Monthly Archives: July, 2009
Woman finds ‘stolen’ Audi in neighbor’s garage
Written by Janet And now from the humorous side of life, although to the dear old lady, she might not think so… From Berlin – An Audi sedan written off by an elderly German woman as stolen two years ago has resurfaced – in her neighbor’s garage beneath a thick layer of dust. Police said …
The Abuse of Foreign Exchange Students
Written by Janet First of all, I never knew these situations happened, I thought the homes were thoroughly investigated first, before the students were placed. As the new school year approaches, thousands of foreign exchange students will be arriving in the United States for what they hope will be a rewarding time of study, and …
Where your stimulus money went
Written by Janet Some of the money went to the National Endowment of the Arts, and they are spending it on nude simulated-sex dances, Saturday night “pervert” revues and the airing of pornographic horror films at art houses in San Francisco. The NEA received $80 million of the governments’s $787 billion stimulus bill, to spread …
Sunbeds or cigarettes? Which is worse
Written by Janet A new study released from London says that sunbeds pose a similar risk as cigarettes and asbestos, according to an international cancer research agency. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) had previously classified sunbeds as being a “probable” cause of cancer. From these findings, the agency is now recommending that tanning …
EU orders ban on seal products
Written by Janet On Monday the EU gave the go ahead to ban imports of seal products, prompting Canada to say it would launch a challenge at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The ban on sales on all products from seals, including fur, meat and oil, was approved by EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels …
Marchers want changes to criminal records law
Written by Janet In Boston, hundreds of teens and also supporters from community groups, are marching from the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Roxbury to the State House today to show their support for legislation that would overhaul the state’s criminal records system. The Criminal Offender Records Information, or CORI, system is flawed, …
Just Mayor 3 Weeks, and Already Arrested
Written by Janet Hoboken, New Jersey’s mayor, is just 32, and been in office 3 weeks, and already he’s been arrested. Peter Cammarano, no grizzled politician, a lawyer, with a promising career, was accused of taking $25,000 in bribes after watching so many politicians follow the same road to jail. Authorities said that what he …
Former blackjack dealer suing casino over smoke
Written by Janet Well news of the bizarre, he didn’t have to work there did she? A former Caesars Palace blackjack dealer is suing the resort and parent company Harrah’s Entertainment for allegedly not doing enough to protect workers from secondhand smoke. Tomo Stephens says she had to quit her job at the Las Vegas …
Faith, Medical care, and the Law
Written by Janet On a Sunday evening, in 2008, Ava Worthington died. An Oregon couple who relied on prayer instead of medical care were acquitted of manslaughter Thursday in the death of their 15-month-old daughter. Carl Brent Worthington, was convicted Thursday of criminal mistreatment, a misdemeanor carrying a maximum sentence of a year in jail. …
Turkey goes smoke-free
Written by Janet Despite opposition from business owners, fearing they will lose money, the ban is now in effect. Sunday’s measure was an extension to a May 2008 ban on smoking in workplaces and indoor public spaces. Recep Akdag, the health minister, said it had reduced the number of smokers by seven per cent and …
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