June, 2010
Anna Chapman arrested in FBI sting among Russian spies
Russian spies are the style again. Especially when one of the suspected Russian spies arrested by the FBI Monday is Anna Chapman. Federal prosecutors accused 11 people of being part of a Russian spy ring living within the U.S. under deep cover for 10 years. The moles assumed roles ranging from mild-mannered suburban couples, stylish ...
Many House dems seek auto dealer exemption from the financial reform
The Hill blog reports that 62 House Democrats are urging lawmakers to pursue an auto dealer exemption in light of upcoming financial reforms being considered by the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA for short). The movement, organized by New York Reps. Bill Owens and Mike McMahon, goes against the wishes of the White House, Defense ...
Stupid-guy stereotypes is how Grown Ups makes money
If you're planning on going to the movies this weekend, then the "Grown Ups" review may just effect your choice. "Grown Ups" is a guys-behaving-badly comedy that focuses on childhood friends getting together to re-connect. The "Grown Ups" reviews have been certainly mixed. Starring Adam Sandler, this $ 70 million movie hopes to pull in ...
Driving etiquette is a spotlight on safety
Driving etiquette may sound like something everyone should already know and doesn’t really matter, but the reality is that showing consideration for others who occupy the highway is not only polite, but necessary for safety's sake. As a Thinkquest entry on driving etiquette rightly puts it, "Everyone appreciates the good manners of a driver who: ...
Touchdown Jesus on fire after lightning hits Solid Rock Church
In Monroe, Ohio, Touchdown Jesus has burned to the ground when lightning struck the statue. When Touchdown Jesus was on fire, the statue managed to ignite a part of the Lawrence Bishop Music Theater at the Solid Rock Church as well. While nobody was harmed, the fire damage to the Big Butter Jesus statue and ...
