Monday, May 31, 2010
Facebook ex privacy chief to run for California Attorney General.
Given his background, that makes perfect sense : nothing that happens in California stays in California.
For more, see WSJ.com
Labels: California Attorney General, California Attorney General primary, Chris Kelly., Democratic primary, Facebook, Facebook privacy, Facebook privacy policy
Friday, May 28, 2010
Violent crime is down sharply in the U.S. from last year.
Or if you are a cynical, you will said that because of the recession, criminals have recognized that potential victims are no better off and that maybe only their dignity is keeping them from becoming criminals themselves.
For more, see WSJ.com
Labels: decline of violent crime, falling crime rates, murders rate, police departments, rape rates, violent crime falls, violent crimes and recession
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Sarah Ferguson is to make public appearance in New York despite scandal.
On Wednesday, she was at a book convention in New York where a cocktail reception was held in her honnor in regard to her children books.
Yeah kids! You could not have asked for a better role model.
For more, see NYTimes.com
Labels: "Helping Hands Book", BookExpo America, Duchess of York, New York Book Sellers Convention, Prince Andrew., Sarah Ferguson
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Sarah Ferguson caught selling access to ex husband, Prince Andrew.
Hey, you have to give it to Sarah. What else is the British monarchy good for?
For more, see ABCNews.com
Labels: British Royal, British Royal family, British Royal family scandal, Duchess of York, News of the World, Prince Andrew, Queen, royal scandal, Sarah Ferguson
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Last episode of Lost met with mixed emotions.
To that I say: "Mission accomplished ABC."
For more, see LosAngelesTimes.com
Labels: ABC shows, Island of Hawai, Lost, Lost ending, Lost final episode, Lost finale, Lost story., TV show
Monday, May 24, 2010
Republicans choose Tampa FL over Salt Lake City for their next convention.
The morality here, Salt Lake City is so white than even the Republican Party can see it.
For more, see TBO.com
Labels: 2012 presidential elections, 2012 presidential nomination., 2012 Republican Nomination Convention, Salt Lake City, Tampa Bay convention
Friday, May 21, 2010
A California judge issues an arrest warrant for Lindsay Lohan.
To her defense, her attorney said that the actress missed the appointment because her passport got stolen while she is in France attending the Cannes film festival.
What's wrong with these judges on these celebrities cases? Why do they insist on being on the spotlight by keeping these party-hardy celebrities on endless probation?
For more, see the AssociatedPresse.com
Labels: Cannes film festival, DUI, judge Marsha Revel., Lindsey Lohan, Lindsey Lohan 2007 arrrests, Lindsey Lohan arrest warrant, Los Angeles County Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore, probation
Thursday, May 20, 2010
White House party crashers showed-up again uninvited at second White House state dinner.
Here is a couple absolutely determined to get something in return for their taxes dollars.
For more, see theAssociatedPresse.com
Labels: Michaele and Tareq Salahi, party crashers, President Obama first state dinner, Secret Service., State dinner partt crashers, The Salahis, White House party crashers, White House state dinner
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
GM is said to be in talk with Google to have Onstar on Android phones.
Why would anyone want to have their crappy GM cars talk to them and remind them all that is wrong with it even when they are not behind the wheel?
For more, see WSJ.com
Labels: Android operating system, Android phones, General Motors, GM, Google, Google phones, OnStar, roadside assistance.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Study links processed meat to heart attack and diabetes.
In the other hand, unprocessed meat, seemed more safe.
So next time you are at the drive-through and are asked "do you want fries to go with that?"
Ask them first if they keep a defibrillator in hand.
For more, see Reuters.com
Labels: bacon, diabetes, Harvard scandal, Harvard study., heart attack, hod-dog, Journal Circulation, processed meat, salami, sausage, School of Public Health
Monday, May 17, 2010
FCC is looking to force carriers to warn users about high usage.
Otherwise, for people who can't shut-up, they need a friendly reminder to do so.
For more, see WSJ.com
Labels: bill shock, cellphone plans, data roaming limits, FCC, text message alerts., truth in billing, wireless companies, wireless data plan
Friday, May 14, 2010
Former President Bush "Decisions Points" memoir is due on November 9.
Really? If you like me you are dying to know where in hell were you when those 14 decisions were made.
For more, see TheWeekmagazine.com
Labels: 14 most important of Bush presidency, 43rd., Bush presidency, Decisions Points, Former President George W. Bush, president Bush memoir
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Hollywood sign spared from any obstructing new developments.
Where else could that happens than in Hollyweird? At the same time when the state and local government are struggling there to pay teachers and public workers, the weird set went to great length to make sure that their sign is safe
For more, see the week.com
Labels: Hollywood sign, Hollywood stars., Hugh Hefner, Playboy founder, Playboy magazine, Trust for Public Land
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Calling Mom said to be comforting for stressed-out kids.
According to a new study, talking on the phone with mom is nearly as comforting as getting a hug for stressed-out kids.
Go tell that to LeBron James after last night beating in the hands of the Celtics.
For more, see CNN
Labels: calling mom, calling mom helps stressed-out kids, feel-good chemical, getting a hug from mom, girls boundage., oxytocin, stress.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Brazilian health minister orders more sex.
Why is it that the U.S. do not have health minister like that?
For more, see MSNBC.com
Labels: Brazilian health minister, cardiovascular workout, high blood pressure and sex, Jose Temporao, more sex for Brazilians, sex and cardiovascular workout.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
House lawmakers join their senate counterparts and forgo their annual raise.
Explaning their decision, lawmakers said they try to show that they understand voters angst in the middle of a recession.
So as it stands, lawmakers would have to be more creative to live off their $174, 000 a year salary.
For more, see Washingtonpost.com
Labels: 000 salary., 600 raise, Congress $174, congress pay system, congressional pay, House of Representatives, lawmakers scheduled $1, pay system
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
A Connecticut woman calls 911 six times trying to get a ride home.
Here my question: " How ugly do you have to be to be at a night club and have to call 911 six times for a ride homes?"
For more, see MeridenRecordJournal.com
Labels: Connecticut woman calls 911 six times, Meriden, woman calls 911 to get home, woman charged for calling 911 six times.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Take your kid to work day is loosing favors with schools across the country.
One of the main reason given by school administrators is the kids' poor performance in schools already and the need to raise the stakes in standardized tests.
But I am suspicious that the main reason why schools administrators are rebelling against the practice is that they know that most parents don't even have a job.
For more, see Chicagotribune.com
Labels: school administrators, standard tests, standardized testing in schools, Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Fondation, take your kids to work day
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