Monthly Archives: January 2011
Jared Loughner shooting puts Arizona gun laws in the crosshairs
The Tucson, Arizona, shooting of Rep. Garbrielle Giffords and several others by Jared Lee Loughner shined a spotlight on Arizona's gun laws.Jared Loughner YouTube channel gives insight into disturbed mind
After the Tuscon shooting spree, thousands of people found the Jared Loughner YouTube page. The videos posted are bizarre to say the least. Glock is weapon of choice for military, police and mass murderers
Jared Loughner due in court to face charges in Tuscon shooting
Jared Loughner, the suspect in the Tuscon shooting rampage, will be arraigned in court for the shootings today. He may face the death penalty.Groups after anchor babies attacking jus soli doctrine
Groups trying to rid the U.S. of "anchor babies" are challenging a doctrine of American citizenship called "jus soli" or "right of the soil."Four Loko being used to create ethanol fuel
Four Loko, the infamous “blackout in a can,” is being recycled into ethanol. The same facilities are also recycling packaging and aluminum.CBO: Repeal of health care reform would add billions to deficit
A Congressional Budget Office review of the GOP bill to repeal the health care law concludes it would increase the deficit by $230 billion.Major banks want more cash advanced from customers
Major banks want more cash advanced from checking account holders. People with some major banks will have to pay more to use their own money.Facebook IPO 2012 will become reality if SEC has its way
An obscure rule about the number of investors in a company may force Facebook into a 2012 IPO so it'll be publicly traded instead of private.Orange alligator wandering Florida neighborhoods
Florida subdivisions have seen a new creature: an orange alligator. Is the gator a fan of the the University of Florida, or something else?Chupacabra identity solved again; creature found to be raccoon
Another Chupacabra has been found to be something far more ordinary. The suspected Kentucky Chupacabra turned out to be a hairless raccoon.Think Jumpin Jammerz for comfort and convenience
Jumpin Jammerz are wildly popular footed fleece pajamas that are inspired by kids but made for adults. Get toasty and show your inner child.Feds recommend lower fluoride levels in drinking water
Government agencies recommend lower fluoride levels in drinking water because Americans are getting more fluoride from other sources ...Maryland mortgage broker pleads guilty to loan fraud
A former mortgage broker in Maryland has admitted that for several years, he turned legitimate mortgage applications into fraudulent money.Romanian witch tax caps off a big year for witches
Romania has passed a law forcing witches and fortune tellers to pay income taxes. There was a lot of witch related media this past year. Gene Sperling is new U.S. National Economic Council director
Former Clinton National Economic Council deputy director Gene Sperling has been picked to direct the organization under President Obama.Walking speed predicts life span and health of seniors and cities
A new study has found that the faster a senior citizen walks, the longer they will live. Walking speed can predict more than that, however.
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