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In the Chinese Woman Catches Baby After Ten-Story Fall post:
Wu Juping, 31, her dangling from the window and rushed over to catch her as she fell. SB:
Wu Juping, 31, saw her dangling from the window and rushed over to catch her as she fell.
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In the Judge Bars Critical Defense Argument in Casey Trial post:
… but when does a court do too far in preventing a person from stating her case to a jury of her peers? SB:
… but when does a court go too far in preventing a person from stating her case to a jury of her peers?
Judge Bars Critical Defense Argument in Casey Trial
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Perry ruled that there was no evidence to support the allegation and therefore defense counsel Jose Baez would be prevented for even mentioning it in his closing.
Correction: Perry ruled that there was no evidence to support the allegation and therefore defense counsel Jose Baez would be prevented FROM even mentioning it in his closing.
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The concern with these rulings is that judges are increasing tailoring cases to bar arguments that were once left to the jury to weigh.
Correction: The concern with these rulings is that judges are INCREASINGLY tailoring cases to bar arguments that were once left to the jury to weigh.
In the Harvard Study Finds Fourth of July Celebrations Help Turn People Into Republicans post:
… argue that Fourth of July celebration tend to turn people into Republicans … SB:
… argue that Fourth of July celebrations tend to turn people into Republicans …
As a father, I go crazy on the Fourth of July and, other Leslie’s annual protestations, buy enough fireworks to take over a small nation. SB:
As a father, I go crazy on the Fourth of July and, over Leslie’s annual protestations, buy enough fireworks to take over a small nation.
In the article about the Florida cop outrageously reprimanded for warning the teenage girl, I think the Chicago reference should be “Cabrini Green,” not “Caprini Green.” I got lost there myself there one night on the Near Northside and was directed out by a police officer with a similar warning about the crime.
In the Who Is This Woman? post:
…was caught on CCTV driving up to a fire, getting out of her car, rescuing little boy from a burning building, … SB:
…was caught on CCTV driving up to a fire, getting out of her car, rescuing a little boy from a burning building, …
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In the Woman Visits Husband in Prison For Conjugal Visit . . . Then Tries To Leave With Husband In Suitcase post:
Guards thought Maria del Mar Arjona, 19, looked notice … SB:
Guards thought Maria del Mar Arjona, 19, looked nervous …
In the Hour of Power [Grab]: Robert Schuller Thrown Out Of Crystal Ministries post:
… which he found over 50 years ago. SB:
… which he founded over 50 years ago.
… and Coleman’s insistence that choir members to sign a covenant … SB:
… and Coleman’s insistence that choir members sign a covenant …
Schuller’s daughter, Carol Schuller Milner, supported her sister and the forced removal of her father. SB:
Schuller’s daughter, Carol Schuller Milner, supported her sister and they forced removal of her father.
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In the India Health Minister Denounces Homosexuality as “Unnatural Disease” At AIDS Conference post:
That sounds like he is more interested in a law enforcement and health response to the “problem.” SB:
That sounds like he is more interested in a law enforcement than health response to the “problem.”
Thanks Nal!!
Lawyers: Protect IP Act would align U.S. Internet policy with ‘repressive regimes’
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/07/05/lawyers-protect-ip-act-would-align-u-s-with-repressive-regimes/
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This issue has an impact on many of the Amendment’s: 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th. Alleged infractions of copyright are dealt with as both criminal and civil issues and the prosecution, when prosecutions are forthcoming, are facilitated by multiple Federal law enforcement and security departments including Homeland Security.
Individual sites as well as aggregators (and with this new law, possibly entire domains) can be shut down summarily by seizure by the government prior to any charge or trial, with any corollary damage going unmitigated and unremedied by the moving party. This new and expanding aspect of (criminal) law enforcement is flying under the radar with little public debate but has enormous potential impact on the future of the Internet.
At some point, examining this evolving body of relatively new law and the relevant constitutional issues in a column would be helpful for at least this reader to understand what is going on. On the surface it looks like like the government including the national security arm of the government, has, under the Homeland Security laws, become the method of law enforcement for what should be a purely civil matter in all but the most minimal of cases.
In the Fall From Grace: CNN’s Nancy Grace Denounces Dancing Devil After Anthony Verdict post:
I have been a long critic (here and here) of Grace’s who snarling, sensational approach to law and journalism is an embarrassment to both professions. SB:
I have been a long critic (here and here) of Grace’s snarling, sensational approach to law and journalism is an embarrassment to both professions.
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In the Just What The Doctor Ordered: Iceland Considers Prescription-Only Cigarettes post:
The parliament in Reykjavik may allow only pharmacies to dispense cigarettes — a valid medical certificate. SB:
The parliament in Reykjavik may allow only pharmacies to dispense cigarettes — with a valid medical certificate.
In the Lone Star State: Perry Refuses To Stop Execution Of Mexican Citizen Despite Treaty Violation post:
Perry seems not only want to be the John C. Calhoun of presidential aspirants, … SB:
Perry seems not only to want to be the John C. Calhoun of presidential aspirants, …
Leal, 38, was killed a 16-year-old girl in San Antonio. SB:
Leal, 38, was convicted of killing a 16-year-old girl in San Antonio.
… by refusing to address a clear violation of its own officials. SB:
… by refusing to address a clear violation by its own officials.
Lone Star State: Perry Refuses To Stop Execution Of Mexican Citizen Despite Treaty Violation
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This violation was either a knowingly disregard of the law or an act of gross negligence.
Correction: This violation was either a KNOWING disregard of the law or an act of gross negligence.
In the Tomahawks Over Turtles: Congress and Obama Administration Move To Slash NOAA Budget post:
A good comparison is that the cost to date of Libyan war are basically what Congress is about to cut from the budget … SB:
A good comparison is that the cost to date of the Libyan war is basically what Congress is about to cut from the budget …
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In the North Carolina Woman Arrested After Blowing 0.0 On Test . . . Police Then Pull Over Lawyer Husband After He Follows Them To Jail post:
Recently released exchanges between the officers shows profanity and hostility in dealing with the couple. SB:
Recently released exchanges between the officers show profanity and hostility in dealing with the couple.
At around 12:15 am, Wyrick tells Gina Tessener he is taking her into the magistrate’s office. SB:
At around 12:15 am, Wyrick tells Gina Tessener he is taking her in to the magistrate’s office.
Wyrick puts Gina Tessner into the New Hanover County Detention Center at approximately 12:44 a.m. SB:
Wyrick puts Gina Tessener into the New Hanover County Detention Center at approximately 12:44 a.m.
Thanks Nal
In the A Man Walks Into An Irish Bar Carrying A Rare Picasso . . . post:
He proceeded to hail a cab and disappear — but not before passing in front of Left O’Doul’s. SB:
He proceeded to hail a cab and disappear — but not before passing in front of Lefty O’Doul’s.
In the Forbidden Apple: TSA Worker Arrested After Allegedly Stealing iPad and Stuffing It Down His Pants post:
Police say that he was nailed after a Continental employee say him steal an iPod and stuff it down his shorts. SB:
Police say that he was nailed after a Continental employee saw him steal an iPod and stuff it down his shorts.
Santiago allegedly would post photos of his goods on online to sell them. SB:
Santiago allegedly would post photos of his goods online to sell them.
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In the Chicago Cuts Writing From Standardized Testing To Save Money post:
As the country struggles to pay billions for three wars, states continued to shutdown basic services and programs. SB:
As the country struggles to pay billions for three wars, states continue to shutdown basic services and programs.
The inevitable result is that our population will becoming less and less viable in the modern economy … SB:
The inevitable result is that our population will become less and less viable in the modern economy …
In the Video: Arkansas Man Arrested After Videotaping Police From His Own Front Yard post:
Now, a video has been released of a Jonesboro, Arkansas man who arrested after filming … SB:
Now, a video has been released of a Jonesboro, Arkansas man who was arrested after filming …
In the Pennsylvania Lawyer Gets 10-25 Years After Hunting Accident post:
Attorney David Manilla received a sentence of 10-25 years behind bar for a hunting accident … SB:
Attorney David Manilla received a sentence of 10-25 years behind bars for a hunting accident …
In the Panetta: Iraq Really Was A Response To 9-11 post:
The last time I heard “plain-speaking” as an accuse for chronic misstatements was a guy named Donald Rumsfeld, … SB:
The last time I heard “plain-speaking” as an excuse for chronic misstatements was a guy named Donald Rumsfeld, …
Office Abuses Authority:
“As we see the continuing trend of officers assisting people for filming them in public, this video is a chilling reminder of value of such evidence.”
SB
arresting people for filming
In the Israeli Court Refuses To Charge Police In Shooting Of 10-Year-Old Palestinian Girl in 2007 Because Too Much Time Has Passed post:
… when she was buying snacks with her sister and two friends din the West Bank town of Anata. SB:
… when she was buying snacks with her sister and two friends in the West Bank town of Anata.
Witnesses fave statements that the identified guards fired from a passing jeep. SB:
Witnesses gave statements that the identified guards fired from a passing jeep.
While police insisted that she probably died from a thrown rocks from other Palestinians, … SB:
While police insisted that she probably died from a thrown rock from other Palestinians, …
Woman Invokes 5th Amendment To Avoid Disclosing Laptop Password
Robert Siegel talks with Declan McCullagh, chief political correspondent for CNET, about a federal case in which Ramona Fricosu, a Colorado woman, is refusing to disclose a laptop password to authorities — arguing it would violate her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Fricosu is facing several charges related to a mortgage scam. The encrypted laptop was seized from her bedroom during a police raid. McCullagh tells us more about the case — and what legal implications it may have.
http://www.npr.org/2011/07/11/137773335/when-asked-to-disclose-laptop-password-woman-invokes-5th-amendment?sc=tw
California Citizens First Face Swarm of 14 Million Spilled Bees and Then Warned Bears Are Coming
“foreseeable outcome of the negligent” sb “foreseeable outcome of the negligence”
In the Study: Black Men Live Longer If Incarcerated post:
… black men are half as likely to die if they’re in prison than if they are free in society. SB:
… black men are half as likely to die older if they’re in prison than if they are free in society.
It is well known that prisoners tend to be physiologically order than their chronological age. SB:
It is well known that prisoners tend to be physiologically older than their chronological age.
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In the Iranian Christian Told By Supreme Court To Renounce Faith Or Face Punishment post:
Again, Iran offers the hold (and some in the United States) a constant lesson … SB:
Again, Iran offers the world (and some in the United States) a constant lesson …
In the Is There A Juris Doctor In The House? Maryland Heart Surgeon Stripped Of License After Allegedly Performing Hundreds of Unnecessary Surgeries post:
Midei and St. Joseph’s now faces 181 lawsuits. SB:
Midei and St. Joseph’s now face 181 lawsuits.
Gene H.:
“hen in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth,…
SB
“When….
Doh! Thanks! I’ll get that changed.
In the Man and Dog: Nature’s Perfect Duet post:
I particularly like the dog going back to close the frig. SB:
I particularly like the dog going back to close the fridge.
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In the Woman Gropes TSA Agent post:
That may be unlikely because she reportedly added to the act and it was likely on videotape. SB:
That may be unlikely because she reportedly admitted to the act and it was likely on videotape.
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In the New Jersey Man Killed By Lightning — 48 Years After His Father Was Killed By Lightning post:
Rooney’s father was killed by a lightning strike 48 years ago when he was five. SB:
Rooney’s father was killed by a lightning strike 48 years ago when Rooney was five.
In the Pennsylvania Judge Under Fire For Dismissing Her Own Parking Tickets post:
When Kelly Ballentine was given several parking tickets, she lucked out by getting a lenient judge: her self. SB:
When Kelly Ballentine was given several parking tickets, she lucked out by getting a lenient judge: herself.
In the Debbie Schlussel posting:
The question is whether people of good faith should simply walked away from such libelous and malicious statements or whether we have a duty to bring such people to the courts for judgment.
SB
The question is whether people of good faith should simply walk away…
(“People of good faith” should not walk away. The stakes are too high right now. But this is just the humble opinion of a nurse… Thank you for this blog.)
In the Debbie Schlussel posting:
Her blog blog describes her
SB
Her blog describes her
(Piecemeal… Sorry.)
In the Report: MSNBC Close To Naming Al Sharpton Host of Prime Time Show post:
The selection would follow the President’s baffling decision to make Sharpton a high visible component of his reelection effort. SB:
The selection would follow the President’s baffling decision to make Sharpton a highly visible component of his reelection effort.
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In the Give [To Wal-Mart] And You Shall Receipt: Couple Rejoices AfterJesus Appears On Store Receipt post:
Wal-Mart appears to be offering miracle aa a low price, undercutting local stores in Anderson County, South Carolina in their own Savior slips. SB:
Wal-Mart appears to be offering miracles at a low price, undercutting local stores in Anderson County, South Carolina in their own Savior slips.
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In the When Should Schools Give Miranda? Virginia Case Shows Continuing Uncertainties After J.D.B. Ruling post:
… where an eighth-grader was pulled from his case and interrogated by a police officer … SB:
… where an eighth-grader was pulled from his class and interrogated by a police officer …
The school officials called in a police office and interrogated the student without the presence or consent of his parents. SB:
The school officials called in a police officer and interrogated the student without the presence or consent of his parents.
The problem with the opinion is that it quickly breaking down in generalities and leaves a host of questions. SB:
The problem with the opinion is that it quickly breaks down in generalities and leaves a host of questions.
While officials continuing cite the well-being of students as the justification for their actions, … SB:
While officials continue to cite the well-being of students as the justification for their actions, …
It would be wonderful, however, if school officials would act more in a more protective fashion as a matter of ethics as opposed to constitutional law. SB:
It would be wonderful, however, if school officials would act in a more protective fashion as a matter of ethics as opposed to constitutional law.
July 20, 2011 7:52 AM
Whistleblowers “terrified” at TVA nuke plants?
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/07/20/earlyshow/main20080965.shtml
Woman arrested for indecency for having “truck nuts.” She is getting a jury trial. Here is a burning constitutional issue.
http://abovethelaw.com/2011/07/is-a-ban-on-truck-nuts-unconstitutional/
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/28/us-crime-testicles-idUSTRE76R57T20110728
More law enforcement with no common sense. The judge does not seem to be any better than the officers. This story is out of Canada.
http://autos.aol.com/article/man-gets-speeding-ticket-after-saving-his-baby/
OS,
“In what is described as an adrenaline-filled panic, Mr. Weber mashed the gas pedal of his Honda Civic, and began speeding towards the hospital on “lightly trafficked roads,” the newspaper reported, at more than 105 MPH.”
105 Mph? In a Honda Civic? And you think the judge should give him a pass. We don’t allow emergency responders to drive at that speed. This guy is lucky he didn’t kill everyone in the car and then some.
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/inquirer/20110801_A_surprising_war_on_leaks_under_Obama.html
….just in case someone wants to run with it…
Latest out of Michigan. Woman was in jail on an unpaid child support warrant. She was raped by a guard. Michigan Supreme Court just ruled the employer (e.g., Sheriff) was not liable, overturning precedent.
Source: http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20110731/NEWS01/107310475/Michigan-high-court-rules-jail-rape-victim-can-t-sue-sheriff-s-office-county?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE
More opinion: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/08/02/1002290/-MI-Supremes-say-rape-victim-cannot-sue-sheriff-dept-where-she-was-raped-while-in-custody?detail=hide
FROM: Tea Party: “We Are Not Terrorists!”
freshman tea party congressmen were acting “like terrorists” in negotiations to raise the debt ceiling. There was equally no love lost when John McClain commented that the tea party freshman were acting as “deceivers” and their ideas were “bizarro.”
John McClain was a cop from New York in the Die Hard movies. John McCain is a Senator from Arizona.
The Turleys Land At Normandy: Omaha Beach
After hitting the landing sites from June 5th, 1994, we proceeded to another highlight of our trip through France: Omaha beach.
Is this the correct date?
In the Americans in Paris: The Turleys Descend Upon The City of Lights post:
The kids enjoys going to Les Invalides … SB:
The kids enjoyed going to Les Invalides …
He ducked into a passage that was hundreds of years old and leading into a cute courtyard. SB:
We ducked into a passage that was hundreds of years old and leading into a cute courtyard.
In the Illinois Attorney Charged With Attempted Murder-For-Hire of Girlfriend’s (and Client’s) Ex-Husband post:
… the crime appears contained with Illinois. SB:
… the crime appears contained within Illinois.
Smiekel was implicated by a friend who he had asked to help find a hitman. SB:
Smiekel was implicated by a friend whom he had asked to help find a hitman.
Professor Turley,
Please state your current moderation policy and please discuss the banning/moderation occurrences during your absence with Nal. I trust his independence.
FFLEO
Seconded.
Nal (or another poster)
Can someone read over this story and consider posting on it?
http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/08/06/mississippi.hate.crime/index.html
A man named James Craig Anderson was beaten and brutally killed by a large group of white teens. Its getting little coverage and the charges filed thus far seem to be extremely minor.
Professor Turley, I respectfully disagree with our friend FFLEO on letting trollish behavior go unchecked. If it takes moderation, fine. I think banning should be reserved for extreme cases, but if a user persists in doing nothing but disrupt, it is justified IMHO. If a person persists in posting little more than insults directed toward folks, they are not adding to the quality of the discourse, but subtracting from it. If it goes on, then I cannot stay. I came for the interesting discussions and exchange of ideas. I have better things to do with my limited time here than deal with stalking, attacks and personal insults.
FFLEO:
a very good idea. In my opinion kderosa was well within the bounds of decorum and in fact is an interesting poster.
People here do not like opposing ideas and kderosa is a manifestly capable advocate of his position. It is my opinion he has been censored because of this ability and not because he exhibits trollish behaviour which I dont think he does. He has been repeatedly attacked by a few people who disagree with his ideas. He has only responded in kind, he has given as good as he has gotten and certain people take umbrage at his intellectual abilities.
Personally I would like to see him as a guest blogger, then this would really be an open forum of ideas. There are more than a few libertarians and conservatives who post here and enjoy the back and forth.
I would also like to see Puzzling as a guest blogger as well, he/she also presents a cogent and civil rebuttal to many of the ideas presented by the “regulars”.
In the Army Approves Concert For Agnostics and Atheists At Fort Bragg post:
They have faced ope hostility in the military, so this is a major victory of sheer recognition. SB:
They have faced open hostility in the military, so this is a major victory of sheer recognition.
In the Iran Calls For Investigation of England’s Treatment of Protesters and Calls For Dialogue With Rioters post:
Honestly, what would be do on this blog without those hilarious guys in Iran. SB:
Honestly, what would we do on this blog without those hilarious guys in Iran.
In the United States Olympic Committee Threatens To Sue The Redneck Olympics post:
… despite the fact that it refers to an ancient sporting even from Greece … SB:
… despite the fact that it refers to an ancient sporting event from Greece …
… Congress needs to look into absurd grow of trademark limitations on common terms and symbols. SB:
… Congress needs to look into the absurd growth of trademark limitations on common terms and symbols.
