Saturday, April 4, 2009

And The Beat Goes On

People in same sex relationships catch a break in Iowa as it allows gay marriage by the end of this month.

A President With No Problem Talking

Obama speaks to a crowd of European Students. It was supposed to be like a town hall meeting, but Obama spoke so long that the students were only able to get about five questions in .

Rockets A Bust

Although Pyongyang reported preparations were complete and lift-off would take place soon, all is not well. Poor weather and planning may have forced North Korea to delay the launch of their long-range rocket. North Korea has said the launch would take place between April 4-8 from the hours of 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Prostitution On Craigslist

Craigslist has gotten a new reputation. People usually find apartment, job and car listings, but now it has gained a more sinister reputation in the law-enforcement community as the nation's biggest marketplace for prostitution.

Greedy To The Core

John Katehis,16, charged with stabbing radio newsman, George Weber, in a sex-for-cash-tryst gone bad said he'd only tell his side of the story for cash.

A Sign Of Boredom

Friday night and Saturday morning in Elmont, Valley Stream and Franklin Square, at least 18 cars windows were shot out with a BB gun.

Wrongly Accused

Two decades after being charged with murdering his parents, Martin H. Tankleff,37, is suing Suffolk County law enforcement , which he says framed and wrongly imprisoned fim for 17 years.

It Came Too Quck

Two women,Ysemny Ramos and Tassia Katsiambanis, coming from work Friday were struck by a van that jumped the curb. The police arrested the van’s driver, Keston Brown, 27, near the scene. He was charged with manslaughter, driving while intoxicated and felony assault. The passenger in the van, who was not identified, was charged with marijuana possession. Mrs. Ramos, who was three months pregnant, was killed, and Ms. Katsiambanis, who was seriously injured.

Reduction Please

Fathers affected by the recession (losing jobs and cuts on pay) plea for a deduction in the cost of child support.

Cooperation From All

As Congress debates new rules to restrict carbon dioxide emissions and promote electricity produced from renewable sources, the willingness of Americans to pay to harness the new forms of energy (the wind and the sun) is in question.