Daily Archives: January 23, 2009
IT manager comes up with solution to ‘The Italian Job’ cliffhanger
By Calvin Palmer The 1969 classic version of The Italian Job ends with Michael Caine’s character, Charlie Croker, saying “Hang on a minute lads – I’ve got a great idea,” as the bus, laden with gold bullion, precariously see-saws on the … Continue reading
Caylee’s grandfather in protective custody after being found at motel
By Calvin Palmer The grandfather of Caylee Anthony, the missing Florida toddler whose body was found in December, was taken into police custody earlier today after being found in a Daytona Beach motel. George Anthony, 57, was taken to Halifax … Continue reading
Filed under News
Missouri man charged with incest and murder of infant
By Calvin Palmer A Missouri man said by authorities to have fathered four children with his 19-year-old daughter and did not report the deaths of three of them, was charged today in Cass County. Danial “Danny” M. Rinehart, 47, of … Continue reading
Gillibrand named as Clinton’s replacement for U.S. senate seat
By Calvin Palmer Weeks of political speculation came to an end today when New York Gov. David A. Paterson announced that U.S. Rep Kirsten Gillibrand would replace Hillary Rodham Clinton as senator from New York. Paterson said: I appoint the … Continue reading
Harley-Davidson eases back on the throttle and cuts 1,100 jobs
By Calvin Palmer Profits of motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson spluttered in the fourth quarter, resulting in the Milwaukee company announcing today the loss of 1,100 jobs in the next two years. The U.S. icon said it will consolidate two engine and … Continue reading
Filed under Business, Economy, Motor-bikes, News
Change on Facebook led to ‘frenzied and brutal’ attack by wife-killer
By Calvin Palmer An estranged wife provoked a “frenzied and brutal attack” resulting in her death when she changed her marital status to “single” on Facebook. Yesterday, Edward Richardson, 41, of Mayfield Road, Biddulph, was convicted at Stafford Crown Court … Continue reading
Filed under Justice, News, United Kingdom
Knifeman kills three and wounds ten at day-care center
By Calvin Palmer Carnage came to a crèche in Belgium this morning when a man stabbed two children and an adult to death and slashed ten other children. The man, 20, had a painted white face, eye shadow and ginger … Continue reading
Karen Matthews gets eight years in jail for role in kidnapping her daughter
By Calvin Palmer The mother of Shannon Matthews has been jailed for eight years for her role in the kidnap of her own daughter. Karen Matthews, 33, of Moorside Road, Dewsbury Moor, West Yorkshire, was sentenced today at Leeds Crown … Continue reading
Filed under Justice, News, United Kingdom
Brazilian model has hands and feet amputated to save her life
By Calvin Palmer A Brazilian model who twice made the finals of Miss World is fighting for her life after doctors amputated her hands and feet after she contracted an infection. A blog set up to provide updates on 20-year-old … Continue reading
Nashville votes against ‘English First’ proposal
By Calvin Palmer Voters in Nashville, Tennessee, have rejected a move to make English the only language of city government. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, the “English First” proposal was defeated on a vote of 41,752 to 32,144. Yesterday’s … Continue reading