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In the DOT Seeks An “Associate Administrator For Administration” post:
Now that is a bureaucrats dream — administering the administrators. SB:
Now that is a bureaucrat’s dream — administering the administrators.
In the Antarctica post, Rodina should be Rodinia.
In the Oregon Man Arrested For Urinating On Sleeping 11-Year-Old Girl on JetBlue Flight post:
The girl’s father caught Vietze in the course of his assault and stop him. SB:
The girl’s father caught Vietze in the course of his assault and stopped him.
In the Now Putin The Archeologist: Russian Strongman “Discovers” Ancient Jars At Ancient Site post:
… some fawning account of his aides on how he is superhuman. SB:
… some fawning account by his aides on how he is superhuman.
What is really amazing is that the urn were less than seven feet … SB:
What is really amazing is that the urns were less than seven feet …
It was almost like someone put them there and direct Putin … SB:
It was almost like someone put them there and directed Putin …
The same cult of personality has been carefully constructed by Putin around himself to get Russian to love the man … SB:
The same cult of personality has been carefully constructed by Putin around himself to get Russians to love the man …
What may appear a pathetic self-absorbed, self-aggrandizing display … SB:
What may appear as a pathetic self-absorbed, self-aggrandizing display …
In the The Xinjiang 13: China Blacklists Leading American Academics While Universities Remain Silent post:
China responded with sanctions imposed by it’s security services … SB:
China responded with sanctions imposed by its security services …
The Toroll Under The Bridge: Music Teacher Arrested After Reportedly Having Sex With Child-Like Dolls Under Bridge Leading To Elementary School SB:
The Torroll Under The Bridge: Music Teacher Arrested After Reportedly Having Sex With Child-Like Dolls Under Bridge Leading To Elementary School
Torroll has been charged him with public indecency, a misdemeanor. SB:
Torroll has been charged with public indecency, a misdemeanor.
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2011/0812/To-defuse-flash-protest-BART-cuts-riders-cell-service.-Is-that-legal
Widener University Goes Soviet On Law School Professor
“Widener Law is a fourth-tier law school and this situation will do little to move it up. However, this incident could effect (sic) the reputation of Widener University. Where were the Board of Trustees while all this was going down?”
Should read:
“Widener Law is a fourth-tier law school and this situation will do little to move it up. However, this incident could affect the reputation of Widener University. Where were the Board of Trustees while all this was going down?”
In MICHELE BACHMANN, CHRISTIAN RECONSTRUCTIONISM AND THE LAW
If he and other journalists can be criticized for anything, it is for nSchaeffot asking the hard questions,… SB
If he and other journalists can be criticized for anything, it is for not asking the hard questions,…
In the Air America: Federal Government Spending $200 Million in Subsidies For “Essential Air Service” post:
In some case, a coach ticket cost the taxpayers over $4000 in subsidies. SB:
In some cases, a coach ticket cost the taxpayers over $4000 in subsidies.
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In the With Friends Like This: Pakistan Reportedly Showed China Downed Stealth Helicopter post:
The Pakistani government was expressly asked by the United States no to give anyone access to the wreckage. SB:
The Pakistani government was expressly asked by the United States not to give anyone access to the wreckage.
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In the Blogger Detained in Egypt For Defamation Of Military post:
It is a part of an expanding trend of government’s cracking down on first speech … SB:
It is a part of an expanding trend of governments cracking down on first speech …
/or
It is a part of an expanding trend of the government’s cracking down on first speech …
Meet Marco Tempest: Ipod Magician SB:
Meet Marco Tempest: iPod Magician
And I cannot even figure out all of the standard options on my Iphone . . . SB:
And I cannot even figure out all of the standard options on my iPhone . . .
What Tempest does with these Ipods is amazing. It is a new frontier for magic. SB:
What Tempest does with these iPods is amazing. It is a new frontier for magic.
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In the Man Arrested After Driving While Using Two Cellphones post:
… guns her Lexus SUV and speeds up to when they are outside with their children. SB:
… guns her Lexus SUV and speeds up when they are outside with their children.
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In the Britain Calls On Asian Governments To Move Against Sale of Rhino Horn post:
I left the meetings earlier and got into a cab. SB:
I left the meetings early and got into a cab.
He paid a lad of money and drank the blood and was served a snake soup. SB:
He paid a wad of money and drank the blood and was served a snake soup.
In the Is The Media Actively Erasing Ron Paul From Election Coverage? post:
… (including many regulars who I respect) … SB:
… (including many regulars whom I respect) …
In the Reverse Ad Placement: Abercrombie & Fitch Offers To Pay Jersey Shore Cast To Stop Wearing Its Clothing post:
One of my lifelong commitments is to go to my grave without having seen a single episode of Jersey Shores, … SB:
One of my lifelong commitments is to go to my grave without having seen a single episode of Jersey Shore, …
In the “Casket Cartel” Takes Monks To Court post:
Louisiana legislators caved into demand for the protective measures, … SB:
Louisiana legislators caved into demands for the protective measures, …
Duval saw the law as little more than a monopoly secured from politicians yielding to a well-healed lobby. SB:
Duval saw the law as little more than a monopoly secured from politicians yielding to a well-heeled lobby.
Re story on AT&T’s buying and distributing Perry book: The word “myriad” is not supposed to be followed by “of,” i.e., “there are myriad widgets” (can’t remember actual word in the story now), not “myriad of widgets.”
I love your site, but you really could use a good proofreader!
myriad |ˈmirēəd| poetic/literary
noun
1 a countless or extremely great number : networks connecting a myriad of computers.
1myr·i·ad noun \ˈmir-ē-əd\
Definition of MYRIAD
1
: ten thousand
2
: a great number (a myriad of ideas)
In the Auditors Conclude That $6.6 Billion Simply Disappeared From Planes Filled With Cash To Iraq post:
While congressional leadership is rollback on essential programs … SB:
While congressional leadership is rolling back on essential programs …
‘West Memphis Three’ — Convicted Of Killing Boy Scouts — Free After Serving 17 Years In Prison
After serving 17 years behind bars for the brutal murder of three children in eastern Arkansas, Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr. and Jason Baldwin — dubbed the “West Memphis Three” — have been released from prison.
“They will be free men … on suspended sentence,” prosecuting Attorney Scott Ellington told reporters during a Friday press conference.
“Only time will tell as to whether this was the right decision.”
All three men had been imprisoned since 1994, when they were convicted of killing three 8-year-old boys: Stevie Branch, Michael Moore and Christopher Byers.
Experts believe both sides have entered into a complex legal agreement, in which the three men have entered into so-called Alford pleas.
“The plea means that you maintain your innocence but you believe there is a substantial likelihood that a jury will find you guilty so you are pleading guilty per State v. Alford,” Anne Bremner, a Seattle attorney and legal analyst, told The Huffington Post. “The effect of the corresponding finding of guilt by the court is the same as with a straight guilty plea.”
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I for one am not a fan of the Alford plea….It is over used in CSC cases where the only reason that a plea is given the defendants are more afraid of the longer sentence they could get if taken to trial…
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/19/west-memphis-three-free_n_931449.html#s333742&title=Craighead_County_Court
BTW….These young men have to offer some thanks to Johnny Depp….who made this case more public and kept it in the public’s eye…..
In the The Manliness Gap? Scottish Men Selected As World’s Most Manly post:
In the poll, Australian came in second and the English came in third. SB:
In the poll, Australians came in second and the English came in third.
It appears that Mr. Bean is simply too much for Americans to be secure third place. SB:
It appears that Mr. Bean is simply too much for Americans to secure third place.
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In the Was Queen Hatsheput Poisoned? Scientists Find Evidence of What Could Be One Of The World’s Oldest Product Liability Cases post:
The Queen (and her family) suffered from skin ailments (as well as being obesity, diabetes, and liver cancer. SB:
The Queen (and her family) suffered from skin ailments (as well as obesity, diabetes, and liver cancer.
In the Swimsuit Lawsuit: Bankruptcy Lawyer Sues New York Over Swimsuit Requirements in Lifeguard Tryouts post:
… and I fail to see who allowing trunks as well as speedos is a matter of age discrimination. SB:
… and I fail to see how allowing trunks as well as speedos is a matter of age discrimination.
In the Lawyers and Law Professors Erupt in Bitter Debate After Identification of “ScamProf” post:
Critics say that Campos only came forward after various blogger had deduced his identity. SB:
Critics say that Campos only came forward after various bloggers had deduced his identity.
However, Leiter has gone further an attacked Campos personally and professionally. SB:
However, Leiter has gone further and attacked Campos personally and professionally.
… collapsing legal market unable to sustain the current level graduates. SB:
… collapsing legal market unable to sustain the current level of graduates.
With during the lower higher rates of the last few years … SB:
During the lower hiring rates of the last few years …
However, the ABA and AALS was fast to crackdown on such violations … SB:
However, the ABA and AALS were fast to crackdown on such violations …
IF lawyers are not education on legal history and theory in law school, … SB:
If lawyers are not educated on legal history and theory in law school, …
We are a profession in a most development or transitional stage. SB:
We are a profession in a most developmental or transitional stage.
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake with epicenter at Mineral, Virginia, half way between Richmond and Charlottesville. Felt in DC. A good topic for a post, hint, hint, from someone who lives in the area.
In the EARTHQUAKE! post:
In perhaps the stupiest possible move, … SB:
In perhaps the stupidest possible move, …
In the Obama Administration Pressures Prosecutors To Drop Criminal Investigations Of Banks Over Mortgage Fraud post:
The last few years have been replete with stories of incredible fraudulent and possibly criminal acts … SB:
The last few years have been replete with stories of incredibly fraudulent and possibly criminal acts …
… have been pressuring the states to given the industry a pass on any crimes. SB:
… have been pressuring the states to give the industry a pass on any crimes.
Among other possible cases, Schneiderman objects to given a pass to New York Mellon and Bank of America … SB:
Among other possible cases, Schneiderman objects to giving a pass to New York Mellon and Bank of America …
Ninth Circuit Rules Family Can Sue California Officer Who Shoot Handcuffed Son In Back of Cruiser SB:
Ninth Circuit Rules Family Can Sue California Officer Who Shot Handcuffed Son In Back of Cruiser
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In the Appellate Lawyer Of The Week Interview post:
… Tony Mauro, who I have long admired. SB:
… Tony Mauro, whom I have long admired.
In the Kentucky Man Loses Lawsuit Over Amputation of His Penis Without Consent post:
It does not matter that such an unconsented to operation may have worked to the benefit of the patient. SB:
It does not matter that such an nonconsensual operation may have worked to the benefit of the patient.
Patterson’s lawyer insisted that his client stopped the cancer for spreading. SB:
Patterson’s lawyer insisted that his client stopped the cancer from spreading.
I’m a little late catching this or I’d have written it up this weekend, but you might be interested for the coming week, Professor.
From: http://www.universalhub.com/2011/court-says-state-law-banning-recording-police-offi
“Court says state law used to ban recording of police officers in public is unconstitutional
By adamg – 8/26/11 – 4:29 pm
A Boston lawyer suing the city and police officers who arrested him for using his cell phone to record a drug arrest on the Common won a victory today when a federal appeals court said the officers could not claim “qualified immunity” because they were performing their job when they arrested him under a state law that bars audio recordings without the consent of both parties.
In its ruling, which lets Simon Glik continue his lawsuit, the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston said the way Glik was arrested and his phone seized under a state wiretapping law violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights:
The First Amendment issue here is, as the parties frame it, fairly narrow: is there a constitutionally protected right to videotape police carrying out their duties in public? Basic First Amendment principles, along with case law from this and other circuits, answer that question unambiguously in the affirmative. It is firmly established that the First Amendment’s aegis extends further than the text’s proscription on laws ‘abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press,’ and encompasses a range of conduct related to the gathering and dissemination of information. As the Supreme Court has observed, “the First Amendment goes beyond protection of the press and the self-expression of individuals to prohibit government from limiting the stock of information from which members of the public may draw.’…
Gathering information about government officials in a form that can readily be disseminated to others serves a cardinal First Amendment interest in protecting and promoting ‘the free discussion of governmental affairs.’” [. . .]
Flying While Black & Reading Antique Aviation Books
Nal – I saw that story and while the passenger is correct to note the level of paranoia and ineptitude that characterizes our government’s TSA security apparatus, framing his situation in terms of race betrays the mindset of a professional victim. I watched the TSA hold up a Jet Blue flight the other day and rummage overhead bins to seize a girls field hockey stick. Race has nothing to do with these situations. It’s wild incompetence.
In the Extreme Elements in Libya and Egypt Appear in Wake of Revolutions post:
In Libyan, Mohammed al-Alagi, the Transitional National Council’s justice minister, … SB:
In Libya, Mohammed al-Alagi, the Transitional National Council’s justice minister, …
What, of course, makes the situation even more precarious is the access of Libyan to weapons of mass destruction … SB:
What, of course, makes the situation even more precarious is the access of Libya to weapons of mass destruction …
… a move reminiscent of the Taliban’s destruction art and the two ancient statues of the Buddha called Bamiyan SB:
… a move reminiscent of the Taliban’s destruction of art and the two ancient statues of the Buddha called Bamiyan.
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In the Booked on Orbitz? Russians Announce Plans for Space Hotel post:
you are really trying to get away from it all, … SB:
If you are really trying to get away from it all, …
/The “If” is stuck at the top.
In the Study: Half of Adult Population in U.S. To Be Obese By 2030 post:
Currently, 32 per center of men and 35 per cent of women are obese. SB:
Currently, 32 percent of men and 35 percent of women are obese.
… with rates of obesity of 41-48 per cent for men and 35-43 per cent for women by 2030. SB:
… with rates of obesity of 41-48 percent for men and 35-43 percent for women by 2030.
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In the El Paso Jury Rules In Favor Of Family Of Burglar Killed By Business Owner post:
The El Paso jury awarded roughly $300,000 to the family Robert Johnson Fox, … SB:
The El Paso jury awarded roughly $300,000 to the family of Robert Johnson Fox, …
Gibson Guitar CEO: We’re Under Attack By Obama Administration
CEO says Obama Justice Dept. Wants Them to Close Their Doors.
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=45796
El Paso Jury Rules In Favor Of Family Of Burglar Killed By Business Owner SB:
El Paso County Jury Rules In Favor Of Family Of Burglar Killed By Business Owner
A Texas jury has rendered a rare award to the family of a burglar killed in the course of a crime. SB:
A Colorado jury has rendered a rare award to the family of a burglar killed in the course of a crime.
:The number 1 legal theory blog ought to have a way to receive automatic mailings =you would think, right ?
Giving Mercy A Bad Name? Catholic School Cancels Good Will Ramadan Dinner SB:
Giving Mercy A Bad Name? Catholic School Cancels Goodwill Ramadan Dinner
In the Negligence or Assumption of the Risk? Paintball Causes British Woman’s Breast Implant to Rupture post:
The woman initially thought she had a bad bruise but her doctor’s later informed her of the rupture. SB:
The woman initially thought she had a bad bruise but her doctor later informed her of the rupture.
She used in both nuisance and negligence over the lack of a sufficiently high wall to protect her and other citizens. SB:
She sued in both nuisance and negligence over the lack of a sufficiently high wall to protect her and other citizens.
… where an officer was shot a bulletproof vest in an area under the arm without protection. SB:
… where an officer was shot wearing a bulletproof vest in an area under the arm without protection.
In the Put’in on the Chaps: Latest Installment of the World’s Most Visible and Longest Running Midlife Crisis post:
Exactly when does this get embarrassing for Russian? SB:
Exactly when does this get embarrassing for Russians?
… which his Russian handlers insist is 100 time more powerful than that of a professional wrestler … SB:
… which his Russian handlers insist is 100 times more powerful than that of a professional wrestler …
President Obama’s uncle had Social Security ID
President Obama’s accused drunken-driving uncle — who was busted after a near collision with a Framingham cop — has had a valid Social Security number for at least 19 years, despite being an illegal immigrant ordered to be deported back to Kenya, the Herald has learned.
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1362374&format=comments#CommentsArea
Lets see his aunt is an illegal, his uncle is an illegal, maybe Obama is an illegal after all. Especially since there are questions about his SS #
I suppose the Officers Motto should be changed to “Beyond the Call of Duty”……Hood will do, Cruisers part II….
Officer Caught In Surveillance Photo Having Sex On Car: Report (GRAPHIC PHOTO)
A photo of what appears to be a police officer having sex with a woman on the hood of a car has caused an uproar in New Mexico.
The Huffington Post could not confirm independently that the man in question is a law enforcement officer, but Albuquerque, N.M. TV station KOB 4 and the Albuquerque Journal both identify the man as a uniformed officer.
Other uniformed policeman have been caught having sex on the job. Earlier this month, a Louisiana state public safety officer was suspended for reportedly having sex in his patrol car.
In January, a veteran officer resigned after he allegedly did the deed in his cruiser.
WATCH video with the GRAPHIC PHOTO.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/30/officer-sex-car_n_942051.html?ncid=webmail11
I wonder if they will have to register as a sex offender…besides a loss of employment…
In the D.C. Police Officer Who Attacked Transgender Citizens Had Prior Alcohol Related Offenses post:
D.C. police officer Kenneth Furr was recently arrested having shooting transgender citizens in a drunken rage. SB:
D.C. police officer Kenneth Furr was recently arrested having shot transgender citizens in a drunken rage.
It now appears that the D.C. Metropolitan Police was aware to prior alcohol-related incidents by Furr. SB:
It now appears that the D.C. Metropolitan Police was aware of prior alcohol-related incidents by Furr.
In the Beer Burkas: Utah Legislators Require Restaurants To Install “Zion Curtains” To Prevent Customers From Seeing Beers Being Opened or Poured post:
For many, the Zion Curtains are a clearly the result of sectarian, … SB:
For many, the Zion Curtains are clearly the result of sectarian, …
http://www.whistleblower.org/blog/31-2010/1468-government-behaving-badly-renditions-revealed-and-gps-tracking
Government Behaving Badly: Renditions Revealed and GPS Tracking
by Jesselyn Radack on September 01, 2011 ( The Whistleblogger / 2010 )
WaPo’s editorial follows a USA Today op-ed from Marc Rotenberg, who heads the Electronic Privacy Information Center, warning of the privacy implications of insurance companies requiring GPS tracking devices in vehicles:
Now car insurance companies want you to install a new device in your car so they can track how you drive and when you drive. The companies say this could reduce your insurance rates, but there is more to the story.
The data that are collected by the insurers don’t stay with the insurers and won’t be used only to calculate rates. Police could get access to your driving habits, as could state agencies.
