Monthly Archives: September 2009
‘Honeytrap’ girl and ex-boyfriend’s gang jailed for brutal murder of teenage boy
By Calvin Palmer A teenage girl who acted as a “honeytrap”, luring a love-struck 16-year-old to his death at the hands of a gang led by her ex-boyfriend was sentenced to a minimum of 10 years in prison today. Samantha … Continue reading
Filed under Justice, News, United Kingdom
Nun charged with DWI after losing control of car and hitting tree
By Calvin Palmer A New York nun was freed from jail today after being charged with alcohol-related driving offenses. Sister Lauren M. Hanley, 68, of Wantagh, lost control of her car and hit a tree on Tuesday evening after leaving … Continue reading
The day war broke out
By Calvin Palmer Today marks the 70th anniversary of the official start of the Second World War of World War Two as it is referred to in the United States. Two days previously, the might of Germany’s Wehrmacht rolled into … Continue reading
Filed under Europe, History, Second World War, United Kingdom, World War Two
Former Cowboys linebacker charged with $20 million mortgage fraud
By Calvin Palmer A former Dallas Cowboys linebacker is due to appear in court after being arrested today as part of an investigation into mortgage fraud. The FBI said Eugene Lockhart, 48, of Carrollton, Texas, along with eight others, has … Continue reading
Suspect held in connection with campus killing
By Calvin Palmer Police are questioning a suspect in connection with the death of a student who was killed in the early hours of today by a stray bullet on the campus of Clark Atlanta University. Jasmine Lynn, 19, of … Continue reading
Pleas for help on Facebook trick woman into wiring $4,000 abroad
By Calvin Palmer A Facebook scam tricked a Missouri woman into wiring $4,000 to a friend whom she believed was stranded in England. Jayne Scherrman, of Cape Girardeau, wired the money through Western Union after receiving what she believed were … Continue reading
Filed under Blogging, Crime, News, United Kingdom
BP drills deep for ‘giant’ oil discovery in Gulf of Mexico
By Calvin Palmer British oil company BP today announced a ”giant” oil discovery in the Gulf of Mexico after drilling to a depth of 35,055 feet. The Tiber Prospect well is one of the deepest wells ever drilled by the oil … Continue reading
Filed under Business, Environment, News
Ban on Internet gambling stays
By Calvin Palmer Offshore betting operators today had their attempt to overturn a federal ban on Internet gambling rejected by a U.S. appeals court. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia rejected arguments from Interactive Media Entertainment & … Continue reading
Ramsay’s London restaurants voted top for overpriced and disappointing food
By Calvin Palmer A restaurant guide has dubbed several of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants as “overpriced” and “disappointing”, based on the reports of more than 8,000 diners. One can imagine the choice expletives from Ramsay, star of BBC America’s Hell’s Kitchen, when he … Continue reading
Filed under Business, Media, News, United Kingdom
