interesting: You may not know Jonathan Goldsmith, but you undoubtedly know Dos Equis' Most Interesting Man In The World. The two, in fact, are the same person.
Goldsmith shot to fame in 2006 when his James Bond-like character started "living vicariously through himself," but in a recent interview with Esquire magazine, Goldsmith has unveiled his own overly interesting experiences. One of which, no big deal, involves saving a young girl's life.
"When I was 18, I started out at the Fresh Air Fund for kids in New York City, and it provided an opportunity for kids with disabilities to do all kinds of activities," Goldsmith, 75, said. "One of the things we dealt with were quite a lot of epileptic kids, and when you have to watch 100 kids playing in a pool, thrashing around, it takes a great deal of concentration to determine a child that's having a grand mal fit or a kid that's just playing."
Goldsmith shot to fame in 2006 when his James Bond-like character started "living vicariously through himself," but in a recent interview with Esquire magazine, Goldsmith has unveiled his own overly interesting experiences. One of which, no big deal, involves saving a young girl's life.
"When I was 18, I started out at the Fresh Air Fund for kids in New York City, and it provided an opportunity for kids with disabilities to do all kinds of activities," Goldsmith, 75, said. "One of the things we dealt with were quite a lot of epileptic kids, and when you have to watch 100 kids playing in a pool, thrashing around, it takes a great deal of concentration to determine a child that's having a grand mal fit or a kid that's just playing."
UConn Failed To Investigate Sexual Assault Reports And Protect Victims, Complaint Claims
UConn Failed To Investigate Sexual Assault Reports And Protect Victims, Complaint Claims: It seemed to Kylie Angell that some justice had been served when the University of Connecticut expelled a male student after she reported that he raped her in a campus residence hall in July 2010.
Angell reported the assault to the university at the beginning of the fall 2010 semester, and by October a university hearing had found her assailant responsible for possession of drugs, providing alcohol to a minor, sexual misconduct and breaking and entering.
But the situation changed after he appealed and was allowed back on campus two weeks later. The university did not warn Angell that her attacker was coming back, she said, and instead she learned when he approached her in a campus dining hall on his first day back.
Angell reported the assault to the university at the beginning of the fall 2010 semester, and by October a university hearing had found her assailant responsible for possession of drugs, providing alcohol to a minor, sexual misconduct and breaking and entering.
But the situation changed after he appealed and was allowed back on campus two weeks later. The university did not warn Angell that her attacker was coming back, she said, and instead she learned when he approached her in a campus dining hall on his first day back.
30 Million People Worldwide Are Living As Slaves
30 Million People Worldwide Are Living As Slaves: Modern day slavery still exists, and it's happening at an alarming rate. The Global Slavery Index released a shocking report last week, estimating that almost 30 million people worldwide are living as slaves. The index, compiled by Australian-based rights organization Walk Free Foundation, defines modern day slavery as debt bondage, human trafficking and forced marriage.
The country with the highest proportion of slaves is Mauritania, in West Africa. The report explains that Mauritania has such a high percentage of slaves because people inherit slave status from their ancestors. “It would be comforting to think that slavery is a relic of history, but it remains a scar on humanity on every continent," Walk Free CEO Nick Grono said in a statement provided to The Huffington Post.
The country with the highest proportion of slaves is Mauritania, in West Africa. The report explains that Mauritania has such a high percentage of slaves because people inherit slave status from their ancestors. “It would be comforting to think that slavery is a relic of history, but it remains a scar on humanity on every continent," Walk Free CEO Nick Grono said in a statement provided to The Huffington Post.
7 Workout Habits You Should Drop Now
7 Workout Habits You Should Drop Now: Are you spending hours working out every week, and not getting the results you want? Chances are you might have a bad habit or two when it comes to exercising. Never fear, there's a quick fix for even the most ingrained workout no-nos. Check out these seven workout habits you should drop: Not only will ditching these help you lose the pounds, they will help you become a more efficient exerciser.
Fla. congressman's ex-chief of staff jailed for voter fraud scheme | Fox News
Fla. congressman's ex-chief of staff jailed for voter fraud scheme | Fox News: The former chief of staff of a Democratic Florida congressman will serve 90 days in jail after admitting to a voter fraud scheme during the 2012 election.
WSVN reports Jeffrey Garcia pled guilty Monday to one felony charge and three misdemeanor charges after admitting he illegally requested hundreds of absentee ballots while he was running the campaign for Rep. Joe Garcia, who he is not related to.
Garcia’s lawyer tells the station that his client never intended to steal anyone’s vote.
WSVN reports Jeffrey Garcia pled guilty Monday to one felony charge and three misdemeanor charges after admitting he illegally requested hundreds of absentee ballots while he was running the campaign for Rep. Joe Garcia, who he is not related to.
Garcia’s lawyer tells the station that his client never intended to steal anyone’s vote.
Letter surfaces from Abraham Lincoln calling for bipartisanship, transparency | Fox News
Letter surfaces from Abraham Lincoln calling for bipartisanship, transparency | Fox News: A 164-year-old letter penned by Abraham Lincoln proves that calls for transparency and bipartisanship in Washington are nothing new.
The yellowed, handwritten letter, sent out by the congressman from Springfield, Ill., goes up for sale Tuesday morning on the website of Raab Collection, a Philadelphia rare documents dealer with the price set at $80,000. The sale is not an auction, said Nathan Raab, who called the letter “extremely significant.”
The yellowed, handwritten letter, sent out by the congressman from Springfield, Ill., goes up for sale Tuesday morning on the website of Raab Collection, a Philadelphia rare documents dealer with the price set at $80,000. The sale is not an auction, said Nathan Raab, who called the letter “extremely significant.”
Father charged after 2-year-old fatally shoots herself - CNN.com
Father charged after 2-year-old fatally shoots herself - CNN.com: (CNN) -- A 2-year-old girl fatally shot herself in Fayetteville, North Carolina, over the weekend, and the toddler's father faces involuntary manslaughter charges, police said.
Melvin Andre Clark Jr., 19, who was arrested Sunday, also was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Fayetteville police spokesman Lt. Todd Joyce said.
The girl, Samarri Tyana Beauford, was playing in the living room of the home where she lived with her aunt and grandmother Saturday when she found a loaded .22-caliber pistol that police say Clark had left under the couch, Joyce said.
Melvin Andre Clark Jr., 19, who was arrested Sunday, also was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Fayetteville police spokesman Lt. Todd Joyce said.
The girl, Samarri Tyana Beauford, was playing in the living room of the home where she lived with her aunt and grandmother Saturday when she found a loaded .22-caliber pistol that police say Clark had left under the couch, Joyce said.
Man seen toppling boulder claims 'debilitating injuries' - CNN.com
Man seen toppling boulder claims 'debilitating injuries' - CNN.com: Los Angeles (CNN) -- One of the men who toppled an ancient boulder in Utah's Goblin Valley State Park last week filed a personal injury lawsuit just a few weeks earlier, claiming he suffers from "serious, permanent and debilitating injuries."
Video of Glenn Taylor shoving the huge rock off a slender pedestal where it rested for millions of years went viral online and prompted media scrutiny. As his friend sang "Wiggle it, just a little bit," Taylor pushed the delicate sculpture over, which was followed by laughter and high fives with his son.
Video of Glenn Taylor shoving the huge rock off a slender pedestal where it rested for millions of years went viral online and prompted media scrutiny. As his friend sang "Wiggle it, just a little bit," Taylor pushed the delicate sculpture over, which was followed by laughter and high fives with his son.
U.S. School Violence Fast Facts - CNN.com
U.S. School Violence Fast Facts - CNN.com: (CNN) -- Here is a list of incidents of random elementary, middle and high school (excludes colleges and universities) violence with fatalities, from 1927 to the present. This list does NOT include suicides, gang related incidents, or deaths resulting from interpersonal conflicts.
U.S. Timeline (selected only):
October 21, 2013 - Sparks Middle School - Sparks, Nevada. An unidentified student takes his parent's hand-gun to school and shoots three, injuring two 12-year-old male students and killing Mike Landsberry, a teacher and Marine veteran. He then kills himself
U.S. Timeline (selected only):
October 21, 2013 - Sparks Middle School - Sparks, Nevada. An unidentified student takes his parent's hand-gun to school and shoots three, injuring two 12-year-old male students and killing Mike Landsberry, a teacher and Marine veteran. He then kills himself
Nevada school shooting 911 call: 'I got a kid down who's been shot' - CNN.com
Nevada school shooting 911 call: 'I got a kid down who's been shot' - CNN.com: (CNN) -- "This is a student at Sparks Middle School. Can you please send police out here? There's a kid with a gun."
"Somebody brought a gun to school. They shot a teacher."
"I got a kid down who's been shot."
As police tried to piece together how and why a seventh-grader shot and killed a teacher and wounded two other students at his Nevada school, recordings of the first calls to police captured the horror and chaos he unleashed.
"Somebody brought a gun to school. They shot a teacher."
"I got a kid down who's been shot."
As police tried to piece together how and why a seventh-grader shot and killed a teacher and wounded two other students at his Nevada school, recordings of the first calls to police captured the horror and chaos he unleashed.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Another rare 'sea monster' lands in California: a saber-toothed whale - CNN.com
Another rare 'sea monster' lands in California: a saber-toothed whale - CNN.com: Los Angeles (CNN) -- Oh, Jules Verne or Peter Benchley, where are you, great writers of deep-sea monsters?
For the second time this week, Southern California has seen a rare sea beast washed ashore, far from home waters.
