A former Orange County assistant sheriff will pay his own way through a one-year term at a city jail instead of serving time at a county facility. Officials say the deal is part of a plea agreement a plea deal with prosecutors.
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Friday, March 2
The Passage to Hell (Some Very Good Pics)
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The Bartender
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 08:47 PM EST
A 330-foot-deep sinkhole killed at least two teenagers as it swallowed about a dozen homes early Friday and forced the evacuation of nearly 1,000 people in a crowded Guatemala City neighborhood. Officials blamed the sinkhole on recent rains and an underground sewage flow from a ruptured main.
Veronika in Red (Not Safe For Work)
by
The Bartender
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 08:37 PM EST
GOP Hopefuls Court Conservatives
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 03:48 PM EST
Giuliani said he was a part of the legacy of "revolution" of conservative hero, former president Ronald Reagan, taking aim at conventional wisdom that his liberal social record will leave grass roots Republican activists cold
Giugiaro Vadho Photos Emerge
by
The Bartender
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 03:35 PM EST
Here are photos of the Geneva-bound Giugiaro Vadho concept car that popped onto everyone's radar last week. Looking like something you'd find in a Hot Wheels blister-pack, the Vadho's powered by the same V12 used in BMW's Hydrogen 7. Shifts come courtesy of the automaker's seven-speed SMG.
Scientists probe 'hole' in Earth's crust
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 03:30 PM EST
Dr Chris MacLeod, from
The Bush Administration's "confidence" game on North Korea
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 02:49 PM EST
Things sure are looking up for Kim Jong Il. The North Korean dictator has already been promised 50,000 tons of fuel oil and eased sanctions in return for one more pledge to give up his nuclear weapons. And now, even before he has to declare all of his nuclear facilities, the Bush Administration appears to be backing down from its own intelligence judgments on
Thief Steals Panties, Gives To Wife As V-Day Gift
by
The Bartender
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 02:32 PM EST
A Barnstead, New Hampshire man has pleaded guilty to stealing three pairs of panties as a Valentine's Day gift for his wife.
Jolie/Pitt Adopt Vietnamese Child, Go 500 Points Clear Of Madonna Atop The Leaderboard
by
The Bartender
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 01:17 PM EST
TNOYF has learned that Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie recently filed papers to adopt a Vietnamese child. This will make four children for Jolie and her beau, Brad Pitt, and will likely create even more accessorization woes for the ever-diversifying family at future awards ceremonies.
Jodie by the Sea (Not Safe For Work)
by
The Bartender
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 12:36 PM EST
The murky ethics of implanted chips
by
The Bartender
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 12:32 PM EST
Wanted: Power-systems engineer with experience in high-power (5–100-kW) motor-controller design. Must be U.S. citizen and have valid ISO1443-compatible access-control RFID implant. Sound farfetched? Today, yes. A decade from now, maybe not.
U.S. Dollar Drops Against Counterfeit U.S. Dollar
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 12:06 PM EST
At the close of trading Monday, the U.S. dollar dipped to a record low of $.60 against the counterfeit U.S. dollar, which also outpaced the dollar against the euro and the yen. "We don't even accept regular U.S. dollars anymore," said
Mars Melt Hints at Solar, Not Human, Cause for Warming, Scientist Says
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 11:57 AM EST
Simultaneous warming on Earth and Mars suggests that our planet's recent climate changes have a natural—and not a human- induced—cause, according to one scientist's controversial theory.
Jailed for Dressing like a Nazi?
by
The Bartender
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 11:29 AM EST
Neil Carpenter was spotted by police officers roaming the streets in a full-length German army overcoat, Nazi uniform, military boots and sporting a Knight's Cross.
Obama's Ancestors Owned Slaves
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 10:08 AM EST
According to the research, one of Obama's great-great-great-great grandfathers, George Washington Overall, owned two slaves who were recorded in the 1850 census in Nelson County, Ky. The same records show that one of Obama's great-great-great-great-great-grandmothers, Mary Duvall, also owned two slaves.
Kuhner: China on the March
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 10:00 AM EST
As much of the world’s attention is focused on the
The collapse of Communism brought about sweeping changes across the former Soviet bloc.
Defendant asks lawyer after attack: 'You still breathing?'
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 09:00 AM EST
Sosa shuffled into Norfolk Superior Court and looked up at Judge Charles Grabau. "I'm back," Sosa said in an exaggerated tone, mimicking Jack Nicholson’s famous line from the horror movie "The Shining."
Bush's prescription Drug Benefit? LBJ would've been proud...
by
The Bartender
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 08:52 AM EST
The U.S. government's top accountant says the law that added a prescription drug benefit to Medicare may be the most financially irresponsible legislation passed since the 1960s. U.S. Comptroller General David Walker says Medicare -- barring vast reform to the program and the nation's healthcare system -- is already on course to possibly bankrupt the treasury and adding the prescription bill just makes the situation worse. Walker appears in a Steve Kroft report to be broadcast on 60 MINUTES Sunday, March 4 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Angela and her cabin (Not Safe For Work)
by
The Bartender
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 08:42 AM EST
Chinese media-intel front seeks capital from U.S. markets
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 08:00 AM EST
The issue of Earlier, the
Black Politicians to Hillary: Cool It Against Obama
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 07:00 AM EST
State Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith (D-Queens), who has yet to back a presidential contender, added, "I think she overreacted. They should have left the issue alone. Geffen has the right to raise money for whoever he likes.
Kent State Professor Gets Threats After Being Linked to Extremist Islamic Web Site
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 06:00 AM EST
"We have no evidence that this Web site is authored by Pino – that is not his picture on the site, and it contains no reference to him or to When FOX News called Pino, he refused to confirm or deny that the Web site was his. He also refused to condemn the encouragement of holy war on the site, saying he would not comment on his political views
Santorum: Anyone but McCain
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 06:00 AM EST
Over the years, however, Santorum said they have clashed on campaign finance reform, environmental policy, tax cuts, immigration and other issues.
AP Entertainment Editor Institutes Ban on Paris Hilton Coverage
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 05:00 AM EST
The wire service's entertainment editor Jesse Washington sent a memo to staffers on Feb. 13 that said, barring any major events, the AP would not run any mention of Paris Hilton on the wire, according to the memo, which was obtained by the New York Observer.
Jefferson Saga Continues to Vex Democrats
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 04:00 AM EST
Minority Whip Roy Blunt, R-Mo., cited the ongoing federal bribery probe directed at
Spain's worst terrorist killer freed from hospital
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 02:52 AM EST
An ETA terrorist who has killed 25 people left hospital on Thursday to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest after a 100-day hunger strike.
Appeal over baby named Jihad
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 02 Mar 2007 12:00 AM EST
Reda Seyam fought for 18 months for permission to give his sixth child the name after the registry in the |
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