If the Justice Department believes law enforcement does not need a warrant to place a GPS on a car, it does not bode well for private citizens when law enforcement is tempted to request tracking information from their car insurance providers. The amount of information the government can obtain about persons using GPS tracking is staggering. As WaPo said in quoting D.C. Circuit judge Douglas Ginsberg:
“A person who knows all of another’s travels can deduce whether he is a weekly churchgoer, a heavy drinker, a regular at the gym, an unfaithful husband, an outpatient receiving medical treatment, an associate of particular individuals or political groups — and not just one such fact about a person, but all such facts,” D.C. Circuit Judge Douglas Ginsburg aptly noted in invalidating Mr. Jones’s conviction.
In the On Deadly Ground: Steven Seagal Bags Puppy and Busts Jesus post:
… according to his notice of a claim for $100,000 in damages and a a”formal written apology” to his children … SB:
… according to his notice of a claim for $100,000 in damages and a ”formal written apology” to his children …
Nal
Anxious to cooperate, Calderón allow a search of his house, car, and computer by the two Apple employees while the San Francisco police officers waited outside.
SB
Anxious to cooperate, Calderón allowed…
Does it really matter at this point:
Thomas Jefferson Slave Paternity Rumors: New Study Questions Evidence That Former President Fathered Sally Hemings’ Child
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/02/thomas-jefferson-slave-paternity-rumors_n_947016.html?ncid=webmail12
In the Nuremburg Revisited and Revised: The Legitimation of Torture in the United States post:
Rather, he lasting effect of the Bush program will be in the use of defenses against alleged war crimes … SB:
Rather, the lasting effect of the Bush program will be in the use of defenses against alleged war crimes …
In the Study Estimates Roughly 40 Percent of Europeans Suffer From Mental Illness post:
The U.S. study found percent of Americans suffered from mental illness. SB:
The U.S. study found 30 percent of Americans suffered from mental illness.
“Muslim Students Protest Michael Oren, Israeli Ambassador: Free Speech Or Criminal Act?
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Prosecutors on Wednesday argued that 10 Muslim university students broke the law when they shouted down a speech by the Israeli ambassador on a Southern California campus in a case that has stoked an impassioned public debate about freedom of speech.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/07/muslim-students-protest-michael-oren_n_952207.html?ir=College
Apparently TASER International is not amused by the bad press the (mis)use of their product causes their brand name.
Taser Axon, An On-Officer Head Camera, Wants To Make Everyone A Little More Liable
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/07/axon-taser-video-camera-hd-officer-pov-cam_n_945597.html
In the Neighbors Call Police When Man Slaughters Cow In Drive-Way . . . Police Declare It Perfectly Legal post:
… it turns out to be perfectly legal to butcher a cow in your drive way. SB:
… it turns out to be perfectly legal to butcher a cow in your driveway.
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In the Galileo and the GOP: Huntsman Takes Stand For Science post:
Wow. SB:
/With following text, needs to be removed from blockquote.
In the Galliano Found Guilty Of Anti-Semitic Comments post:
It sounded a bit like a McCarthy hearing with a Fellinesque twist. SB:
It sounded a bit like a McCarthy hearing with a Felliniesque twist.
Civil libertarians need to focus on this international trend and educate people was to the threat to free speech in the free world. SB:
Civil libertarians need to focus on this international trend and educate people as to the threat to free speech in the free world.
In the Armed Man Assaults Clerk, Hops Over Counter With Gun, Fires At Man . . . Walgreen Denies Armed Robbery In Progress post:
… even when coming to the aide of customers. SB:
… even when coming to the aid of customers.
… and Walgreens answer to the complaint has an interesting reported twist. SB:
… and Walgreens’ answer to the complaint has an interesting reported twist.
… carrying weapons while they work.that there was an armed robbery in progress. SB:
… carrying weapons while they work and that there was not an armed robbery in progress.
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In the Scientifics Find 2 Million Old A. Sediba; Creationists Find a 6000 Year Old Dead Ape post:
Palaeoanthropologists unsure of how to fit A. sediba into the evolutionary chain … SB:
Palaeoanthropologists are unsure of how to fit A. sediba into the evolutionary chain …
… and may have discovered missing evolutionary link for home erectus.” SB:
… and may have discovered missing evolutionary link for homo erectus.”
To make matters worse, Obama Onyango, who also have a driver’s license, … SB:
To make matters worse, Obama Onyango, who also has a driver’s license, …
In the Reflections On 9/11 post:
… a feeling only magnified later when Obama was shown gloating over how he personally advised the terrorists on the best place to hit the buildings. SB:
… a feeling only magnified later when Osama was shown gloating over how he personally advised the terrorists on the best place to hit the buildings.
Vampire arrested in Florida for trying to eat old guy at Hooters
http://blastr.com/2011/09/vampire-arrested-in-flori.php
“Smith then announced, ‘I’m a vampire, I am going to eat you,’ and apparently got a good start, because she bit off chunks of Ellis’ face and part of his lip before he escaped to a nearby gas station and phoned the police.”
In the Controversy Erupts After Obama Gaffe Goes Missing From PBS Transcript post:
Putting aside the conspiracy theories, PBS (as a new organization) … SB:
Putting aside the conspiracy theories, PBS (as a news organization) …
In the North Carolina Sued For Issuing Pro-Life License Plates While Refusing To Issue Pro-Choice Plates post:
Sponsor Rep. Mitch Gillespie litigation over the bill is “fine” with him … SB:
Sponsor Rep. Mitch Gillespie says litigation over the bill is “fine” with him …
Airport detainee says she was a victim of racial profiling
By Daniel P. Finney, The Des Moines Register
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2011-09-14/detroit-airline-detainee-racial-profiling/50400268/1
Shoshana Hebshi was as scared as everybody else aboard Frontier Flight 623 Sunday afternoon.
The plane carried 116 passengers en route to Detroit from Denver. Two F-16 fighter jets escorted the plane to the ground. The plane taxied to a remote area of the airport. Hebshi, 35, an Iowa State University alumna, began to worry. She posted a message to her Twitter account: “Stuck on a plane at Detroit airport —1/8 cops everywhere.”
Thus began a nearly four-hour ordeal that would include being handcuffed, denied access to her cellphone, locked in a cell while still bound, and strip-searched in the Detroit airport police station.
Hebshi detailed her experiences in a Monday blog post titled “Some real Shock and Awe: Racially profiled and cuffed in Detroit.” The post thrust her into the national spotlight and highlighted the tensions between individual liberty and public security in post-9/11 America.
As Hebshi sat on the plane, she rethought her decision to fly on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. She had taken a quick trip to San Francisco to celebrate her sister’s birthday. She was on her way home to suburban Toledo, Ohio, when the plane landed.
Police cars surrounded the plane. The flight crew ordered passengers to stay seated but did not say what the problem was. A half hour later, a bomb squad arrived. Two police vans and a police bus parked nearby. A van with stairs edged toward the plane.
Hebshi wondered whether a fugitive was aboard. It turned out they were there for her and the two men seated next to her.
Authorities stood her and the two men up, handcuffed them, took them off the plane and put them into a car. Hebshi turned to one of the men sitting next to her on the plane. She asked whether he knew what was going on and whether he knew the other man taken into custody. He said he didn’t on either count.
Hebshi, though, had a theory: “They’re doing this because of what we look like.”
Hebshi, a U.S. citizen and California native, is the daughter of a Saudi Arabian father and a Jewish mother. The two men were of Indian descent. She later learned someone aboard the plan reported suspicious activity when one of the men used the bathroom while apparently getting airsick.
Hebshi was never formally arrested nor charged with a crime. The FBI later said she and the two men had done nothing wrong.
“I’ve never had anything like this happen in my entire life, not in Iowa or any place that I’ve lived,” Hebshi said Tuesday.
FBI says removal was ‘precautionary’… and the article continues…
Until Death [or Dementia] Do Us Part? Robertson Says It Is OK To Divorce Spouses With Alzheimer’s
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When he was reminded of that vows concerning…
Correction: When he was reminded of THE vows concerning…
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I have always been fascinating by these programs with Muslim or Jewish or Christian figures dispensing advise to the faithful.
Correction: I have always been FASCINATED by these programs with Muslim or Jewish or Christian figures dispensing ADVICE to the faithful.
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The following sentence should have a question mark at the end:
I hate to lawyer the language, but what is the basis for this new interpretation that the term “death” extends beyond the obvious meaning of the end of life and can include constructive death?
In the Florida Woman Found Guilty of Criminal Neglect In Leaving Dog At Store For A Day Despite Absence of Necropsy post:
… Thomas’ health food store for dogs and cats Thomas in St. Petersburg. SB:
… Thomas’ health food store for dogs and cats in St. Petersburg.
She feed the dog on Friday and left her on Saturday to return on Sunday. SB:
She fed the dog on Friday and left her on Saturday to return on Sunday.
On Sunday, however, her landlord came into the shop only to find the dog dead and and a room that looked “ransacked.” SB:
On Sunday, however, her landlord came into the shop only to find the dog dead and a room that looked “ransacked.”
In the Mao’s Little Mandarins: Chinese Communists Lead List of The Super Wealthy post:
On my visits to China, I often ask citizens who they feel about the huge mansions and walled properties of party members. SB:
On my visits to China, I often ask citizens what they feel about the huge mansions and walled properties of party members.
… located where the air is considered better in the heavily polluted city. SB:
… located where the air is considered better than in the heavily polluted city.
The response is always a shrug and a comment that no one is really as communist anymore in China. SB:
The response is always a shrug and a comment that no one is really a communist anymore in China.
… as CCP members profit make on state-run enterprises. SB:
… as CCP members profit on state-run enterprises.
much thanks nal.
Claudia Rendon Fired After Taking Medical Leave To Give Kidney To Son
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/15/mom-kidney-transplant-firing_n_963176.html
Professor Turley,
I am leaving this comment here, via TOR, because I am not sure how better to contact you or any of the site admins.
Today I’ve had several (many) comments disappear — it looks like they’ve gone into a spam filter.
I might think I was banned, but I’ve also had many more comments go through just fine.
If I’ve been banned, say the word, and I’ll leave.
If it’s a filter problem, could someone change the filter? Or tell me how I’ve triggered it and what I can do to untrigger it?
I normally post as “anon”, but for this comment I’ll post under a different phony name so as not to annoy the filter further.
And if there is a better way to get a hold of site moderators, admins, or you, it might be a reasonable idea to post that.
Thank you,
Robert Paulson
Paul,
If you put more than 2 links….they get moderated…depending on the browser used it could link out and be labeled spam by word press….The professor is good about allowing any and all posts to stand regardless of other peoples thought…Now if they are totally inappropriate then….maybe they are in spam in need to be kept there….
AY, “The professor is good about allowing any and all posts to stand regardless of other peoples thought”, and that has certainly been my impression.
Regardless, several of my comments today had zero links in them, and I believe only one of them had as many as two links.
I wasn’t sure if it was a problem with Opera or not, but I saw one comment never make it, and had a copy of it, so I entered it again, and the blog told me that it was already in the database, just not being displayed.
So I am led to believe something has gone skew on triddle down at the spam filter. Perhaps one on’t cross beams…
They were trapped by the spam filter. Don’t know why. I’ve released them. Try again.
Elaine,
I saw that story and was planning on using it as a follow up for “Speak Not of the Dead” this weekend (unless, of course, our host wants the story).
Thank you Nal!
If there is a better way to communicate problems in the future, I’d be happy to use that instead.
In the White House Warned in 2009 That Solyndra Was Poor Investment post:
A DOE staff on August 20, 2009, obtained noted … SB:
A DOE staff e-mail on August 20, 2009, obtained noted …
In the Baldwin Accuses News Corp of Censoring Joke on Murdoch post:
Baldwin had already recorded to opening segment when he learned that the joke was cut. SB:
Baldwin had already recorded the opening segment when he learned that the joke was cut.
In the Fidler in the Subway: New York Council Member Calls For Censorship of Pro-Palestinian Ads in Subway post:
Fidler is demanding that MTA President Thomas Prendergast put an end to billboards calling for en end to funding for Israel … SB:
Fidler is demanding that MTA President Thomas Prendergast put an end to billboards calling for an end to funding for Israel …
In the Eating Out of House and Home: Republican Opposes New Taxes By Noting That He Needs $200,000 a Year for Food post:
Fleming is the father of four adult children and leaves alone with his wife. SB:
Fleming is the father of four adult children and lives alone with his wife.
/Math is wrong.
In the Supergrass: Courts Find Police Informer Not Only Had 51 Convictions But Is A “Pathological Liar” post:
Called a “pathological liar” by two courts, the Metropolitan Police still used Eaton to the trial of various people of murder. SB:
Called a “pathological liar” by two courts, the Metropolitan Police still used Eaton in the trial of various people of murder.
… and all to familiar to people working in the criminal justice system … SB:
… and all too familiar to people working in the criminal justice system …
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In the Seventh Circuit Slams Attorney For 345-Word Sentence and “Gibberish” — Demands Show Cause On Possible Disbarment post:
Maksym represented an outdoor concert promoter charged the county sheriff with coercing him into hiring his deputies for security. SB:
Maksym represented an outdoor concert promoter who charged the county sheriff with coercing him into hiring his deputies for security.
eating out of house and home:
“That is a lot of food. Breaking down $200,000, Fleming could spend $6666 a day. That would allow $2222 for breakfast, $2222 for lunch, and $2222 for dinner”
should read:
That is a lot of food. Breaking down $200,000, Fleming could spend $547.95 a day. That would allow $182.65 for breakfast, $182.65 for lunch, and $182.65 for dinner.
Thanks Rocco.
JT,
Have you ever had the pleasure of reading BRADSHAW v. UNITY MARINE CORPORATION, INC.? A district court case out of Texas circa 2001.
Here’s a sample of its delicious sarcasm:
“Before proceeding further, the Court notes that this case involves two extremely likable lawyers, who have together delivered some of the most amateurish pleadings ever to cross the hallowed causeway into Galveston, an effort which leads the Court to surmise but one plausible explanation. Both attorneys have obviously entered into a secret pact–complete with hats, handshakes and cryptic words–to draft their pleadings entirely in crayon on the back sides of gravy-stained paper place mats ….”
Full opinion available here:
http://sls.sa.utoronto.ca/files/Bradshaw.pdf
Hysterical.
Bob,
Now that was funny….But did not Sam Kent get some other notoriety….
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Disgraced-judge-Kent-wants-to-keep-salary-to-very-1661972.php
AY,
Thanks; had no idea.
In the Not So Noble Savage: Columnist Creates “Google Problem” for Santorum With Campaign To Link Name To Graphic Sexual Term post:
One shows like The Daily Show, people have chuckled … SB:
On shows like The Daily Show, people have chuckled …
In the Space Torts: NASA Puts Risk of Being Hit By Falling Satellite At 1 in 3200 post:
NASA still is unsure where a giant six-ton six-ton satellite will hit this week, … SB:
NASA still is unsure where a giant six-ton satellite will hit this week, …
From a personal injury perspective, the satellite is a orbit-chasing lawyers dream. SB:
From a personal injury perspective, the satellite is a orbit-chasing lawyer’s dream.
With more space needed, U.S. planning major expansion at detainee facility in Afghanistan
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/checkpoint-washington/post/with-more-space-needed-us-planning-major-expansion-at-detainee-facility-in-afghanistan/2011/09/21/gIQAGD6LlK_blog.html
In the Texas Judge Rules Gay Father Cannot Leave Children With His Husband post:
Harris County judge Charley Prine, a Republican judge in Texas, is under fire for a clearly homophobic order barring ta gay father from leaving his children alone with his husband. SB:
Harris County judge Charley Prine, a Republican judge in Texas, is under fire for a clearly homophobic order barring a gay father from leaving his children alone with his husband.
In the Student Disciplined For Telling Friend In Class That He Views Homosexuality As Wrong post:
I would prefer to guide a civil discourse than punished such expressions. SB:
I would prefer to guide a civil discourse than punish such expressions.
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In the Judges Behaving Badly (3): Chief Judge Dennis Jacobs Attacks Civil Libertarians and Lawyers Before Second Circuit post:
The circuit sitting en banc split 6-6 Wednesday on whether to grant en banc review on a challenge a federal wiretap law. SB:
The circuit sitting en banc split 6-6 Wednesday on whether to grant en banc review on a challenge to a federal wiretap law.
Hi, my name is Meredith. On September 18th, 2011, you posted a video from Youtube called Banned Books Week. That is my video, and I am very flattered you used it, but I would appreciate it if you gave credit to my blog- http://mintteaandagoodbook.blogspot.com/ . Thanks so much!
-Meredith
In the Saudi Women Given The Right To Vote post:
Accordingly, we should also not hesitate to praise the country when it move toward giving greater freedoms … SB:
Accordingly, we should also not hesitate to praise the country when it moves toward giving greater freedoms …
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In the Arkansas Judge Barred From Using Her Court For Show . . . Then Resigns And Rents Courtroom For New Reality Court Show post:
They know appear to regret that act and are denouncing her decision to start of the new show. SB:
They now appear to regret that act and are denouncing her decision to start the new show.
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In the Alabama Courts Give The Convicted The Choice Between Jail and Church post:
Justice Scalia in McCreary County v. American Civil Liberties Union, 545 U.S. 844 (2005), … SB:
/Needs close italics.
Professor,
Seems that you’re missing the close italics tag in the “Alabama Courts Give The Convicted The Choice Between Jail and Church” post.
Thanks Nal and bgk!
JT,
This isn’t a correction, but needed to be brought to your attention.
“http://jonathanturley.org/2011/09/25/second-amendment-boogey-man/#comment-271156″
I should specify, I was drawing your attention to this part in particular,
“You’re a liar, Libtard Mikey. Your gravatar image was cropped from a picture taken at an affair that you attended with Maxine. She was wearing a nice black dress. Look around in your “My Pictures” folder. You should use the picture of you and your grandson down by the canal. That’s a good picture. It shows the real you.”
Even if we assume that it’s a bluff, I feel you it still deserves your attention.
UR BdBy
“This same court has tried a Kuwaiti Shiite blogger Nasser Abul, 26, for allegedly using his Twitter account to insult the rulers of Kuwait’s Gulf partners Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.”
Awkward construction.
“This same court has tried a Kuwaiti Shiite blogger Nasser Abul, 26, for allegedly using his Twitter account to insult the rulers of Kuwait and Kuwait’s Gulf partners Saudi Arabia.”
Yo Proff…
Did you see the bears on Sunday….
http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-09-25/bears-incredible-return-goes-for-naught?ncid=webmail8
Now if they could play like this all the way through the game day….
In the De Jesus Loves You: Hit Man Stages Killing After Falling In Love With Target post:
Simoes was shocked to when she later saw the hired assassin kissing the dead woman. SB:
Simoes was shocked when she later saw the hired assassin kissing the dead woman.
Slartibartfast said
“I should clear up an error in Mike Spindell’s comment above – he said that I gave him NL’s IP and email addresses this morning, that is incorrect. I was copied on an email in which one of the guest bloggers gave Mike that information”
http://jonathanturley.org/2011/09/25/second-amendment-boogey-man/#comment-271784
What will be your corrective action, JT? You lost FFLEO over you cavalier attitude regarding commenter information.