This time, it's a saber-toothed whale, better known to live in deep Alaskan waters than in the warm surf of tourist-choked Venice Beach in Los Angeles where it stranded Wednesday.
In an extraordinary way even for scientists, the carcass of the nearly 15-foot and 2,000-pound whale was intact -- except for a couple of fresh bite marks from sharks. The whale, a female, apparently was barely alive when it came ashore -- a highly unusual sight because beached whales are often badly decomposed or badly eaten by marine life, a local biologist said.
For the second time this week, Southern California has seen a rare sea beast washed ashore, far from home waters.
This time, it's a saber-toothed whale, better known to live in deep Alaskan waters than in the warm surf of tourist-choked Venice Beach in Los Angeles where it stranded Wednesday.
In an extraordinary way even for scientists, the carcass of the nearly 15-foot and 2,000-pound whale was intact -- except for a couple of fresh bite marks from sharks. The whale, a female, apparently was barely alive when it came ashore -- a highly unusual sight because beached whales are often badly decomposed or badly eaten by marine life, a local biologist said.
Trading in your iPad? Do it now - Oct. 20, 2013
Trading in your iPad? Do it now - Oct. 20, 2013: Companies like Gazelle and NextWorth, which buy used electronic devices, say they're experiencing a surge of customers trading in their old iPads. The spike began Tuesday, when Apple (AAPL, Fortune 500) announced it has an upcoming event Oct. 22. Apple is widely expected to be giving its tablet its first big redesign in more than a year and a half.
Daily Kos: 'You Can Sell A Kilo Once; You Can Sell A 13-Year-Old Girl 20 Times A Night' - American Slavery
Daily Kos: 'You Can Sell A Kilo Once; You Can Sell A 13-Year-Old Girl 20 Times A Night' - American Slavery: Watching this TED Talk discussion about slavery in America was like taking a punch in the stomach. I had no idea human trafficking existed so blatantly here in our own backyards.
In this video, Tony Talbott candidly talks about his feelings after his first real encounter with human slavery. It was during the Gulf War. At the age of 23, Talbott and his buddies decided to visit a bar in the Philippines called, Sweet Sixteen. He came to find out find the bar/brothel was given that name, not only because there were 16-year olds, but because there were no girls dancing or 'working' there over the age of 16. Let me rephrase; The oldest prostitute was 16 years old. Yes, I had to let that roll around in my brain for a bit, too.
In this video, Tony Talbott candidly talks about his feelings after his first real encounter with human slavery. It was during the Gulf War. At the age of 23, Talbott and his buddies decided to visit a bar in the Philippines called, Sweet Sixteen. He came to find out find the bar/brothel was given that name, not only because there were 16-year olds, but because there were no girls dancing or 'working' there over the age of 16. Let me rephrase; The oldest prostitute was 16 years old. Yes, I had to let that roll around in my brain for a bit, too.
11 Countries That Still Have Perfect Credit: 24/7 Wall St.
11 Countries That Still Have Perfect Credit: 24/7 Wall St.: A bipartisan deal was reached to end the government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling on Wednesday. While this provides immediate relief, the agreement is only a short reprieve. Funding to the government now ends January 15, and the debt ceiling will only be raised through February 7th.
Maria Belen Chapur Speaks Out About Relationship With Mark Sanford
Maria Belen Chapur Speaks Out About Relationship With Mark Sanford: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Maria Belen Chapur, the Argentine "soul mate" who former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford left his wife for, has finally spoken on camera about their relationship that temporarily derailed his political career.
Chapur was interviewed by Infobae TV in Buenos Aires on Friday about the U.S. government shutdown saga, and was asked about her personal life with Sanford, who recently won a U.S. congressional seat and has tried to put the scandal over his love life behind him.
Chapur was interviewed by Infobae TV in Buenos Aires on Friday about the U.S. government shutdown saga, and was asked about her personal life with Sanford, who recently won a U.S. congressional seat and has tried to put the scandal over his love life behind him.
30 Bisexual Celebrities
30 Bisexual Celebrities: As we continue to recognize and celebrate the history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) movement throughout the course of LGBT History Month, we wanted to shine a light on an identity that often does not receive the same attention or visibility as other members of the queer community: bisexuality.
NSA Hacked Mexican Presidents' Email For Years: Report
NSA Hacked Mexican Presidents' Email For Years: Report: The National Security Agency hacked the email of former Mexican President Felipe Calderon, according to a report from Der Spiegel.
The report, which stems from documents leaked by Edward Snowden, alleges that a division of the NSA "successfully exploited a key mail server in the Mexican Presidencia domain within the Mexican Presidential network to gain first-ever access to President Felipe Calderon's public email account." Der Speigel also reports that the spying, which began in May 2010, also targeted other top officials in the Mexican government.
The report, which stems from documents leaked by Edward Snowden, alleges that a division of the NSA "successfully exploited a key mail server in the Mexican Presidencia domain within the Mexican Presidential network to gain first-ever access to President Felipe Calderon's public email account." Der Speigel also reports that the spying, which began in May 2010, also targeted other top officials in the Mexican government.
Man 'Has Four Children With Relative He Raped'
Man 'Has Four Children With Relative He Raped': A 55-year-old man has been accused of fathering four children with a relative he repeatedly raped and assaulted for more than 20 years.
The man, from Butler County in Pennsylvania, was charged with dozens of counts of rape, indecent assault and incest.
State police arrested him on Saturday.
The offences allegedly occurred from 1992 until August of this year in various locations in Butler County and neighbouring Allegheny County, where Pittsburgh is located.
The man, who is from Chicora, was being held at the county prison on $500,000 (£309,300) bail.
The man, from Butler County in Pennsylvania, was charged with dozens of counts of rape, indecent assault and incest.
State police arrested him on Saturday.
The offences allegedly occurred from 1992 until August of this year in various locations in Butler County and neighbouring Allegheny County, where Pittsburgh is located.
The man, who is from Chicora, was being held at the county prison on $500,000 (£309,300) bail.
Laser Attacks Against Planes Rise In New York
Laser Attacks Against Planes Rise In New York: The FBI has warned of a rise in 'dangerous' laser attacks in the New York area targeting planes, which can blind pilots and crew.
There has been a 17% increase in the number of reports of laser pointers directed at aircraft in the last year and injuries have also gone up.
The FBI has assigned its Joint Terrorism Task Force to lead its investigation into the cases and has also asked the public for help in fighting a growing threat.
The two most recent attacks took place on Tuesday and involved planes approaching LaGuardia airport.
The first happened when a Shuttle America cockpit was illuminated by a green laser on its final approach to the airport at 7.35pm.
There has been a 17% increase in the number of reports of laser pointers directed at aircraft in the last year and injuries have also gone up.
The FBI has assigned its Joint Terrorism Task Force to lead its investigation into the cases and has also asked the public for help in fighting a growing threat.
The two most recent attacks took place on Tuesday and involved planes approaching LaGuardia airport.
The first happened when a Shuttle America cockpit was illuminated by a green laser on its final approach to the airport at 7.35pm.
Dead Baby Found In Teen's Bag Was 'Suffocated'
Dead Baby Found In Teen's Bag Was 'Suffocated': A dead baby found in a teenage girl's shopping bag at a New York City lingerie store was born alive and then asphyxiated, said police.
Police believe the 17-year-old gave birth to the baby at a friend's house.
Police were called to a Victoria's Secret Store in Manhattan after the remains were discovered by a security guard.
A security guard stopped and searched two 17-year-old girls after pulling them aside on suspicion of stealing underwear, a police spokesman said.
The guard noticed a strong odour coming from one of the bags and found the foetus.
Police believe the 17-year-old gave birth to the baby at a friend's house.
Police were called to a Victoria's Secret Store in Manhattan after the remains were discovered by a security guard.
A security guard stopped and searched two 17-year-old girls after pulling them aside on suspicion of stealing underwear, a police spokesman said.
The guard noticed a strong odour coming from one of the bags and found the foetus.
Two Georgia students face charges in alleged sex act at cafeteria - CNN.com
Two Georgia students face charges in alleged sex act at cafeteria - CNN.com: (CNN) -- Two teenage high school students in Georgia face misdemeanor public indecency charges after a sex act allegedly was performed during lunch in the school cafeteria, a school official told CNN.
The alleged incident occurred October 10 at Etowah High School in Woodstock, nearly 35 miles north of Atlanta.
The alleged incident occurred October 10 at Etowah High School in Woodstock, nearly 35 miles north of Atlanta.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Girls, 12 and 14, arrested in death of bullied Florida girl who killed herself | Fox News
Girls, 12 and 14, arrested in death of bullied Florida girl who killed herself | Fox News: WINTER HAVEN, Fla – Two girls have been arrested in the death of a 12-year-old central Florida girl who authorities say committed suicide after being bullied online by several girls for nearly a year, a sheriff said Tuesday.
A Facebook post from one of the girls saying she didn’t care about the suicide of 12-year-old Rebecca Sedwick led police to the arrests, according to Sheriff Grady Judd. The suspects, ages 12 and 14, have been charged with felony aggravated stalking, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Facebook post from one of the girls saying she didn’t care about the suicide of 12-year-old Rebecca Sedwick led police to the arrests, according to Sheriff Grady Judd. The suspects, ages 12 and 14, have been charged with felony aggravated stalking, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Best Stand-ups 2013 - AskMen
Best Stand-ups 2013 - AskMen: Stand-up comedy is experiencing a bit of a boom period. Louis C.K. Shawn Walsh. Anthony Jeselnik. Kevin Hart. Russell Brand. All are incredible comedians who've recently transitioned into mainstream celebrities. And as not only a comedy writer, but also a lifelong comedy fan, I'm excited at the notion that comics can once again be seen as rock stars.
