Year: 2014

Actress Courtney Love Says She’s Found The Missing Malaysia Plane

With the whole world transfixed on what’s happening in Malaysia with the missing MH370 and its passengers, everyone has taken to the internet, learning about latitude and longitude and the three important metrics needed to correctly determine the Global Positioning of any ‘receiver’ on earth. Enter Courtney Love. Love has done her part to help… Continue reading Actress Courtney Love Says She’s Found The Missing Malaysia Plane

This South Dakota Republican Lawmaker is All FOR Racism

I know right? These days it seems like all Republican lawmakers are in favor of racism, or secism, or any other forms of isms you can think of. The examples are overwhelming. Here’s another example. His name is Phil Jensen and he is a Republican Senator from Dakota. It is Mr. Jensen’s position that businesses… Continue reading This South Dakota Republican Lawmaker is All FOR Racism

New York Sign – “Die De Blasio! Die!”

Such vitriol. What would prompt two New Yorkers to stand on a cold New York street early in the morning holding a sign calling for De Blasio’s dearh? The new mayor is planning to rid the city of the horse drawn carriges, a staple of Central Park in Manhattan, and people are really upset about… Continue reading New York Sign – “Die De Blasio! Die!”

Another Milestone – Obamacare Hits The 5 Million Mark for Enrollees

The Obama administration announced Monday that more than 5 million people have signed up for new insurance plans under the health-care law, suggesting new momentum for the program as the deadline to get covered this year approaches. About 800,000 people selected health plans on the state and federal insurance marketplaces in the beginning of March,… Continue reading Another Milestone – Obamacare Hits The 5 Million Mark for Enrollees

Florida Has Never Executed a White Person for Killing a Black Person

ThinkProgress is reporting that Florida has executed 84 people since the Supreme Court announced the modern death penalty regime in 1976. Zero of them are white people sentenced to death for killing an African American. Indeed, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, “no white person has ever been executed for killing an African American”… Continue reading Florida Has Never Executed a White Person for Killing a Black Person

Employee Kills Boss Because Boss Took a Picture Of Employee

Loved ones of “Jimmy the Greek Taverna” owner Dimitrios Karaloukas gathered to celebrate his life at the Glades Road restaurant he owned and loved Friday, one day after the man was fatally stabbed by an employee police said was angry about a photo.   “He would just hang out, and just sprawl out. Had a… Continue reading Employee Kills Boss Because Boss Took a Picture Of Employee

#GunsUp – 15 Year Old Accidentally Shot his 11 Year Old Cousin Dead

Tragedy has struck an Ohio family after a 15-year-old boy accidentally shot his 11-year-old cousin dead when they were left home alone. According to News Net 5, Ashton Nicholson was pronounced dead after his unidentified cousin killed him with a gun found in his parents bedroom. Lt. Gregory Johnson told the site: “I have nothing to indicate… Continue reading #GunsUp – 15 Year Old Accidentally Shot his 11 Year Old Cousin Dead

Hillary Clinton and Rand Paul Tops The List for 2016

Sen. Rand Paul leads the GOP 2016 pack, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is more likely to be perceived as capable of handling crises than is President Barack Obama, according to new survey data released Sunday. A CNN/ORC International survey found Paul the slight favorite for his party’s nomination, with 16 percent of… Continue reading Hillary Clinton and Rand Paul Tops The List for 2016

RNC Chairman Says Paul Ryan Should be “Commended” For Calling Minority Men Lazy

Come on.  Did you really expect Reince Priebus to disagree with Ryan? Priebus made an appearance on CNN over the weekend and responded to the controversial hole Paul Ryan dug for himself when he casually said that the inner cities, “generations of men” are “not even thinking about working or learning the value and the… Continue reading RNC Chairman Says Paul Ryan Should be “Commended” For Calling Minority Men Lazy

Sen Chris Murphy – No Military Option for US Regarding Russia in Ukraine

Although Sen John McCain thinks otherwise, Senator Chris Murphy told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos there was nothing the U.S. could do militarily to prevent Russia from moving into Eastern Ukraine following its seizure of the Crimean Peninsula. But Murphy advocated for new sanctions on Russia that could put economic pressure on President Vladimir Putin and prevent… Continue reading Sen Chris Murphy – No Military Option for US Regarding Russia in Ukraine

Technology – Medics can Remove Kidney Stones from Patients in One Procedure

Doctors may soon be able to remove kidney stones from patients in just one procedure following the development of pioneering new treatment.  The procedure, known as bilateral simultaneous ureteroscopy, aims to clear both kidneys at the same time, instead of during two separate operations. It involves visualising and positioning stones with a ureteroscope, before using a… Continue reading Technology – Medics can Remove Kidney Stones from Patients in One Procedure