Principals immune from damages in candy cane suit
DALLAS (AP) — A federal appeals court says two Dallas-area elementary school principals are immune from liability for stopping students from handing out Christian candy cane pens and other on-campus religious expressions, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.
By a 10-6 vote, the full 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans agreed that Plano school principals Lynn Swanson and Jackie Bomchill had qualified immunity from being assessed damages for their actions.
http://www.chron.com/news/article/Principals-immune-from-damages-in-candy-cane-suit-2191909.php
Professor Turley,
For the past day or so there has been a spirited discussion about the data mining experiment I (Slartibartfast) and others performed last spring on your site that has hijacked the discussion on rafflaw’s 2nd amendment thread. While I firmly believe I did nothing unethical, I do think that there are some important privacy issues being raised (if only to make your readers aware of what is possible to do in regards online data mining) and that the topic is worthy of it’s own thread (as is the original topic of the raff’s now-hijacked thread). Maybe you or one of your guest bloggers could cover this issue in its own post.
Thank you,
Kevin Kesseler
Kevin,
I agree on the privacy thread, but I know that I won’t touch it!
I don’t believe any of the guest bloggers should touch it.
I think this is an issue that Professor Turley would have to address.
There is an underlying privacy leak here enabled by the Gravatar system in which various aspects of anonymity (including potentially complete loss) is forfeit to any third party scraper. There are various fixes for this, including I believe,
1. modifying the template and removing Gravatars
2. publicizing the problem and jawboning WordPress/Gravatar into fixing it
3. loudly warning on the blog that this problem exists and how it can be worked around (type unique email addresses into the email field each and every time.)
There is also a user here, Kevin Kesseler, who used this exploit to scrape and identify the “alts” of various commenters and who has a database of these alts and code to scrape it.
Professor Turley can decide how to handle Kevin.
My suggestion would be for Professor Turley to direct Kesseler to delete the database and request he delete the code as well. But to definitely inform Kesseler he had no permission, and no authority to do what he did and does not have any permission to do so in the future.
I suggest as full disclosure that Professor Turley should put up a post describing the scraping, what has been disclosed, and who has received the information.
My suggestions only, I know Professor Turley can figure out how to handle it.
Professor Turley, if you do not wish to wade through the thread, I do include in the thread a wordpress bug report and other reports and discussions of the specific privacy leak.
http://jonathanturley.org/2011/09/25/second-amendment-boogey-man/#comment-272020
The post at 4:58 am is also informative.
Another good summary of the privacy risks of gravatar:
http://meta.stackoverflow.com/questions/21117/is-using-gravatar-a-security-risk
Is using Gravatar a security risk?
Gravatar’s MD5 hash is an unsalted MD5 hash of an email address.
A 3rd party could harvest every MD5 hash for every user’s email on Stack Overflow.
The 3rd party could store all the hashes in a lookup table
Email addresses are usually of a very particular format
The attacker could start with a brute force of at gmail.com followed by at yahoo.com, etc.
The attacker has the advantage that he/she could attack a huge set of emails in one go. So instead of needing to brute force every email individually the attacker can brute force in bulk.
The algorithm is quite simple, calculate a “random” MD5, look it up in the lookup table.
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Yes, I’ve thought about this as well, but there’s another aspect you haven’t addressed: privacy. With any site that uses Gravatar you can identify a user on one site as being the same as the user on another.
I will, of course, comply with any and all of Professor Turley’s wishes regarding my conduct or behavior with regard to posting on this blog, but my code and my database are my work product done on my own time while unemployed (i.e. completely at my own expense). If you, Professor Turley, or anyone else wants me to destroy them or in any way cede my control over them or rights to usage, then they can pay me for my time. My price is $50,000 (a reasonable fee for something that took six months of my time to create). If you don’t want to pay this, then you have no right to ask me to destroy property and data that I collected in a completely legal manner.
Sigh.
Professor Turley, as you consider what happened at your blog, and what steps you feel you should take, note that Kevin above at 6:11, and here too http://jonathanturley.org/2011/09/25/second-amendment-boogey-man/#comment-272439 states his belief that the database of scraped commenters and their alts is both somehow valuable AND that he intends to somehow profit off of that database.
you are supporting anon who wishes to violate my economic freedom by depriving me of my own work product…
If you talk to Kevin, and decide to write a post discussing what has happened, you may wish to ask him what his motives are, since he says he has some but will not discuss them, what he intends to do with the data and how he intends to profit from it.
Other issues to consider:
Has Kevin broken anyone’s terms of service?
Who owns the data Kevin has scraped?
Can Kevin’s data be used to effectuate identity theft?
Will Kevin honor requests from individuals listed in his database to be removed from his database?
public \ˈpə-blik\, adj.,
1a : exposed to general view : open
Hasn’t one thread already been totally destroyed with this debate? You have to thread-jack the “corrections” page too? This is redundant to what has been posted elsewhere.
There is a piece of garden variety spam on the Does Al Qaeda Have A Case For Defamation Against Ahmadinejad? thread you may want to look at:
http://jonathanturley.org/2011/09/28/does-al-qaeda-have-a-case-for-defamation-against-ahmadinejad/#comment-272461
In the Georgia Woman Reportedly Detained For Taking Photo Of Ground Zero post:
Now in New York city we have another alleged case … SB:
Now in New York City we have another alleged case …
She says the DeSimone became increasing loud and aggressive, … SB:
She says then DeSimone became increasing loud and aggressive, …
Need a link to the Video on the Bear Assault…
In Bear Necessities:
I wonder if Bears even kill their ex-girlfriends by posing as humans. SB
I wonder if Bears ever kill their ex-girlfriends by posing as humans.
In the Texas Sheriff Sends Transgender Porn To Political Opponent By Mistake post:
Now here is the ticker . . . SB:
Now here is the kicker . . .
In the “For God So Love The World, He Gave You Bargains, Bargains, Bargains”: Texas Mechanic Offers Cheap Oil Changes For Christian Recitals post:
Well, it is is ONLY from people to call or email (rather than drive to his store) it must be just fringe elements. SB:
Well, if it is ONLY from people to call or email (rather than drive to his store) it must be just fringe elements.
In the Federal Judge Criticizes Lack of Response of California Police Department To Allegations of Sexual Abuse By Officer post:
Notably, he not only routinely failed call for a female officer for pat-down, … SB:
Notably, he not only routinely failed to call for a female officer for pat-down, …
In the Amanda Knox Conviction Overturned post:
An appeals jury in Italy this afternoon overturned the conviction convictions of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito … SB:
An appeals jury in Italy this afternoon overturned the convictions of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito …
What was interesting, however, was the fact that sander convictions against Knox and Sollecito were upheld. SB:
What was interesting, however, was the fact that slander convictions against Knox and Sollecito were upheld.
What is clear after this case is that the police investigators are virtually libel proof in light of their numerous and mind boggling mistakes. SB:
What is clear after this case is that the police investigators are virtually libel in light of their numerous and mind boggling mistakes.
Gonzales Hires To Teach At Unaccredited Belmont Law School in Tennessee
Correction: Gonzales HIRED To Teach At Unaccredited Belmont Law School in Tennessee
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However, it is disgraceful start of any institution committed…
However, it is A disgraceful start of any institution committed…
In the MIT Researchers Invent Artificial Leaf post:
The artificial leaf is a a silicon solar cell with different catalytic materials … SB:
The artificial leaf is a silicon solar cell with different catalytic materials …
In the Topeka District Attorney refuses to prosecute item, second paragraph:
…drawing the line at first-degree member and send those second-degree cases to mediation. SB:
…drawing the line at first-degree murder and send those second-degree cases to mediation.
In the New Images of Asteroid Vesta,
…not only dwarfs Mr. Everest by almost ties the shield volcano Olympus Mons..SB
…not only dwarfs Mt. Everest but almost ties the shield volcano Olympus Mons…
Thanks Otteray Scribe!
In the Justice Department Appeals Alabama Immigration Ruling post:
The Obama Administration has now involving in extensive litigation against the states. SB:
The Obama Administration is now involved in extensive litigation against the states.
I am not sure of the soundness of that political judgment, but it is more motivated by political and legal necessity. SB:
I am not sure of the soundness of that political judgment, but it is more motivated by political than legal necessity.
… to apply for a license plate, driver’s license, business license or other business license. SB:
… to apply for a license plate, driver’s license, or other business license.
The Court applied an intermediate scrutiny standard that required the state to show that the law further a substantial state goal. SB:
The Court applied an intermediate scrutiny standard that required the state to show that the law furthered a substantial state goal.
In the Farewell and Well Done post:
I was very saddened to very of the loss of Steve Jobs, … SB:
I was very saddened to hear of the loss of Steve Jobs, …
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In the Putin’ On A Show: Russian Aide Admits Putin Discovery of Ancient Urns Was Staged post:
In a previous, I expressed profound doubt over the latest installment … SB:
In a previous post, I expressed profound doubt over the latest installment …
If you recall, after his being featured a race car driver, great white hunter, … SB:
If you recall, after his being featured as a race car driver, great white hunter, …
Now, after ridicule outside of Russian, an aide admitted it was staged. SB:
Now, after ridicule outside of Russia, an aide admitted it was staged.
The idea that these urns could be found just seven feet under the water near the shore laying on the surface was absurd. SB:
The idea that these urns could be found just seven feet under the water near the shore lying on the surface was absurd.
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In the Surprise! Nancy Grace Proclaims Knox Guilty and Denounces Acquittal as “Miscarriage of Justice” post:
… despite the few of many (including myself) that the case was riddled by mistakes, … SB:
… despite the few of many (including myself) that think the case was riddled by mistakes, …
Yet, justice appears synonymous with retribution in his lexicon. SB:
Yet, justice appears synonymous with retribution in her lexicon.
Secret panel can put Americans on “kill list’
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/05/us-cia-killlist-idUSTRE79475C20111005
In the Death Panel: Obama Delegates Hit List To Panel of Unnamed Officials post:
… the Obama Administration h”portraying the killing of Awlaki as a demonstration of President Barack Obama’s toughness toward militants who threaten the United States.” SB:
… the Obama Administration is ”portraying the killing of Awlaki as a demonstration of President Barack Obama’s toughness toward militants who threaten the United States.”
In the Ten Years in Afghanistan: America’s Marks A Milestone With a Shrug and a Shutter post:
We have now been in Afghanistan longer than any prior war from the Revolutionary War to World II to Vietnam. SB:
We have now been in Afghanistan longer than any prior war from the Revolutionary War to World War II to Vietnam.
From the outset, our objectives were dangerous ill-defined. SB:
From the outset, our objectives were dangerously ill-defined.
… grotesque corruption (here and and hardens its religious-based laws against women and minorities. SB:
… grotesque corruption (here) and hardens its religious-based laws against women and minorities.
“Cruel and Unusal Punishment? Woman Sues Over Arrest and Being Forced To Listen To Rush Limbaugh”
should be “Cruel and Unusual Punishment? Woman Sues Over Arrest and Being Forced To Listen To Rush Limbaugh” and
“By an measure” should be
“By any measure”
In the Cruel and Unusual Punishment? Woman Sues Over Arrest and Being Forced To Listen To Rush Limbaugh post:
Beside Rush’s programs are designed to produce greater rigidity in its victims. SB:
Besides, Rush’s programs are designed to produce greater rigidity in its victims.
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In the U.S. Airlines Lose Effort To Avoid Paying European Pollution Tax post:
United Continental and American Airlines have led the fight to avoid paying their costs of pollution. SB:
United, Continental and American Airlines have led the fight to avoid paying their costs of pollution.
Bettandorf SB Bettendorf… in the Survivor story
Company that owns Zuccotti “Protester” Park Just got 168 Million Loan Guarantee from Obama DOE!!!!…Thick as Thieves!!!!
So Mayor Bloomberg says there’s nothing really he can do until BPO decides the protesters ought to be evicted and they were nice enough to issue this public statement saying they weren’t going to do that….awww…see how nice?…Well I would guess that if Mr Liberal Mike Bloomberg felt like asking them he probably could….
BECAUSE HIS LONG TIME LIVE-IN GIRLFRIEND IS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS!!!..
Yes that’s correct…NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s long time lady Diana L. Taylor is on the board of directors for Brookfeild Properties…
http://www.godlikeproductions.com/forum1/message1666560/pg1
In the Fordham and the 2011 Quaranta Award post:
I was particularly touched when Mary gave me a doll made the older prisoners as a gift in their shop. SB:
I was particularly touched when Mary gave me a doll made by the older prisoners as a gift in their shop.
Dr. Mary Ann Quaranta remains an inspiration to every in the field of social work. SB:
Dr. Mary Ann Quaranta remains an inspiration to everyone in the field of social work.
In the Obama Administration Awards $120 Million To Promote Marriage post:
Of course, this same Administration that continues to burn hundreds of millions in Iraq and Afghanistan as we shutdown core programs for lack of funding. SB:
Of course, this same Administration continues to burn hundreds of millions in Iraq and Afghanistan as we shutdown core programs for lack of funding.
What is clear is that (to paraphrase Animal Farm) will all programs may be equal, some are more equal than others when it comes to budget cuts. SB:
What is clear is that (to paraphrase Animal Farm) while all programs may be equal, some are more equal than others when it comes to budget cuts.
In “Obama Administration Awards $120 Million To Promote Marriage”
The link to the source is missing…
As the grandson of an Ohio coal miner, I share the view of this posting by the law firm.
Are you implying a community of thought with the law firm’s sentiments (which seems unlikley), or mean to say:
As the grandson of an Ohio coal miner, I share the view of Professor Huber about this posting by the law firm. Or maybe I’m being obtuse?
In the Iran Responds to Film on Repression of Artists By Ordering The Flogging and Jailing of Actress post:
The Iranian courts have responded to a film detailing the repression of artists in Iran by ordering the flogging and prison of an actress, Marzieh Vafamehr. SB:
The Iranian courts have responded to a film detailing the repression of artists in Iran by ordering the flogging and imprisonment of an actress, Marzieh Vafamehr.
In the Chicago Lawyer Faces Suspension Over Calling Other Attorney “Gay Scum” and “Child Molester” post:
In one cited incident, he told a client not to hire an attorney because the man had a “sexual torture chamber in his basement.” SB:
In one cited incident, he told a client not to hire him as an attorney because the man had a “sexual torture chamber in his basement.”
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In the City Lights Repossessed For Failure To Pay Utility Bills post:
Streets were left in almost complete darkness, which led some owners to say that there promptly burglarized. SB:
Streets were left in almost complete darkness, which led some owners to say that they were promptly burglarized.
In the PM Cameron Blocks Inquiry Into Killing of Irish Lawyer Pat Finucane post:
Finucane was gunned down in front of his wife and three children in a savage murder in in Belfast in 1989. SB:
Finucane was gunned down in front of his wife and three children in a savage murder in Belfast in 1989.
Instead, Cameron said he would ask a a lawyer to look into the matter. SB:
Instead, Cameron said he would ask a lawyer to look into the matter.
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In the School Horrors: Teacher in France Lights Herself On Fire on Playground While A Teacher in Illinois Hangs Herself in Her Classroom post:
Walker had been a teacher for 17 years, and hanged herself the same day funeral services for Lynn Byrnes. SB:
Walker had been a teacher for 17 years, and hanged herself the same day as funeral services for Lynn Byrnes.
For that reason, there is a collective shudder from educators to read about not one but two such stores in the same week. SB:
For that reason, there is a collective shudder from educators to read about not one but two such stories in the same week.
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In the The Politics of Pain: Florida Legislator Seeks To Bring Back Electric Chairs and Firing Squads For Executions post:
He said the idea came to him as a Waffle House in talking to a constituent. SB:
He said the idea came to him at a Waffle House in talking to a constituent.
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IN the The Politics of Pain: Florida Legislator Seeks To Bring Back Electric Chairs and Firing Squads For Executions post:
What is left is promise of gratuitous pain to satisfy some deep need. SB:
What is left is the promise of gratuitous pain to satisfy some deep need.
Obama Spoke About “Fast & Furious” Before Holder Claimed He Knew
CNN’s John King plays Holder’s testimony to Congress on MAY 3, 2011, where he said he had only just recently heard about the Fast & Furious gunrunning program.
Then CNN compares Holder’s testimony to what President Obama said in MARCH to CNN Espanol about the operation.
It begs the question, how did the president know about this in March, and how did the president know the attorney general knew nothing about this in march, when the attorney general says in May he just learned about it a couple weeks ago?
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2011/10/13/obama_spoke_about_fast__furious_before_holder_claimed_he_knew.html
nal,
Is there something in the setting that will not let one subscribe to a thread….I could subscribe to the first but not the second of your posting….Thank you…
AY,
Can’t see any problem in the Settings. Might be a WordPress problem.
Thank you for looking….It is not all the time…just occasionally…
some strangeness happening in the recent posts column…(listed in column but not on topic site).
California Medical Association Calls For Legalization Marijuana SB:
California Medical Association Calls For Legalization Of Marijuana
… (representing ore than 35,000 physicians statewide) … SB:
… (representing more than 35,000 physicians statewide) …
The policy is the result of growing frustration in doctors being asked to proscribe a drug … SB:
The policy is the result of growing frustration in doctors being asked to prescribe a drug …
In the Lagy Gaga Crushes Lady Goo Goo post:
Source:
/ No source.
In the Was Van Gogh Murdered? post:
a new book is making a shocking claim that Vincent van Gogh might did not commit suicide in 1898 … SB:
A new book is making a shocking claim that Vincent van Gogh did not commit suicide in 1898 …
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In the Did The HMS Edinburgh Just Try To Murder The First Lady? post:
Well that would be true if our Secret Service was trained to thing as opposed to react. SB:
Well that would be true if our Secret Service was trained to think as opposed to react.
In the Van Gogh post:
His acting without a note seems perfectly inconsistent.
SB: …consistent
Nevertheless, I do find it strange is his walking a mile to the town.
Awkward sentence. Perhaps this: “I find his walking a mile to the town to be strange.”
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In the HMS Edinburgh story:
turning away the missiles from
Awkward sentence, suggest: “….turning the missiles away from…..”
Well that would be true if our Secret Service was trained to thing as opposed to react.
SB: …think…
feared it was full of bitter Jacobite
SB plural: Jacobites
In reference to this comment posted on Sunday at 10:37pm: “Judy Giglio has worked for Shallow Draft, owned by Paul Molinary. Now actively endorsing Dave Peralta for Parish President, also a realtor and has reasons for the connected to win.”
As the owner of Shallow Draft I am asking you to remove this post, since I have NEVER employed, or nor do I know who Judy Giglio or Paul Molinary is. Here at Shallow Draft we are not looking to take sides or use our company name in any advertising for any campaign.
Also, we don NOT have any relation to the person who gave you this information. I do not want to give my resourse.
Thank You & Please remove this post.