Signs A Guy Will Beat You In A Fight - AskMen
Signs A Guy Will Beat You In A Fight - AskMen: The signs you're about to get the sh*t kicked out of you are sometimes a bit blurry after a few drinks and a dude hitting on your girlfriend in a dark bar. And while we're not entirely against throwing a good punch when necessary, there's something to be said for restraint -- especially when you mistake the Hulk for an average-size dude. We're here to clear up the distinction for you between a regular dude at the bar and a guy with some real fighting experience.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Great American Beer Fest 2013 Winners Announced
Great American Beer Fest 2013 Winners Announced: The 2013 Great American Beer Fest has already come and gone. And if you didn't get tickets -- which was harder than ever (again) this year -- you can at least toast to the many winners below.
All said and done, California breweries took home the most medals -- 52 total -- with Colorado, the home of GABF in the state's capital of Denver, taking home the second most at 46.
Prost! to all the breweries who participated in beer's biggest weekend.
All said and done, California breweries took home the most medals -- 52 total -- with Colorado, the home of GABF in the state's capital of Denver, taking home the second most at 46.
Prost! to all the breweries who participated in beer's biggest weekend.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Women in this age group are most likely to cheat, survey says | www.kirotv.com
Women in this age group are most likely to cheat, survey says | www.kirotv.com: A recent survey said unfaithful British women between the ages of 25-34 are the most likely to cheat on their partners.
Women that age make up 35.1 percent of the cheaters, according to a website devoted to extra marital affairs, AshleyMadison.com.
Women between 35-44 years old are the next most frequent cheaters and make up 30.4 percent of the group of unfaithful women who responded to the survey.
When asked why they cheated, 79.2 percent of the women cited an unfulfilled sex life.
The survey showed that the typical affair lasted one to three months, and the same women who said they cheated for sex also said they still loved their husbands or partners.
Women that age make up 35.1 percent of the cheaters, according to a website devoted to extra marital affairs, AshleyMadison.com.
Women between 35-44 years old are the next most frequent cheaters and make up 30.4 percent of the group of unfaithful women who responded to the survey.
When asked why they cheated, 79.2 percent of the women cited an unfulfilled sex life.
The survey showed that the typical affair lasted one to three months, and the same women who said they cheated for sex also said they still loved their husbands or partners.
One killed, two seriously injured in shooting on Hwy 101 in... | www.ktvu.com
One killed, two seriously injured in shooting on Hwy 101 in... | www.ktvu.com: KTVU.com and wires
GREENFIELD, Calif. —
One person was killed and two more were seriously injured in a shooting in Greenfield Tuesday afternoon.
Monterey County sheriff's deputies and California Highway Patrol officers responded around 12:30 p.m. to reports of a shooting on U.S. Highway 101 near Teague Avenue, sheriff's officials said.
GREENFIELD, Calif. —
One person was killed and two more were seriously injured in a shooting in Greenfield Tuesday afternoon.
Monterey County sheriff's deputies and California Highway Patrol officers responded around 12:30 p.m. to reports of a shooting on U.S. Highway 101 near Teague Avenue, sheriff's officials said.
Viewing U.S. in Fear and Dismay - NYTimes.com
Viewing U.S. in Fear and Dismay - NYTimes.com: “It’s a display of American arrogance,” said Raúl Silva, 40, an entrepreneur grabbing coffee at an upscale cafe here. “It’s a problem, and it’s going to affect us.”
Faced with Washington’s march toward a default, the world has reacted mostly with disbelief that the reigning superpower could fall into such dysfunction, worry over global suffering to come and frustration that American lawmakers could let the problem reach this point.
A common question crossing continents remains quite simple: The Americans aren’t really that unreasonable and self-destructive, are they?
Faced with Washington’s march toward a default, the world has reacted mostly with disbelief that the reigning superpower could fall into such dysfunction, worry over global suffering to come and frustration that American lawmakers could let the problem reach this point.
A common question crossing continents remains quite simple: The Americans aren’t really that unreasonable and self-destructive, are they?
With G.O.P. Badly Divided, Boehner Is Left ‘Herding Cats’ - NYTimes.com
With G.O.P. Badly Divided, Boehner Is Left ‘Herding Cats’ - NYTimes.com: WASHINGTON — After House Republicans began their closed-door meeting on Tuesday with an impromptu rendition of “Amazing Grace,” Speaker John A. Boehner stood up with what he hoped would be an equally inspiring message.
It was yet another moment of decision for Mr. Boehner, who finally finds himself at the crossroads he has been marching toward for weeks: an imminent financial default on the one hand, and on the other an unyielding conservative rank and file that persists with the futile effort to take down President Obama’s health care law even if they also take down the speaker in the process.
It was yet another moment of decision for Mr. Boehner, who finally finds himself at the crossroads he has been marching toward for weeks: an imminent financial default on the one hand, and on the other an unyielding conservative rank and file that persists with the futile effort to take down President Obama’s health care law even if they also take down the speaker in the process.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Lawyers in theater shootings argue whether Holmes' statements to police can be trial evidence | Fox News
Lawyers in theater shootings argue whether Holmes' statements to police can be trial evidence | Fox News: CENTENNIAL, Colo. – James Holmes' defense lawyers and prosecutors are arguing whether things he told police right after his arrest in the Colorado theater shootings can be used at his trial.
His lawyers are set to argue at a hearing Tuesday that what he said can't be used because police hadn't read him his Miranda rights. The Miranda advisement is the well-known warning that anything a suspect says can be used against him.
Prosecutors say what police asked Holmes before he was read his Miranda rights is legal under a public-safety exemption. They say police wanted to know if Holmes had an accomplice.
His lawyers are set to argue at a hearing Tuesday that what he said can't be used because police hadn't read him his Miranda rights. The Miranda advisement is the well-known warning that anything a suspect says can be used against him.
Prosecutors say what police asked Holmes before he was read his Miranda rights is legal under a public-safety exemption. They say police wanted to know if Holmes had an accomplice.
Why I Will Never, Ever, Go Back to the United States | Niels Gerson Lohman
Why I Will Never, Ever, Go Back to the United States | Niels Gerson Lohman: After a year of traveling, I had planned a last, short trip. I was going to take the train from Montreal to New Orleans. The travels I had been undertaking earlier this year had brought me to places that were meant to form the background of my second novel.
This trip, however, was for my dad. He, a trumpet player, loved New Orleans and had died a year ago. It felt like the first sensible trip I undertook this year. I had been searching for ways to forget about the last hours at his deathbed. He had been ill for 15 years and his body just would not give up. It was a violent sight. I had decided the trip to New Orleans would put an end to those memories.
This trip, however, was for my dad. He, a trumpet player, loved New Orleans and had died a year ago. It felt like the first sensible trip I undertook this year. I had been searching for ways to forget about the last hours at his deathbed. He had been ill for 15 years and his body just would not give up. It was a violent sight. I had decided the trip to New Orleans would put an end to those memories.
Obamacare Struggles Even Worse In States That Resisted It
Obamacare Struggles Even Worse In States That Resisted It: In Washington, D.C., (population 632,000), the drive to enroll the uninsured into health coverage under President Barack Obama's health care reform law is backed by the city government, federal funding and more than 200 local workers helping people apply for benefits.
In Prince William County, Va., (population 430,000), 30 miles south of the U.S. Capitol, there's pretty much just Frank Principi.
Principi is the executive director of the Greater Prince William Community Health Center in Woodbridge, a nonprofit clinic. The center is home to 14 doctors, nurses and dentists who care for 10,000 low- and middle-income patients a year, and it charges uninsured people on a sliding scale based on income. It's also the only place in the county where those who want to use the health insurance exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act can go for certified, in-person help with their applications.
In Prince William County, Va., (population 430,000), 30 miles south of the U.S. Capitol, there's pretty much just Frank Principi.
Principi is the executive director of the Greater Prince William Community Health Center in Woodbridge, a nonprofit clinic. The center is home to 14 doctors, nurses and dentists who care for 10,000 low- and middle-income patients a year, and it charges uninsured people on a sliding scale based on income. It's also the only place in the county where those who want to use the health insurance exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act can go for certified, in-person help with their applications.
Obamacare Struggles Even Worse In States That Resisted It
Obamacare Struggles Even Worse In States That Resisted It: In Washington, D.C., (population 632,000), the drive to enroll the uninsured into health coverage under President Barack Obama's health care reform law is backed by the city government, federal funding and more than 200 local workers helping people apply for benefits.
In Prince William County, Va., (population 430,000), 30 miles south of the U.S. Capitol, there's pretty much just Frank Principi.
Principi is the executive director of the Greater Prince William Community Health Center in Woodbridge, a nonprofit clinic. The center is home to 14 doctors, nurses and dentists who care for 10,000 low- and middle-income patients a year, and it charges uninsured people on a sliding scale based on income. It's also the only place in the county where those who want to use the health insurance exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act can go for certified, in-person help with their applications.
In Prince William County, Va., (population 430,000), 30 miles south of the U.S. Capitol, there's pretty much just Frank Principi.
Principi is the executive director of the Greater Prince William Community Health Center in Woodbridge, a nonprofit clinic. The center is home to 14 doctors, nurses and dentists who care for 10,000 low- and middle-income patients a year, and it charges uninsured people on a sliding scale based on income. It's also the only place in the county where those who want to use the health insurance exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act can go for certified, in-person help with their applications.
