Archive for October, 2010
Williams Handed Life Sentences
Belville, ON, Canada (Story from today’s Globe and Mail Newspaper) – Col. Russell Williams, sentenced to two concurrent life sentences for the murder of two women who he killed after prolonged sexual assaults, is an emotionless serial killer, Judge Robert Scott said Thursday. Judge Scott, addressing Williams after he apologized in a shaky voice to [...]
Fannie, Freddie Cost at Mercy of Economy
By Nick Timiaros Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could cost US taxpayers another $19 billion over the next three years, the bailed-out mortgage titans’ regulator said Thursday, but the tab could nearly double if the U.S. economy slides back into a recession. The projections by the Federal Housing Finance Agency were based on the results of [...]
Most Chilean miners leaving hospital
The Associated Press – Most of the 33 recently rescued miners in Chile may be released from the hospital Thursday afternoon, a hospital official said. Dr. Jorge Montes, assistant director of the Copiapo Hospital, said the miners generally are doing quite well. Some of the men suffered skin conditions, which was expected, given the high [...]
Now this is getting scary
I still recall it as if it happened only yesterday. It was a Saturday afternoon back in 1981 to be exact, and a friend and I found a way to sneak in to see the debut screening of Halloween II (1981). That was my first horror “treat” and I credit this film for making me [...]
U.S to citizens: Be careful
The Obama administration Sunday warned Americans of potential terrorist threats in Europe and urged them to be vigilant in public places, including tourist spots and transportation hubs. The story here by Wendy Little tells why Americans need to be careful. A State Department travel alert advises U.S. citizens living or travelling in Europe to take [...]


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