Angelina Geraci
Owner of Shallow Draft
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In the Gingrich: You Cannot Trust Politicians Who Do Not Pray post:
In the debate (look around the 72 minute marker), Gingrich said religious was a … SB:
In the debate (look around the 72 minute marker), Gingrich said religion was a …
Religious and political leaders around the world and also opened up attacks on secularists as a growing evil. SB:
Religious and political leaders around the world also opened up attacks on secularists as a growing evil.
In the Church Under Fire After Three People Die After Being Allegedly Told To Stop AIDS Drugs In Favor Of Prayer post:
The results, critics say, has been not the promised “miracle” but three deaths. SB:
The result, critics say, has been not the promised “miracle” but three deaths.
… the rule is quite sweeping and reads like a constitutional privilege or immunity. SB:
… the rule is quite sweeping and reads like a constitutional privilege of immunity.
In the Happy Birthday LkCa 15 B post:
A Buss Light Year nightlight? SB:
A Buzz Light Year nightlight?
… a University of Hawaii astronomer used the twin 10-metre Keck telescopes … SB:
… a University of Hawaii astronomer who used the twin 10-metre Keck telescopes …
LkCa 15 b is still forming planet into what will become a Jupiter-like gas giant. SB:
LkCa 15 b is still forming into what will become a Jupiter-like gas giant.
Scientists, by cancelling out light from the star, were able to be dust and material felling into the planet as it is building itself into a planet. SB:
Scientists, by cancelling out light from the star, were able to see dust and material falling into the planet as it is building itself into a planet.
This used a technique called :Interferometry” … SB:
This used a technique called “Interferometry” …
In the Susptected French “Terrorists” Break Into Texas Court, Wear Sombreros, and Play With Gavel post:
That is apparently the concern of local police after arrested French teenagers … SB:
That is apparently the concern of local police after arresting French teenagers …
This Cassoulet of Crime is composed of French Moroccan who arrived in the ultimate Texas trojan horse … SB:
This Cassoulet of Crime is composed of French Moroccans who arrived in the ultimate Texas trojan horse …
Here is the cell members in case you see a suspicious RV in your neighbors driven by Sombrero wearing, baguette eating Frenchmen: SB:
Here are the cell members in case you see a suspicious RV in your neighborhood driven by Sombrero wearing, baguette eating Frenchmen:
In the Does D.C. United’s Charlie Davis Have A Valid Dram Shop Claim? post:
This could prove an important case in the developed of the case law in D.C. on dram shop liability … SB:
This could prove an important case in the development of the case law in D.C. on dram shop liability …
JUSTIA.COM SURGICALLY REMOVED “MINOR v HAPPERSETT” FROM 25 SUPREME COURT OPINIONS IN RUN UP TO ’08 ELECTION.
http://naturalborncitizen.wordpress.com/
Brifing again Bdaman? How sad.
Here’s a link to the Fogbow discussion on Leo Donofrio’s article (there is a direct link to the article at the link):
http://www.thefogbow.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=5476&p=300047#p300047
It seems that a free (and not particularly well regarded) legal service made a mistake and then fixed it.
Dianna Cotter, who has published articles for Accuracy In Media and Examiner.com, has documented everything, and she has worked closely with me in the days leading up to this report. She will publish a follow-up later today at Examiner.com.
Furthermore, whoever was responsible for placing the robots on Boyd and Pope at Justia should know that Dianna Cotter and I have forwarded and discussed the information published below with writers at The Washington Times, Accuracy In Media, Free Republic and many other publications.
I have also forwarded evidence of the tampering (screenshots, Wayback Machine URLs and downloaded HTML for each Wayback snapshot) to Cindy Simpson (who published an article yesterday at American Thinker which discusses Minor v. Happersett). I have also shared the evidence with attorney Mario Apuzzo who is writing an analysis of Justia’s sabotage of Wong Kim Ark, a case which was subjected to multiple instances of tampering by Justia. (I will update my report with links to the reports of Dianna Cotter and Mario Apuzzo when they are published later today.)
JustiaGate
http://www.examiner.com/civil-rights-in-portland/justiagate
Slarti it appears that you are correct. It’s standard operating procedure for this administration.
Someone affiliated with the Department of Energy has been going back to make changes to press releases posted on the Internet weeks and months ago, CNBC has found.
The changes occurred in two press releases from the Department of Energy’s loan guarantee program — the same program that has been the center of controversy surrounding the failed solar company Solyndra.
Both were changed to remove the name of a company that has received negative press attention in recent days, SunPower, and replace it with the name of another company, NRG Energy
http://www.cnbc.com/id/44963294
and in case you missed this one Slarti
Ex-Indiana governor: That’s not my signature on Obama petition
Former Gov. Joe Kernan says a signature on a petition to place Barack Obama’s name on Indiana’s 2008 primary ballot isn’t his, putting him among dozens of dubious signatures found in a newspaper’s investigation.
Kernan, a Democrat who campaigned for Hillary Clinton during the 2008 primary, told the South Bend Tribune that he didn’t sign the Obama document.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-exindiana-governor-thats-not-my-signature-on-obama-petition-20111012,0,1203433.story
In the Amity-ville Horror: Is Halloween A Cry For Help? post:
… and ask people to think about how Halloween is fills the vacuum left from the absence of faith. SB:
… and ask people to think about how Halloween fills the vacuum left from the absence of faith.
Skeletons hand from the trees, a cemetery graces the lawn, … SB:
Skeletons hang from the trees, a cemetery graces the lawn, …
In the Karzai: We Are Prepared To Fight America To Defend Pakistan post:
We have allowed our states and cities to shutdown basic services and programs while spending hundreds of billions of dollars spent in Afghanistan. SB:
We have allowed our states and cities to shutdown basic services and programs while spending hundreds of billions of dollars in Afghanistan.
Our “blue state/red state” fixation that become the bread and circus distraction of modern politics. SB:
Our “blue state/red state” fixation has become the bread and circus distraction of modern politics.
In the Love Is Never Saying I’m Empty: Perry Publicly Admits To Love Affair post:
You want action” Try the breech-locking and firing mechanism of a Beretta with an articulated front trigger. SB:
You want “action” try the breech-locking and firing mechanism of a Beretta with an articulated front trigger.
He is not alone, it appears, with even liberals like Supreme Court justice Elena Kagan revealing a love for hunting this week. SB:
/Repeated sentence.
That is when Perry and others are forced to admit, you had me a curio. SB:
That is when Perry and others are forced to admit, you had me at curio.
Not a correction but maybe an interesting article for the future:
Officials use ruse at high school to clear halls for drug search
By Mark Frauenfelder at 1:30 pm Monday, Oct 24
[Video Link] Police and school administrators Wolcott High School in Connecticut tricked students and teachers into believing a dangerous intruder had come into the school building and ordered a lockdown. It was a ruse for a drug sweep of the lockers.
Link via BoingBoing:
http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/rick-green/hc-green-drugsearch–1022-20111022,0,4150328.column
In the CSI – Minneapolis: Who Did The Ferret? post:
The whodunit will turns on the whether the victim has water in the lungs … SB:
The whodunit will turn on the whether the victim has water in the lungs …
This would satisfy the standard if there ferret did not commit suicide. SB:
This would satisfy the standard if the ferret did not commit suicide.
In the Oregon Man Shoots At “Bear” and Kills Marine on a Hike post:
For a prior column, click .SB:
/No link.
In the 1980s, there Karen Ann Wood, 37, was outside in her backyard shot in her own backyard when she was shot by Donald Rogerson, a deer hunter. SB:
In the 1980s, Karen Ann Wood, 37, was outside in her own backyard when she was shot by Donald Rogerson, a deer hunter.
Thanks Nal!!!
In the California Man Spends Nine Hours Trapped in Swing post:
… where a man watched another man drowned without taking any efforts to assist him. SB:
… where a man watched another man drown without taking any efforts to assist him.
In the Rock Relics: John Lennon’s Tooth Up For Sale At $16,000 post:
It is also an interesting distinction where people are allowed to sale certain body parts like teeth, … SB:
It is also an interesting distinction where people are allowed to sell certain body parts like teeth, …
In the Pro-Life or Pro-Libel: Former Dem Congressman Sues Susan B. Anthony List For “Loss of Livelihood” After Defeat post:
The group maintained that a vote for the law was a pro-choose vote … SB:
The group maintained that a vote for the law was a pro-choice vote …
Driehaus insists that the campaign against amount to lies … SB:
Driehaus insists that the campaign against him amounted to lies …
In New York Times v. Sullivan,” the Court emphasized … SB:
/Needs close italics tag.
/Needs the “more” page separation.
To legitimize what they’re already doing…
Government Could Hide Existence of Records under FOIA Rule Proposal
by Jennifer LaFleur
ProPublica, Oct. 24, 2011
http://www.propublica.org/article/government-could-hide-existence-of-records-under-foia-rule-proposal
The “coding error” theory was first alleged as an innocent answer to JustiaGate by Alec Rawls at his “Error Theory” blog. He noted that the first snapshots of the Justia cases citing Minor v. Happersett contained non-clickable text. Alec then alleged that when Justia modernized their cite by adding hyperlinks to the cases, innocent coding errors caused the cases to contain mistakes.
UPDATE
Alec has updated his report with a full retraction, stating:
“Justia has been deleting politically inconvenient facts from its online Supreme Court record, which as Leo points out is actually a criminal offense: misrepresenting state documents.”
http://naturalborncitizen.wordpress.com/2011/10/26/justiagate-ceo-tim-stanley-claims-innocense-after-blocking-access-to-wayback-machine-snapshots-of-all-supreme-court-cases-published-by-justia/
Bdaman,
Could you please refrain from appending “-gate” to every molehill you run across? Thank you.
Justia claims that the error was due to a faulty regex* in which the string “/s/” was mistakenly replaced by “*” which cased text to be excised instead of just spaces. Their explanation is perfectly consistent with what happened. If Leo was actually interested in proving his allegation, he would check out how all of the other cases allegedly subject to this bug appeared before claiming that there was a conspiracy to hide the reference to a case which is completely irrelevant to presidential eligibility (except in Leo’s mind).
* regex or “regular expressions” are lines of code used to parse and manipulate text strings. Having written thousands of lines of regex myself I find Justia’s explanation so completely prosaic and mundane that it must be a conspiracy…
If I where them thats how I would try to explain it away also. Why put the robots in. Did they explain that one?
Just posting the news….
Half-naked drunk leads police on high-speed pursuit
BAINBRIDGE, OH (WOIO) -
Police in Bainbridge say a half-naked drunk woman led them on high-speed chase.
The police pursuit happened on October 11th.
The chief tells 19 Action News they tried to stop Erin Holdsworth, 28, for speeding, as she was traveling over 100 miles an hour.
Geauga County deputies were called to assist. The police put down stop sticks, which punctured her tires.
Police say Holdsworth was only wearing a G-string, fishnet stockings and stiletto heels.
She was also apparently extremely combative and when she was in the back of the squad car, she kicked out the back window.
Charges are pending.
http://www.19actionnews.com/story/15880220/half-naked-woman-leads-police-on-high-speed-pursuit
In the McBan: McDonald’s Bans Arizona Professor From All Restaurants After She Claims To Find Pathogens in Play Areas post:
The mother of four and college professor a doctorate in developmental psychology, … SB:
The mother of four and college professor with a doctorate in developmental psychology, …
She insists that her ban followed her alleged finding antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, kin the restaurant’s PlayPlace. SB:
She insists that her ban followed her alleged finding antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, in the restaurant’s PlayPlace.
She said that the finding of MRSA was so dangerous that felt she had to notify people. SB:
She said that the finding of MRSA was so dangerous that she felt she had to notify people.
What is most interesting is that she claims that health officials insist that play areas all outside of local food-handling and restaurant cleanliness rules … SB:
What is most interesting is that she claims that health officials insist that play areas are outside of local food-handling and restaurant cleanliness rules ,,,
Nal. Much thanks!!!
(CNSNews.com) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified in the House Foreign Relations Committee Thursday that there was “no record” that the Justice Department had given the State Department a “head up” about Operation Fast and Furious, in which guns were allowed to flow from the United States to drug traffickers in Mexico, and that the State Department had found “no evidence” that DOJ had applied for a license or waiver to send guns to a foreign country, which a member of the committee told her would have been required under U.S. law.
http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/hillary-clinton-no-evidence-doj-sought-required-license-send-guns-mexico-fast-and
The number of members of Congress calling for Holder to end his career in government because of Fast and Furious is now eight, a number which has doubled in one day.
Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2011/10/28/holders-days-as-attorney-general-may-be-numbered-as-resignation-calls-double-overnight/#ixzz1c62Roqt1
Very Damning, what say you professor
http://naturalborncitizen.wordpress.com/2011/10/28/look-who-cited-to-justia-for-supreme-court-holding/
In the Meet Laura Chavez: A Monopoly Player In Need Of A “Get Out Of Jail Free” Card post:
Chavez’s 48-year-old boyfriend was playing not only with her but their couple’s 10-year-old grandson. SB:
Chavez’s 48-year-old boyfriend was playing not only with her but with her 10-year-old grandson.
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In the Miami Police Officer Arrested After Speeding To Work At 120 MPH post:
According, running late this month for his security job, … SB:
Accordingly, running late this month for his security job, …
OFFICIAL US SUPREME COURT RESPONSES TO JUSTIAGATE.
I initially received a candid and pointed response concerning the alleged subversive activity by Justia from a staffer at the US Supreme Court’s Public Information Office. But, at this time, Patricia McCabe Estrada, Deputy Public Information Officer, has asked me not to print the original response, requesting that I print “no comment” instead. Out of respect for the Court, I have refrained from publishing the initial comment. I have faith the US Supreme Court will request that Justia bring the hidden information documenting the full extent of the mangled cases to the attention of the public so those who erroneously relied upon Justia’s corrupted versions of US Supreme Court rulings may know the truth of the law.
If the US Supreme Court does nothing more to address this scandal, I will publish the initial comment along with all of my correspondence between myself and the Deputy Public Information Officer since that correspondence acknowledges the prior comment, and bears witness to our email discussions concerning it.
Leo Donofrio, Esq.
http://naturalborncitizen.wordpress.com/2011/10/31/justiagate-ceo-tim-stanley-admits-publishing-mangled-supreme-court-opinions-the-oyez-connection-scotus-response/
For almost 35 years, his find was ridiculed or ignored, the site dismissed as curious but not significant.
But earlier this month, a team that re-examined his discovery using new technology concluded in the prestigious journal Science that Gustafson had been right all along.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2016652520_mastodon31m.html
In the More Wrong Than Wright: Sheriff Calls For Citizens To Arm Themselves And Mete Out Their Own Justice post:
Saying that “this animal deserves to be out in our society,” Wright said … SB:
“I don’t think this animal deserves to be out in our society,” Wright said …
… a license, if not an invitation, to dispatch criminals in they have the opportunity to do so. SB:
… a license, if not an invitation, to dispatch criminals if they have the opportunity to do so.
However, it is rare for a law enforcement official to to encourage citizens … SB:
However, it is rare for a law enforcement official to encourage citizens …
In the Police Union Under Fire For T-Shirts Reading “U Raise ‘Em, We Cage ‘Em.” post:
A Northern California school police officers union under fire after they sold … SB:
A Northern California school police officers union is under fire after they sold …
In the On the Hoof: Thieves Succeed In Stealing 20 Boxes of Pig Feet post:
I suppose that it why pig bellies rather than pig feet became the market stable for traders. SB:
I suppose that is why pig bellies rather than pig feet became the market staple for traders.
In the Who Are These People? Foreclosure Firm Staff Mock Homeless People At Halloween Party post:
However, to profiteer on such mills while mocking those put on the street is truly grotesque. SB:
However, to profit on such mills while mocking those put on the street is truly grotesque.
… Steven J. Baum later apologize for “poor taste.” SB:
… Steven J. Baum later apologized for “poor taste.”
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In the Did Cain Trip The Wire? Attorney Suggests Breach of Confidentiality Agreement post:
Such agreement often have not just a confidentiality agreement but a non-disparagement provision. SB:
Such agreements often have not just a confidentiality agreement but a non-disparagement provision.
Got ‘em. Thanks Nal.
Three Strikes and Your Out [of Lawyers]: Judge Rules That Violent Defendant Must Represent Himself
Correction: Three Strikes and YOU’RE Out [of Lawyers]: Judge Rules That Violent Defendant Must Represent Himself
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Now, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge David Kurtz (left) has ruled that he has forfeited his right counsel and must represent himself.
Correction: Now, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge David Kurtz (left) has ruled that he has forfeited his right TO counsel and must represent himself.
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I have seriously reservations about Kurtz’s orders.
Correction: I have SERIOUS reservations about Kurtz’s orders.
YOUR OUT?
Thanks Elaine M!
Thought you might find this interesting.
Larry Klayman, formerly of Judicial Watch, is in hot water with the Florida and Pennsylvania bar.
http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/11/judicial_watch_founder_larry_klayman_is_in_trouble.php?ref=fpb
In the Have Scientists Finally Found The Fountain of Youth? post:
The question is, if we never were able to reverse aging, would we allowed it or ban it given our growing over-population problems? SB:
The question is, if we ever were able to reverse aging, would we allow it or ban it given our growing over-population problems?
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In the Extremists Firebomb French Newspaper After Publication of Mohammad Cartoon post:
While no one has claimed responsibility in the attack. SB:
No one has claimed responsibility in the attack.
In God we trust —–
“Of course, the motto has only been embraced since 1956…”
I’m not sure where you get your information, but the motto has appeared on our gold and silver coinage since 1866.
When James Pollock was Director of the United States Mint he submitted the suggestion to the Secretary of the Treasury (Salmon Chase). Chase approved of his idea and a Bill was presented to Congress. That Bill passed the House and Senate unanimously in 1865. In 1866 the regular coinage of the gold and silver coin with the motto ‘In God we trust’ was commenced and has continued ever since, on all the coins large enough to contain the motto, except the nickel.
For some reason, William Millward (Pollard’s successor as Mint Director) stopped printing the motto on the nickel. It was later resumed.
What about E pluribus unum? It’s been used on coins since 1786.
The 1866 nickel was a 5 cent piece. On the front it has United States of America 5 Cents, and on the back it has In God we trust and the year 1868.
The 1867 nickel was only a three cent piece. On the front it says United States of America and the year 1867. On the back it has the Roman numeral III.
The 1868 nickel was a 5 cent piece. On the front it has United States of America 5 Cents, and on the back it has In God we trust and the year 1868.
Perhaps Millward didn’t feel right about putting the motto on a nickel that was only valued at 3 cents.
In the Obama Administration Fires General For Calling Karzai “Erratic” and “Divorced From Reality” post:
Remarkably, Fuller said if much more nicely, … SB:
Remarkably, Fuller said it much more nicely, …
Karzai has become like our crazy Uncle Hamid, who we are not allowed to mention is a nut case. SB:
Karzai has become like our crazy Uncle Hamid, whom we are not allowed to mention is a nut case.