Naval Academy graduate allegedly attacks 3 Walt Disney World employees | Fox News
Naval Academy graduate allegedly attacks 3 Walt Disney World employees | Fox News: A Naval Academy graduate allegedly attacked three Walt Disney World cast members during the EPCOT theme park’s International Food and Wine Festival last weekend, according to a report in the Orlando Sentinel.
Austin DeVan Hill, 23, of Pensacola, entered a backstage office in the East Innoventions attraction area on Saturday, where he allegedly punched cast member Michael Connelly, who suffered a large gash to his forehead, the Sentinel reported.
Austin DeVan Hill, 23, of Pensacola, entered a backstage office in the East Innoventions attraction area on Saturday, where he allegedly punched cast member Michael Connelly, who suffered a large gash to his forehead, the Sentinel reported.
Vegas nightclub closes after fight over controversial sex shows | Fox News
Vegas nightclub closes after fight over controversial sex shows | Fox News: LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas Strip nightclub closed over the weekend, a month after a judge ordered it to clean up its envelope-pushing sex shows.
A spokeswoman for The Act club inside The Palazzo resort and casino confirmed the year-old venue was shuttered after a final night of partying Saturday.
An official explanation for the closure wasn't offered.
The club had been in a legal battle with its landlords over risque scenes that included simulated sex acts and performers tossing condoms into the audience.
A spokeswoman for The Act club inside The Palazzo resort and casino confirmed the year-old venue was shuttered after a final night of partying Saturday.
An official explanation for the closure wasn't offered.
The club had been in a legal battle with its landlords over risque scenes that included simulated sex acts and performers tossing condoms into the audience.
Black Friday comes early as computer glitches cause welfare benefits frenzy | Fox News
Black Friday comes early as computer glitches cause welfare benefits frenzy | Fox News: In some Walmart stores, customers emptied shelves like it was Black Friday, while in others, no one could buy anything -- all thanks to a weekend of glitches with the nation's welfare system.
Problems involving Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards, the government payments to the poor that are administered by states with the help of private companies, plagued at least 17 states Saturday and Sunday, creating retail riots. At Louisiana stores in Springhill and Mansfield, cards registered no spending limits, prompting recipients to go on buying binges.
Problems involving Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards, the government payments to the poor that are administered by states with the help of private companies, plagued at least 17 states Saturday and Sunday, creating retail riots. At Louisiana stores in Springhill and Mansfield, cards registered no spending limits, prompting recipients to go on buying binges.
7 Ways to Be Insufferable on Facebook | Wait But Why
7 Ways to Be Insufferable on Facebook | Wait But Why: The memory is vivid.
New Year's Day, 2013. I'm going about my afternoon pleasantly, when I open my email and a friend has forwarded me what she calls a particularly heinous Facebook status from her Newsfeed, written by someone we'll call Daniel. It read:2012 was a biggg year for me. I left my amazing job at NBC to move back to Chicago. I started dating my angel, Jaime Holland. I started yoga (thanks Jake Fisher & Jonah Perlstein!). I wrote an album with Matthew Johannson. Wrote another album I'm proud of. I got to hang with Owen Wilson, and worked with Will Ferrell on an amazing project. Had a conversation about Barack Obama with David Gregory. Danced. Joined a kickball team. Won a couple awards. Helped my sister plan her summer trip. Swam a lot. Golfed a little. Cried more than you would think. Read The World According to Garp. Saw Apocolypse Now. Went to Miami for the NBA Finals. Drank the best orange juice I've ever had with Davey Welch. Tweeted. Went to amazing weddings in Upstate New York. Drank a ridiculous amount of milk. Learned how to make sand art. Saw a great light show. Saw the Angels and Lakers. Fell in love with Jawbone Up. Cooked with Jaime. Gardened with Jaime. Watched Homeland with Jaime. Wrestled with Jaime. Laughed for hours with Jaime. Fell in love with Jaime's family. Worked on a play. Played World of Warcraft. Did some improv. Played a ton of the guitar. Really just had a wild, amazing year. What a world.
New Year's Day, 2013. I'm going about my afternoon pleasantly, when I open my email and a friend has forwarded me what she calls a particularly heinous Facebook status from her Newsfeed, written by someone we'll call Daniel. It read:2012 was a biggg year for me. I left my amazing job at NBC to move back to Chicago. I started dating my angel, Jaime Holland. I started yoga (thanks Jake Fisher & Jonah Perlstein!). I wrote an album with Matthew Johannson. Wrote another album I'm proud of. I got to hang with Owen Wilson, and worked with Will Ferrell on an amazing project. Had a conversation about Barack Obama with David Gregory. Danced. Joined a kickball team. Won a couple awards. Helped my sister plan her summer trip. Swam a lot. Golfed a little. Cried more than you would think. Read The World According to Garp. Saw Apocolypse Now. Went to Miami for the NBA Finals. Drank the best orange juice I've ever had with Davey Welch. Tweeted. Went to amazing weddings in Upstate New York. Drank a ridiculous amount of milk. Learned how to make sand art. Saw a great light show. Saw the Angels and Lakers. Fell in love with Jawbone Up. Cooked with Jaime. Gardened with Jaime. Watched Homeland with Jaime. Wrestled with Jaime. Laughed for hours with Jaime. Fell in love with Jaime's family. Worked on a play. Played World of Warcraft. Did some improv. Played a ton of the guitar. Really just had a wild, amazing year. What a world.
Why Your Thong May Be Bad For Your Health
Why Your Thong May Be Bad For Your Health: They work wonders for panty lines, but sometimes we get the feeling that our thongs are bad for us. Sometimes they're too tight, sometimes they rub the wrong way and sometimes they just don't feel all that clean.
But is the skimpy underwear really bad for our health? We called up Dr. Jill M. Rabin, an Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, an OB/GYN with Stamford Hospital, in Conn., to get the lowdown on those garments we wear low down. What are our undies really doing to us down there?
But is the skimpy underwear really bad for our health? We called up Dr. Jill M. Rabin, an Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, an OB/GYN with Stamford Hospital, in Conn., to get the lowdown on those garments we wear low down. What are our undies really doing to us down there?
Great American Beer Fest 2013 Winners Announced
Great American Beer Fest 2013 Winners Announced: The 2013 Great American Beer Fest has already come and gone. And if you didn't get tickets -- which was harder than ever (again) this year -- you can at least toast to the many winners below.
All said and done, California breweries took home the most medals -- 52 total -- with Colorado, the home of GABF in the state's capital of Denver, taking home the second most at 46.
Prost! to all the breweries who participated in beer's biggest weekend.
All said and done, California breweries took home the most medals -- 52 total -- with Colorado, the home of GABF in the state's capital of Denver, taking home the second most at 46.
Prost! to all the breweries who participated in beer's biggest weekend.
Dr. Martin MacNeill murder trial to begin in Utah - CNN.com
Dr. Martin MacNeill murder trial to begin in Utah - CNN.com: (CNN) -- When EMS workers arrived at the Pleasant Grove, Utah, home of Michele and Dr. Martin MacNeill, they found a tragedy.
Michele MacNeill, a mother of eight children, was unresponsive in her bathtub, and Martin MacNeill, according to law enforcement at the scene, was hysterical and angry, cursing his wife for having had a recent face-lift.
Michele MacNeill was pronounced dead later on April 11, 2007. The autopsy report determined she died of natural causes due to cardiovascular disease. But three years later, at the urging of her children, there was a new analysis of a toxicology report that changed everything.
Michele MacNeill, a mother of eight children, was unresponsive in her bathtub, and Martin MacNeill, according to law enforcement at the scene, was hysterical and angry, cursing his wife for having had a recent face-lift.
Michele MacNeill was pronounced dead later on April 11, 2007. The autopsy report determined she died of natural causes due to cardiovascular disease. But three years later, at the urging of her children, there was a new analysis of a toxicology report that changed everything.
Study: Diet supplement has meth-like chemical – The Chart - CNN.com Blogs
Study: Diet supplement has meth-like chemical – The Chart - CNN.com Blogs: Update (Tuesday 11:30 a.m. ET) - Driven Sports attorney Marc Ullman says Driven Sports suspended the production and sales of Craze several months ago while it investigated reports regarding the safety of Craze; the company does not currently have plans to resume production.
Less than a week after health officials asked stores to pull a fat-burning supplement from shelves, another dietary supplement is coming under fire.
Craze, a sports supplement marketed to bodybuilders, contains a chemical compound similar to the illegal drug methamphetamine, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed Drug Testing and Analysis journal. The substance, called N,alpha-diethylphenylethylamine or N,a-DEPEA, has never been studied in humans, according to Dr. Pieter Cohen, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and lead author of the study.
Less than a week after health officials asked stores to pull a fat-burning supplement from shelves, another dietary supplement is coming under fire.
Craze, a sports supplement marketed to bodybuilders, contains a chemical compound similar to the illegal drug methamphetamine, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed Drug Testing and Analysis journal. The substance, called N,alpha-diethylphenylethylamine or N,a-DEPEA, has never been studied in humans, according to Dr. Pieter Cohen, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and lead author of the study.
Florida boy, 6, drowns in Carnival cruise ship pool - CNN.com
Florida boy, 6, drowns in Carnival cruise ship pool - CNN.com: (CNN) -- A 6-year-old central Florida boy drowned in a pool on a Carnival Cruise ship over the weekend after hasty efforts to resuscitate him failed, the cruise line said Monday.
