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Friday, November 28, 2008
Suspect Arrested in Anchor's Death
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A suspect has been arrested in the death of KATV-TV morning anchor Anne Pressley. Curtis Lavell Vance, 28, was arrested in Marianna, Arkansas, on charges of rape and burglary for attacking a 32-year-old schoolteacher. He's held without bond at the Pulaski County jail in Little Rock.
Pressley, 26, was found dead October 20 in her home.
(C)2008 by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Why That Dirty Son of a Bitch
And it looks like we'll be fooled a few more times by the outgoing crime boss, George Walker Bush, is in a lame duck session- after all, he's not running for reelection, and he's probably counting down the days- 60 and counting- until he and Lauar are resting at the pasture in Crawford, Texas (and probably near Kennebunkport, Maine, near Daddy Warbucks...um, Daddy Bush), right?
WRONG!
According to today's Yahoo! News blog entry, following the tradition of many predecessors, Bush is pushing some last minute regulations that have the force of law- which means that President-elect Barack Obama will have a hard time changing these laws, if they get published by February 21, 2009. What Bush seeks to change is mostly enviromental laws that basically loosen pollution restrictions (he must love smelling smog in the morning); but also allows truckers to drive longer (better stock up on the No-Doz, guys); and add restrictions on the Family and Medical Leave Act (hey, he's an empty nester. With Jenna en route to eventually bringing George and Laura their first grandchild- and George the elder and Barbara the elder their umpteenth great-grandchild- who needs that stinkin' family leave act anyway?) Oh, maybe he'll have a future in the country music industry...
Naah...
Copyright (C) 2008 by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved.
WRONG!
According to today's Yahoo! News blog entry, following the tradition of many predecessors, Bush is pushing some last minute regulations that have the force of law- which means that President-elect Barack Obama will have a hard time changing these laws, if they get published by February 21, 2009. What Bush seeks to change is mostly enviromental laws that basically loosen pollution restrictions (he must love smelling smog in the morning); but also allows truckers to drive longer (better stock up on the No-Doz, guys); and add restrictions on the Family and Medical Leave Act (hey, he's an empty nester. With Jenna en route to eventually bringing George and Laura their first grandchild- and George the elder and Barbara the elder their umpteenth great-grandchild- who needs that stinkin' family leave act anyway?) Oh, maybe he'll have a future in the country music industry...
Naah...
Copyright (C) 2008 by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved.
Amsterdam To Close Marijuana Shops
Looking to light up in Amsterdam? better enjoy it while it lasts, especially if you're in one of the cafes that is near a school.
Probably taking a page from the U.S., Amsterdam's liberal life will soon become a bit less liberal, as the Amsterdam city council decides to close about a fifth of the city's marijuana-selling coffee houses, on the account that those locations are too close to schools. By 2011, 43 must close.
Now as we all know, Amsterdam has a relaxed attitude about drugs, and many tourists come to Amsterdam just to enjoy a joint or two, while drinking a latte (probably from Starbucks...who probably sells some of that ganja in their Netherlands locations. I knew there was something in that latte, but couldn't put my finger on it. But man, do I feel good). But while the smoking of weed is still tolerated in Holland, lawmakers want to discourage it. They call for better rules on the sale and trade of cannabis, and the so-called "back door" business- probably more illicit and black market selling and distribution- is banned.
Still, I get the feeling that- until, at least the end of the Bush dictatorship here in the U.S.- Holland may continue to clamp down on the rights of those who want to have a little weed with their morning joe.
Click on the title for the story from Reuters.
(C) 2008 by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved
Probably taking a page from the U.S., Amsterdam's liberal life will soon become a bit less liberal, as the Amsterdam city council decides to close about a fifth of the city's marijuana-selling coffee houses, on the account that those locations are too close to schools. By 2011, 43 must close.
Now as we all know, Amsterdam has a relaxed attitude about drugs, and many tourists come to Amsterdam just to enjoy a joint or two, while drinking a latte (probably from Starbucks...who probably sells some of that ganja in their Netherlands locations. I knew there was something in that latte, but couldn't put my finger on it. But man, do I feel good). But while the smoking of weed is still tolerated in Holland, lawmakers want to discourage it. They call for better rules on the sale and trade of cannabis, and the so-called "back door" business- probably more illicit and black market selling and distribution- is banned.