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In the ABA Journal Under Fire For Coverage Of Survey Of Legal Secretaries post:
… and instead insist that it is gender indoctrination of the se secretaries. SB:
… and instead insist that it is gender indoctrination of the secretaries.
In the ABA Journal Under Fire For Coverage Of Survey Of Legal Secretaries post:
The study by Hastings law professor Joan Williams … SB:
The study by Chicago-Kent law professor Felice Batlan …
/As noted by victoriapynchon in the comments.
Negligence? Woman Get Stuck In Automatic Gate SB:
Negligence? Woman Gets Stuck In Automatic Gate
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In the University of Illinois Admits To Publishing Inaccurate Admissions Data For Six Out Of The Last Ten Years post:
Illinois is a terrific school that does not deserve these controversies. It has been poorly served by administrators and past deans. The irony is that it does not need to shade the figures. It has always been a great law school with top ranked faculty and students.
Here is the full statement: Nov7.Law
ABA Journal and Washington Post SB:
/Should not be included in blockquote.
In the Texas Will Not Revoke License of Bigot Gun Instructor Who Agrees To Train “The Enemy” post:
Note that did not include political associations so liberal Muslim might have to shop around. SB:
Note that did not include political associations so liberal Muslims might have to shop around.
… “If you are a socialist liberal and/or voted for the current campaigner-in-chef, … SB:
… “If you are a socialist liberal and/or voted for the current campaigner-in-chief, …
In the Study: Cavemen Did Indeed See Spots post:
Of course, for creationists who insist the Earth cannot be more than 5000 years old, you can stood reading. SB:
Of course, for creationists who insist the Earth cannot be more than 5000 years old, you can stop reading.
In the Obama Administration Argues For “Orwellian” New Powers To Track U.S. Citizens post:
… don’t worry about the Constitution just rely on Congress to pass a law if we go to far. SB:
… don’t worry about the Constitution just rely on Congress to pass a law if we go too far.
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In the Video: Oakland Police Officer Shoots Photographer With Rubber Bullet Without Any Apparent Provocation post:
As fellow law professor sent me this video … SB:
A fellow law professor sent me this video …
… an officer suddenly shoot a photographer who is a good distance from the police line. SB:
… an officer suddenly shoots a photographer who is a good distance from the police line.
Two links that may inspire you for a post.
One: 86 year old man’s rage comic: I don’t reddit, but I gather you do and it can be found here
Two:
Babatunde Omidina, Nigerian Actor, Freed After 25 Successful Bowel Movements
In the I’ll Have What She’s Subsidizing: Biden Staff Described as Orgasmic Over Solyndra post:
… emails show Biden staff . . . well . . . passionate over the prospects of funding the company. with more than a half billion dollars in government loans awarded to Solyndra. SB:
… emails show Biden staff . . . well . . . passionate over the prospects of funding the company, with more than a half billion dollars in government loans awarded to Solyndra.
The site is loading very slowly for me. Often incorrectly, too.
In the Ron Paul Get 90 Seconds in 90 Minute Debate post:
Likewise, supporters are still smarting over an exchanged between Politico’s Roger Simon … SB:
Likewise, supporters are still smarting over an exchange between Politico’s Roger Simon …
Simon dismissed Paul as relevant and said “we’re gonna ignore him.” SB:
Simon dismissed Paul as irrelevant and said “we’re gonna ignore him.”
In the Rhode Island Doctor Accused of Abandoning 33,000 Patients To Run For Office In Nigeria post:
One would think that abandoning patients and reneging on contracts would be viewed bad way to start a career in public service. SB:
One would think that abandoning patients and reneging on contracts would be viewed as a bad way to start a career in public service.
… without making any preparations for her continued care or files. SB:
… without making any preparations for their continued care or files.
Suggestion Box:
Roman Catholic church’s paedophile investigator jailed for possessing thousands of child porn images
In the Suffolk University Law Professor Triggers Firestorm With Criticism of Care Packages To U.S. Troops post:
Avery, a constitutional law professor, objected to send such packages to people … SB:
Avery, a constitutional law professor, objected to sending such packages to people …
I opposed our entry into Iraq and opposed anything by a brief operation in Afghanistan tied to capturing Bin Laden. SB:
I opposed our entry into Iraq and opposed anything but a brief operation in Afghanistan tied to capturing Bin Laden.
In the Chicago Journalism Professor: Chicago Police Department Detained Him and Deleted Video of Arrest post:
I have no reason to doubt the account of Professor Braseth, though the officer deserve a full opportunity to respond. SB:
I have no reason to doubt the account of Professor Braseth, though the officer deserves a full opportunity to respond.
Braseth has now filed the complaint below with the Chicago Police Department. SB:
/No link to complaint.
In the And China’s Pick For The 2011 Peace Prize Is . . . post:
So, here is a heart congratulations to Vladimir Putin — the world’s new humanitarian. SB:
So, here is a hearty congratulations to Vladimir Putin — the world’s new humanitarian.
How Not To Pass A National Health Care Program: New Poll Shows Almost Half of Americans Want The Repeal of the Health Care Law
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Now a poll suggests it might be the later.
Correction: Now a poll suggests it might be the LATTER.
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FDR was famous to refusing to ask for a declaration of war in World War II until he secured an overwhelming level of support from the public and Congress.
Correction: FDR was famous FOR refusing to ask for a declaration of war in World War II until he secured an overwhelming level of support from the public and Congress.
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Moreover, there is general agreement that the law was badly written and rush through with few members actually reading it.
Correction: Moreover, there is general agreement that the law was badly written and RUSHED through with few members actually reading it.
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It is a question of how not what we do.
Correction: It is a question of how IT WAS DONE.
In the How Not To Pass A National Health Care Program: New Poll Shows Almost Half of Americans Want The Repeal of the Health Care Law post:
Gallop found this week that 47 percent of Americans want to see the law repealed. SB:
Gallup found this week that 47 percent of Americans want to see the law repealed.
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In the Florida Black Man Arrested For Cross Burning on His Own Land post:
The law suggests that burning crosses are allowed with permission, which helps address the free speech issues. SB:
/Needs to be removed from blockquote.
In the Garden-Variety Crime: California City Criminalizes Artificial Turf post:
However, there is also the benefit in terms of reducing water consumption in states like California with periodic draught problems. SB:
However, there is also the benefit in terms of reducing water consumption in states like California with periodic drought problems.
In the Teaching Supply and Demand: Florida Teacher Accused of Selling Math Grades post:
A math teacher in Fort Myers, Florida is under fire for teaching this students about supply and demand within a market-based system. SB:
A math teacher in Fort Myers, Florida is under fire for teaching his students about supply and demand within a market-based system.
Now, I ask you, did he not learn an important lesson the supply and demand? SB:
Now, I ask you, did he not learn an important lesson of supply and demand?
What is also interesting in whether this system is efficient under a Pareto, or alternatively, a Kaldor-Hicks approach. SB:
What is also interesting is whether this system is efficient under a Pareto, or alternatively, a Kaldor-Hicks approach.
There were two incomplete posts at the top of the blog. I removed them. If I messed someone up, I’m sorry.
In the In Praise of Slim Mold . . . and The Academic Life post:
He insists that slime molds are “no more than a bag of amoebae encased in a thin slime sheat” hand points out … SB:
He insists that slime molds are “no more than a bag of amoebae encased in a thin slime sheat” and points out …
In the The Devil Came Down To Georgia: Christian Challenges Termination After Refusing To Wear Sticker With The Number 666 post:
A devout Christian insisted that the number would mark him with the number of the Beast as detailed in the Bible’s Book of Revelation. SB:
A devout Christian, he insisted that the number would mark him with the number of the Beast as detailed in the Bible’s Book of Revelation.
… he “grew nervous” when the number of accident-free days crept town the 660s. SB:
… he “grew nervous” when the number of accident-free days crept toward the 660s.
In the Tootsie Sues Footzy: Candy Company Claims Shoe Line Will Confuse Customers post:
The strongest part of the lawsuit appears to be the claim that Footzyrolls is has caused brand dilution … SB:
The strongest part of the lawsuit appears to be the claim that Footzyrolls has caused brand dilution …
… a clam that can be so maddeningly vague as to threaten a wide range of competitors over packaging and marketing. SB:
… a claim that can be so maddeningly vague as to threaten a wide range of competitors over packaging and marketing.
Yet, the $521 million insists that the small company will cause confusion for customers … SB:
Yet, the $521 million company insists that the small company will cause confusion for customers …
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Trashing Talking Triplets: Parents Object to Interactive Triplets Dolls That Allegedly Say “Hey, Crazy Bitch.” SB:
Trash Talking Triplets: Parents Object to Interactive Triplets Dolls That Allegedly Say “Hey, Crazy Bitch.”
In the Forbidden Love: Florida School Officials Reportedly Call In Police After Seeing Two Teens Kiss post:
They at least fun no crime, so there is hope. SB:
They at least found no crime, so there is hope.
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In the Special Prosecutor: DOJ Attorneys Cannot Be Charged With Criminal Contempt Because They Were Not Ordered To Comply With Legal and Ethical Rules post:
… legal and ethical rules in turning over exculpatory in the political corruption case. SB:
… legal and ethical rules in turning over exculpatory evidence in the political corruption case.
For the record, I am co-lead counsel in the World Bank case (Chang) which involves allegation of the concealment and destruction of evidence by the District of Columbia. SB:
/Remove italics.
In the Suffolk Professor Resigns Over Anti-Military Statements of Colleague post:
… Roughedge is not a full-time faculty member but an adjunct faculty member. SB:
… Roughsedge is not a full-time faculty member but an adjunct faculty member.
Second, Roughedge seems to have a rather conflicted logic in taking this action. SB:
Second, Roughsedge seems to have a rather conflicted logic in taking this action.
Roughedge further stated that … SB:
Roughsedge further stated that …
I am more shocked but the notion that Roughedge would not tolerate such views in this class. SB:
I am more shocked but the notion that Roughsedge would not tolerate such views in this class.
Moreover, I have not an inkling as to what Roughedge means by … SB:
Moreover, I have not an inkling as to what Roughsedge means by …
Roughedge appears to want a school that punishes faculty for stating views that he finds obnoxious. SB:
Roughsedge appears to want a school that punishes faculty for stating views that he finds obnoxious.
Roughedge would have been better served but responding with a reasoned retort … SB:
Roughsedge would have been better served but responding with a reasoned retort …
Roughedge teaches a course on Terrorism and the Law. SB:
Roughsedge teaches a course on Terrorism and the Law.
Professor,
In case you want to do a follow up article: Judge William Adams Suspended While State Commission Investigates Abuse Video
In the Meet Gulnaz: The Face of The Plight of Women in “Free” Afghanistan post:
Rather than prosecuted the man, she was convicted of sex outside of marriage … SB:
Rather than prosecute the man, she was convicted of sex outside of marriage …
Thanks a bunch Nal. Thanks everyone about the Chicago story. I also saw it and posted it.
In the Oregon Man Sued After Thief Steals His Car and Crashes Weeks Later post:
Hinnenkamp’s Thunderbird was stole in June 2009 by a man he had hired to do odd jobs. SB:
Hinnenkamp’s Thunderbird was stolen in June 2009 by a man he had hired to do odd jobs.
Joseph Dinwiddie, 35, was driving with wo other passengers … SB:
Joseph Dinwiddie, 35, was driving with two other passengers …
California Woman Pepper Sprays Other Customers To Get “Upper Hand” in Black Friday Deal
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That don’t call it Black Friday for nothing.
Correction: THEY don’t call it Black Friday for nothing.
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Twenty people were injured
Correction: Twenty people were injured. (Add period.)
In the Family Sues Wisconsin Prosecutor After She Charges 6-Year-Old Boy With First-Degree Sexual Assault After “Playing Doctor’ post:
… (and earlier in those states giving fetuses the status of person — and potential rapists). SB:
… (and earlier in those states giving fetuses the status of personhood — as potential rapists).
The boy will be forced to register as a sex offender wen he is 18 … SB:
The boy will be forced to register as a sex offender when he is 18 …
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamestaylor/2011/11/23/climategate-2-0-new-e-mails-rock-the-global-warming-debate/
this is very interesting, who would have thought? Bdaman did.
All hail Bdaman
in “The Incarceration of Black Men in America” the second paragraph is posted twice. Good psting tho.
http://www.salon.com/2011/11/27/wikileaks_wins_major_journalism_award_in_australia/singleton/#comments
In the Florida Judge Combines Criminal Sentencing With Weight Loss Offer post:
Miller is one of the judge who has merged justice with the entertainment industry … SB:
Miller is one of the judges who has merged justice with the entertainment industry …
Britain Medical Schools Facing Backlash Over Evolution From Muslim Students SB:
British Medical Schools Facing Backlash Over Evolution From Muslim Students
In the Corruption 101: How Not To Accept A Bribe post:
The incident allegedly occurred three years old in March, 2009. SB:
The incident allegedly occurred three years ago in March, 2009.
This now allow me to tell one of my favorite stories from the 1960s. SB:
This now allows me to tell one of my favorite stories from the 1960s.
The officer said, “OK kids, just give me the $5.” SB:
The officer said, “OK kid, just give me the $5.”
An interesting censorship story revolving around a Dutch researcher who created a super flu (as in it could potentially kill half the population).
http://www.doctortipster.com/6952-dutch-researcher-created-a-super-influenza-virus-with-the-potential-to-kill-millions.html
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/sci_tech/debate-rages-over-new-bird-flu-research-some-argue-its-not-safe-to-publish-134409543.html
In the Dino Gap: Canadians Add New Dinosaur post:
The latest herbivore is small size … SB:
The latest herbivore is small sized …
of course, it is still better than Suchosaurus. SB:
Of course, it is still better than Suchosaurus.
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In the Colorado Sheriff Sued After Holding Deaf Man For 25 Days Due To Lack of Interpreter After Unfounded Arrest post:
A lawsuit has been filed against Adams County Sheriff Doug Darr that alleges a shocking mistreatment of a dead prisoner, … SB:
A lawsuit has been filed against Adams County Sheriff Doug Darr that alleges a shocking mistreatment of a deaf prisoner, …
The ordeal began with someone calling police about hearing weird news … SB:
The ordeal began with someone calling police about hearing weird noise …
In the Colorado sheriff sued post:-
……. a shocking mistreatment of a dead prisoner, Timothy Siaki, …..
SB
……. a shocking mistreatment of a deaf prisoner, Timothy Siaki, ……
The ordeal began with someone calling police about hearing weird news at a local motel
I suspect that “news” should be replaced by “noise“
Septic tank employees:
“The three could not spend decades in jail.”
I think that’s a superfluous “not” in there.
The second “the” in the Christmas ornament stabbing title should be “then.”
In the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Accused For Discriminating Against Muslim Employee Barred From Serving Israeli Delegation post:
The man, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today termed “unprecedented” a claim by a Washington, D.C., hotel that it had the right to discriminate against a Muslim employee because of a “national security exemption.” SB:
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today termed “unprecedented” a claim by a Washington, D.C., hotel that it had the right to discriminate against a Muslim employee because of a “national security exemption.”
He is is a citizen of the State of Maryland and resides in Kensington, Maryland. SB:
He is a citizen of the State of Maryland and resides in Kensington, Maryland.
“Medal of Honor Winner Sues Defense Contractor For Defamation”
I would suggest: Medal of Honor RECIPIENT or Marine awarded Medal of Honor.
“You Can’t Say Dimmick Without Dim: Felon Shows Family For Break of Contract In Failing To Hide Him From Police”
SB
“Felon Sues Family For Breach”
I had a serious chuckle when I read this story yesterday.
You Can’t Say Dimmick Without Dim: Felon Shows Family For Break of Contract In Failing To Hide Him From Police SB:
You Can’t Say Dimmick Without Dim: Felon Sues Family For Break of Contract In Failing To Hide Him From Police
In the Massachusetts Teacher Suspended Due To Prior Career As Porn Star post:
… he has appeared in pornographic movies like “Just Gone Gay 8″ u.nder the name Hytch Cawke SB:
… he has appeared in pornographic movies like “Just Gone Gay 8″ under the name Hytch Cawke.
The question is whether a teacher can be barred for lawful conduct or most in both his prior career and current private life follow the moral dictates of the majority. SB:
The question is whether a teacher can be barred for lawful conduct or must, in both his prior career and current private life, follow the moral dictates of the majority.
Suggestion for the weekend bloggers:
The Annual ABA Blawg 100 Competition is underway. Other than a modest request for a vote in the upper right-hand corner under the masthead, I haven’t seen any other mention of it here. I voted today- only #10. Perhaps one of you could feature the contest this weekend and get things started.
The Turley Blog is under the “Opinion” category.
Thanks,
HenMan
ABA Blawg 100-
http://www.abajournal.com/blawg100
In the Turley Blog Selected As A Top 100 Legal Blog — Now We Need Your Vote! post:
… I believe, our commit to civil ans substantive (if at times passionate) dialogue … SB:
… I believe, our commitment to civil and substantive (if at times passionate) dialogue …
We are up against two popular conservative sites: Ann Althouse and Volokh Conspiracy. SB:
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In the Duluth Jails Detroit: Man Sentences To 15-Months For Voting As Convicted Felon post:
Some 1.4 millions persons are ex-offenders as ex-offenders. SB:
Some 1.4 millions persons are ex-offenders are barred as ex-offenders.
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In the Senate Votes Overwhelmingly To Allow Indefinite Detention of Citizen post:
… Democrat and Republican Senators voted yesterday to approve a measure … SB:
… Democratic and Republican Senators voted yesterday to approve a measure …
I discussed this horrific policy in a prior column and (and here). SB:
I discussed this horrific policy in a prior column (and here).
In the Santa Slips: Teacher and Reporter Under Fire Over Santa Comments post:
The New York comments was made by a teacher in her geography class … SB:
The New York comment was made by a teacher in her geography class …
As for straight negligence, the injury is to speculative … SB:
As for straight negligence, the injury is too speculative …
Thank you, George Bush… and there’s a whole lot more of this kind of thing is going on than many realize… Jack Bauer Syndrome…
Dave Sanders: Fiber-Optics Exec by Day, Defender of Justice by Night
by Joshua Davis
November 22, 2011 | Wired December 2011
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/11/ff_dave_sanders/all/1
In the Chechnya Loves Putin: Russian Government Announces 99.5 Percent of Chechens Voted For Putin post:
They have contradict the view of some that Russians have an innate preference for strongmen leaders. SB:
They have contradicted the view of some that Russians have an innate preference for strongmen leaders.
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In the Nine-Year-Old Boy In North Carolina Suspend For Sexual Harassment . . . For Telling Another Student That A Teacher Is “Cute” post:
Now, a nine-year-old boy in North Carolina who was accused of sexual harassment because substitute teacher overheard … SB:
Now, a nine-year-old boy in North Carolina who was accused of sexual harassment because a substitute teacher overheard …
The principal Jerry Bostic of Brookside Elementary in Gastonia reported informed the mother that she has a sexual harasser in her midst. SB:
The principal Jerry Bostic of Brookside Elementary in Gastonia reportedly informed the mother that she has a sexual harasser in her midst.