The boy, of Winter Garden just outside of Orlando, was spotted underwater in a mid-ship pool by passengers Sunday, according to a police report and one witness account. It occurred when the ship, the Carnival Victory, was returning from its last leg of a four-day Caribbean cruise.
Passenger Deshaun Christian, 23, who witnessed the rescue, told CNN iReport that the incident caught people, enjoying music and dancing, off-guard.
The boy, of Winter Garden just outside of Orlando, was spotted underwater in a mid-ship pool by passengers Sunday, according to a police report and one witness account. It occurred when the ship, the Carnival Victory, was returning from its last leg of a four-day Caribbean cruise.
Passenger Deshaun Christian, 23, who witnessed the rescue, told CNN iReport that the incident caught people, enjoying music and dancing, off-guard.
20 Female Athletes That Will Catch Your Eye in 2013
20 Female Athletes That Will Catch Your Eye in 2013: The year of 2012 is coming to an end so it’s time to predict the year to come.
These are the top-20 female athletes to watch for in the year of 2013. They are the ones who made their debuts more recently but haven’t made their way up to the top.
Most of them are predicted to have an athletic success but of course many are considered for their modeling ability as well. It’s the women that you will not want to miss in the upcoming year.
The top-20 list consists of females from college and professional sports. You’ll notice that there is not one sport in particular that rules over the list; the upcoming year holds for success from a variety of sports
These are the top-20 female athletes to watch for in the year of 2013. They are the ones who made their debuts more recently but haven’t made their way up to the top.
Most of them are predicted to have an athletic success but of course many are considered for their modeling ability as well. It’s the women that you will not want to miss in the upcoming year.
The top-20 list consists of females from college and professional sports. You’ll notice that there is not one sport in particular that rules over the list; the upcoming year holds for success from a variety of sports
TSA screenings at Phoenix airport draw fire from disabled travelers | Fox News
TSA screenings at Phoenix airport draw fire from disabled travelers | Fox News: Dozens of disabled travelers have filed complaints with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, accusing Transportation Security Administration security agents of conducting inappropriate and humiliating screenings.
The Arizona Republic reports that 26 complaints were filed on behalf of people with disabilities at the airport's checkpoints in 2012, which is more than double the national average, according to records obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.
One of the complaints was filed by an 82-year-old woman in a wheelchair who was reportedly required to take out her prosthetic breast while passing through a TSA security checkpoint before boarding a flight to London last June.
The Arizona Republic reports that 26 complaints were filed on behalf of people with disabilities at the airport's checkpoints in 2012, which is more than double the national average, according to records obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.
One of the complaints was filed by an 82-year-old woman in a wheelchair who was reportedly required to take out her prosthetic breast while passing through a TSA security checkpoint before boarding a flight to London last June.
Youthful version of Stephen Covey's '7 Habits of Highly Effective People' shakes up schools | Fox News
Youthful version of Stephen Covey's '7 Habits of Highly Effective People' shakes up schools | Fox News: INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – A school program built around the late self-help guru Stephen Covey's best-selling "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" is growing in popularity as the book approaches its 25th anniversary.
Called "The Leader in Me," the nearly 1,500 mostly elementary schools using the program teach principles from the book, including "think win-win" and "synergize."
Teachers weave the habits into lessons, asking students, for instance, how historical figures like George Washington used them. If a student gets into trouble, teachers and principals ask what habit could have helped him or her avoid the scrape.
Called "The Leader in Me," the nearly 1,500 mostly elementary schools using the program teach principles from the book, including "think win-win" and "synergize."
Teachers weave the habits into lessons, asking students, for instance, how historical figures like George Washington used them. If a student gets into trouble, teachers and principals ask what habit could have helped him or her avoid the scrape.
Black Friday comes early as computer glitches cause welfare benefits frenzy | Fox News
Black Friday comes early as computer glitches cause welfare benefits frenzy | Fox News: In some Walmart stores, customers emptied shelves like it was Black Friday, while in others, no one could buy anything -- all thanks to a weekend of glitches with the nation's welfare system.
Problems involving Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards, the government payments to the poor that are administered by states with the help of private companies, plagued at least 17 states Saturday and Sunday, creating retail riots. At Louisiana stores in Springhill and Mansfield, cards registered no spending limits, prompting recipients to go on buying binges.
"It was worse than any Black Friday,” Springhill Police Chief Will Lynd told local station KSLA-TV.
"It was worse than any black Friday.”
- Wll Lynd, Springhill, La., police chief
Customers said shelves were picked clean in a mob scene that left employees rattled. Walmart spokeswoman Kayla Whaling told the station the company made a conscious decision to keep ringing up goods rather than to cut people off.
Problems involving Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards, the government payments to the poor that are administered by states with the help of private companies, plagued at least 17 states Saturday and Sunday, creating retail riots. At Louisiana stores in Springhill and Mansfield, cards registered no spending limits, prompting recipients to go on buying binges.
"It was worse than any Black Friday,” Springhill Police Chief Will Lynd told local station KSLA-TV.
"It was worse than any black Friday.”
- Wll Lynd, Springhill, La., police chief
Customers said shelves were picked clean in a mob scene that left employees rattled. Walmart spokeswoman Kayla Whaling told the station the company made a conscious decision to keep ringing up goods rather than to cut people off.
Police in Florida suburb make millions from drug sting operations, report finds | Fox News
Police in Florida suburb make millions from drug sting operations, report finds | Fox News: Police in Florida have been luring big-money drug buyers to a small suburban town from across the United States and as far north as Canada, negotiating sales of cocaine in popular restaurants and then arresting the buyers and confiscating their cash and cars.
According to a six-month investigation by the Sun Sentinel, undercover detectives in Sunrise, Fla., seized millions of dollars from the drug stings, offering cash rewards for the confidential informants who help police attract faraway buyers, including paying one informant more than $800,000 over the past five years.
According to a six-month investigation by the Sun Sentinel, undercover detectives in Sunrise, Fla., seized millions of dollars from the drug stings, offering cash rewards for the confidential informants who help police attract faraway buyers, including paying one informant more than $800,000 over the past five years.
First Cave Artists May Have Been Mostly Women, New Study Suggests
First Cave Artists May Have Been Mostly Women, New Study Suggests: You go, girls. New research suggests that many of the first artistic masters were women, not men.
For years, researchers have assumed that ancient cave paintings created tens of thousands of years ago were made by men. This belief persisted because so much cave art is related to hunting, the domain of the prehistoric male. However, an American archaeological anthropologist now believes the measurements of ancient cave handprints suggest that the majority of those artists were women.
Dean Snow, an emeritus professor of anthropology at Penn State University, has spent a decade gathering data on cave paintings ranging from 20,000 to 40,000 years old, reports National Geographic. Snow's research culminated in a paper recently published in the journal American Antiquity. His report concludes three-quarters of the cave handprints included in the paper were left by females.
For years, researchers have assumed that ancient cave paintings created tens of thousands of years ago were made by men. This belief persisted because so much cave art is related to hunting, the domain of the prehistoric male. However, an American archaeological anthropologist now believes the measurements of ancient cave handprints suggest that the majority of those artists were women.
Dean Snow, an emeritus professor of anthropology at Penn State University, has spent a decade gathering data on cave paintings ranging from 20,000 to 40,000 years old, reports National Geographic. Snow's research culminated in a paper recently published in the journal American Antiquity. His report concludes three-quarters of the cave handprints included in the paper were left by females.
Arkansas man charged in connection with power grid sabotage - CNN.com
Arkansas man charged in connection with power grid sabotage - CNN.com: (CNN) -- A Jacksonville, Arkansas, man has been charged in connection with attacks on the power grid in a rural area of the state, the U.S. Justice Department said Saturday.
Jason Woodring, 37, was arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with destruction of an energy facility, the Justice Department said.
Woodring is accused of carrying out multiple acts of sabotage, targeting high-voltage power lines and a substation over a period of months, that knocked out power to thousands, the agency said.
Jason Woodring, 37, was arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with destruction of an energy facility, the Justice Department said.
Woodring is accused of carrying out multiple acts of sabotage, targeting high-voltage power lines and a substation over a period of months, that knocked out power to thousands, the agency said.
NYPD arrests man in killing of 'Baby Hope' - CNN.com
NYPD arrests man in killing of 'Baby Hope' - CNN.com: (CNN) -- Twenty-two years later, she has a name.
The little girl known only as "Baby Hope," whose abused and decomposed body was found in an ice chest by the side of a New York roadway in 1991, is 4-year-old Anjelica Castillo, New York police announced Saturday.
Police also announced the arrest of the man they say killed Anjelica and dumped her body along the Henry Hudson Parkway. The man, Conrado Juarez, 52, is the girl's cousin. He has been charged with murder.
The little girl known only as "Baby Hope," whose abused and decomposed body was found in an ice chest by the side of a New York roadway in 1991, is 4-year-old Anjelica Castillo, New York police announced Saturday.
Police also announced the arrest of the man they say killed Anjelica and dumped her body along the Henry Hudson Parkway. The man, Conrado Juarez, 52, is the girl's cousin. He has been charged with murder.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
American Soldier Is Shot and Killed by Attacker in Afghan Uniform - NYTimes.com
American Soldier Is Shot and Killed by Attacker in Afghan Uniform - NYTimes.com: KABUL, Afghanistan — An American soldier was killed Sunday afternoon when a man wearing an Afghan security force uniform opened fire on a group of foreign trainers in eastern Afghanistan, officials with the international military coalition said. It was the third such attack in less than a month.
