Daily Archives: June 3, 2009
Gates urges billionaires to give away their fortunes
By Calvin Palmer Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates today urged fellow billionaires to give away most of their wealth with the message that sharing brought far more joy than passing money on to descendants. The world’s richest man said at a … Continue reading
Sheriff accused of drug trafficking keeps his job and salary
By Calvin Palmer A southern Illinois county sheriff may not be above the law but it would appear he is answerable to no one. Gallatin County Sheriff Raymond Martin is facing drug trafficking and firearm charges and yet he is … Continue reading
Flight 447 pilot had 20 years of flying for Air France
By Calvin Palmer The pilot and crew of the Air France jet that disappeared in fierce thunderstorms over the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday night have been named. The pilot of Flight AF 447 from Rio de Janeiro to Paris was … Continue reading
Topless coffee shop goes up in flames
By Calvin Palmer A controversial topless coffee shop in Maine went up in flames early today just hours after the owner had talks with local officials about making the business more like a strip club. The fire occurred around 1:00 … Continue reading
Funeral home employee cut legs of corpse to make it fit in casket
By Calvin Palmer The licenses of a South Carolina funeral home and its director have been revoked after he admitted an employee cut the legs of a 6ft 7in man so his corpse would fit in a casket without obtaining … Continue reading