<i.What is no one else would view it offensive. SB:
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Professor Turley, this is a beauty of an update. And it’s a “Ain’t Karma a Bitch” story.
Guess which dumbass principal has been forced to retire over this?
And guess what policy he complains about? Guess?
“”One mistake in 44 years, and I’m not given the benefit of the doubt. I really don’t believe I was treated fairly,” Bostic told the station.”
http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/07/9277654-principal-forced-out-over-9-year-olds-sexual-harassment-suspension
If only all Zero Tolerance fascists could be retired. Retired with extreme prejudice, just like we would any replicant.
In the To Boldly Go Where No Machine Has Gone Before: Voyager Set To Become First Man-Made Object To Leave Our Solar System post:
… leave our Solar System and enter the ilky Way after more than three decades in space. SB:
… leave our Solar System and enter the Milky Way after more than three decades in space.
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In the Our Next Secretary of State? post:
“There is no such thing as the United Nations. There is an international community that occasionally can be led by the only real power left in the world and that is the United States when it suits our interest and we can get others to go along.” SB:
/Repeated from above.
Other came forward to complain about Bolton’s temper and questionable associations. SB:
Others came forward to complain about Bolton’s temper and questionable associations.
She said that she believe it would lead to product misuse and infant deaths, … SB:
She said that she believed it would lead to product misuse and infant deaths, …
In the NewsMax Flames Out: Trump Debate Down To Gingrich and Santorum post:
Now, Gingrich, Perry, and Romney have (rather belatedly) refused to participate. SB:
Now, Perry, and Romney have (rather belatedly) refused to participate.
Bachmann is still trying to decide whether to appear on a program … SB:
/Michele Bachmann Becomes Fifth GOP Candidate To Reject Donald Trump Debate
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In the Video: Oregon Police Officer Crashes First Into Another Vehicle and Then Into A Home post:
My son, Ben, found this videotape on YouTube of an extraordinary car chase and chase by a police officer in … SB:
My son, Ben, found this videotape on YouTube of an extraordinary car chase and crash by a police officer in …
… and the circumstances in which an officer to participate in such a chase. SB:
… and the circumstances in which an officer participates in such a chase.
In the Lese Majesty Means Less Speech: Thai Court Sentences U.S. Citizen To Over Two Years In Jail For Defaming Royal Family post:
Gordon was convicted for simply posted link to an unapproved biography of the King. SB:
Gordon was convicted for simply posting a to an unapproved biography of the King.
In the Yeshiva University Strips Newspaper Of Funding For Standing Up For Journalistic Principle and Refusing To Retract Study Article post:
The attack of free speech and free press occurred … SB:
The attack on free speech and free press occurred …
… after the student rightfully refused to censure their own newspaper and writer. SB:
… after the students rightfully refused to censure their own newspaper and writer.
What is fascinating is that the article is a soulful exploration of faith and guilty with the writer saying … SB:
What is fascinating is that the article is a soulful exploration of faith and guilt with the writer saying …
In the California Prison Psychologist Arrested For Allegedly Staging Rape and Burglary post:
The friend was also charged for her role false police report of a rape and burglary. SB:
The friend was also charged for her role in filing a false police report of a rape and burglary.
The police send hundreds of hours searching for the culprit … SB:
The police spend hundreds of hours searching for the culprit …
In the Criminalizing Intolerance: Obama Administration Moves Forward On United Nations Resolution Targeting Anti-Religious Speech post:
… the core purpose behind this and previous measures has been to justify those who speak against religion. SB:
… the core purpose behind this and previous measures has been to vilify those who speak against religion.
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In the From The Mouths of Babies: Study Finds That Babies Copy The Most “Reliable” Adults post:
A new study of behavior in babies found that they sized up parents and adults before choosing who to copy … SB:
A new study of behavior in babies found that they sized up parents and adults before choosing whom to copy …
The reliable experimenters were able to get the babies to tun on a push light … SB:
The reliable experimenters were able to get the babies to turn on a push light …
n the From The Mouths of Babies: Study Finds That Babies Copy The Most “Reliable” Adults post:
“Of course, not 30 people will go through life . . .”
SB “Of course, now 30 people will go through life . . .”
I’m surprised you missed that one, Nal.
In the Police Reportedly Take Two Hunters Into Custody In Texas School Shooting post:
One bullet lodged in an organ of a 14-year-old boy and another 13-year-old student have a serious but less threatening wound. SB:
One bullet lodged in an organ of a 14-year-old boy and another 13-year-old student has a serious but less threatening wound.
… but hunters are apparently shoot at deer around its perimeter. SB:
… but hunters are apparently allowed to shoot at deer around its perimeter.
/I’m convinced the Professor adds new typos after I’ve posted my corrections.
I am surprised no one gave a shit about this abomination….He should only be incarcerated if W’s daddy goes with him…..IMO….
Panama ex-dictator Manuel Noriega flies home
Manuel Noriega arrives in Panama from France to face jail for crimes committed during his 1983-1989 regime
Authorities in Panama said Noriega would be punished for crimes that included the brutal murders of several opponents during the 1980s.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/dec/11/panama-manuel-noriega-home
PANAMA:
THE RESUMÉ OF MANUEL NORIEGA,
THE MOST FAMOUS GRADUATE OF THE SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS
(1) Noriega, considered “outstanding” at the SOA, is on the CIA payroll (to the tune of up to $100,000 a year) from the mid-�60s to the mid-�80s.
(2) His drug trafficking, though known, is no obstacle to his chumminess with George Bush (CIA director and “Vice” President) during the �70s and early �80s.
(3) His true crime is being an independent leader of Panama, just before the US is obliged to return the stolen Panama Canal Zone on January 1st, 1990.
(4) So after publicly demonizing his longtime friend and employee, Bush slaughters thousands of Panamanians and installs a puppet government, in the nick of time, on December 20th, 1989.
(5) Let�s not call any more presidents “wimps”, ok? It just pisses �em off.
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~lormand/poli/soa/panama.htm
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/i-team/1-800-reality-number-jerry-sandusky-lawyer-quips-turns-a-gay-phone-sex-line-article-1.990880?localLinksEnabled=false
In the A Dog Dancing . . . That Is All post:
Having trouble getting out of energy and motivated this morning? SB:
Having trouble being out of energy and motivated this morning?
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In the Saudi Kingdom Executes “Sorceress” post:
/No Source link.
In the Sandusky Attorney Inadvertently Sends Reporters To Gay-Sex Line post:
… (who he later married). SB:
… (whom he later married).
In defense with Amendola, it was a simple and obvious quip. SB:
In defense of Amendola, it was a simple and obvious quip.
The odds that such an innocuous number would turn out to be a gay-sex line seems pretty remote. SB:
The odds that such an innocuous number would turn out to be a gay-sex line seem pretty remote.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/12/home-invasion-the-savior-unit_n_1144646.html
“T.S.U. is a tactical search team that is faith based. Our purpose is to promote Christ. Obtain offenders who are a danger to society, do community service work for churches and halfway houses, and do security for different functions. Our training is a recon and infiltration, apprehension and retrieval. All team members are taught hand to hand combat skills, para military training and scriptures”
There’s a very disturbing, inappropriate comment on the “Jessica, I Need You” post. It’s from a FL newspaper (allegedly).
In the Police In Indonesia Capture Dozens of “Punks” For “Spiritual Cleansing” In The Name Of Islam post:
The youths were shaves and stripped of necklaces and other items … SB:
The youths were shaved and stripped of necklaces and other items …
… before being through into their “spiritual” cleansing baths to promote strict moral values in Aceh. SB:
… before being thrown into their “spiritual” cleansing baths to promote strict moral values in Aceh.
This warped view of human rights was embraced in 1990, by the members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, members when they adopted the Cairo Declaration, … SB:
This warped view of human rights was embraced in 1990, by the members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, when they adopted the Cairo Declaration, …
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In the Obama Breaks Promise To Veto Bill Allowing Indefinite Detention of Americans post:
The changes was the inclusion of some meaningless rhetoric after key amendment protecting citizens were defeated. SB:
The changes were the inclusion of some meaningless rhetoric after the key amendment protecting citizens was defeated.
In the Shock Video: Police Arrest Tennessee Man Who Allegedly Tried To Kill Friend By Driving Truck Into Convenience Store post:
It may need some explaining for Patel when he fails for insurance in a car accident and puts the location as inside his store. SB:
It may need some explaining for Patel when he files for insurance in a car accident and puts the location as inside his store.
In the France Facing Crisis After Discovery That Tens of Thousands of Women May Have Been Given Industrial Silicone In Breast Implants post:
We have seen <a href="In Vassallo v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., 696 N.E.2d 909 (Mass.1998), … SB:
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The appellate court Defendant did have actual or constructive knowledge.”>such cases in the United States of faux doctors using industrial silicone purchased from auto and home repair stores SB:
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In the In God We Trust: Kentucky Defends Law Requiring State Homeland Security Officers To Proclaim God’s Greatness post:
In the decision in Kentucky Office of Homeland Security v. Christerson. SB:
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In the Tort or Torte? Restaurant Requires Waivers Before Customers Try Hot Food post:
There are plenty of super food dishes in restaurants, which generally warn the customers. SB:
There are plenty of super hot food dishes in restaurants, which generally warn the customers.
In the Gingrich: I Will Arrest Federal Judges post:
Former House speaker Newt Gingrich appears to be running against the Constitution as much as President these days. SB:
Former House speaker Newt Gingrich appears to be running against the Constitution as much as for President these days.
… and would send federal law enforcement to arrest judges failed to appear. SB:
… and would send federal law enforcement to arrest judges who failed to appear.
In the first sentence of “Celebrity Curve” the word “going” should be “doing.”
In the Celebrity Curve? NYU Professor Sues After Being Fired Allegedly For Giving Star James Franco A Bad Grade post:
Indeed, it is encourage in graduate schools. SB:
Indeed, it is encouraged in graduate schools.
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The Penal State: New Study Shoes One-Third of Americans Have Been Arrested For A Crime By Age 23 SB:
The Penal State: New Study Shows One-Third of Americans Have Been Arrested For A Crime By Age 23
In the Man Dies After Eating Cocaine From Brother’s Derrière post:
The brother were captured on video as Deangelo dropped the cocaine on the seat will cuffed in order to have Wayne eat it. SB:
The brothers were captured on video as Deangelo dropped the cocaine on the seat while cuffed in order to have Wayne eat it.
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In the The Turley Blog Needs Your Vote! The ABA Competition Is Down To The Wire For Top Opinion Blog post:
You can vote at You can vote at this site by clicking on the “opinion” category and we need your vote. SB:
You can vote at this site by clicking on the “opinion” category and we need your vote.
But nationally-recognized constitutional law expert Jonathan Turley (the second most cited law professor in the country, one of the top 10 lawyers handling military cases, who has served as a consultant on homeland security and constitutional issues and is a frequent witness before the House and Senate on constitutional and statutory issues, who ranked 38th in the top 100 most cited ‘public intellectuals’ in a recent study by a well-known judge) said yesterday on C-Span (starting at 15:50):
http://www.zerohedge.com/contributed/constitutional-expert-%E2%80%9Cpresident-obama-%E2%80%A6-says-he-can-kill-you-his-own-discretion-without
Justice Who Upheld Gov. Walker’s Anti-Union Law Received Over $10k Worth Of Free Services From Walker’s Law Firm
By Ian Millhiser on Dec 20,
http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2011/12/20/392885/justice-who-upheld-gov-walkers-anti-union-law-received-over-10k-worth-of-free-services-from-walkers-law-firm/
Excerpt:
Last week, news broke that conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman received tens of thousands of dollars worth of free legal services from a law firm defending him against charges that he ran a deceptive campaign ad in violation of state ethics law. Wisconsin judicial ethics laws prohibits judges from receiving gifts of any kind from someone who is likely to appear before them.
Nevertheless, Gableman did not simply accept these services from a law firm that frequently appears before his court, he cast the key vote in two cases argued by that law firm — including the single most contentious case heard by the state supreme court this year:
State Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman in two cases cast the deciding vote in favor of parties represented by a law firm that gave him tens of thousands of dollars of free legal services, a review of state records shows.
One of those was a high-stakes case this June that allowed Gov. Scott Walker to implement a law that all but eliminates collective bargaining for most public workers. Gableman was in the 4-3 majority that allowed Walker to prevail. Michael Best & Friedrich – the firm that defended Gableman for free in an ethics case – worked for the state and Walker’s administration in the collective bargaining case. [...]
Since the firm started representing Gableman in the ethics case in July 2008, Gableman has participated in nine cases in which the court voted on substantive issues involving Michael Best clients. Gableman ruled in those clients’ favor in five of those cases – more than any other justice.
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Ethics inquiry sought for Wisconsin Justice Michael Gableman
By Patrick Marley
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Updated: 12/20/2011
http://www.twincities.com/news/ci_19589827
Excerpt:
A watchdog group filed a formal request Tuesday with the state Judicial Commission to investigate state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s receipt of free legal services.
The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign filed the request with the commission, which oversees the state’s judicial ethics code. If the commission finds wrongdoing, it would file a formal complaint with the state Supreme Court – putting Gableman’s fellow justices in charge of deciding whether his conduct was appropriate.
Gableman faced an ethics complaint from the commission in 2008 over a campaign ad. The Supreme Court deadlocked 3-3 in that case last year, and the commission suspended its action on the case.
Gableman retained Michael Best & Friedrich attorney Eric McLeod and Indiana lawyer James Bopp to defend him in that case. Gableman never paid for the work by Michael Best, according to a disclosure by the firm last week. Bopp and Gableman have not said whether Gableman paid for Bopp’s work.
Michael Best has declined to release a copy of its agreement with Gableman or state its value. Other attorneys have said the two years of work by Michael Best was likely worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Since the work by Michael Best began, Gableman has ruled on cases involving Michael Best clients. Five other cases involving the firm are pending that Gableman has participated in.
http://jonathanturley.org/2011/12/23/the-most-relaxing-tune-ever-or-really-bad-elevator-music/#comment-305845
Nos 6 and 9 are missing the urls…Is there something symbiotic between the numbers…..and biased study group…..
JT,
AY means to say that the links for 6 and 9 just link back to your story. They don’t link to external content.
I just changed the links to see if that helps. Thanks everyone.
GE Muni Bid-Rigging Probe: Company To Pay $70.4 Million To Resolve Investigations
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/23/ge-muni-bid-rigging-probe_n_1167722.html
Pony up some cash…. that’s the remedy? Criminal charges anyone?
“Facebook Felon: Chicago Man Charges After Posting Picture of Bound Child”
I think you mean “charged.”
Your Post re Florida police is incorrect.. the story refers to a different jacksonville. Someone, (you?) went to the trouble of finding the badge emblem of Jacksonville (Florida) Sheriff’s Office, and headlined the story “Florida Police” The website of the TV station which is the source appears to be in North Carolina…
In the Men Who Pray At Goats? Government Spends $1.4 Billion On Such Questions As Whether Remote Prayer Can Heal AIDS post:
I understand that many believe many citizens believe that prayer and laying of hands can heal the sick. SB:
I understand that many citizens believe that prayer and laying of hands can heal the sick.
I believe your posting about an arrest in Jacksonville referenced the WRONG JURISDICTION. According to your own link to a news story, the incident happened in Onslow County NORTH CAROLINA – or Jacksonville, NC. Seems wrong to identify the community as Jacksonville Florida, and then you use the badge for the misidentified agency as your graphic. (I have checked the public records for an arrest in Jacksonville, FL and no one by the name of the person in your posting was arrested in Jax FL recently.)Please correct this, if wrong. Thank you.
In the Trip Around the World . . . A Single Shot At A Time post:
Ok, I know can see that my travel blog last summer to France was pretty lame … SB:
Ok, I now can see that my travel blog last summer to France was pretty lame …
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In the Pakistani Police Arrest Christian For Blasphemy in Church on Christmas post:
Recently, one his daughters and son-in-law were kidnapped and forced to “convert” to Islam. SB:
Recently, one of his daughters and son-in-law were kidnapped and forced to “convert” to Islam.
… by a man who threw acid him his face in a crime believed to be religiously motivated. SB:
… by a man who threw acid in his face in a crime believed to be religiously motivated.
Pakistan is one of the nation’s pushing for an international blasphemy law. SB:
Pakistan is one of the nations pushing for an international blasphemy law.
The Administration has rightfully point to the latest draft of the U.N. resolution … SB:
The Administration has rightfully pointed to the latest draft of the U.N. resolution …
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In the Catholic Church In Illinois Closes Adoptions Centers To Avoid Anti-Discrimination Laws post:
There is always tension in serving seeking to do the work of God under the auspices of the state. SB:
There is always tension in seeking to do the work of God under the auspices of the state.
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In the Former and Current Members of Congress Contradict Gingrich Claims That He Did Not Lobby Congress After Leaving As Speaker post:
… (both supports of Mitt Romney) … SB:
… (both supporters of Mitt Romney) …
The described a meeting with 30 Republican House members … SB:
They described a meeting with 30 Republican House members …
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Has anyone here seen this piece? The Suffolk Superior Court judge is allowing the Boston Police Dept. “secret” subpoena of Twitter accounts to go forward. Twitter messaged one of the targets of the secret subpoena, which allowed the target to attempt to quash the secret subpoena. Apparently that ticked off the judge who is allowing the BPD to proceed with their legal fishing expedition. Another assault on the First Amendment by the authorities in Boston.
http://idealab.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/12/secret-subpoena-for-twitter-user-account-info-allowed-to-proceed.php?ref=fpnewsfeed
In the Paul’s Preacher Probem: Meet Phillip G. Kayser post:
Paul also voted against voted the Federal Marriage Amendment. SB:
Paul also voted against the Federal Marriage Amendment.
Notably, he admits that it made be difficult to switch over to a Christian version of Sharia law. SB:
Notably, he admits that it may be difficult to switch over to a Christian version of Sharia law.
Published on Friday, December 30, 2011 by The San Francisco Chronicle
Wiretap Suits OKd Against US, Not Telecoms
by Bob Egelko
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2011/12/30-1
“The nation’s telecommunications companies can’t be sued for cooperating with the Bush administration’s secret surveillance program, but their customers can sue the government for allegedly intercepting their phone calls and e-mails without a warrant, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.”
In the Illinois Court Rules Pedestrian Can Sue Estate of Train Accident Victim Over Flying Body Part post:
The impact knocked Zokhrabov to the ground, broke her wrist, and injured her shoulder injured. SB:
The impact knocked Zokhrabov to the ground, broke her wrist, and injured her shoulder.