California teacher stabbed in front of her students | Fox News
California teacher stabbed in front of her students | Fox News: being held in the stabbing death of Kelleye Taylor, the grandmother of his children (Long Beach Police Department via MyFoxLA.com)
Police in Long Beach, California have arrested a man whom they say fatally stabbed a 53-year-old teacher who was also the grandmother of his children in front of her students.
Steven Brown, 50, is being held on $1 million bail at the Long Beach city jail, according to MyFoxLA.com.
Investigators say that Brown walked up to Kelleye Taylor at a park not far from the private Huntington Academy Friday afternoon. According to the Long Beach Press-Telegram, the students were playing at the park as part of the school's weekly "Fun Friday" outing. Pamela Huffman, Taylor's sister, told the paper that Brown stabbed the woman in the neck, then ran away.
Police in Long Beach, California have arrested a man whom they say fatally stabbed a 53-year-old teacher who was also the grandmother of his children in front of her students.
Steven Brown, 50, is being held on $1 million bail at the Long Beach city jail, according to MyFoxLA.com.
Investigators say that Brown walked up to Kelleye Taylor at a park not far from the private Huntington Academy Friday afternoon. According to the Long Beach Press-Telegram, the students were playing at the park as part of the school's weekly "Fun Friday" outing. Pamela Huffman, Taylor's sister, told the paper that Brown stabbed the woman in the neck, then ran away.
3 indicted in bikers' clash with SUV driver - CNN.com
3 indicted in bikers' clash with SUV driver - CNN.com: New York (CNN) -- Three bikers have been indicted in connection with a well-publicized clash with a New York SUV driver, the Manhattan District Attorney's office said Friday.
Craig Wright, 29, and Reginald Chance, 37, were indicted Friday, according to the district attorney's office. A third man, Robert Sims, 35, was indicted on Thursday, it said.
Authorities say Alexander Lien was chased by bikers after he initially bumped one during a biker rally on September 29. When his SUV was surrounded by several bikers, Lien called 9-1-1, told police he feared for his life and drove off, running over bikers and critically injuring one.
Craig Wright, 29, and Reginald Chance, 37, were indicted Friday, according to the district attorney's office. A third man, Robert Sims, 35, was indicted on Thursday, it said.
Authorities say Alexander Lien was chased by bikers after he initially bumped one during a biker rally on September 29. When his SUV was surrounded by several bikers, Lien called 9-1-1, told police he feared for his life and drove off, running over bikers and critically injuring one.
5 injured in shooting at Hmong celebration in Tulsa, Oklahoma - CNN.com
5 injured in shooting at Hmong celebration in Tulsa, Oklahoma - CNN.com: (CNN) -- A man walked in and opened fire at a Hmong New Year's celebration in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday night, injuring five people, police said.
Authorities don't know what caused the man to begin shooting inside the Green Country Event Center. He has been arrested.
Two attendees were hit in the upper body, while the other three were struck in the arm and leg, said Tulsa Police Capt. Mike Williams.
They were between the ages of 30 and 60.
Authorities don't know what caused the man to begin shooting inside the Green Country Event Center. He has been arrested.
Two attendees were hit in the upper body, while the other three were struck in the arm and leg, said Tulsa Police Capt. Mike Williams.
They were between the ages of 30 and 60.
Melissa Harris-Perry Somehow Finds Guests Who Aren't All White Guys
Melissa Harris-Perry Somehow Finds Guests Who Aren't All White Guys: Yet again, a report on the Sunday talk shows finds that they're dominated by white male guests (for instance, fully 75 percent of the people interviewed one-on-one on "Face the Nation" in the past few months were white men.)
And, yet again, there's one lonely show that's bucking the trend: "Melissa Harris-Perry."
From the Media Matters study:
And, yet again, there's one lonely show that's bucking the trend: "Melissa Harris-Perry."
From the Media Matters study:
Why Do We Kiss?
Why Do We Kiss?: Kissing is fun and it feels nice. But -- why do we do it?
According to new research, one big reason is that we need to size up our future mates.
The research, conducted by scientists from Oxford University, also explores the link between kissing and relationship quality, and differences in the value of kissing between men and women. The findings are published in two studies in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior and the journal Human Nature.
"Mate choice and courtship in humans is complex," study researcher Robin Dunbar, a professor at Oxford, said in a statement. "It involves a series of periods of assessments where people ask themselves, 'Shall I carry on deeper into this relationship?' Initial attraction may include facial, body and social cues. Then assessments become more and more intimate as we go deeper into the courtship stages, and this is where kissing comes in."
According to new research, one big reason is that we need to size up our future mates.
The research, conducted by scientists from Oxford University, also explores the link between kissing and relationship quality, and differences in the value of kissing between men and women. The findings are published in two studies in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior and the journal Human Nature.
"Mate choice and courtship in humans is complex," study researcher Robin Dunbar, a professor at Oxford, said in a statement. "It involves a series of periods of assessments where people ask themselves, 'Shall I carry on deeper into this relationship?' Initial attraction may include facial, body and social cues. Then assessments become more and more intimate as we go deeper into the courtship stages, and this is where kissing comes in."
Why Do We Kiss?
Why Do We Kiss?: Kissing is fun and it feels nice. But -- why do we do it?
According to new research, one big reason is that we need to size up our future mates.
The research, conducted by scientists from Oxford University, also explores the link between kissing and relationship quality, and differences in the value of kissing between men and women. The findings are published in two studies in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior and the journal Human Nature.
"Mate choice and courtship in humans is complex," study researcher Robin Dunbar, a professor at Oxford, said in a statement. "It involves a series of periods of assessments where people ask themselves, 'Shall I carry on deeper into this relationship?' Initial attraction may include facial, body and social cues. Then assessments become more and more intimate as we go deeper into the courtship stages, and this is where kissing comes in."
According to new research, one big reason is that we need to size up our future mates.
The research, conducted by scientists from Oxford University, also explores the link between kissing and relationship quality, and differences in the value of kissing between men and women. The findings are published in two studies in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior and the journal Human Nature.
"Mate choice and courtship in humans is complex," study researcher Robin Dunbar, a professor at Oxford, said in a statement. "It involves a series of periods of assessments where people ask themselves, 'Shall I carry on deeper into this relationship?' Initial attraction may include facial, body and social cues. Then assessments become more and more intimate as we go deeper into the courtship stages, and this is where kissing comes in."
Steve Pearce Tells Furloughed Workers To Take Out Loans To Pay Bills
Steve Pearce Tells Furloughed Workers To Take Out Loans To Pay Bills: WASHINGTON -- Rep. Steve Pearce (R-N.M.) has a suggestion for any of the hundreds of thousands of furloughed government workers worried about being able to pay their bills: take out a loan!
In a post on his personal Facebook page that was later deleted, Pearce urged government workers to call their banks and take out a short-term loan if money is tight.
"If you are a furloughed government employee, we encourage you to reach out to your financial institution as soon as you worry you may miss a paycheck," read the post. "Don't wait until you are behind on a bill; call now and explore your options."
In a post on his personal Facebook page that was later deleted, Pearce urged government workers to call their banks and take out a short-term loan if money is tight.
"If you are a furloughed government employee, we encourage you to reach out to your financial institution as soon as you worry you may miss a paycheck," read the post. "Don't wait until you are behind on a bill; call now and explore your options."
Georgia Tech 'rapebait' e-mail writer apologizes - CNN.com
Georgia Tech 'rapebait' e-mail writer apologizes - CNN.com: (HLN) -- In response to an incendiary e-mail that drew criticism from online sites and on-campus organizations alike, a Georgia Tech student and Phi Kappa Tau fraternity member has stepped forward and issued an apology in the school's newspaper.
The e-mail, which instructed fellow fraternity members on "luring rapebait" and contained several references to using alcohol as a means of sexual persuasion, caught the attention of online communities and prompted Georgia Tech and Phi Kappa Tau to issue statements and conduct investigations into the incident. The national chapter of the fraternity temporarily suspended the campus chapter.
The e-mail, which instructed fellow fraternity members on "luring rapebait" and contained several references to using alcohol as a means of sexual persuasion, caught the attention of online communities and prompted Georgia Tech and Phi Kappa Tau to issue statements and conduct investigations into the incident. The national chapter of the fraternity temporarily suspended the campus chapter.
North Dakota town takes on white supremacist - CNN.com
North Dakota town takes on white supremacist - CNN.com: Leith, North Dakota (CNN) -- A tranquil town in North Dakota could lose its serenity if one man has his way.
Paul Craig Cobb wants to transform Leith, population 24, into a community that mirrors his white supremacist views.
This weekend, white supremacists and others are expected to descend on the town in a show of support for him.
Cobb said he envisions Leith as a place where white nationalist banners will be flown, where white culture would be celebrated, and where minorities would not be welcome.
Paul Craig Cobb wants to transform Leith, population 24, into a community that mirrors his white supremacist views.
This weekend, white supremacists and others are expected to descend on the town in a show of support for him.
Cobb said he envisions Leith as a place where white nationalist banners will be flown, where white culture would be celebrated, and where minorities would not be welcome.
Parents of Georgia teen, found dead in rolled-up gym mat, want answers - CNN.com
Parents of Georgia teen, found dead in rolled-up gym mat, want answers - CNN.com: When his son, Kendrick, was found with his body headfirst in a rolled-up gym mat at Lowndes County High School in south Georgia, authorities offered their take on what happened: The 17-year-old had been reaching for his sneaker when he got caught up in it, then suffocated to death. In other words, it was all a tragic accident.
