Monthly Archives: February 2009
Jindal becomes the latest Republican man of straw
By Calvin Palmer Put some straw sticking out from Bobby Jindal’s collar and stick a floppy hat on his head and what have you got? The Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz. Now, what’s that song The Scarecrow sings? Ah … Continue reading
Octuplets mother gets $1 million offer to star in hardcore porn
By Calvin Palmer Nadya Suleman, the Southern Californian mother of octuplets has been offered $1 million to star in hardcore porn. Vivid Entertainment, which has released videos starring Pamela Anderson and Kim Kardashian on its Vivid-Celeb label, says the offer … Continue reading
Son flees Miami home as father kills wife, two daughters and himself
By Calvin Palmer A 53-year-old piano teacher shot and killed his wife and two of his three daughters this morning in his Miami home. His 16-year-old son managed to flee the house and call 911. Pablo Jose Amador then turned … Continue reading
Classmate of Sabrina charged with her murder
By Calvin Palmer A classmate of Sabrina Pina at Klein High School was charged today with her abduction and murder. Theodore Charles Schmidt, 27, insists he has had no contact with Pina since school and has not acknowledged that he … Continue reading
Roadside bomb kills three soldiers in “surreal mini-British civil war”
By Calvin Palmer Three British soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan today while escorting a supply convoy in Helmand province. The Ministry of Defence said the three soldiers belonged to the 1st Battalion The Rifles. Cpl Tom … Continue reading
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Pilots among the nine killed in plane crash at Schiphol
By Calvin Palmer The pilots of a Turkish Airlines jet were among nine people killed when it crashed approaching Schiphol airport, Amsterdam, today. At least 84 passengers were injured – six of them critically and 25 severely, when the Boeing … Continue reading
The Commons pays tribute after death of Tory leader Cameron’s son
By Calvin Palmer Political leaders in Britain today united in mourning the death of Conservative Party leader David Cameron’s son, Ivan. The six-year-old, who suffered from a rare form of cerebral palsy that required round-the-clock care during his life, died … Continue reading
Police arrest suspect in connection with shooting of Sabrina
By Calvin Palmer A man known to Sabrina Pina has been arrested in connection with her shooting. The 27-year-old suspect was arrested yesterday evening. Harris County Sheriff’s deputies spent hours questioning the man. “This is not a stranger case – … Continue reading
Six hurt in Mardi Gras parade shooting
By Calvin Palmer An infant and at least five other people were shot during the Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans today. Police said two suspects were in custody and the victims were recovering in hospital. The shootings occurred near … Continue reading
Sting operation results in six arrests at adult book store
By Calvin Palmer A sting operation by police at an adult book store in Connecticut exposed more than tawdry naked images on the printed page. Six men were arrested after they allegedly grabbed the genitals of undercover detectives. Three of … Continue reading