In the Obama Given Low Marks In Annual ACLU Report For Civil Liberties — Ranked Lower Than Paul post:
The only category on which Obama earned a torch was gay rights for his support in ending “don’t ask, don’t tell” … SB:
The only category on which Obama earned four torches was gay rights for his support in ending “don’t ask, don’t tell” …
Taliban leaders held at Guantánamo Bay to be released in peace talks deal
US agrees in principle to releasing top officials from Afghanistan insurgent group in exchange for starting process of negotiations
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jan/03/taliban-leaders-guantanamo-bay-deal
The Taliban are not our enemy, says Biden as U.S. prepares to negotiate prisoner transfer deal
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2076564/Taliban-enemy-says-Joe-Biden-US-negotiate-deal-end-Afghanistan-war.html
Saudi Morality Police Set To Crackdown On Lingerie Stores and Betty Davis Eyes
Correction: Saudi Morality Police Set To Crackdown On Lingerie Stores and BETTE Davis Eyes
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So covering up in a burka is not enough if you have Betty Davis eyes.
Correction: So covering up in a burka is not enough if you have BETTE Davis eyes.
In the Chinese Official Arrested In Suspected Murder Of Tycoon By Poisoning His Cat Stew post:
… but the billionaires family pointed out that Huang was in a business dispute … SB:
… but the billionaire’s family pointed out that Huang was in a business dispute …
Chinese Official Arrested In Suspected Murder Of Tycoon By Poisoning His Cat Stew:
Perot mystery SB Poirot mystery, I believe.
http://www.abajournal.com/blawg100
425 votes and the winner it would seem…
In the Rick Santorum: Will Anti-Romney Voters Embrace Anti-Privacy Values? post:
… allowing the 10th Amendment to wipe out the first eight amendment that precede it. SB:
… allowing the 10th Amendment to wipe out the first eight amendments that precede it.
In the TURLEY BLOG PICKED AS TOP OPINION LEGAL BLOG IN 2011 post:
We have tried to create something special at this site for the discussion of legal and policy question in a civil and substantive manner. SB:
We have tried to create something special at this site for the discussion of legal and policy questions in a civil and substantive manner.
Over on the right, the title says “SELECTED AS TOP LEGAL OPINION BLOG (2012)”. Should it read “SELECTED AS TOP LEGAL OPINION BLOG (2011)”?
In Santorum Instructs Students on Same-Sex Marriage and Healthcare…
It says:
He should no better to cite an academic study to Santorum during an election with experts and intellectuals have been denounced as virtual threats to the nation. Santorum responded
SB:
“He should know better to cite an academic study…
Speaking of things that are just wrong…
Indiana Senator Pushes Bill to Fine Singers Who Alter ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ Performers face small fee for changing lyrics of national anthem
Indiana Senator Vaneta Becker is pushing a bill to impose a $25 fine on anyone who deviates from a set of standards in performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at events sponsored by public schools and universities. According to Becker, the bill is not intended to punish those who may flub a note or two while singing the national anthem. “It’s not like we’re going after anyone’s ability to sing,” Becker said in an interview yesterday. “It’s more that we just want them to respect the words and the tune as it was originally intended and we normally sing it.”
If Becker’s bill had been passed a decade ago, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler would have been busted for changing the “home of the brave” line to “home of the Indianapolis 500″ while singing the song before that race in 2001. It is unclear whether or not an instrumental take on the song, such as Jimi Hendrix’s version from the Woodstock festival, or an unintentional lyrical flub like Christina Aguilera’s gaffe at last year’s Super Bowl, would violate the proposed standard.
If this bill passes in Indiana, it would not be the first state law strictly governing the performance of the national anthem. Massachusetts has a law imposing up to $100 in fines for playing the song “as dance music, as an exit march or as part of a medley.” Michigan prohibits anyone from performing the song in a public space except in its entirety and “without embellishment.”
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/indiana-senator-pushes-bill-to-fine-singers-who-alter-star-spangled-banner-20120105
In the Oklahoma Mother Calls Dispatch For Approval Before Shooting Intruder — Accomplice Then Charged With Murder post:
Justin Shane Martin, 24, was shot did and his alleged accomplice will be charged in his death. SB:
Justin Shane Martin, 24, was shot dead and his alleged accomplice will be charged in his death.
What is interesting (and not unheard of) is the charge against Dustin Louis Stewart, 29, with first-degree murder. SB:
What is interesting (and not unheard of) is the charge against Dustin Louis Stewart, 29, first-degree murder.
In the Is the Cordray Recess Appointment Constitutional? post:
That made such appointments a practice necessity. SB:
That made such appointments a practical necessity.
Moreover, it was not entirely pro forma since three days after into the session, … SB:
Moreover, it was not entirely pro forma since three days into the session, …
Is that the precedent Democrats want to establish. SB:
Is that the precedent Democrats want to establish?
Shortly after Donofrio’s findings and further claims regarding the precedent set by Minor, Professor Jonathan Turley published a post by contributor David Drumm entitled “Holdings, Dicta, and Stare Decisis.” The last sentence of Drumm’s post refers to the Wikipedia article on Minor as further support for his assertion that the “natural born” comments are dicta; however, that particular Wikipedia entry was revised only a couple of months ago (soon after Donofrio’s assertions) to include the very paragraph that Drumm cites. Comments on Drumm’s post now number over 1,300, bearing witness to an ugly war that continues to rage among anonymous commenters. The revision history for the Wikipedia entry reveals similar battle scars.
http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/01/academia_shrugs_obamas_citizenship_and_the_presidency.html
In the Perry Outdoes Opponents and Appears To Suggest the Re-Invasion of Iraq post:
Top that Newt and Rick. SB:
Top that Newt.
Perry added that our premature departure is due to his “kowtow[ing] to his liberal, leftist base and move out those men and women.” SB:
Perry added that our premature departure is due to Obama’s “kowtow[ing] to his liberal, leftist base and move out those men and women.”
In the Greece Declares Pedophilia A Disability Deserving State Benefits post:
… so it might be useful for diabetics to claim an interest in child or fires or both. SB:
… so it might be useful for diabetics to claim an interest in children or fires or both.
In Greece, one out of five workers is a state employee, a whooping 25 percent of the working population. SB:
In Greece, one out of five workers is a state employee, a whooping 20 percent of the working population.
In the Bravo, Colonel Bruno, Bravo post:
One of the most famous was Hypatia who a remarkable woman … SB:
One of the most famous was Hypatia who was a remarkable woman …
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In the Actress Sues Amazon For Disclosing Her Real Asian Name and Age post:
Her privacy lawsuit alleges that she was unaware of the extent to which her private information would be farmed by Amazon by obtaining her credit care. SB:
Her privacy lawsuit alleges that she was unaware of the extent to which her private information would be farmed by Amazon by obtaining her credit card.
In the Drinking Tom Cruise: Ebay Offers Bottles Of Pool Water Used By Tom Cruise post:
It is short of like “Rain Man” meets “The Color of Money.” SB:
It is sort of like “Rain Man” meets “The Color of Money.”
… nothing more than other people who by items touched by celebrities. SB:
… nothing more than other people who buy items touched by celebrities.
BTW, considering the subject of Tom Cruise – “It is short of like “Rain Man” meets “The Color of Money.” is a really funny typo.
In the Tennessee City Manager Criticized For Ending Regular Prayer Meetings For City Employees During Work Hours post:
It appears that Shackelford someone learned separation of church and state as a public safety issue. SB:
It appears that Shackelford learned separation of church and state as a public safety issue.
The point is that the, regardless of the fire safety aspects, such entanglement with religion violates the first amendment of the Constitution. SB:
The point is that, regardless of the fire safety aspects, such entanglement with religion violates the first amendment of the Constitution.
In the Justice According To Thomas: Dissent in Case Overturning Murder Conviction Highlights The Twisted Jurisprudence of Clarence Thomas post:
… “I did it, I did it and I glad I did it.” SB:
… “I did it, I did it and I’m glad I did it.”
In the Ben Stein post; sentence four is:
“While some conservatives might view as discrimination lawsuit and emotional distress claims as another sign of our litigious society, . . .”
Maybe change to:
While some conservatives might view discrimination lawsuits and emotional distress claims as another sign of our litigious society, . . .
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http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2012/01/13/false_flag
In the “Uncle Shem” story,
Foreign Power magazine should read Foreign Policy magazine
In the Indefinite Detention of Citizens: A Response To Senator Carl Levin post:
/There appears to be a repeat of some of the text. The first part needs to be removed.
… and the President himself acknowledged he ability to indefinitely detain citizens in his pledge not to use it. SB:
… and the President himself acknowledged the ability to indefinitely detain citizens in his pledge not to use it.
Martin Niemoeller is a lutheran guy from Wright City, Missouri but not the Rhienhold Niehbour guy (sp) who wrote the passage about: When they came for the …
And today, is: Martin Luther King Day. Any topics?
In the Indefinite Detention of Citizens: A Response To Senator Carl Levin post:
only that he doe does not intend to use it SB
only that he does not intend to use it
Florida Dash Cam;
“In the absence of action from the police department, a tort lawsuit might allowed for full discovery and accountability in the case.”
SB
“. . . might allow for full discovery . . . “
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Major Internet Sites to Black Out in Protest of Anti-piracy Bill
The strike is slated to be the largest online strike in digital history, according to the founder of Fight For the Future.
By NICK FOLEY
Capital News Service
WASHINGTON – Devoted users of Wikipedia, Reddit, WordPress and Minecraft could be in for a surprise Wednesday as they log on to their trusted favorites: These sites, and as many as 5,000 others, will shut down for 12 to 24 hours.
Fight For the Future, a nonprofit organization devoted to maintaining freedom of expression on the Internet, organized the strike of, by its count, nearly 5,000 websites in opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act, according to Fight For the Future founder Tiffiniy Cheng.
Rep. Lamar Smith, D-Texas, introduced the bill in October to keep third-party websites from stealing original content and then reaping the profits. This loss of money costs the economy $100 billion annually, according to a news release on Smith’s website.
The strike is slated to be the largest online strike in digital history, according to Cheng, who said the bill — which also exists in the Senate as “Protect-IP Act” — threatens the existence of the Internet as an open, deregulated network of websites dedicated solely to the people.
“The Internet is and will remain the platform for freedom of speech,” Cheng said. “This is about who controls the Internet, and it shouldn’t be corporate copyright holders.”
The movement began Nov. 16 with “American Censorship Day,” in which websites emblazoned anti-SOPA messages on their main pages, and quickly gained momentum as the bill moved its way through Congress.
Now, as senators ready themselves for the final vote Tuesday, some websites claim the bill’s effects could change the scope of the Internet by forcing sites to adhere to copyright laws they consider unreasonable. Yet according to a statement by Smith, such laws are necessary to punish criminals for their acts.
http://wheaton-md.patch.com/articles/major-internet-sites-to-black-out-in-protest-of-anti-piracy-bill-f1d40df6
WIKI’s tag line
Imagine a World
Without Free Knowledge
For over a decade, we have spent millions of hours building the largest encyclopedia in human history. Right now, the U.S. Congress is considering legislation that could fatally damage the free and open Internet. For 24 hours, to raise awareness, we are blacking out Wikipedia. Learn more.
Contact your representatives.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=145498713
Authority For NYPD-CIA Collaboration Questioned
by The Associated Press
January 20, 2012, 01:05 pm ET
WASHINGTON (AP) — The CIA’s top lawyer never approved sending a veteran agency officer to New York, where he helped set up police spying programs, The Associated Press has learned. Such approval would have been required under the presidential order that Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said authorized the unusual assignment.
What ever happened to days, not weeks?
US deploys 12,000 troops in Libya
Been reported else where but has gained alot of attention when it hit here.
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/222317.html
Lots of info linked here
http://sfbayview.com/2012/cynthia-mckinney-u-s-war-machine-pervades-africa/
From: @RonPaul
My son @SenRandPaul being detained by TSA for refusing full body pat-down after anomaly in body scanner in Nashville. More details coming.
Could be interesting. And I didn’t think I could feel pity for TSA.
Sen. Rand Paul ‘detained’ by TSA in Nashville, TSA denies
The TSA says Sen. Rand Paul “was not detained at any point” but “triggered an alarm during routine airport screening and refused to complete the screening process in order to resolve the issue.”
“Passengers, as in this case, who refuse to comply with security procedures are denied access to the secure gate area,” the TSA adds. “He was escorted out of the screening area by local law enforcement.”
“The passenger was screened by millimeter wave imaging technology using automated target recognition,” the TSA continues. “This technology uses the same generic image for all passengers to further protect passengers privacy. When an alarm occurs a yellow box indicates where an anomaly is. A targeted pat down is used to resolve the alarm.”
TSA spokesman Michael McCarthy told The Daily Caller that “when an irregularity is found during the TSA screening process, it must be resolved prior to allowing a passenger to proceed to the secure area of the airport. Passengers who refuse to complete the screening process cannot be granted access to the secure area in order to ensure the safety of others traveling.”
In the story about the Supreme Court’s decision on gps tracking, there is a flawed sentence – “I am happy to report that the rule has ruled unanimously against the government . . . . “
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/23/us-dead-cat-arkansas-idUSTRE80M26Z20120123
(Reuters) – “A cat belonging to an Arkansas Democratic campaign manager was found dead on Sunday night with the word “Liberal” spray-painted across its side, the campaign manager said.”
Suggestion Box:
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/01/judge-orders-laptop-decryption/
puzzling,
I’m already working that story for next weekend.
Pelosi: Gingrich Unelectable Because “There Is Something I Know.”
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She has returning to that ignoble theme in an interview with CNN, saying that Gingrich will not be elected because “There is something I know.”
Correction: She IS returning to that ignoble theme in an interview with CNN, saying that Gingrich will not be elected because “There is something I know.”
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If you want to attack, Gingrich then do it.
Correction: If you want to attack Gingrich, then do it.
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Regardless of the political wisdom, it is wrong to constant claim to have dirt on a politicians . . . while promising to reveal it later.
Correction: Regardless of the political wisdom, it is wrong to CONSTANTLY claim to have dirt on a POLITICIAN . . . while promising to reveal it later.
“Watch Democracy Now! Intv. With Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzón Who Probed War Crimes, Now On Trial Himself”
http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2012/1/31/watch_democracy_now_intv_with_spanish_judge_baltasar_garzn_who_pro
FBI Uses Chainsaw To Bust Into Home, Forces Woman To Lay In Dog’s Pee, Prevents Her From Comforting Crying Toddler . . . And Then Announces They Have The Wrong Apartment
Correction: FBI Uses Chainsaw To Bust Into Home, Forces Woman To LIE In Dog’s Pee, Prevents Her From Comforting Crying Toddler . . . And Then Announces They Have The Wrong Apartment
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She laid in the dog’s urine for over thirty minutes before the agents realized that they were looking for apartment 2f. She lives in apartment 2R.
Correction: She LAY in the dog’s urine for over thirty minutes before the agents realized that they were looking for apartment 2f. She lives in apartment 2R.
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It is not clear if this was a “no knock” warrant — a practice that has been repeatedly criticized as judge allow police to burst into homes based on their statement that the subjects could be dangerous.
Correction: It is not clear if this was a “no knock” warrant — a practice that has been repeatedly criticized as JUDGES allow police to burst into homes based on their statement that the subjects could be dangerous.
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Even with “knock and announce” searches, police often knock just second before the door comes off the hinges.
Correction: Even with “knock and announce” searches, police often knock just A SECOND/SECONDS before the door comes off the hinges.
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The use of the chainsaw, of course, adds a
You didn’t complete the final sentence.
The Stomp Speech and the Flip Flopper: Gingrich’s Staff Accused Of Assaulting Paul Supporters
Correction: The Stomp Speech and the Flip Flopper: Gingrich’s Staff Accused Of Assaulting Paul SUPPORTER
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Next Gingrich has made it known that he will not tolerate flip floppers like Mitt Romney.
Correction: NEWT Gingrich has made it known that he will not tolerate flip floppers like Mitt Romney.
In the FBI Uses Chainsaw To Bust Into Home, Forces Woman To Lie In Dog’s Pee, Prevents Her From Comforting Crying Toddler . . . And Then Announces They Have The Wrong Apartment post:
The use of the chainsaw, of course, adds a SB:
/Incomplete sentence.
US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Egyptians: Look to the Constitutions of South Africa or Canada, Not to the US Constitution
Video interview
” I would not look to the U.S. Constitution if I were drafting a Constitution in 2012″
http://www.memritv.org/clip/en/3295.htm
McDonald’s drops use of gooey ammonia-based ‘pink slime’ in hamburger meat.
http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/31/10282876-mcdonalds-drops-use-of-gooey-ammonia-based-pink-slime-in-hamburger-meat
Can You Spot The Pig? Inmates Prank Police By Adding Swine Image To State Seal
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Of course, the inmates would clearly face correctional charges and lose of privileges.
Correction: Of course, the inmates would clearly face correctional charges and LOSS of privileges.
Santorum: Vote For Me . . . Or Die
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“Go back and read what the sirens did once you arrived on that island. hey devour you.
Correction: “Go back and read what the sirens did once you arrived on that island. THEY devour you.
Komen Founder Nancy Brinker Reportedly Paid Over $5 Million A Year As Charity Head
From The Daily Beast article:
Correction: A previous version of this article inaccurately reported Nancy Brinker’s salary. As CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Brinker makes about $417,000 per year.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/02/05/komen-for-the-cure-how-the-group-s-founder-courted-controversy.html
Legislating Under The Influence: Bar and Restaurant Group Opposes Drunk Driving Measure in Congress
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However, this effort however has raised a few eyebrows because the American Beverage Institute is opposing a drunk driving measure…
Correction:
However, this effort has raised a few eyebrows because the American Beverage Institute is opposing a drunk driving measure in the House Transportation bill — a measure calling for states to REQUIRE in-car Breathalyzers for people convicted of drunk driving.
OR
This effort, however, has raised a few eyebrows because the American Beverage Institute is opposing a drunk driving measure in the House Transportation bill — a measure calling for states to REQUIRE in-car Breathalyzers for people convicted of drunk driving.
Profesor.
I received an email notofication of a post titled
“Komen Founder Nancy Brinker Reportedly Paid Over $5 Million A Year As Charity Head”. However when I follow the link whose url is below I get a 404 not found error.
http://jonathanturley.org/2012/02/06/komen-founder-nancy-brinker-reportedly-paid-over-5-million-a-year-as-charity-head/
Regards, Carl Moulton.
That $5 million per year story is wrong. The Daily Beast has corrected its article.
Prop 8: Same-Sex Marriage Ruled Unconstitutional
Did you mean to write the following?
Prop 8: Same-Sex Marriage BAN Ruled Unconstitutional
I think the word “affect” is more precise than “effect” here. The writer ‘s blog had to do with influencing proper behavior.
Judge Orders Florida Man To Take His Wife on a Date
The ruling stipulates flowers, bowling, and Red Lobster.
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/weird/Judge-Orders-Florida-Man-To-Take-His-Wife-on-a-Date-138920574.html
The Suing Sioux: Tribe Sues Top Beer Makes For Contributing To Alcoholism Of Tribe Members
SB Sues Top Beer Maker