"When he came up this cockamamie story of how they found Kendrick," the late student's father said Friday of the local sheriff, "... right there, from the beginning, we had no reason to trust them at all.
"Because they didn't show us justice."
"When he came up this cockamamie story of how they found Kendrick," the late student's father said Friday of the local sheriff, "... right there, from the beginning, we had no reason to trust them at all.
"Because they didn't show us justice."
ObamaCare mandate could lead Washington grocery workers to picket line | Fox News
ObamaCare mandate could lead Washington grocery workers to picket line | Fox News: Some 30,000 grocery store workers in the state of Washington could be walking picket lines as soon as next week, in what some say is a direct result of ObamaCare.
Big supermarket chains including Safeway, QFC, Albertsons and Fred Meyer are represented by Allied Employers in contract negotiations with the United Food and Commercial Workers and Teamsters. One of the employers' new proposals is to provide healthcare only to employees who work 30 or more hours per week, a minimum requirement under ObamaCare.
Big supermarket chains including Safeway, QFC, Albertsons and Fred Meyer are represented by Allied Employers in contract negotiations with the United Food and Commercial Workers and Teamsters. One of the employers' new proposals is to provide healthcare only to employees who work 30 or more hours per week, a minimum requirement under ObamaCare.
Conservative activists turn up heat on Republicans in budget fight | Fox News
Conservative activists turn up heat on Republicans in budget fight | Fox News: Conservative activists gathered at an annual political conference are calling on Republicans to embrace the Tea Party-backed refusal to support spending measures that fund ObamaCare, even as GOP lawmakers appeared to be scaling back some of their demands for ending the budget impasse.
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and his Tea Party-aligned colleagues and high-profile activists rallied attendees Friday to keep up the fight to unravel ObamaCare at the annual the Values Voter Summit for social conservatives in Washington, D.C.
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and his Tea Party-aligned colleagues and high-profile activists rallied attendees Friday to keep up the fight to unravel ObamaCare at the annual the Values Voter Summit for social conservatives in Washington, D.C.
Coroner says genders, ages match in Oklahoma lake cold cases - CNN.com
Coroner says genders, ages match in Oklahoma lake cold cases - CNN.com: (CNN) -- Human remains from an Oklahoma lake match the general description of three teenagers who went missing in a car in 1970, but investigators are awaiting results from DNA testing to confirm their identities, the state medical examiner's office said Thursday.
The medical examiner's analysis also shows that the remains from a second car match the genders and adult age of three occupants in another car that went missing in 1969, according to the medical examiner's office. DNA results are also pending in that case.
The medical examiner's analysis also shows that the remains from a second car match the genders and adult age of three occupants in another car that went missing in 1969, according to the medical examiner's office. DNA results are also pending in that case.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Missing organs fuel outcry over Georgia teen's gym mat death | Fox News
Missing organs fuel outcry over Georgia teen's gym mat death | Fox News: SAVANNAH, Ga. – The parents of a Georgia teenager whose body was found inside a rolled-up wrestling mat at school said Thursday that they have a new reason to suspect signs of foul play were covered by investigators -- their son was buried without his internal organs.
The body of Kendrick Johnson, 17, was found Jan. 11 in south Georgia. Lowndes County sheriff's investigators concluded that he died in a freak accident, falling headfirst into an upright mat and becoming trapped. But Johnson's family believes he was killed and has been pressuring authorities into taking a second look at the case.
The body of Kendrick Johnson, 17, was found Jan. 11 in south Georgia. Lowndes County sheriff's investigators concluded that he died in a freak accident, falling headfirst into an upright mat and becoming trapped. But Johnson's family believes he was killed and has been pressuring authorities into taking a second look at the case.
DEA still dubious despite fresh report of nightmare drug Krokodil surfacing in Illinois | Fox News
DEA still dubious despite fresh report of nightmare drug Krokodil surfacing in Illinois | Fox News: Even with a new batch of purported cases of Krokodil being used in the U.S., federal authorities say they are skeptical that the nightmare drug that originated in Russia has reached American soil.
Fears that the drug — which is made by cooking codeine with various toxic chemicals, including lighter fluid, gasoline and industrial cleaners — could make its way to the United States have mounted since 2011, when a Drug Enforcement Administration official told FoxNews.com it was on the agency's radar overseas. But even with a Joliet, Ill., drug treatment physician going public this week with word that he's seen as many as four users of the drug, the DEA is not ready to recognize it as an immediate threat.
“We, the DEA, are not seeing cases of it,” agency spokeswoman Dawn Dearden told FoxNews.com. “Nothing’s been turned into any of our labs. As far as the DEA is concerned, we have not seen any cases.”
Fears that the drug — which is made by cooking codeine with various toxic chemicals, including lighter fluid, gasoline and industrial cleaners — could make its way to the United States have mounted since 2011, when a Drug Enforcement Administration official told FoxNews.com it was on the agency's radar overseas. But even with a Joliet, Ill., drug treatment physician going public this week with word that he's seen as many as four users of the drug, the DEA is not ready to recognize it as an immediate threat.
“We, the DEA, are not seeing cases of it,” agency spokeswoman Dawn Dearden told FoxNews.com. “Nothing’s been turned into any of our labs. As far as the DEA is concerned, we have not seen any cases.”
LAPD officer charged with assaulting arrested woman, who later died - CNN.com
LAPD officer charged with assaulting arrested woman, who later died - CNN.com: (CNN) -- A Los Angeles police officer has been charged with assaulting a woman under arrest, Alesia Thomas, who lost consciousness in a patrol car and was declared dead soon thereafter, prosecutors announced Thursday.
Mary O'Callaghan, 48, was charged a day earlier in a felony assault case, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
The prosecutor's office said it will request $35,000 bail for the officer who, if convicted, could spend three years in state prison.
Mary O'Callaghan, 48, was charged a day earlier in a felony assault case, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
The prosecutor's office said it will request $35,000 bail for the officer who, if convicted, could spend three years in state prison.
Ariel Castro May Have Died From Auto-Erotic Asphyxiation, Not Suicide: Report
Ariel Castro May Have Died From Auto-Erotic Asphyxiation, Not Suicide: Report: COLUMBUS, Ohio -- COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro's death by hanging in his prison cell may not have been suicide after all, but an attempt to choke himself for a sexual thrill, authorities said Thursday. They also said two guards falsified logs documenting the number of times they checked on Castro before he died.
The report from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction suggests — but does not conclude — that Castro may have died as the result of auto-erotic asphyxiation, whereby individuals achieve sexual satisfaction while choking themselves into unconsciousness.
The report from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction suggests — but does not conclude — that Castro may have died as the result of auto-erotic asphyxiation, whereby individuals achieve sexual satisfaction while choking themselves into unconsciousness.
Sex: 10 Weirdest Aphrodisiacs From Around The World | YourTango
Sex: 10 Weirdest Aphrodisiacs From Around The World | YourTango: Everyone's heard of the mystical powers of Spanish Fly, but what other wild and crazy aphrodisiacs are out there? To get in the mood, would you drink cobra blood, or eat any number of animal penises? Frankly, it just seems easier to get some Viagra. But we thought we'd share some the shocking libido-boosters from all across the globe in case you change your mind.
Arrest made in ‘Baby Hope’ case; police say charges to be filed against child's relative in 22-year-old mystery - Yahoo News
Arrest made in ‘Baby Hope’ case; police say charges to be filed against child's relative in 22-year-old mystery - Yahoo News: During his press conference, Kelly said that Juarez allegedly kidnapped Castillo and sexually assaulted and smothered her with the help of his wife, Balvina Juarez. When he realized that Castillo was dead, Juarez allegedly summoned his sister, now deceased, for help. Castillo was living with Juarez and other relatives at the time while her parents were going through a separation, Kelly said.
Kelly says Juarez and his sister then took a livery cab to Manhattan where they disposed of the body. "Juarez returned to The Bronx and his sister returned to Queens, never to speak of this heinous act again, that is until our investigation caught up with them,” Kelly said at the press conference.
Kelly says Juarez and his sister then took a livery cab to Manhattan where they disposed of the body. "Juarez returned to The Bronx and his sister returned to Queens, never to speak of this heinous act again, that is until our investigation caught up with them,” Kelly said at the press conference.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Living, breathing man will remain dead in the eyes of Ohio law - CNN.com
Living, breathing man will remain dead in the eyes of Ohio law - CNN.com: (CNN) -- An Ohio man who has been legally dead since 1994 will remain so in the eyes of the law after losing his complaint to overturn his death filing, according to authorities.
Donald Miller, 61, testified Monday that he disappeared in 1986 after losing his job, leaving behind a wife, two children and thousands of dollars of unpaid child support, according to James Hammer, the attorney for Miller's ex-wife, Robin Miller. He was declared legally dead eight years later.
Donald Miller said he returned to Ohio "around 2005" with no knowledge of his legal death, and that he had hoped to reestablish his Social Security number.
Donald Miller, 61, testified Monday that he disappeared in 1986 after losing his job, leaving behind a wife, two children and thousands of dollars of unpaid child support, according to James Hammer, the attorney for Miller's ex-wife, Robin Miller. He was declared legally dead eight years later.
Donald Miller said he returned to Ohio "around 2005" with no knowledge of his legal death, and that he had hoped to reestablish his Social Security number.
