Archive for August, 2008

“In an interview for the September issue of the conservative magazine Newsmax, Gov. Sarah Palin, R-Alaska, said she does not believe climate change is caused by human behavior.” »

“Barack Obama has made his economic thinking excruciatingly clear, so it also is clear that his running mate should have been not Joe Biden…” »

“The early feminists worked for the rights of women to vote and our right to life,” Foster said Friday. “This is one more step in a long march for women’s history.” »

“Mr Tysoe, also 20, was arrested in front of colleagues at the pub where he works as a chef and held for almost 24 hours. He was interviewed, had his DNA, fingerprints and mugshot taken and was subjected to intrusive forensic examinations.” »

“…seeking to reverse an $8.8 million judgment against its $110 million property trust.” »

“The 22 year old  is knee deep with the law, she is being charged with child neglect, making false statements and obstructing justice.” “The arrest and the drama at the Anthony home tonight only added insult upon injury for the family of the kidnapped child…” »

“Erin Casson, 27, had sex with Brian Eaton…” ”Judge Graham White told her: “You put Mr Eaton through hell.” »

“A HUSBAND who demanded sex with his wife at least three times a day…ordered to pay his wife $232,000 in compensation.” »

“Coastal Watches/Warnings and 3-Day Track Forecast Cone” »

“… there are many superfoods that never see the inside of a shopping cart. Some you’ve never heard of, and others you’ve simply forgotten about.” »

“The common-sense standard financial advice for consumers is to keep several months of cash-flow needs in an emergency account…” “These are not “standard” times.” »

“The children were Hay’s 11-year-old son, 2-year-old niece and 5-year-old nephew.” “seized several computers and found numerous children under the age of 18 engaging in several acts of sexual conduct, namely actual and deviated intercourse…” »

“The Integrated Domestic Violence Court was implemented three years ago and was a pilot program for the county. The program was awarded $450,000 in federal grant funds for start-up costs.” »

“The United Way of Anderson County has ended its support for a YWCA shelter for domestic violence victims because the nonprofit shelter didn’t follow standard business practices…” »

“…Brazil this week to raise awareness for woman who are affected by domestic violence. Reese is the global ambassador of the Speak Out Against Domestic Violence campaign — an initiative launched by the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and the Avon cosmetics company in 2004.” »

“…prosecution has dropped the charge against her.” “Roofener, now 47, was charged Jan. 4 in the Dec. 29, 2007, death of Clayton William Paul, 82, of Vilonia after, authorities said, the two struggled over his walking cane…” »

“…granted a mistrial after being found guilty of trying to hire someone to kill the father of her children pleaded guilty Friday to the same charge and was sentenced to five years on probation.” “…Traci Morrison, 24, also must undergo counseling for anger management and substance abuse…” »

The SEC’s ‘roadmap’ for U.S. conversion to international reporting standards is marked by caution, as are some initial responses from observers. »

“… marks the second time in American history that a woman will be on the ticket of a major party’s presidential ticket. The first was Geraldine Ferraro, who ran unsuccessfully with Walter Mondale on the Democratic ticket in 1984.” »

“Sadly, {Alaska governor Sarah Palin} is a woman who opposes women’s rights, just like John McCain.” “…will speak to many women. But will Palin speak FOR women?” »

Throughout the week, deputies from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Team have been rounding up parents who are late on child support payments…. By Friday afternoon, 63 fathers and 10 mothers had been arrested. »

The New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of Women is praising the provincial government for cracking down on parents who don’t pay child support. »

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A mother was convicted Friday of killing her month-old daughter by burning her in a microwave oven, with jurors rejecting a defense attorney’s claims there was evidence that someone else was responsible. »

The Fathers 4 Justice Canada group is bringing its Cross Canada Crusade to Support “Equal Parenting after Divorce” to Collingwood on Tuesday. »

McCain – Palin campaign website »

“… resembles a rare psychological disorder in which sufferers seek attention by making up an illness or inducing sickness in others.” »

“… Howes is charged with three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of assault and battery, and one count each of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and various motor vehicle charges.” “Assistant District Attorney Jessica Tripp of Conley’s Domestic Violence Unit successfully argued…should be... »

“A Putnam Deputy Sheriff  who works with domestic violence cases has been charged with domestic violence.” “…will be handled just like any other case as it goes through the court system.” »

“ says he didn’t strike his then-wife, but grabbed her roughly with both hands during an argument. He says he and his ex-wife are now on friendly terms.” »

“Elizabeth Harrison, the former proprietor of www.wiggleandsquirm.com, was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and placed on three years supervised probation.” “…plans to write a book about the prostitution business called, “Negotiable Virtue.” »

“… who abandoned her teenage daughters premature fetus on a rural roadway in Chattooga County in 2006, has been given probation and ordered to pay approximately $5,000 in fines.” »

“Witnesses say Hanson lost control of her Hummer H3…” »

“When domestic violence was often a dark secret, Dad wrote the Violence Against Women Act, which gave countless women support, protection and a new chance at life.” “..the Afghan Empowerment Act, multiple fair pay issues, and the promotion of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) will help put... »

The Russian prime minister, Vladimir Putin, claimed today the Caucasus crisis was started by the Americans as an election campaign ploy. »

“The lack of testosterone during these critical years may lead to diminished bone mass and the lack of development or loss of skeletal muscle. In addition, these patients may gain more weight…and become more insulin resistant.” »

“Men’s ideal of a “man’s man” is a guy who’s responsible, honourable and a devoted partner, not one who’s always on the prowl for sex or driven by his career, an international study says.” “survey of 27,839 men in eight countries found that being seen as “honourable” was their highest ideal…” »

“…ordered to spend 10 days in jail for violating an injunction against selling assets without court approval.” “…part of the ongoing two-and-a-half-year divorce…” »

“…after a couple get divorced they film the man and women…then they throw a lavish party for both of them…then we get the ex husband and wife together and boom wait for the fireworks.” “…”then down to the viewing public who they vote to be the cause of the divorce.” »

“The imprint of the fabric on the love seat was still on her forehead, something that would require a lot of force…” “LaTonya Goodlow, 27, is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree child abuse and negligent homicide in the death of 11-month-old Kalijah Arlboro.” »