Still, I get the feeling that- until, at least the end of the Bush dictatorship here in the U.S.- Holland may continue to clamp down on the rights of those who want to have a little weed with their morning joe.
Click on the title for the story from Reuters.
(C) 2008 by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved
Ken Griffey, Jr.: Diplomat
Okay, I'll admit that I had a hard time believing that former Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. will be a diplomat. This is a guy who would wear his cap backward, act like a diva, and skirt the rules (and give dad ken, Sr. migraines).
But, it's true. Griffey has become the newest American Public Diplomacy Envoy, which is basically a fucking public relations gig that the government does to introduce kids around the world what the good ol' U.S. of A. is all about. You know, democracy (ancient Greek style, of course. Just read Thucydides' The Melian Dialogue and learn more about ancient Greek democracy in general); guns; and- if you're reading this in Iraq- occupation (something that may- OR MAY NOT end in 2010 or 2011- unless Bushie decides to do his 'midnight regulations' shenanigans before leaving office on January 20, 2009. Then President-elect Obama may have a hard time getting our troops out. THANKS A FUCKING LOT, MR. BUSH! )
But, hey, at least you'll learn about baseball while you're dodging mines and IEDs, right?
I made a reference about the 'Midnight Regulations' that many presidents use to prevent the next administration from changing laws they, the current administration, put on the books. Go to http://www.thehardcoreedge.wordpress.com to read my thoughts on this.
(C) 2008 by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved.
But, it's true. Griffey has become the newest American Public Diplomacy Envoy, which is basically a fucking public relations gig that the government does to introduce kids around the world what the good ol' U.S. of A. is all about. You know, democracy (ancient Greek style, of course. Just read Thucydides' The Melian Dialogue and learn more about ancient Greek democracy in general); guns; and- if you're reading this in Iraq- occupation (something that may- OR MAY NOT end in 2010 or 2011- unless Bushie decides to do his 'midnight regulations' shenanigans before leaving office on January 20, 2009. Then President-elect Obama may have a hard time getting our troops out. THANKS A FUCKING LOT, MR. BUSH! )
But, hey, at least you'll learn about baseball while you're dodging mines and IEDs, right?
I made a reference about the 'Midnight Regulations' that many presidents use to prevent the next administration from changing laws they, the current administration, put on the books. Go to http://www.thehardcoreedge.wordpress.com to read my thoughts on this.
(C) 2008 by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Woman's Killing Linked to KKK Ritual
Some members of one of America's most racist organizations apparently don't like it when people change their minds.
A local band of the Ku Klux Klan- remember them- apparently killed a woman this weekend in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana after she apparently tried to change her mind. The woman went to Slidell, to meet with a couple members, then she went to a wooded area near the Parish line with Washington parish for initiation.
After that, she asked to return to town, and that's when a fight ensue4d. The leader, Raymond 'Chuck' Foster allegedly shot the woman. He and seven others are in St. Tammany Parish jail.
The KKK and the Mafia. One thing in common: once you check in, you generally don't check out. Of course, some folks came to their senses and left both groups, but as we know, it's never easy.
And both hope that their new recruits- or even the veterans- don't come to their senses.
(C) 2008 by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved.
A local band of the Ku Klux Klan- remember them- apparently killed a woman this weekend in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana after she apparently tried to change her mind. The woman went to Slidell, to meet with a couple members, then she went to a wooded area near the Parish line with Washington parish for initiation.
After that, she asked to return to town, and that's when a fight ensue4d. The leader, Raymond 'Chuck' Foster allegedly shot the woman. He and seven others are in St. Tammany Parish jail.
The KKK and the Mafia. One thing in common: once you check in, you generally don't check out. Of course, some folks came to their senses and left both groups, but as we know, it's never easy.
And both hope that their new recruits- or even the veterans- don't come to their senses.
(C) 2008 by Darren W. Alexander. All Rights Reserved.
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