Living, breathing man will remain dead in the eyes of Ohio law - CNN.com
Living, breathing man will remain dead in the eyes of Ohio law - CNN.com: (CNN) -- An Ohio man who has been legally dead since 1994 will remain so in the eyes of the law after losing his complaint to overturn his death filing, according to authorities.
Donald Miller, 61, testified Monday that he disappeared in 1986 after losing his job, leaving behind a wife, two children and thousands of dollars of unpaid child support, according to James Hammer, the attorney for Miller's ex-wife, Robin Miller. He was declared legally dead eight years later.
Donald Miller said he returned to Ohio "around 2005" with no knowledge of his legal death, and that he had hoped to reestablish his Social Security number.
Donald Miller, 61, testified Monday that he disappeared in 1986 after losing his job, leaving behind a wife, two children and thousands of dollars of unpaid child support, according to James Hammer, the attorney for Miller's ex-wife, Robin Miller. He was declared legally dead eight years later.
Donald Miller said he returned to Ohio "around 2005" with no knowledge of his legal death, and that he had hoped to reestablish his Social Security number.
Gym mat death shocker: Body stuffed with newspaper - CNN.com
Gym mat death shocker: Body stuffed with newspaper - CNN.com: Valdosta, Georgia (CNN) -- The death of 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson was awful enough for his parents. Then came the doubts about investigators' conclusion that it was an accident.
But the discovery that their son's body and skull had been stuffed with newspaper before burial added a horrific new dimension to their anguish and further fueled their skepticism of the official findings.
"We have been let down again," his father, Kenneth Johnson, told CNN. "When we buried Kendrick, we thought we were burying Kendrick, not half of Kendrick."
Kendrick Johnson was found dead in a gym at Lowndes County High School in January. State medical examiners concluded that the three-sport athlete suffocated after getting stuck in a rolled-up gym mat while reaching for a sneaker.
But the discovery that their son's body and skull had been stuffed with newspaper before burial added a horrific new dimension to their anguish and further fueled their skepticism of the official findings.
"We have been let down again," his father, Kenneth Johnson, told CNN. "When we buried Kendrick, we thought we were burying Kendrick, not half of Kendrick."
Kendrick Johnson was found dead in a gym at Lowndes County High School in January. State medical examiners concluded that the three-sport athlete suffocated after getting stuck in a rolled-up gym mat while reaching for a sneaker.
Photo of stripped student may have far-reaching effects - FOX5 Vegas - KVVU
Photo of stripped student may have far-reaching effects - FOX5 Vegas - KVVU: LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -
A picture of a Durango High School student in nothing but her underwear was blasted all over social media.
It's not clear if the girl pictured was a willing participant, but what is clear, the students who took the photo and posted it online could face serious consequences.
"I was really sad because I felt for that girl," said Family Therapist Donna Wilburn. "She was being exploited in that moment. One embarrassing moment is going to turn into what could be a traumatizing moment."
Wilburn considers it a form of psychological, even sexual, abuse.
What makes matters worse is the picture shows several male students capturing it on their cell phones.
It's not clear if the girl pictured was a willing participant, but what is clear, the students who took the photo and posted it online could face serious consequences.
"I was really sad because I felt for that girl," said Family Therapist Donna Wilburn. "She was being exploited in that moment. One embarrassing moment is going to turn into what could be a traumatizing moment."
Wilburn considers it a form of psychological, even sexual, abuse.
A picture of a Durango High School student in nothing but her underwear was blasted all over social media.
It's not clear if the girl pictured was a willing participant, but what is clear, the students who took the photo and posted it online could face serious consequences.
"I was really sad because I felt for that girl," said Family Therapist Donna Wilburn. "She was being exploited in that moment. One embarrassing moment is going to turn into what could be a traumatizing moment."
Wilburn considers it a form of psychological, even sexual, abuse.
What makes matters worse is the picture shows several male students capturing it on their cell phones.
It's not clear if the girl pictured was a willing participant, but what is clear, the students who took the photo and posted it online could face serious consequences.
"I was really sad because I felt for that girl," said Family Therapist Donna Wilburn. "She was being exploited in that moment. One embarrassing moment is going to turn into what could be a traumatizing moment."
Wilburn considers it a form of psychological, even sexual, abuse.
Mom accused of tying 4-year-old daughter to bed for up to 12 hours a day
Mom accused of tying 4-year-old daughter to bed for up to 12 hours a day: NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) -- A single mother made an initial court appearance Friday after being accused of locking her 4-year-old daughter in an apartment bedroom for up to 12 hours a day -- tethered to a bedpost and left with a plastic tote bin to use as a toilet.
Laketha Charis Moore, 36, kept her eyes downcast and said nothing as she stood in shackles and an orange jail jumpsuit before North Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Pro-Tem Eugene Martin.
The judge told Moore that she faces two child abuse and 31 child neglect charges but that formal charges had not been filed.
Laketha Charis Moore, 36, kept her eyes downcast and said nothing as she stood in shackles and an orange jail jumpsuit before North Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Pro-Tem Eugene Martin.
The judge told Moore that she faces two child abuse and 31 child neglect charges but that formal charges had not been filed.
Man arrested after catching wife in bed with police officer
Man arrested after catching wife in bed with police officer: A distressed husband landed in jail after he found his wife in bed with another man, who turned out to be a police officer.
Peter Takavingofa, 25, was arrested after he allegedly bit the man, whom he caught sleeping in his bed with his wife.
Peter Takavingofa, 25, was arrested after he allegedly bit the man, whom he caught sleeping in his bed with his wife.
Woman sues officer, police department in alleged brutality caught on tape | Fox News
Woman sues officer, police department in alleged brutality caught on tape | Fox News: A Chicago woman is suing a nearby village and one of its police officers, claiming she suffered serious injuries after being violently thrown into a jail cell in a shocking incident caught on videotape last year.
Cassandra Feuerstein, 47, said in a federal lawsuit against the Skokie Police Department that the March 10 incident required facial reconstructive surgery and the insertion of a titanium plate to "replace the bones that had been shattered,” the Chicago Tribune reports.
Cassandra Feuerstein, 47, said in a federal lawsuit against the Skokie Police Department that the March 10 incident required facial reconstructive surgery and the insertion of a titanium plate to "replace the bones that had been shattered,” the Chicago Tribune reports.
Ex-cop killed after firing at US courthouse in West Virginia | Fox News
Ex-cop killed after firing at US courthouse in West Virginia | Fox News: Police say a retired police officer armed with two weapons fired up to two dozen shots at a U.S. courthouse in West Virginia before police returned fire and killed him.
Wheeling Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger identified the gunman in Wednesday afternoon's shooting as 55-year-old Thomas J. Piccard of Bridgeport, Ohio. He is a retired Wheeling police officer.
At a news conference late Wednesday, Schwertfeger said Piccard was armed with an assault weapon and a handgun.
Wheeling Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger identified the gunman in Wednesday afternoon's shooting as 55-year-old Thomas J. Piccard of Bridgeport, Ohio. He is a retired Wheeling police officer.
At a news conference late Wednesday, Schwertfeger said Piccard was armed with an assault weapon and a handgun.
Lawyer says video will help exonerate cop in NY SUV attack | Fox News
Lawyer says video will help exonerate cop in NY SUV attack | Fox News: The lawyer for an undercover New York City police detective facing serious assault charges for his role in a motorcycle rally that turned violent nearly two weeks ago is arguing that the video prosecutors have used to bring charges against the 10-year veteran will ultimately exonerate him.
Attorney John Arlia made his claims outside criminal court in Manhattan on Wednesday, after a bearded Detective Wojciech Braszczok, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and camouflage pants, was charged with assault and criminal mischief.
Attorney John Arlia made his claims outside criminal court in Manhattan on Wednesday, after a bearded Detective Wojciech Braszczok, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and camouflage pants, was charged with assault and criminal mischief.
'People Do Die': How Steep Cuts And Shutdown Politics Endanger Home Heating Aid
'People Do Die': How Steep Cuts And Shutdown Politics Endanger Home Heating Aid: Winter is coming, but the vouchers that supply more than 20 million poor Americans with fuel to heat their homes during the season may not be. With the federal government still shuttered and Republicans in the House refusing to reopen it, the Low-Income Heating Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) currently does not have any funding appropriated for the coming winter.
How Kaiser Used An Anti-Consumer Clause To Skirt Payment For Fatal Cancer | ThinkProgress
How Kaiser Used An Anti-Consumer Clause To Skirt Payment For Fatal Cancer | ThinkProgress: Maui high school teacher Michael Siopes had a rare, aggressive, and fatal form of cancer that Kaiser, his insurance provider, had never treated before. His Kaiser physician said he would have to do an “internet search” to figure out a treatment plan, but that he likely had a month to live. Siopes found a specialist at Duke University, and, with his Kaiser doctor’s referral, underwent successful treatment that eliminated his treatment.
After the time-sensitive treatment was complete, however, Kaiser refused to pay the $250,000 bill, saying it was “elective, non-emergency, non-urgent care” and that Kaiser could have provided the treatment in-house. That was enough of an alleged injustice. But as in all access to justice cases, that is where Siopes’ story begins, not ends. Siopes learned that, like countless consumers and employees, he could not sue in court, because he was subject to an arbitration clause.
After the time-sensitive treatment was complete, however, Kaiser refused to pay the $250,000 bill, saying it was “elective, non-emergency, non-urgent care” and that Kaiser could have provided the treatment in-house. That was enough of an alleged injustice. But as in all access to justice cases, that is where Siopes’ story begins, not ends. Siopes learned that, like countless consumers and employees, he could not sue in court, because he was subject to an arbitration clause.
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